AF3S152 - Principles of Accounting 01 Aug 2021 - 31 Aug 2027 | Version 1

Associated Module Information

Module Code: AF3S152
Module Title: Principles of Accounting
Faculty: Faculty of Business and Creative Industries
Faculty Group: Accounting and Finance
Faculty Sub Group: Accounting and Finance
Module Leader: Alison Lane, louise miles
Module Team: Tammy Laugharne, Adrienne Evans, , Natalie Bartram, Louise Hung, Lucie Corcoran, Liam Hutchinson, Claire Reed, , Jared Davies
First Intended Intake: SEP 2021 Final Year of Intake: 2026
Date Closed:
Credit Value: 20 Credit Level: 6
Language: English
Percentage of Module Taught in Welsh: 0
Equivalent Module:
HECOS codes: 100845 - financial reporting
HECOS Code Weighting: 100

Document Version Information

Version 1
Valid From 01 Aug 2021
Valid To 31 Aug 2027

Module Aims

To develop a knowledge and understanding of the fundamental principles of financial accounting, financial reporting and management accounting in a business management context.

Content Summary

• Fundamental financial accounting principles and their practical application.
• The structure, content and preparation of the main financial statements used in business.
• The analysis and interpretation of financial statement information.
• Cost accounting principles, terminology and application in a business context.
• Budgeting theory and practice.
• Sources of business finance and investment appraisal techniques

Learning and Teaching Methods

Activity Type Hours
Groupwork 8
Formative Assessment - Independent 2
Directed Study 40
Independent Study 110
Practical classes and workshops 30
Lecture 10
Total Hours Selected 200

Learning Outcomes

# Learning Outcome
LO1 Explain the nature, source and purpose of financial and management accounting information and develop critical analytical skills in evaluating the usefulness of such information.
LO2 Prepare financial and management accounting information in a business context, applying appropriate accounting techniques.

Module Requisites

N/A

Assessment Criteria

Assessment Category Assessment Type Description Duration Word Count Weight (%) Best of? Pass Mark
Set Exercise - Time Constrained (EX) Classroom Test Time Constrained (EX) 2 In class time constrained test 120 N/A 50 No 40
Set Exercise - Time Constrained (EX) Classroom Test Time Constrained (EX) 1 In class time constrained test 120 N/A 50 No 40

Assessment Matrix

Assessment Type Learning Outcomes
LO1 LO2
Classroom Test Time Constrained (EX) 2
Classroom Test Time Constrained (EX) 1

Reading List

Atrill, P. and McLaney, E. (2018), Accounting and Finance for Non-Specialists, 11th Edn. Harlow: Pearson Education Ltd.
Scott, P. (2018), Accounting for Business, 3rd Edn. Oxford: Oxford University Press.
Carey, M., Knowles, C. and Towers-Clark, J. (2017), Accounting: A Smart Approach, 3rd Edn. Oxford: Oxford University Press.
Key Journals and Reviews, including: European Accounting review; Venture Capital; British Accounting Review.
Company Financial Reports incorporating financial and non-financial (sustainability) information (to be advised by the module leader).