Discussion
1. Differentiate between financial and managerial accounting.
2. Describe employment opportunities in accounting.
3. Explain the relationship, if any, between accounting and auditing.
4. An anonymous adage reads, "An accountant is a man who is hired to explain that you didn't make the money you did". Your comments?
5. Explain, in you own words, the meaning of the fundamental accounting equation.
6. Define, in you own words, the notions of accounting, auditing and bookkeeping.
7. Drawing on the information provided in this Unit and referring to other professional sources, list the users of accounting information and define their interests in the business.
8. Summarize the information of the Unit to be ready to speak on Accounting and Auditing. The first step to be done is to write the plan of your future report.
9. Choose any question (topic, problem) relating to Accounting or Auditing and make a 10-15 minute report in class. Refer to different additional sources to make your report informative, instructive, and interesting.
APPENDIX I
Curriculum
Содержание учебного материала по специальности «финансы и кредит»
Модуль 1. Социальное общение.
UNIT 1. People Around You
About you. (best friend, family members, etc.)
My studies at the Institute.
Leisure activities. (hobbies, entertainments).
Everyday services. (railway station, hotel, bank, café, shopping, etc).
UNIT 2. Society and the Future
Belarus and its People. (national traditions and values).
Youth and modern society
Lucky generation.
Man and Nature.(accidents, disasters, scientific forecasts)
Technology and machines. (latest achievements and inventions, modern medicine)
UNIT 3. People and Society
Intercultural communication.
News and media.
Модуль 2. Профессиональное общение.
UNIT 1. Economy and Economics
Economy and Economics.
The Economic System.
UNIT 2. National Economies.
The Belarusian Economy.
The UK and American Economy.
UNIT 3. Money and Banking
Money and its Functions.
Banking System of Belarus, Great Britain and the USA.
UNIT 4. Types of Finance
What is Finance?
Types of Finance.
UNIT 5. Credit
Credit as a Source of Financing.
Classes of Credit.
UNIT 6. Careers in Finance
My Future Profession.
СОДЕРЖАНИЕ УЧЕБНОГО МАТЕРИАЛА ПО СПЕЦИАЛЬНОСТИ «БУАиА»
Модуль 1. Социальное общение.
UNIT 1. People Around You
About you. (best friend, family members, etc.)
My studies at the Institute.
Leisure activities. (hobbies, entertainments).
Everyday services. (railway station, hotel, bank, café, shopping, etc).
UNIT 2. Society and the Future
Belarus and its People. (national traditions and values).
Youth and modern society
Lucky generation.
Man and Nature.(accidents, disasters, scientific forecasts)
Technology and machines. (latest achievements and inventions, modern medicine)
UNIT 3. People and Society
Intercultural communication.
News and media.
Модуль 2. Профессиональное общение.
UNIT 1. Economy and Economics
Economy and Economics.
The Economic System.
UNIT 2. National Economies.
The Belarusian Economy.
The UK and American Economy.
UNIT 3. Money and Banking
Money and its Functions.
Banking System of Belarus, Great Britain and the USA.
APPENDIX II