BA (Hons) Accounting and Finance Bachelor's degree at the University of Derby

The aim of this module is to develop basic knowledge and skills of financial accounting in the context of International GAAP to enable students to learn advanced areas of accounting later in their studies. The module will introduce students to the accounting function in business and various techniques used including double-entry bookkeeping. Students will learn basic techniques of financial accounts preparation for different types of business entities. Students will be introduced to accounting standards relevant to their syllabus.

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This module will introduce students to the concepts of cost and management accounting. Management Accountants require a good understanding in management accounting concepts and techniques in order to provide managers with useful information. This information requires a clear presentation and to be communicated in an appropriate manner. The primary areas of study will be cost accounting systems, budgeting and standard costing systems. Awareness should be shown of the specific requirements of different industries. This module is over one semester and consists of lectures, seminars, Computer-Based Assessments and a portfolio of formative and summative assessments and a final written assessment.

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This module will equip you with the key written communication skills necessary for both your future academic and future professional career. It will enable you to develop your skills of writing both clearly, coherently and succinctly, in such a way that you effectively address the information needs of the user of the document. It will develop your appreciation of the importance of basing your analysis and evaluation on information that comes from sources that are academically rigorous, contemporary and relevant; this will involve use of relevant referencing systems. You will also learn how to identify the appropriate research strategy and methodology for research in the accounting and financ

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Knowledge of economics provides students with an essential insight into how markets work and how firms and consumers make decisions in market economies. This module aims to highlight the goals of organisations and how these affect the decisions made by managers. The market system and the role of government involvement in the market will be examined. Subsequently, fundamental macroeconomic issues (such as growth, inflation, unemployment, demand management, and supply-side policies) and how they affect organisations will also be looked at. The ability to understand and use quantitative information as part of business analysis is a key skill. This module allows students to develop key quantitat

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The module provides the essential foundations of the legal system and the opportunity to study key substantive legal areas that will be directly applicable to those entering into a career in accountancy or even those wishing to pursue employment within the general business environment. Although a knowledge of the rules is required, the focus of the module delivery will be on practical applications and solutions for business.

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The modern business environment is highly volatile, digital and data intensive. Organisations must design, manage, and continuously improve operations to remain competitive. This includes understanding how organisations combine technology, information, and digital systems to deliver products and services efficiently and to expected quality standards. The module provides a framework to understand the crucial role of operations and IT to business success. This module will provide an understanding of the systems and processes whereby, people, capital, materials, equipment, knowledge, technology, information and time are combined to produce goods and services. The module introduces students to h

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The aim of this module is to further develop your knowledge and skills of financial accounting and reporting. It will provide a natural transition from your first year module, developing many of the themes introduced at that level. The module will commence with an exploration of the role and requirements of corporate financial reporting in the UK, including the increasingly important subject of risk. You will be provided with a solid foundation in the techniques of financial accounts preparation and a critical understanding of the key areas of financial accounting. Single level group structures are introduced, which will help lay the foundation for more advanced study in your final year.

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The Financial Manager of any organisation needs to ensure that sufficient finance / funding is available at the right time to meet the needs of the organisation. The Financial Management module therefore focuses on making decisions about how the organisation is financed / funded and then focuses on managing these finances to generate profit / wealth and to add value. Such financing and investment decisions are being made in an increasingly uncertain, dynamic and complex business environment. For this reason it is vital that you have a comprehensive understanding of how the financial management function fits into the overall objectives of the organisation. The module proceeds to look at how f

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This module aims to prepare you for your future career as an accounting and finance graduate, helping you to recognise the types of skills and behaviours organisations require of accounting and finance graduate level employees, and to understand how organisations are able to support the development of individual talent once you are within the workplace. The knowledge and understanding of professional practice and professional bodies developed within the module also is a key part for accounting and finance graduates, whether they are operating in the accounting and finance function of an organisation or are part of an accounting professional practice. To be attractive to potential employers,

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This module will introduce you to the current role of audit and assurance in society by considering its historical roots and how these have developed over time to the application in business today. The module aims to develop a deeper understanding of the principles, concepts and contemporary issues in modern audit, within the dynamics of the rapidly changing accounting and business environment, under legal and professional rules. Issues such as independence, responsibility for financial crime detection and reporting and auditor liability are explored in some depth. The role of internal audit and its relationship with external audit is also considered. The audit process from the initial engag

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This module will develop your knowledge and understanding of the relevant concepts and models as well as appropriate project planning software. It will enable you to develop an effective project plan, monitor the progress of the project, while simultaneously identifying and managing the associated project risks. The module will equip you to discuss and apply project management methodologies and key project management tools, as well as developing knowledge of the Project lifecycle and comprehension of how to keep project stakeholders informed and ‘on-board’.

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As an accountant you will require a good understanding of management accounting concepts and techniques. If you are aiming for a more general business career, a detailed understanding of internal business reports and financial information will greatly enhance your effectiveness and possible career progression. You will require a good understanding in management accounting concepts and techniques in order to provide management with useful information. This information requires clear presentation and to be communicated in an appropriate manner. This module expands on the knowledge and understanding gained at year one. Awareness should be shown of the appropriate level and specific requirements

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As an accountant, you will require a good understanding of management accounting concepts and techniques. If you are aiming for a more general business career, a detailed understanding of internal business reports and financial information will greatly enhance your effectiveness and possible career progression. You will require a good understanding in management accounting concepts and techniques in order to provide management with useful information. This information requires clear presentation and to be communicated in an appropriate manner. This module expands on the knowledge and understanding gained at year one. Awareness should be shown of the appropriate level and specific requirement

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Taxes have been a fundamental part of society for thousands of years enabling governments to raise vital revenue to support national expenditure. There have been many types over the centuries, including the window tax, the bachelor tax and the clock tax. Today taxes are levied on both income, capital gains and consumption. They are payable by a range of entities; this module, however, focuses on businesses, but is set within a global context, especially with respect to companies. During the course of this module, you will be introduced to a range of direct and indirect taxes that apply to businesses. You will learn the underlying key principles and how to apply the regulations in order to co

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Individuals and families face a number of financial planning challenges at different stages of their life cycle. Financial innovation and a fast-changing sophisticated environment characterised by a wide range of financial products, aggressive marketing techniques, easy access to credit, and a lot of hidden risks and costs makes personal/household financial discussions more and more challenging. Thus, it is vital for individuals to understand the pillars of personal finance and how to make prudent financial decisions that meet personal/family goals and help maintain a decent standard of living in the long term. Therefore, the prime objective of this module is to develop your understanding of

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“However beautiful the strategy, you should occasionally look at the results” (Winston Churchill). - The Financial Strategy module will focus on the advanced aspects of the investment decision (capital budgeting) and the way in which the organisations capital structure can be strategically adjusted to ensure the maximisation of shareholder wealth / added value. It will build on prior knowledge from the Financial Management module and explore how the financing decision and the investment decision interrelate with each other and with the dividend / reallocation of funds decision. The module will explore the interrelationship between these three areas that help formulate the financial strategy

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This module expands on the knowledge and understanding you have gained on previous management accounting modules. Management Accountants require a good understanding in management accounting concepts and techniques in order to provide managers with useful information. You will need to be able to clearly present this information to employees and managers at all levels in a business especially those without any financial knowledge. You will learn how to critically evaluate tools and techniques and then apply them to scenarios. The main areas of study will be control, performance measurement and strategic management accounting. This module runs over one semester and consists of lectures, includ

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“However beautiful the strategy, you should occasionally look at the results” (Winston Churchill). The Financial Strategy module will focus on the advanced aspects of the investment decision (capital budgeting) and the way in which the organisations capital structure can be strategically adjusted to ensure the maximisation of shareholder wealth / added value. It will build on prior knowledge from the Financial Management module and explore how the financing decision and the investment decision interrelate with each other and with the dividend / reallocation of funds decision. The module will explore the interrelationship between these three areas that help formulate the financial strategy of

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This module expands on the knowledge and understanding you have gained on previous management accounting modules. Management Accountants require a good understanding in management accounting concepts and techniques in order to provide managers with useful information. You will need to be able to clearly present this information to employees and managers at all levels in a business especially those without any financial knowledge. You will learn how to critically evaluate tools and techniques and then apply them to scenarios. The main areas of study will be control, performance measurement and strategic management accounting. This module runs over one semester and consists of lectures, includ

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Financial Reporting provides financial information for external users and the wider stakeholders of financial statements enabling them to assess the risks and returns of investment opportunities, so that they can make useful economic decisions. This module will develop your knowledge and understanding of the financial accounting principles that support the international accounting standards on which financial statements are prepared. It will enable you to evaluate the significance of the fundamental principles that underpin the drafting and revision of appropriate international accounting standards. It will provide you with the ability to select, interpret and apply the relevant internationa

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As a result of the global shift in the world’s economies, cross border activities and economies are much more inter-dependent on each other. This has resulted in increasing internationalisation of accounting and finance, resulting in ever changing ethical, governance and corporate accountability issues This module promises to be interesting to students of accounting and finance on many levels. It will encompass learning and mastering many of the skills required of accountants in various differing international environments and consider areas of ethics, both business, professional and personal. It will uncover just how important it is in the modern workplace to maintain clear and transparent

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Financial Reporting provides financial information for external users and the wider stakeholders of financial statements enabling them to assess the risks and returns of investment opportunities, so that they can make useful economic decisions. This module will develop your knowledge and understanding of the financial accounting principles that support the international accounting standards on which financial statements are prepared. It will enable you to evaluate the significance of the fundamental principles that underpin the drafting and revision of appropriate international accounting standards. It will provide you with the ability to select, interpret and apply the relevant internationa

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There are many developments and debates around corporate and integrated reporting. Organisations are required to report on more than just the financial results. This module will investigate various contemporary issues relating to this area of performance management and integrated reporting. Delivery will include lectures, seminars and interactive sessions using Bloomberg, projects and case studies.

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If there are two things that are certain in this world then they are taxation and death - (Benjamin Franklin). Taxation affects the lives of individuals on a daily basis. The complexity of the tax regulations and rules is making it increasingly difficult for most people to manage their tax affairs in an efficient and effective manner, without reference to a tax specialist. This module allows you to address this growing need by developing your knowledge and understanding of the main types of taxes impacting individuals. During the course of this module you will deepen your understanding of each of the taxes studied and gain insight into how they interact. It will equip you with the skills to

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This module brings together major themes from economics, finance and psychology in order to develop your awareness of financial markets issues and to expand your understanding of investment decision making, investor behaviour, regulation and financial markets in crisis. All along, you will develop critical practical skills like using Excel, analytical reasoning, interpreting data, following financial media and interacting with external financial market experts and potential employers. You will learn about the main investment classes, you will build your own portfolio of investments and analyse its effectiveness and performance. We will introduce you to behavioural aspects of investor activit

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During your work placement you will have been exposed to a wide variety of experiences associated with working in a dynamic environment. Whilst undertaking a specific role within the department you will have acquired a vast amount of knowledge and you will also have developed new skills and approaches that will be of benefit to you throughout your career. You will also have experienced the discipline of working in a professional environment, where standards of behaviour and attitude are vital to the smooth running of the department/section. You will have observed the behaviour of managers and other members of staff as they carried out the day to day activities of the department, and at the s

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This module gives you the opportunity to make a personal choice regarding the topic and format of your study. You may wish to extend aspects of your final and previous year subjects to more depth along with refining your research skills by means of a traditional research project. Alternatively you may choose to examine a business situation in depth, develop a creative advertising campaign or develop a marketing plan with ideas for creative execution. You could analyse and test the theories, principles and concepts addressed in the classroom environment in the reality of a private, public or community sector organisation by means of a pathway related report. The independent study is an indivi

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