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| MODULE DESCRIPTOR | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title | |||
| External Reporting | |||
| Reference | BS3142 | Version | 14 |
| Created | January 2024 | SCQF Level | SCQF 9 |
| Approved | July 2019 | SCQF Points | 15 |
| Amended | March 2024 | ECTS Points | 7.5 |
| Aims of Module | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| To further develop knowledge, understanding and critical awareness of the technical skills and concepts in external financial reporting. | |||
| Learning Outcomes for Module | |
|---|---|
| On completion of this module, students are expected to be able to: | |
| 1 | Undertake computational calculations to demonstrate understanding and knowledge of relevant accounting standards. |
| 2 | Discuss application and issues relevant to specific accounting standards incorporating sustainability and ethical considerations. |
| 3 | Undertake the financial analysis of a company using appropriate ratios and interpret the company's financial performance. |
| 4 | Demonstrate application of theoretical knowledge of the relevant accounting standards. |
| Indicative Module Content |
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| Statement of cash flows; revaluation of property, plant and equipment; impairment; government grants; investment properties; leases; inventories; ratios; financial analysis; professional ethics and sustainability. |
| Module Delivery |
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| Topics are introduced in the lectures and developed in tutorials for which students are expected to undertake directed independent learning. |
| Indicative Student Workload | Full Time | Part Time |
|---|---|---|
| Contact Hours | 40 | N/A |
| Non-Contact Hours | 110 | N/A |
| Placement/Work-Based Learning Experience [Notional] Hours | N/A | N/A |
| TOTAL | 150 | N/A |
| 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: | Examination | Weighting: | 100% | Outcomes Assessed: | 1, 2, 3, 4 |
| Description: | Closed book examination | ||||
| MODULE PERFORMANCE DESCRIPTOR | |
|---|---|
| Explanatory Text | |
| The module is assessed 100% by examination, a minimum of grade D is required to pass the module. | |
| 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 | BS3007 Financial Reporting. |
| Corequisites for module | None. |
| Precluded Modules | None. |
| INDICATIVE BIBLIOGRAPHY | |
|---|---|
| 1 | ELLIOTT, B. and ELLIOTT, J., 2022. Financial accounting and reporting. 20th ed. Harlow: Pearson Education. |
| 2 | MAYNARD, J., 2017. Financial accounting, reporting & analysis. 2nd ed. Oxford: Oxford University Press. |