Teaching and assessment for Accountancy with Finance BAcc (Hons)

This module looks at organisations and their internal and external environments. You will be introduced to management and marketing, corporate governance and ethics, and human resources.

The financial environment will be covered including finance strategies and sources of finance, financial analysis, and personal finance.

This module explains how an organisation uses, develops and implements information technology and systems. It focuses on the impact of technology on the accounting function and profession.

Accountants prepare, use and communicate information that enables both themselves and others to make critical business decisions. Some of that information will be used for internal business decision-making.

As such, accountants must understand how basic accounting information is compiled. This module will then focuses on how that material is managed.

This module introduces you to the tools used to analyse how an economy works.

You will develop the skills necessary to explain and understand many economic, social, and political issues, such as inflation, environmental regulation, and policies concerning unemployment.

Learn how statistics and probability are used to understand data, from science to finance. Analyse patterns, model uncertainty, and make informed decisions using real-world information. 

The module focuses on the theoretical framework and regulatory background of financial reporting and the accounting treatment of particular transactions.

You will also prepare and analyse single-entity financial statements.

This module gives understanding of how an organisation develops and implements strategy, including technological developments and ethical implications.

It will also introduce current thinking and developments in applying technology to all aspects of modern finance, and particularly to Accounting Information Systems.

It will also develop analytical thinking and IT skills.

This module considers various aspects of Company Law, the Law of Partnership, Delict, Contract, and some Employment Laws.

It also examines different forms of commercial relationships/transactions and their common legal problems. Specifically, you are required to understand how to formulate solutions to these legal challenges.

Understanding management accounting techniques is key in the operation of a business. The goal of management accounting is to provide accurate financial information for effective planning, control, and decision-making by managers.

This module highlights the role of management accountants to help senior executives make decisions and exercise control over operations.

Understanding management accounting techniques is key in the operation of a business. The goal of management accounting is to provide accurate financial information for effective planning, control, and decision-making by managers.

This module highlights the role of management accountants to help senior executives make decisions and exercise control over operations.

An introduction to the decisions made by a financial manager, such as investment decisions, risk analysis, working capital management based on financial data and using spreadsheet packages such as Excel. 

This module introduces you to different goals of the firm and many key theories in financial management.

Theories include modern portfolio theory, the Capital Asset Pricing Model, the Efficient Markets Hypothesis, dividend theory, and capital structure theory.

It considers project risk management and how investment decisions are made in practice.

You will learn about advanced decision making techniques, performance measurements including the balanced scorecard, strategic management accounting, and cost management within organisations. 

Auditing examines financial information, records, statements, transactions, and processes to ensure their accuracy, fairness, and compliance with the Companies Act.

This module deals with personal taxation aspects of the UK tax system. It considers the most common forms of income for most UK and Scottish individuals, namely income from employment and self-employment. This module aims to enable students to calculate their income tax liability.

Learn about investing across borders, the history and current operation of multinationals, the role of corporate treasurers and the wider economic environment.

Explore the topics of exchange rates, interest rates, markets and political risk.

The module provides an introduction to the estimation, interpretation and use of bivariate regression models in applied economics.

By the end of the module you should have a sound understanding of the principles of statistical inference and the practical skills to estimate simple economic relationships in a competent manner.

​​Financial technology is reshaping how people invest, make payments, and build trust in financial systems.

​Explore the role of cryptography in blockchain technology, compare Bitcoin, Ethereum, and other cryptocurrencies, and learn how to identify and avoid fraudulent tokens. Examine the regulatory challenges FinTech raises for financial reporting and auditing.​

​ In this module, you will be studying the economics of financial intermediation, from the theory of why banks exist to how central banks manage monetary policy.

In doing so, we seek to understand how information asymmetry prevents financial markets from operating to their full potential.

We shall also examine the risks created by financial innovation and consider the emerging role of climate finance.​

Taxation is the process by which governments impose financial charges on individuals, businesses, and entities within the UK.

Learn about the principles of Capital Gains Tax (CGT), Inheritance Tax (IHT), Corporation Tax (CT), Scottish taxes, UK tax planning and ethics, relevant aspects of international taxation, and current tax issues.

You will learn about the importance of corporate governance in the modern world.

This includes discussion of attempts to introduce rules setting out board structure and conduct, as well as the implications of large scale failures. International comparisons of systems and outcomes are made throughout.

Investors need to decide on what shares to buy or sell when selecting securities for their investment portfolios.

This module shows the different techniques and models that can be used for share selection.

The literature on how securities should be priced and how investors appraise securities in practice is studied.

Contemporary Issues in International Reporting refer to current challenges and trends faced by businesses in presenting accurate and transparent financial information across borders. This module complements others in your 4th year to give a wider understanding of the world of accounting.

The module will explore the quantitative theory of financial pricing and risk management of financial derivatives, such as options and futures.

You will learn about the concepts, mechanics, and practical applications of options and futures, including their valuation, risk mitigation, and trading strategies.

The module looks at issues associated with corporate restructuring events such as mergers and acquisitions (M&A), buyouts, and strategic alliances.

These events are some of the most important in the growth and development of a business.

You will learn about the techniques used to value the assets that are traded in modern markets and included in investors' portfolios.

You will also learn about the way in which behavioural finance thinking can help in predicting and understanding investors' portfolio decision-making.

Develop a deeper understanding of audit, assurance, and ethics by considering issues in an international and national context.

Get a thorough understanding of contemporary assurance and ethical accounting concerns by considering current topics.