Corporate reporting new syllabus pack

Here is a sample syllabus pack for a course on Corporate Reporting:

Course Title: Corporate Reporting

Course Description: This course provides students with an understanding of the principles and practices of corporate reporting, including financial reporting, sustainability reporting, and integrated reporting. Students will learn how to analyze and interpret financial statements, as well as how to prepare and present corporate reports that meet the needs of stakeholders.

Course Objectives:

• Understand the principles and practices of corporate reporting
• Analyze and interpret financial statements
• Prepare and present corporate reports that meet the needs of stakeholders
• Understand the role of corporate reporting in corporate governance and accountability
• Develop skills in critical thinking, problem-solving, and communication

Course Outline:

Week 1: Introduction to Corporate Reporting

• Overview of corporate reporting
• Importance of corporate reporting
• Types of corporate reports (financial, sustainability, integrated)

Week 2: Financial Reporting

• Financial statements (balance sheet, income statement, cash flow statement)
• Accounting principles and standards (GAAP, IFRS)
• Financial statement analysis (ratio analysis, trend analysis)

Week 3: Sustainability Reporting

• Definition and importance of sustainability reporting
• Sustainability reporting frameworks (GRI, SASB)
• Sustainability reporting metrics and indicators

Week 4: Integrated Reporting

• Definition and importance of integrated reporting
• Integrated reporting framework (IR Framework)
• Integrated reporting metrics and indicators

Week 5: Corporate Governance and Accountability

• Role of corporate governance in corporate reporting
• Accountability and transparency in corporate reporting
• Case studies of corporate reporting and governance

Week 6: Case Studies and Group Work

• Group work on corporate reporting case studies
• Analysis and presentation of case studies

Week 7: Final Project Presentations

• Final project presentations on corporate reporting

Assessment:

• Mid-term exam (30%)
• Group case study presentation (20%)
• Final project report (30%)
• Class participation and attendance (20%)

Required Textbook:

• "Corporate Reporting: A Guide to Financial and Sustainability Reporting" by [Author]

Recommended Textbook:

• "Integrated Reporting: A Framework for Sustainability and Financial Performance" by [Author]

Additional Resources:

• Online resources (articles, videos, podcasts)
• Corporate reporting frameworks and guidelines (GRI, SASB, IR Framework)
• Case studies and examples of corporate reporting

Prerequisites:

• None

Target Audience:

• Students pursuing a degree in business, accounting, or finance
• Professionals seeking to improve their understanding of corporate reporting
• Anyone interested in corporate reporting and sustainability

Duration:

• 7 weeks

Credit Hours:

• 3 credits

Note: This is just a sample syllabus pack and may need to be modified to fit the specific needs and requirements of your course, institution, and students.