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Here you can find information on the organisational aspects of the Programme, lecture timetables, learning activities and useful contact details for your time at the University, from enrolment to graduation.
Academic calendar
The academic calendar shows the deadlines and scheduled events that are relevant to students, teaching and technical-administrative staff of the University. Public holidays and University closures are also indicated. The academic year normally begins on 1 October each year and ends on 30 September of the following year.
Course calendar
The Academic Calendar sets out the degree programme lecture and exam timetables, as well as the relevant university closure dates..
Period | From | To |
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primo semestre (lauree magistrali) | Oct 4, 2021 | Dec 17, 2021 |
secondo semestre (lauree magistrali) | Feb 21, 2022 | May 13, 2022 |
Session | From | To |
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sessione invernale | Jan 10, 2022 | Feb 18, 2022 |
sessione estiva | May 23, 2022 | Jul 8, 2022 |
sessione autunnale | Aug 22, 2022 | Sep 23, 2022 |
Session | From | To |
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sessione autunnale (validità a.a. 2020/2021) | Dec 6, 2021 | Dec 10, 2021 |
sessione invernale (validità a.a. 2020/2021) | Apr 6, 2022 | Apr 8, 2022 |
sessione estiva (validità a.a. 2021/2022) | Sep 5, 2022 | Sep 6, 2022 |
Exam calendar
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Academic staff
Vannucci Virginia
virginia.vannucci@univr.itStudy Plan
The Study Plan includes all modules, teaching and learning activities that each student will need to undertake during their time at the University.
Please select your Study Plan based on your enrollment year.
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2° Year activated in the A.Y. 2022/2023
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Legend | Type of training activity (TTA)
TAF (Type of Educational Activity) All courses and activities are classified into different types of educational activities, indicated by a letter.
Group accounting and performance (2021/2022)
Teaching code
4S003749
Academic staff
Coordinator
Credits
9
Language
English
Scientific Disciplinary Sector (SSD)
SECS-P/07 - BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION AND ACCOUNTING STUDIES
Period
primo semestre (lauree magistrali) dal Oct 4, 2021 al Dec 17, 2021.
Learning outcomes
This course aims at developing the skills in understanding and analyzing groups of companies as a form of network useful to pursue dimensional and geographical – and, thus, also international - growth of business activities.
Firstly, the course explores groups' constitutive factors, creation processes and determinants, as well as the possible forms of groups that may be realized. Secondly, the course focuses on the representation of consolidated equity and income through the preparation of the consolidated financial statement according to the International Financial Reporting Standards (IAS/IFRS). Finally, by building on the knowledge about group structure and the capability of reading a consolidated financial statement, the course explains the techniques of performance analysis at the group level, also by relying on relevant reports.
At the end of the course, the student will be able to:
- Know and understand different forms of networks and groups, and judge their consistency with business goals;
- Prepare and read a consolidated financial statement according to the IAS/IFRS;
- Develop a technical analysis and express a judgment on the group financial performance;
- Communicate effectually the strategic and managerial features, as well as the performance, of business networks aimed at internationalization purposes.
Program
The course program is structured into three parts:
Part 1 - Group of companies: Genesis and morphology
1.1 Cooperative forms
1.2 Group of companies concept, creation purposes, and
processes
1.2.1 Reasons and definition
1.2.2 Constitutive factors
1.2.3 Creation processes
1.2.4 Determinants of groups creation
1.3 Group of companies classifications
Part 2 - Principles and practice of group accounts
2.1 Consolidated financial statement
2.1.1 Objective and content
2.1.2 Logical and procedural steps
2.1.3 Technicalities
2.2 Full consolidation method
2.3 Consolidated financial statement according to IAS/IFRS
2.3.1 Sources of reference
2.3.2 Consolidation area
2.3.3 Consolidation procedure
Part 3 – Analysis of group performance
3.1 Analysis of group performance
3.1.1 Purpose and methodology
3.1.2 Profitability analysis within groups
3.1.3 Solvency analysis within groups
3.2 Segment reporting
3.3 Reconciliation statement
Teaching materials
The content of the textbook, of the lessons and the exercises carried out during the course is consistent with the programme. Both the programme and the studying materials are the same for students who attend and students who do not attend the course. Teaching slides, further readings and accounting standards will be available on the e-learning platform (teaching Dashboard). Some examples of the exam will be made available during the course.
Studying materials
Slides, case-studies, reseach reports and any file uploaded on the e-learning dashboard.
Ditillo A., Caglio A., Controlling Collaboration Between Firms, CIMA Publishing, 2008 (only Chapter 1, available on the e-learning center)
Gallimberti C., Marra A., Prencipe A., Consolidation – Preparing and understanding consolidated financial statements under IFRS, McGraw-Hill Education, Milano, 2013 (only Chapters 3-6 and 8)
Petersen C. V., Plenborg T., Financial Statement Analysis, Prentice Hall, 2012 (only Chapters 4-7)
Bibliography
Examination Methods
Students will be assessed through:
1. An intermediate examination, that consists in a teamwork analysis of the structure, M&A activity and performance of a group of companies. The intermediate examination provides for the drafting of a 10-15 page report (in word or pdf), which is due towards the end of the course, and a 3-5 slide presentation (in around 10 minutes per team). The teamwork can be done entirely at a distance, through software and applications made available by the University of Verona. The teamwork aims at assessing the capability acquired in performing and discussing a meaningful group analysis, both at a technical and an interpretive level. Furthermore, the capabilities will be assessed, both individually and collectively, in making judgments on the group performance, in communicating with the group members and in written and oral communications. The teamwork will provide students with maximum 3 points.
2. A final examination, that consists in an individual written test on the whole program and aims at assessing the knowledge of the topics studied during the course and the capability of solving some case-studies. The written examination is structured into three parts: the first part includes 5 multiple-choice or true/false questions; the second part includes 3 semi-open questions and may include case analysis; the third part includes 2 numerical exercises, of which one focused on the consolidated financial statement. The examination lasts 90 minutes, provides students with maximum 30/30 points, and will be held at a distance (i.e., online).
The final mark is obtained by the sum of the two partial points.
For those students who cannot take part in the team work (because of working reasons or other objective reasons), the assessment is carried out through the individual written test as describe at point 2. above.
The examination method may be subject to changes in case the emergency related with COVID-19 pandemic continues, in accordance with any provisions taken by the Ministry of the University and the University of Verona.
Type D and Type F activities
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1° 2° | The fashion lab (1 ECTS) | D |
Caterina Fratea
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1° 2° | The fashion lab (2 ECTS) | D |
Caterina Fratea
(Coordinator)
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1° 2° | The fashion lab (3 ECTS) | D |
Caterina Fratea
(Coordinator)
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years | Modules | TAF | Teacher |
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1° 2° | Job Club | D |
Paola Signori
(Coordinator)
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1° 2° | Marketing plan | D |
Virginia Vannucci
(Coordinator)
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1° 2° | Soft skills Coaching Days (Esu 4 job) - 2021/2022 | D |
Paola Signori
(Coordinator)
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years | Modules | TAF | Teacher |
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1° 2° | Internationalization and Sustainability. Friends or Enemies? | D |
Angelo Zago
(Coordinator)
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1° 2° | Internationalization and Sustainability. Friends or Enemies? | D |
Angelo Zago
(Coordinator)
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1° 2° | Internationalization and Sustainability. Friends or Enemies? | D |
Angelo Zago
(Coordinator)
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1° 2° | Data Analysis Laboratory with R (Vicenza) | D |
Marco Minozzo
(Coordinator)
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1° 2° | Data Visualization Laboratory | D |
Marco Minozzo
(Coordinator)
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1° 2° | Python Laboratory | D |
Marco Minozzo
(Coordinator)
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1° 2° | Data Science Laboratory with SAP | D |
Marco Minozzo
(Coordinator)
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1° 2° | Advanced Excel Laboratory (Vicenza) | D |
Marco Minozzo
(Coordinator)
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1° 2° | Excel Laboratory (Vicenza) | D |
Marco Minozzo
(Coordinator)
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1° 2° | Programming in Matlab | D |
Marco Minozzo
(Coordinator)
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1° 2° | Programming in SAS | D |
Marco Minozzo
(Coordinator)
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1° 2° | Samsung Innovation Camp | D |
Marco Minozzo
(Coordinator)
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years | Modules | TAF | Teacher |
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1° 2° | An introduction to multivariate statistical analysis using R - 2021/2022 | D |
Francesca Rossi
(Coordinator)
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1° 2° | Business & Predictive Analytics for International Firms (with Excel Applications) - 2021/2022 | D |
Angelo Zago
(Coordinator)
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1° 2° | What paradigms beyond the pandemic? Individual vs. Society, Private vs. Public | D |
Federico Brunetti
(Coordinator)
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1° 2° | English for business and economics | F |
Angelo Zago
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1° 2° | Integrated Financial Planning | D |
Riccardo Stacchezzini
(Coordinator)
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years | Modules | TAF | Teacher |
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1° 2° | The fashion lab (1 ECTS) | D |
Caterina Fratea
(Coordinator)
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1° 2° | The fashion lab (2 ECTS) | D |
Caterina Fratea
(Coordinator)
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1° 2° | The fashion lab (3 ECTS) | D |
Caterina Fratea
(Coordinator)
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years | Modules | TAF | Teacher |
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1° 2° | La metodologia SEM applicata allo studio della relazione tra gestione del rischio e performance nelle PMI | D |
Cristina Florio
(Coordinator)
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1° 2° | Laboratory on research methods for business | D |
Cristina Florio
(Coordinator)
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1° 2° | Professional Communication for Economics A.A. 2021-22 | D |
Claudio Zoli
(Coordinator)
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years | Modules | TAF | Teacher |
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1° 2° | How to Enter in a Foreign Market. Theory and Applications - 2021/2022 | D |
Angelo Zago
(Coordinator)
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Internships
The curriculum of the three-year degree courses (CdL) and master's degree courses (CdLM) in the economics area includes an internship as a compulsory training activity. Indeed, the internship is considered an appropriate tool for acquiring professional skills and abilities and for facilitating the choice of a future professional outlet that aligns with one's expectations, aptitudes, and aspirations. The student can acquire further competencies and interpersonal skills through practical experience in a work environment.
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Prova finale
La prova finale consiste in un elaborato in forma scritta di almeno 60 cartelle, che approfondisce un tema a scelta relativo a uno degli insegnamenti previsti dal piano didattico dello studente. Il tema e il titolo dell’elaborato dovranno essere selezionati in accordo con un docente dell’Ateneo di un SSD fra quelli presenti nel piano didattico dello studente. Il lavoro deve essere sviluppato sotto la guida del docente. La tesi è oggetto di esposizione e discussione orale, in una delle date appositamente stabilite dal calendario delle attività didattiche, dinanzi a una Commissione di Laurea nominata ai sensi del RDA. In accordo con il Relatore, la tesi potrà essere redatta e la discussione potrà svolgersi in lingua inglese.
Per maggiori informazioni e la consultazione delle scadenze e delle commissioni di laurea si rimanda all'apposita sezione dei Servizi di Segreteria studenti.
List of thesis proposals
theses proposals | Research area |
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PMI (SMES) and financial performance | MANAGEMENT OF ENTERPRISES - MANAGEMENT OF ENTERPRISES |
I modelli organizzativi ex. d.lgs 231/2001: diffusione sul territorio | Various topics |
Method of attendance, teaching delivery and locations
The lectures on all the subjects of the course of study and the related examinations take place in person.
However, as a further service to students, it is also envisaged that, unless otherwise announced by the individual lecturer, lectures will be video-recorded and made available on the relevant e-learning spaces of the lectures a few weeks after they have taken place. Exceptions to this timing will only be possible for part-time students.
Attendance is not compulsory.
Further details on compulsory attendance can be found in the course regulations available under Regulations in the Course menu. Although the regulations do not stipulate a specific obligation, please check the instructions provided by the individual lecturer for each course or any laboratories and/or internships.
Part-time enrolment is permitted.
The venue for lectures and examinations is the Vicenza University Hub.