Course code VadZ3048
Credit points 3
Analysis of Economic Activities in Rural Farm
Total Hours in Course81
Number of hours for lectures16
Number of hours for seminars and practical classes16
Independent study hours49
Date of course confirmation20.05.2015
Responsible UnitInstitute of Business and Management Science
Course developer
lect.
Linda Siliņa
Dr. oec.
Prior knowledge
Ekon1024, Microeconomics
Ekon2079, Simple-entry Accounting
Ekon2081, Finance and Credit
Ekon2122, Statistics
Ekon3090, Tax Accounting
Course abstract
After the study of the above subject the students become aware of the goals, tasks, kinds and methods of analysis of farm activities. The students acquire practical knowledge for analysis of rural farm production and sale, using of production resources and production costs. The students appreciate electivity of investments, effectiveness and profit analyse, production costs analyse, balance of book-keeping analyse.
Learning outcomes and their assessment
Knowledge – on the goals, objectives, methods and techniques of analysis of economic activities. Formed knowledge on costs and profit, its analysis. Acquired knowledge in analysis of investment efficiency, production and resource efficiency, analysis of balance sheet and profit and loss accounts for rural farm.
Skills – students can use their knowledge on analyzing and evaluating performance of rural farm. Students are able to work independently with financial statements to determine the actual situation and position of rural farm and give recommendations.
Competence – after completing the theoretical course and gaining practical skills on analysis of economic activities, students are able to perform economic evaluation of rural farm and to ensure efficient control and planning of economic activities.
Compulsory reading
1. Шеремент А.Д. Теория экономического анализа. Москва: Инфра-М, 2005. 365 с.
2. Rurāne M. Finanšu menedžments. Rīga: RSEBAA, 2005. 384 lpp.
3. Šneidere R. Finanšu analīzes metodes uzņēmuma maksātnespējas prognozēšanai. Rīga: Lietišķās informācijas dienests, 2009. 232 lpp..
4. Гинзбург А.И. Экономический анализ. Санкт-Петербург: Питер Пресс, 2008. 528 c.
Further reading
1. Uzņēmuma darbības novērtēšana (HBR). Drakers Pīters u.c. Rīga: Lietišķās informācijas dienests, 2008. 180 lpp.
2. Januška M. Firmas finansiāli ekonomiskā stāvokļa analīzes metodika: prakstisks palīglīdzeklis. Rīga: ZKC SIA “Inovācija”, 2002. 40 lpp.
3. Glanville A., Glanville J. Economics from global perspective. 3rd.ed. Glanville books Ltd., 2011. 561 p.
Periodicals and other sources
1. Bilance: žurnāls par grāmatvedību, likumdošanu un finansēm. Rīga: SIA Lietišķās informācijas dienests, 2003. ISSN 1407-5709
2. Kapitāls: biznesa un ekonomikas žurnāls. Rīga: Izdevniecība IKK, 1999. ISBN 14072505
3. The Economist: London: Economist Newspaper Ltd. ISSN 0013-0613. Pieejams arī : http://www.economist.com/?sa_campaign=econsubs/europe/subspage/imglink. [Skatīts 18.02.2015.]