MN12265: Introduction to accounting (BB)
[Page last updated: 23 May 2025]
Academic Year: | 2025/26 |
Owning Department/School: | School of Management |
Credits: | 5 [equivalent to 10 CATS credits] |
Notional Study Hours: | 100 |
Level: | Certificate (FHEQ level 4) |
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Assessment Summary: | EXCB 100% |
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Identify key accounting-related responsibilities, opportunities and issues for management
Identify and scope accounting questions/problems; and identify opportunities and viable responses
Apply models, theories, and best practice, and undertake appropriate calculations and analysis, in response to accounting scenarios / problems / questions.
Describe, compare, contrast and evaluate alternative approaches to accounting requirements / problems / questions
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Synopsis: | Study the fundamental accounting concepts and techniques. You'll explore the conceptual and regulatory framework of accounting and the differences between management and financial accounting. |
Content: | Requirements and objectives for financial accounting and management accounting information:
The journey from simple transactions to the principal financial accounting statements. Financial statement analysis. Management accounting and short-term decision making within the firm. |
Skills: | Prepare financial statements for companies.
Interpret financial and management accounting data in order to make decisions.
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Aims: | Obtain good, basic, working knowledge in key areas in financial accounting and management accounting. |
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MN12265 is Compulsory on the following courses:School of Management
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