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MODULE DESCRIPTOR
Module Title
Business Accounting for Managers
Reference BS3008 Version 1
Created January 2024 SCQF Level SCQF 9
Approved July 2019 SCQF Points 30
Amended August 2021 ECTS Points 15

Aims of Module
To develop the ability to discuss the nature, context, and format of financial information of companies and to demonstrate knowledge of financial and management accounting techniques to support business decision making.

Learning Outcomes for Module
On completion of this module, students are expected to be able to:
1 Demonstrate understanding of key accounting concepts and the financial reporting environment in business.
2 Discuss the users of financial information and the purposes for which they require the information.
3 Assess a range of financial information using appropriate financial and management accounting techniques.
4 Demonstrate knowledge of management accounting techniques to their application in different business scenarios.

Indicative Module Content
Objectives and contents of financial statements; regulation of financial reporting; basic principles of accounting theory; ratio analysis; management accounting concepts and techniques; budgeting practices; short-term decision making, capital investment appraisal, financial and non-financial factors in decision making.

Module Delivery
This module is delivered in supported online learning mode using a range of structured learning materials/activities and directed study, facilitated by regular online tutor contact, allowing students to contextualise their learning to their own workplace where appropriate.

Indicative Student Workload Full Time Part Time
Contact Hours N/A 30
Non-Contact Hours N/A 270
Placement/Work-Based Learning Experience [Notional] Hours N/A N/A
TOTAL N/A 300
Actual Placement hours for professional, statutory or regulatory body    

ASSESSMENT PLAN
If a major/minor model is used and box is ticked, % weightings below are indicative only.
Component 1
Type: Coursework Weighting: 100% Outcomes Assessed: 1, 2, 3, 4
Description: Report

MODULE PERFORMANCE DESCRIPTOR
Explanatory Text
Component 1 comprises 100% of the module grade. To pass the module, a D grade is required.
Module Grade Minimum Requirements to achieve Module Grade:
A A
B B
C C
D D
E E
F F
NS Non-submission of work by published deadline or non-attendance for examination

Module Requirements
Prerequisites for Module None.
Corequisites for module None.
Precluded Modules None.

INDICATIVE BIBLIOGRAPHY
1 MCLANEY, E.J. and ATRILL, P., 2023. Accounting and finance: an introduction. 11th ed. Harlow, England: Pearson.
2 SANGSTER, A. and GORDON, L., 2021. Frank Wood's Business Accounting. 15th ed. Harlow, England: Pearson.
3 WEETMAN, P., 2019. Financial Accounting: An introduction. 8th ed. Harlow, England: Pearson.


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