This module introduces the student to the basic principles and underlying concepts and the ways in which accounting statements and financial information can be used to improve the quality of decision making.
Occurrence | Teaching cycle |
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A | Autumn Term 2018-19 to Summer Term 2018-19 |
The module provides an introduction to accounting and finance. It is aimed at students who are not taking a specific accounting degree. It is offered as an alternative to the more focused Financial Accounting MAN00012C) and Management Accounting (MAN00013C) modules.
This module introduces the student to the basic principles and underlying concepts and the ways in which accounting statements and financial information can be used to improve the quality of decision making.
Among the topics to be included are :
Subject content learning outcomes:
Upon successful completion of this module, students should be able to:
Academic and graduate skills developed:
Task | Length | % of module mark |
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University - closed examination Business Accounting Spring |
2 hours | 50 |
University - closed examination Business Accounting Summer |
2 hours | 50 |
None
Task | Length | % of module mark |
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University - closed examination Business Accounting |
3 hours | 100 |
The timescale for the return of feedback will accord with TYMS policy.
Module assessment reports to students are written by the module leader for all assessments (open and closed) and placed on the VLE after the Board of Examiners has received the module marks.
Additionally, for open assignments students are given individual written feedback via The York Management School assignment feedback form. The feedback form provides guidance on key areas for focusing upon improvements for future assessments, and ties module specific learning outcomes to marking criteria. This form is normally provided after the relevant Part A and Part B Board of Examiners meeting. However, if a module has more than one assessment element feedback on earlier submissions is released as soon as possible after marking of the assignment element.
McLaney, E. and Atrill, P. : Accounting and Finance for Non-specialists ,9th edition. Prentice Hall