BSc (Hons) Accounting and Finance Bachelor's degree at Westminster

This introductory module provides students with a foundation for academic and professional success in the field of Accounting. Engaging students at the start of their degree study, this module begins with initial activities to raise awareness of their strengths and value. This will be complemented with exercises in the curriculum, building students' self-responsibility mindset towards independent and professional study at university. The module aims to establish a foundation in the commercial se

This module aims to develop and improve your computerised skills in particular in MS Excel and SAGE accounting software. It also develops your skills in processing financial data and preparing financial accounting and management accounting reports such as income statements and statements of financial position and individual ledger reports. You will also prepare routine monthly and quarterly workplace reports such as VAT returns and management information reports such as budgets and performance a

This module introduces you to cost and management accounting as a decision making support system within the organisational context. The module considers costs and how they can be measured, allocated and used to calculate profits. It also examines the preparation of cash budgets and their applications in a variety of contexts.

This module is designed for students taking the BSc Accounting degree. Students on this course normally seek exemptions from the UK professional accounting bodies. This module focuses on the basic techniques applied in financial accounting, including the underlying accounting records and systems and preparation of financial statements from data. In addition, the module provides an introduction to the regulation of financial reporting, the development of GAAP and an examination of selected Financ

The module aims to equip you with the necessary numeracy, mathematical and statistical skills to meet the accounting degree requirements. It is designed to provide you with a sound knowledge of mathematical and statistical techniques and their applications in the accounting field. Further, the content is closely aligned to the requirements set by the professional accounting bodies.

This module introduces you to the relevance and importance of corporate social responsibility (CSR) and ethics in business and accounting. CSR is an increasingly important area of interest that explores corporate initiatives that take responsibility for the company's effects on its stakeholders, society and environment. The module will discuss reasons why CSR is important and will aim to enhance your understanding of such issues in business-accounting contexts. The module will increase your awar

The module provides an introduction to the conceptual framework, issues in standard setting and will address contemporary measurement issues in accounting. The content will also cover: the recognition, measurement, presentation and disclosure requirements of different IFRSs and IASs.

This module is designed for students completing BSc Accounting, BSc Accounting and Finance, and BA Accounting and Business Management degrees who will be seeking exemptions from UK professional accounting bodies. It is intended to further develop your knowledge of cost and management accounting. Building on the fundamental principles of the Management Accounting module, you will develop knowledge and skills in the application of management accounting techniques to quantitative and qualitative in

This module equips you with a comprehensive foundation in financial management by focusing on key concepts and techniques which assist the making of informed financial decisions. You'll learn about organisation goals and the finance manager's role in achieving these goals. The module explores the time value of money concept and its application in financial decision-making. You'll gain expertise in project appraisal by using various techniques. The module also covers the fundamentals of equity an

The module introduces and develops your understanding of key concepts and features of corporate governance. You will develop an understanding of the theories of corporate governance and obtain comprehensive knowledge of the UK system of corporate governance and its development. You will also learn the guidelines and regulations which corporation must follow in relation to corporate governance.

This module focusses on those aspects of business law that are relevant to business operations, including contract, tort, company and employment law.

This module prepares you to understand and apply advanced management accounting techniques for planning, decision-making, and control. Alongside the technical aspects, you'll be introduced to higher-level concepts, including the non-financial factors that influence management decisions. The module will enhance your understanding of how and why costs are managed, and how management accounting impacts organisations.

The module aims to build on the knowledge and understanding developed in the pre-requisite Financial Accounting and Reporting and to further develop the student's technical knowledge (accounting standards and group accounting). It focuses on advanced financial accounting theory and practice. It examines the preparation of group accounts and accounting regulation applicable to UK companies under International Financial Reporting Standards. The module also encourages a critical re-appraisal of con

This module deepens students' understanding of financial decision-making in complex and uncertain business environments. The module explores the relationship between risk and return, the principles of portfolio theory, and the application of models in assessing investment performance and market efficiency. Students will examine methods for valuing financial investments and businesses, and analyse how the cost of capital, capital structure, and dividend policy influence corporate value. The modul

This module provides you with a foundation to understand and actively participate in debates on contemporary issues in accounting. You'll explore a range of controversial accounting issues that have been debated over time and critically evaluate the arguments and perspectives surrounding them.