AF1S525 - Data Analysis and Computerised Accounting 06 Mar 2020 - 31 Aug 2025 | Version 1
Associated Module Information
| Module Code: | AF1S525 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title: | Data Analysis and Computerised Accounting | ||
| Faculty: | Faculty of Business and Creative Industries | ||
| Faculty Group: | Accounting and Finance | ||
| Faculty Sub Group: | Accounting and Finance | ||
| Module Leader: | Kristy Elias | ||
| Module Team: | Simon Mccarthy, Jared Davies | ||
| First Intended Intake: | SEP 2020 | Final Year of Intake: | 2024 |
| Date Closed: | |||
| Credit Value: | 20 | Credit Level: | 4 |
| Language: | English | ||
| Percentage of Module Taught in Welsh: | 0 | ||
| Equivalent Module: | |||
| HECOS codes: | 100104 - accountancy | ||
| HECOS Code Weighting: | 100 | ||
Document Version Information
| Version | 1 |
|---|---|
| Valid From | 06 Mar 2020 |
| Valid To | 31 Aug 2025 |
Module Aims
To give students an introduction to data analysis and quantitative methods relating to accounting and finance. Through the use of software, students will combine knowledge from other modules to create, manipulate and analyse data and information.
Content Summary
Indicative content summary:
Mathematical techniques, formulae and equations, EXCEL
Probability distributions and expected values
Summarising, analysing and presenting data
Computerised accounting packages – overview and critique
Basic ethics and data protection
Certificate level Sage
Learning and Teaching Methods
| Activity Type | Hours |
|---|---|
| Practical classes and workshops | 36 |
| Independent Study | 64 |
| Directed Study | 96 |
| Formative Assessment - Scheduled | 4 |
| Total Hours Selected | 200 |
Learning Outcomes
| # | Learning Outcome |
|---|---|
| LO1 | Apply accounting and finance related mathematical and statistical techniques to business scenarios using spreadsheet software. |
| LO2 | Process financial business transactions to produce financial statements using accounting software. |
Module Requisites
N/A
Assessment Criteria
| Assessment Category | Assessment Type | Description | Duration | Word Count | Weight (%) | Best of? | Pass Mark |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Practical Assessment (CW) | Practical Coursework 1 | A practical study where students will need to use data to forecast, analyse and present a plan for a project | 0 | 2000 | 50 | No | 40 |
| Practical Assessment (EX) | Practical Examination 1 | Professional practice - CIMA Sage: Independent qualification in the use of Sage accounting package. | 120 | N/A | 50 | No | 40 |
Assessment Matrix
| Assessment Type | Learning Outcomes | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| LO1 | LO2 | ||
| Practical Coursework 1 | ✔ | ✔ | |
| Practical Examination 1 | ✔ | ✔ | |