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Learning Methods

Lecture
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Module Offerings

4053YPCBM-JAN-PAR

Aims

Provides information to enable the student to understand the financial statements; use key financial measures to analysis performance of a business; identify alternative financing sources; and evaluate short and long-term investment decisions.

Learning Outcomes

1.
Demonstrate the context within which financial information is prepared and used
2.
Explain the fundamental accounting concepts which underlie the preparation of financial reporting statements.
3.
Analyse the financial statements of a business by selecting appropriate performance indicators for profitability and for liquidity including key accounting ratios
4.
Describe issues involved in company valuations and methods of financing businesses
5.
Evaluate short and long-term investment decisions using a variety of techniques

Module Content

Outline Syllabus:The nature of financial information and application of accounting concepts The final accounts of limited companies Interpretation of financial statements Short-term financial decision making - costing methods Long-term financial decision making - NPV, Payback, ARR Company valuations Sources of finance and methods of financing a business
Additional Information:This module introduces fundamental knowledge, skills and tools of accounting and finance management used in a modern, commercial business. It provides sufficient information to enable the student to understand key financial measures used within business and the wider economy. Key to the success of the module is for students to apply the knowledge and skills learnt to business situations and gain from sharing ideas and approaches to a wide range of common business situations.

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