Records Management and Financial Literacy
Study Course Implementer
Liepāja, Riņķu iela 24/26, lf@rsu.lv
About Study Course
Objective
To promote students' understanding of the history and essence of economic activity, the changing environment of business, to provide basic information on the importance and principles of accounting, to encourage understanding and compliance with legislation, as well as to develop an understanding of the importance of record-keeping.
Preliminary Knowledge
No specific prerequisites are required. General knowledge of business basics, document circulation and personal financial management, as well as basic skills in computer and office applications, is desirable.
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge
1.understands the basic principles of office and financial literacy, document circulation and financial planning.
Skills
1.to prepare and design documents, plan budgets and evaluate income and expenditure.
Competences
1.is able to independently organise the circulation of documents and make sound financial decisions in everyday and professional situations.
Assessment
Individual work
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Title
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% from total grade
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Grade
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1.
Working with study materials |
-
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-
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2.
CV in Europass format and a letter of motivation |
10.00% from total grade
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10 points
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Study Course Theme Plan
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Lecture
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Study room
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2
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Topics
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Basic concepts of the case, requirements
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Lecture
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Study room
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2
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Topics
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Record keeping and storage
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Lecture
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Study room
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2
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Topics
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Regulations on the keeping of medical records
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Lecture
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Study room
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2
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Topics
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System of accounting regulatory framework in the Republic of Latvia, forms of business and tax payment modes
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Lecture
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Study room
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2
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Topics
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Organization of accounting work, components of the accounting balance, annual report
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Study room
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2
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Topics
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Tax system in Latvia, tax benefits, types of benefits
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Study room
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2
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Topics
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Practical application of the Labour Code
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Study room
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2
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Topics
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Practical application of the Labour Code
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Study room
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2
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Topics
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Drawing up the balance sheet
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Study room
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2
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Topics
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Calculation of wages, sick pay, holiday pay
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Study room
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2
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Topics
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Calculation of royalty agreements
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Study room
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2
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Topics
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Income tax return for individuals and business owners
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Study room
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2
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Topics
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Income tax return for individuals and business owners
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Study room
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2
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Topics
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Calculation of company contracts
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Study room
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2
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Topics
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Calculation of company contracts
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Bibliography
Required Reading
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