Studying at the University of Verona

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.

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.

CURRICULUM TIPO:

1° Year 

ModulesCreditsTAFSSD
9
B
SECS-P/11

2° Year   activated in the A.Y. 2016/2017

ModulesCreditsTAFSSD
activated in the A.Y. 2016/2017
ModulesCreditsTAFSSD
Modules Credits TAF SSD
Between the years: 1°- 2°

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S Placements in companies, public or private institutions and professional associations

Teaching code

4S01774

Credits

6

Language

Italian

Scientific Disciplinary Sector (SSD)

SECS-P/11 - FINANCIAL MARKETS AND INSTITUTIONS

Period

Primo semestre Magistrali dal Sep 26, 2016 al Jan 13, 2017.

Learning outcomes

The course aims to provide a clear understanding of the structure and peculiarities of the bank balance sheet, according to the International Accounting Principles.
Bank financial performance and risk analysis will also be examined, on the basis of accounting and risk adjusted measures. Finally there will be a focus on Internal Control Systems, from the perspective of sound and prudent management keeping also into account the supervisory regulations of the Bank of Italy.

Program

1. The bank’s balance sheet: Individual and consolidated financial statements
2. Recognition and measurement of main assets and liabilities: in particular, the loan portfolio, securities, derivatives and equity investments, tangible and intangible assets, goodwill, provisions and contingent liabilities
3. Accounting and regulatory capital
4. Banking risks and their disclosure in the Notes
5. Equilibrium profiles of the bank through the analysis of the Balance Sheet and Risk Adjusted indicators. In particular: profitability, capital strength, liquidity
6. Corporate governance in banking: the roles of the governing bodies
7. The Internal Controls Systems: control bodies and control functions (risk management, compliance, internal audit)

Examination Methods

The final evaluation will be based on a written test and possibly some oral questions.
The written exam will last two hours and will focus on the entire program, with open-ended questions and possibly a numerical exercise to assess the learning of technical elements developed during the course.
Students may also be required to respond orally to some questions, to ensure thorough understanding of the subject matter of the course.

Students with disabilities or specific learning disorders (SLD), who intend to request the adaptation of the exam, must follow the instructions given HERE