Accounting & Finance (Foundation Entry)

This module aims to develop your sense of entrepreneurial flair by introducing you to the basics of creative thinking for new business ideas.

Understand the relationship between different types of information in the operations and management of successful businesses. You'll conduct primary research, to make sense of what the findings mean and be aware of the limitations. Learn to use appropriate data management and spreadsheet software, effectively and apply mathematical calculations and principles to interpreting simple quantitative information.

This module aims to equip you with the study skills necessary at entry level for academic studies. You'll complete an academic literature review by means of study, facilitated by the module leader and support tutor(s) in order to enhance knowledge in your chosen area of interest. Completion of this module will prepare you to make effective use of learning opportunities in other modules of study and in the workplace.

This module aims to raise your awareness of the impact of business in the U.K, investigate business in the news and develop an awareness of the global business context.

The module aims to introduce you to the main and well-established principles of economic analysis and to the “economic way of thinking”. If you're studying an accounting-related degree a familiarity with a range of common concepts in economics is required in line with Professional Body requirements. The primary concern is with mainstream micro- and macro-theory within an appropriate institutional context.

Develop knowledge and understanding of the underlying principles and concepts relating to financial accounting and technical proficiency. By the use of double-entry accounting techniques including the preparation of basic financial statements.

Gain an understanding of the basic theory, concepts and practices of cost and management accounting. And achieve an understanding and competence to apply the principles and techniques of cost and management accounting to straightforward decision-making problems.

The overall aim of the Information Systems and the Business Environment module is to develop your understanding of the business challenges, devise and manage solutions. It aims to develop your critical thinking and analytical reasoning for problem-solving.

This module will introduce you to accounting and business basic legal rules, principles, and methods. As well as outlining the basic sources, methods of interpretation and institutions of the English Legal System. You'll be encouraged to recognise the application of these legal principles, with reference to hypothetical legal scenarios, particularly in the areas of contract and tort law.

This module will develop a personal and professional practice to enable you to become more effective and confident in your programme of study. You'll also enhance your skills for future employment in the evolving fields of accounting and finance.

In this module you'll develop an understanding of accounting in more complex situations, including group accounting scenarios. You will learn new skills and techniques as well as the application of accounting theory.

The aims of this module are to explain the basic principles of company law, to encourage you to consider the practical problems which the legal rules are endeavouring to resolve. And to enable you to be in a position where you can critically evaluate the extent to which the rules achieve the desired effect.

In this module you'll develop a deeper understanding of different management accounting techniques. You'll be able to critically appraise a range of decision-making models. Analyse management accounting problems relating to short term and long-term decision-making. You'll learn how to create financial plans and analyse variances.

In this module you'll appreciate the principles of financial management and decision making. You will discover the different sources of finance available to business. Learn to analyse and evaluate current corporate finance developments in a decision making context.

Develop your knowledge of AIS and acquire a basic understanding of accounting databases. Learn to critically appraise the development and use of AIS within the context of the finance function. This module also aims to develop a detailed understanding of the necessary relationship between AIS and security and audit issues.

This module aims to enable you to develop competence in the technical and computational issues relating to taxation. You'll also consider the social and economic factors and explore personal, professional, and commercial ethics relating to taxation.

This module aims to develop your problem-solving skills of complex issues in financial accounting. You'll develop the ability to critically appraise accounting solutions to real world problems. You will gain an understanding of the advanced financial reporting environment. You'll also gain a thorough grasp of a broad range of specific accounting issues.

In this module you'll develop your problem-solving skills of complex issues in management accounting. You'll critically appraise management accounting solutions to real world problems. You will also discuss the relevance and importance of emerging issues in management accounting.

You'll be equipped with the knowledge needed to explain the process of carrying out an audit engagement. You'll also learn how to analyse audit scenarios in the context of the professional regulatory framework.

This module will equip you with skills expected of a finance manager. You'll develop skills and knowledge in investment, financing and dividend policy decisions. You will be able to identify and compare alternative sources of business finance, including working capital. You will also be able to explain and calculate the cost of capital and the factors which affect it, including alternative sources of finance. The module enables you to analyse investment decisions as well as principles of business and asset valuations.

You will learn to develop and implement business strategy. You'll engage with a range of approaches to strategy and will consider your choice or advice in different situations.

The module will focus on advanced aspects of UK taxation. It will enable you to examine and apply the current UK tax rules and analyse how they interact in a range of scenarios. The module will cover the taxation of individuals and corporates. 

This module offers the opportunity to study abroad, demonstrate initiative, independence, motivation and depending on where they study, a working knowledge of another language.

Consolidate the transferable and subject-specific skills and knowledge you have developed during your study to the real world. Establish a real-world understanding of equality and diversity in the workplace whilst developing industry-specific skills.