ENTREP 7059 - Project and Innovation Finance and Accounting

North Terrace Campus - Trimester 3 - 2018

Engineers, scientists, technologists and those starting new ventures understand that a good grasp of accounting and financial management disciplines are crucial to success. This course is designed to take such professionals through the essential knowledge and skills development in areas such as: accounting concepts, understanding and analysing financial statements, book keeping, the accounting cycle, cash flow, company accounting, budgeting and planning, an introduction to management accounting. This course introduces financial modelling, analysis of project proposals and cost optimisation. Major topics include the time value of money and capital budgeting processes, depreciation, capitalisation and valuation, sensitivity analysis, value management, earned value, life cycle costing. Application of projects and innovative new ventures. The context of the course is engineering, technology and information technology design and production, operations and processes, which include consulting, production, procurement, maintenance and logistics supply for technology based operations, including defence, construction, and manufacture, and IT provision for ongoing businesses, assessment of efficiency, risk and quality management, and related aspects.

  • General Course Information
    Course Details
    Course Code ENTREP 7059
    Course Project and Innovation Finance and Accounting
    Coordinating Unit Entrepreneurship, Commercialisation & Innov Centre
    Term Trimester 3
    Level Postgraduate Coursework
    Location/s North Terrace Campus
    Units 3
    Contact Intensive. 36 - 40 hours
    Available for Study Abroad and Exchange
    Assumed Knowledge ENTREP 5016 & ENTREP 5018
    Course Description Engineers, scientists, technologists and those starting new ventures understand that a good grasp of accounting and financial management disciplines are crucial to success. This course is designed to take such professionals through the essential knowledge and skills development in areas such as: accounting concepts, understanding and analysing financial statements, book keeping, the accounting cycle, cash flow, company accounting, budgeting and planning, an introduction to management accounting. This course introduces financial modelling, analysis of project proposals and cost optimisation. Major topics include the time value of money and capital budgeting processes, depreciation, capitalisation and valuation, sensitivity analysis, value management, earned value, life cycle costing. Application of projects and innovative new ventures.

    The context of the course is engineering, technology and information technology design and production, operations and processes, which include consulting, production, procurement, maintenance and logistics supply for technology based operations, including defence, construction, and manufacture, and IT provision for ongoing businesses, assessment of efficiency, risk and quality management, and related aspects.
    Course Staff

    Course Coordinator: Professor Paul Steffens

    Program Director Contact Details: Innovation and Entrepreneurship (PG)
    Name: Prof Paul Steffens
    Email: paul.steffens@adelaide.edu.au

    Teaching Staff
    Trimester 2
    Name:
    Dr Anton Jordaan
    E-mail: anton.jordaan@adelaide.edu.au

    Name: Dr John Sing
    E-mail: john.sing@adelaide.edu.au
    Trimester 3
    Name: Dr Anton Jordaan
    E-mail: anton.jordaan@adelaide.edu.au
    Course Timetable

    The full timetable of all activities for this course can be accessed from Course Planner.

  • Learning Outcomes
    Course Learning Outcomes

    On successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

    1 Articulate the importance of accounting concepts and their relationship with corporate governance and reporting requirements in multinational, project-based organisations;
    2 Differentiate between the impact of cash vs accrual accounting in preparing financial statements for projects and start-up ventures;
    3 Analyse and interpret financial reports to assess financial viability of suppliers,contractors, and venture partners in projects and new ventures;
    4 Use internal management reporting concepts such as break-even, contribution margin, and cost-volume-profit analysis to manage cost structures in new ventures;
    5 Use financial management concepts such as resource planning and budgeting to determine debt and equity investment, and working capital requirements in high-growth, innovative ventures;
    6 Analyse, compare and apply the decision making rules for capital investments between competing projects or venture opportunities.
    University Graduate Attributes

    This course will provide students with an opportunity to develop the Graduate Attribute(s) specified below:

    University Graduate Attribute Course Learning Outcome(s)
    Deep discipline knowledge
    • informed and infused by cutting edge research, scaffolded throughout their program of studies
    • acquired from personal interaction with research active educators, from year 1
    • accredited or validated against national or international standards (for relevant programs)
    1-6
    Critical thinking and problem solving
    • steeped in research methods and rigor
    • based on empirical evidence and the scientific approach to knowledge development
    • demonstrated through appropriate and relevant assessment
    1;3-6
    Teamwork and communication skills
    • developed from, with, and via the SGDE
    • honed through assessment and practice throughout the program of studies
    • encouraged and valued in all aspects of learning
    3;5;6
    Career and leadership readiness
    • technology savvy
    • professional and, where relevant, fully accredited
    • forward thinking and well informed
    • tested and validated by work based experiences
    3-6
    Intercultural and ethical competency
    • adept at operating in other cultures
    • comfortable with different nationalities and social contexts
    • able to determine and contribute to desirable social outcomes
    • demonstrated by study abroad or with an understanding of indigenous knowledges
    1-3
    Self-awareness and emotional intelligence
    • a capacity for self-reflection and a willingness to engage in self-appraisal
    • open to objective and constructive feedback from supervisors and peers
    • able to negotiate difficult social situations, defuse conflict and engage positively in purposeful debate
    1;3;5;6
  • Learning Resources
    Required Resources

    Text book:

    Atrill, Peter, Eddie McLaney, David Harvey, Maurice Jenner. (2015), Accounting: an introduction. 6th Edition. Frenchs Forest NSW: Pearson Education Australia.  ISBN: 9781486008797

    (Please ensure that you obtain the Australian edition and not the NZ or International edition). 
    The previous Australian editions (3rd, 4th or 5th) will also be fine to use.

    Recommended Resources

    Titman, Sheridan, John D. Martin. 2008. Valuation: the art and science of corporate investment decisions. Boston: Pearson Education.

    Project Finance Magazine. Complete package of news, analysis, comment and statistics. All seamlessly delivered through traditional and modern media channels. Subscription includes 10 print issues a year, industry sector tailored alerts delivered direct to mobile device or PC, weekly e-news alert, full access to Project Finance magazine online including fully searchable archive dating back to 1999. http://www.projectfinancemagazine.com/

    Library Resources
    The University of Adelaide’s Barr Smith Library provides a range of learning resources including texts, journals, periodicals, magazines, and access to online databases and information services. It also offers a virtual library which is accessible via the University’s website. Access to the Library's electronic resources.

    Online Learning
    MyUni is the University of Adelaide's online learning environment. It is used to support traditional face-to-face lectures, tutorials and workshops at the University. MyUni provides access to various features including announcements, course materials, discussion boards and assessments for each online course of study.
  • Learning & Teaching Activities
    Learning & Teaching Modes
    This course is offered in blended learning mode with the face-to-face component offered as intensives.
    Workload

    The information below is provided as a guide to assist students in engaging appropriately with the course requirements.

    As a guide, a 3 unit course comprises a total of 156 hours work (this includes face-to-face contact, any online components, and self directed study).
    Learning Activities Summary
    This is a draft schedule and session dates are a guide only. The timetable may be changed during the course delivery if necessary.
    Intensive Content Readings
    1 The Nature of Accounting Atrill Chapter 1 & 2
    Introduction to Financial Statements Atrill Chapter 3 & 4
    2 Financial Statements: Cash Flow Statement Atrill Chapter 5
    Analysis of Financial Statements Atrill Chapter 6
    3 Sources of Finance Atrill Chapter 2 & 14
    Working Capital Analysis
    Budgeting & Planning
    Atrill Chapter 13
    Atrill Chapter 9 & 10
    4 Cost concepts Atrill Chapter 7 & 8
    Capital Investment decisions Atrill Chapter 11
    Specific Course Requirements
    Students are requested to bring a basic calculator to class in addition to their textbook. The textbook is used extensively during intensive sessions, so ensure you obtain one. As indicated before, the 3rd, 4th, or 5th Australian edition of the prescribed text will suffice.
  • Assessment

    The University's policy on Assessment for Coursework Programs is based on the following four principles:

    1. Assessment must encourage and reinforce learning.
    2. Assessment must enable robust and fair judgements about student performance.
    3. Assessment practices must be fair and equitable to students and give them the opportunity to demonstrate what they have learned.
    4. Assessment must maintain academic standards.

    Assessment Summary

    An overview of the course assessment appears in the following Table. Details appear in the following section:

    #AssessmentLengthWeightingDue DateLearning Outcomes
    1 Income Statement & Balance Sheet Reports and Notes 30% Week 3 1,2
    2 Annual Report - Group Assignment 3000 words 30% Week 6 2,3
    3 Project Evaluation Assignment 2500 words 30% Week 9 4,5,6
    4 Workshop participation and team presentations N/A 10% Week 10 1-6
    Total 100%
    Assessment Related Requirements
    Students should attend all classes in order to pass the course. There is considerable experiential learning in workshops during the intensive classes that build your knowledge and thus enable you to be successful in this course.  

    Course results are subject to moderation by the ECIC Board of Examiners
    Assessment Detail

    Assessment 1: Income Statement & Balance Sheet - Minuteman Printers Pty Ltd
    Weighting: 30%
    Submission Details: Online through MyUni in PDF format

    Task:

    Prepare an Income Statement and Balance Sheet as at 30 June 2014 for Minuteman Printers Pty Ltd

    Minuteman Printers Pty Ltd is a supplier of a range of printed material to businesses and organisations. The business is located in Thebarton, South Australia.

    Prepare an Income Statement (P&L) which includes allocation of income and expenses, and a Balance Sheet for Minuteman Printers in vertical format for the period ended 30 June 2014. Prepare your work on excel using a spreadsheet. 

    Note these accounts are for internal reporting only and is not a Trial Balance (for those who have an accounting background or access to an advisor). 

    You may need to research the Income Statement and Balance Sheet layouts and adjustments from other sources other than the textbook; however, the wider references provided in your course material contain the relevant accounting information.

    You are provided with the following balances extracted from Minuteman’s General Ledger at 30.6.2014:

    All amounts in $
    Accounts payable 217,500
    Accounts receivable (debtors) 272,000
    Advertising expense 17,000
    Allowance for doubtful debts 30,600
    Amortisation of goodwill 7,000
    Amortisation of R&D 10,000
    Asset revaluation reserve 140,000
    Bad debts expense 19,000
    Carrying amount of delivery vehicle sold 20,000
    Cash 135,000
    Cost of Goods Sold 2,165,100
    Current income tax liability 128,610
    Depreciation of motor vehicles 62,000
    Depreciation of office furniture 33,000
    Design Services rendered 185,000
    Freight In 11,075
    Freight Out 22,000
    General reserve 275,000
    Goodwill (at cost) 108,000
    Gross proceeds on sale of delivery vehicle 31,000
    GST compliance fee 22,800
    Accumulated amortisation – goodwill 7,000
    Accumulated amortisation – R&D 10,000
    GST owing 28,800
    Income tax expense for the current year 128,610
    Depreciation of retail store equipment 8,000
    Depreciation of retail store 25,000
    Insurance expense 42,000
    Interest expense 4,200
    Interest payable 1,500
    Inventory 415,000
    Land (cost) 300,000
    Mortgage loan payable 202,500
    Motor vehicles (at cost) 436,000
    Office furniture (at cost) 72,000
    Prepaid Insurance 8,500
    Prepaid rent 6,500
    Provision for ordinary dividend 80,000
    Provision for preference dividend 40,000
    Rates expense 15,000
    Rent expense 36,200
    Rental from sub-lease agreement 12,000
    Research & Development (R&D) costs 80,000
    Retail store (at fair value) 925,000
    Retained Income (after dividends and reserve transfer at 30.6.2013) 130,000
    Salaries - Administrative staff 354,000
    Salaries payable 31,000
    Sales commissions marketing staff 406,000
    Sales discount allowed 15,000
    Sales (turnover) 3,550,075
    Sales staff vehicle expenses 38,000
    Share issue costs 27,000
    Retail store equipment (at cost) 93,000
    Accumulated depreciation – motor vehicles 180,000
    Accumulated depreciation – office furniture 38,000
    Accumulated depreciation – retail store equipment 27,000
    Accumulated depreciation – retail store 25,000
    Preference share capital (400,000 shares issued at $2 each)
    Ordinary share capital (300,000 shares issued at $1 each)

    Scope:
    This assignment will assess your understanding of the course topics 1-2

    Length and Presentation:
    You need to submit an Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Notes page in pdf format

    Criteria by which your assignment will be marked:

    FEATURE WEIGHTING %
    Produce an Income Statement (P&L) that contains all the revenue and expense items 30%
    Produce a Balance Sheet that contains all the provided Asset, Liability and Equity items 30%
    Notes - quality of explanatory text 15%
    Format /layout, clear presentation and quality of response 15%
    Work that comes to a logical answer (not necessarily examiners) 10%
    Total 100%




    Assessment 2:
    Annual Report - Financial Statement Analysis - Group assignment
    Weighting: 30%
    Submission Details: Online through MyUni in PDF

    Task:

    Obtain the annual report of a selected company. Company reports can usually be obtained from their website under the heading of “Investor Relations”.

    Using the financial reports, you are to undertake an analysis of the cash flow, financial performance and financial position of the company, considering liquidity, gearing, profitability and operations management. Your focus should be advising a potential investor who is currently considering investing in the selected company. A separate analysis of the cash flow statement is required.

    Concentrate in your analysis on the last two reporting years as this is the most current date. However, use five years data to graph major trends where meaningful for your analysis.

    You should consider the performance of the company in the eyes of investors; that is, make recommendations as to the better investment opportunity based on your assessments of the performance of the company. Use comparative data from competitors, or industry averages to enhance your analysis, interpretation and recommendations.

    Share performance details can be obtained from the website of the stock exchange where the company’s shares have been listed.

    You may use any of the techniques and ratios discussed in the course. Comment on the results of your analysis. Please do not include the financial statements in your report as they are usually available on a website.

    The company to be analysed must be approved by the lecturer before commencing the project (do not select construction companies, banks, or insurance companies).

    Scope:
    This assignment will assess your understanding of the course topics 1 through 4

    Length and Presentation:
    Maximum 3,000 words. Please include a word count on the front page of your assignment.
    Excess words will not be marked.

    Criteria by which your assignment will be marked:

    FEATURE WEIGHTING %
    Liquidity analysis and interpretation 15%
    Gearing analysis and interpretation 15%
    Profitability analysis and interpretation 15%
    Analysis of statement of cash flows 15%
    Potential shareholders’ perspective 10%
    Comparison of form and content of financial reports 10%
    Readability, bibliography, and referencing 10%
    Presentation of report: Executive Summary, Conclusion, Tables, etc. 10%
    Total 100%



    Assessment 3:
    Project Evaluation Assignment
    Weighting: 30%
    Submission Details: Online through MyUni in PDF

    Task:

    You are required to submit a project report that describes and evaluates three project alternatives, using the project evaluation techniques discussed in this course. The project alternatives may be hypothetical. Assume you are writing a proposal to your Board of Directors.

    Your analysis should include brief estimates of projected revenues and costs of productions and use Discounted Cash Flow analysis, using a justified discount rate to give Net Present Values of 3 alternatives of a capital investment project as well as determine the Internal Rate of Return. Description of the project alternatives should be less than 1 page.

    The layout and content should include:

    a) Prepare a clear definition of the objectives of the project and, where practical, this should be related to the current strategies of the organisation.
    b) The formulation of options to achieve the objectives (e.g. set up a manufacturing plant at locations in countries A, B, or C). Three investment alternatives should be compared.
    c) A formulation of the detailed costs and benefits of the options.
    d) Calculate the cost of capital (debt / equity).
    e) Evaluate each option using DCF techniques (use a minimum period of 5 years and justify the discount rate used).
    f) Evaluation of the risks of the project.
    g) Recommendation of the most economic option and discussion of any non-financial factors relevant to your decision.

    The assignment report should be brief and to the point.

    Suggested format for your report.
    To ensure adequate coverage of the topic the following format is suggested for your report:
    · Executive summary
    · Table of contents
    · Introduction (not more than one page for introducing the project)
    · Discussion of options
    · Cost of capital assumptions and calculations (debt/equity costs)
    · Description of the costs and benefits of the project
    · Evaluation of the project – e.g. DCF calculations to give NPV and IRR
    · Evaluation of the risks of the project
    · Recommendations
    · Bibliography

    Scope:
    This assignment will assess your understanding of the course topics 1 through 9

    Length and Presentation:
    Maximum 2,500 words. Please include a word count on the front page of your assignment.
    Excess words will not be marked

    Criteria by which your assignment will be marked:

    FEATURE WEIGHTING %
    Description of project 10%
    Cost and benefits analysis 10%
    Basis for selecting the cost of capital 5%
    Evaluation of project with DCF methods 20%
    Evaluation of risks 20%
    Recommendations 15%
    Readability, bibliography, and referencing 10%
    Presentation of report: Executive Summary, Tables, etc. 10%
    Total 100%




    Assessment 4: Workshop participation and team presentations
    Weighting: 10%
    Details: As per lecturer’s request

    Task:
    This assessment will assess your participation during the course. This may include presentations group discussions and contributions in peer learning activities.

    Scope:
    Practical activities will be conducted in an interactive learning environment.

    Length and Presentation:
    Not applicable

    Criteria by which your assignment will be marked:
    Students are required to attend intensive classes and participate in class discussions and presentations.

    Submission
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    Grades for your performance in this course will be awarded in accordance with the following scheme:

    M10 (Coursework Mark Scheme)
    Grade Mark Description
    FNS   Fail No Submission
    F 1-49 Fail
    P 50-64 Pass
    C 65-74 Credit
    D 75-84 Distinction
    HD 85-100 High Distinction
    CN   Continuing
    NFE   No Formal Examination
    RP   Result Pending

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