AFM2103 : Fundamentals Case Study
- Offered for Year: 2025/26
- Module Leader(s): Mrs Tracey Wilson
- Owning School: Newcastle University Business School
- Teaching Location: Newcastle City Campus
Semesters
Your programme is made up of credits, the total differs on programme to programme.
| Semester 2 Credit Value: | 10 |
| ECTS Credits: | 5.0 |
| European Credit Transfer System | |
Aims
The Fundamental Case Study aims to bring together technical knowledge gained by studying the Certificate Level material (ICAEW syllabus). It will test practical accounting skills, critical thinking and the application of theoretical knowledge through a real-world case study.
Outline Of Syllabus
Fundamentals case study will cover the certificate level of ICAEW exams:
- Accounting including accounting for tax
- Assurance and risk
- Business insight and performance
- Ethics, sustainability and the regulatory environment
Teaching Methods
Teaching Activities
| Category | Activity | Number | Length | Student Hours | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Lecture | 12 | 2:00 | 24:00 | N/A |
| Guided Independent Study | Assessment preparation and completion | 35 | 1:00 | 35:00 | N/A |
| Guided Independent Study | Assessment preparation and completion | 35 | 1:00 | 35:00 | N/A |
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Small group teaching | 6 | 1:00 | 6:00 | N/A |
| Total | 100:00 |
Teaching Rationale And Relationship
Structured lecture material is used to provide the basic framework, demonstrate techniques and explain concepts and theory. Some lectures will include worked examples to develop problem-solving and technical skills which students can then practice. These are supported by small group seminars, workshops, student reading of texts and directed learning where students can practice questions to help them prepare for the final assessment.
Assessment Methods
The format of resits will be determined by the Board of Examiners
Exams
| Description | Length | Semester | When Set | Percentage | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Digital Examination | 150 | 2 | A | 100 | Open book |
Formative Assessments
Formative Assessment is an assessment which develops your skills in being assessed, allows for you to receive feedback, and prepares you for being assessed. However, it does not count to your final mark.
| Description | Semester | When Set | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Digital Examination | 2 | M | Open book |
Assessment Rationale And Relationship
This is examined using the ICAEW external examinations to obtain the accreditation. There are no alternative assessments. Accreditation requires in-person invigilated assessments by virtue of this module forming part of the ICAEW "Golden Four" assessments.
If students are eligible to a second attempt resit will be an exam and the resit calculation will be based 100% on the completed exam.
Reading Lists
Timetable
- Timetable Website: www.ncl.ac.uk/timetable/
- AFM2103's Timetable