INU3528 : Financial Analysis
INU3528 : Financial Analysis
- Offered for Year: 2024/25
- Module Leader(s): Mr Alexander Fender
- Co-Module Leader: Dr Michael Cheng, Mrs Helen Grinsell
- Owning School: INTO Newcastle University
- Teaching Location: Newcastle City Campus
Semesters
Your programme is made up of credits, the total differs on programme to programme.
| Semester 1 Credit Value: | 10 |
| Semester 2 Credit Value: | 10 |
| ECTS Credits: | 10.0 |
| European Credit Transfer System | |
Pre-requisite
Modules you must have done previously to study this module
Pre Requisite Comment
N/A
Co-Requisite
Modules you need to take at the same time
Co Requisite Comment
N/A
Aims
This module focuses on the use of published company accounts. The aim of the module is to develop an understanding of what the data in a company's accounts means, how to interpret that data, and how to use it to either judge the financial performance of a firm, or compare the performance of one firm with another. Students will also learn how to assess two different proposed projects/or investments and recommend which one they would recommend as the best project/investment, and why.
Outline Of Syllabus
The content of the module includes the following topic areas:
Interpreting published accounts
Sources of finance
Methods of investment and project appraisal
Use of rations to assess financial performance
Learning Outcomes
Intended Knowledge Outcomes
On completion of the module the student will:
1. Have developed an understanding of what the data in a company's accounts means
2. Be able to analyse and interpret that data and what it says about the performance of that company
3. Be able to use the results of the interpretation to judge the financial performance of a firm
4. Be able to use the results of the interpretation to compare the performance of one firm with another.
5. Be able to asses two different proposed projects/or investments and recommend which one they would recommend as the best project/investment
6. Be able to explain their decisions
Intended Skill Outcomes
On completion of the module the student will:
1. Be able to read and understand quantitative data
2. Be able to analyse and interpret quantitative data
3. Be able to judge/assess performance based on quantitative data
4. Be able to make decisions based on quantitative data
5. Be able to explain their decision making
Teaching Methods
Teaching Activities
| Category | Activity | Number | Length | Student Hours | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Lecture | 20 | 1:00 | 20:00 | N/A |
| Guided Independent Study | Assessment preparation and completion | 1 | 50:00 | 50:00 | N/A |
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Small group teaching | 40 | 1:00 | 40:00 | Seminars |
| Structured Guided Learning | Structured non-synchronous discussion | 1 | 40:00 | 40:00 | e.g. moderated discussion boards on Microsoft Teams. Worksheet activities (questions, case studies). |
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Drop-in/surgery | 1 | 2:00 | 2:00 | Study clinic |
| Guided Independent Study | Independent study | 1 | 48:00 | 48:00 | e.g. directed research and reading, student-led group activities. |
| Total | 200:00 |
Teaching Rationale And Relationship
Lectures are used to introduce material to students and explore theories and concepts. Small group teaching sessions are used to critically evaluate key issues within topics and develop skills through discussion, presentation, and set tasks. Study clinics (drop-in/surgery above) are used to deal with academic issues which may be causing students problems.
Reading Lists
Assessment Methods
The format of resits will be determined by the Board of Examiners
Exams
| Description | Length | Semester | When Set | Percentage | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Written Examination | 120 | 1 | A | 30 | N/A |
| Written Examination | 120 | 2 | A | 70 | N/A |
Assessment Rationale And Relationship
The examination allows coverage of the broad range of the syllabus and constitutes an appropriate way to assess the acquisition of knowledge and understanding.
Timetable
- Timetable Website: www.ncl.ac.uk/timetable/
- INU3528's Timetable
Past Exam Papers
- Exam Papers Online : www.ncl.ac.uk/exam.papers/
- INU3528's past Exam Papers
General Notes
N/A
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