ACC1003 : Introduction to Accounting and Finance (for Business School Students)
- Offered for Year: 2020/21
- Module Leader(s): Dr Simon Parry
- Lecturer: Miss Melis Besen, Dr Habiba Al-Shaer, Dr Khansaa Tezeny, Dr Neveen Abdelrehim
- Owning School: Newcastle University Business School
- Teaching Location: Newcastle City Campus
Semesters
Semester 1 Credit Value: | 10 |
Semester 2 Credit Value: | 10 |
ECTS Credits: | 10.0 |
Aims
To provide an introduction to key concepts, terminology and knowledge in accounting and finance to facilitate career development in business rather than to lead to further accounting studies.
Outline Of Syllabus
1 Introduction to accounting and finance
2 Measuring and reporting financial position
3 Measuring and reporting financial performance
4 Accounting for limited companies
5 Measuring and reporting cash flows
6 Analysing and interpreting financial statements
7 Cost-volume-profit analysis
8 Full costing
9 Activity-based costing
10 Budgeting
11 Accounting for control
12 Financial management
Teaching Methods
Please note that module leaders are reviewing the module teaching and assessment methods for Semester 2 modules, in light of the Covid-19 restrictions. There may also be a few further changes to Semester 1 modules. Final information will be available by the end of August 2020 in for Semester 1 modules and the end of October 2020 for Semester 2 modules.
Teaching Activities
Category | Activity | Number | Length | Student Hours | Comment |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Structured Guided Learning | Lecture materials | 18 | 2:00 | 36:00 | N/A |
Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Small group teaching | 6 | 1:00 | 6:00 | N/A |
Structured Guided Learning | Structured research and reading activities | 18 | 1:00 | 18:00 | N/A |
Structured Guided Learning | Structured non-synchronous discussion | 9 | 1:00 | 9:00 | N/A |
Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Drop-in/surgery | 5 | 1:00 | 5:00 | Synchronous, online - Q&A |
Guided Independent Study | Independent study | 1 | 123:00 | 123:00 | N/A |
Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Module talk | 3 | 1:00 | 3:00 | N/A |
Total | 200:00 |
Jointly Taught With
Code | Title |
---|---|
ACC1000 | Introduction to Non-Specialist Accounting and Finance |
Teaching Rationale And Relationship
The formal lecture programme is the main mode for the delivery of new teaching material to students. This enables the communication of concepts and ideas; it provides the basis for the development of skills. The seminar programme provides students with opportunities to discuss concepts and ideas, and to develop skills.
Assessment Methods
Please note that module leaders are reviewing the module teaching and assessment methods for Semester 2 modules, in light of the Covid-19 restrictions. There may also be a few further changes to Semester 1 modules. Final information will be available by the end of August 2020 in for Semester 1 modules and the end of October 2020 for Semester 2 modules.
The format of resits will be determined by the Board of Examiners
Exams
Description | Length | Semester | When Set | Percentage | Comment |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Written Examination | 99 | 2 | A | 100 | 24 hour exam |
Exam Pairings
Module Code | Module Title | Semester | Comment |
---|---|---|---|
ACC1000 | Introduction to Non-Specialist Accounting and Finance | 2 | Exam Paired with ACC1000 for semester 2 |
Formative Assessments
Description | Semester | When Set | Comment |
---|---|---|---|
Prob solv exercises | 1 | M | Seminar questions provided |
Prob solv exercises | 2 | M | Seminar questions provided |
Assessment Rationale And Relationship
ASSESSMENT IS BY WRITTEN EXAMINATION, WITH QUESTIONS STRUCTURED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE MATERAIL IN THE ASSESSMENT COVERED IN MODULE TEACHING DURING BOTH SEMESTERS. THIS METHOD TESTS STUDENTS’ KNOWLEDGE OF KEY BUSINESS TOPICS FROM THE ACCOUNTING AND FINANCE PERSPECTIVE AND THE ABILITY TO CRITICALLY ASSESS AND INTERPRET FINANCIAL AND MANAGEMENT ACCOUNTING REPORTS.
Reading Lists
Timetable
- Timetable Website: www.ncl.ac.uk/timetable/
- ACC1003's Timetable