ACCT08035 2016 Business Finance 1
Full Title
Business Finance 1
Transcript Title
Business Finance 1
Code
ACCT08035
Attendance
N/A %
Subject Area
ACCT - Accounting
Department
BUS - Business
Level
08 - NFQ Level 8
Credit
05 - 05 Credits
Duration
Stage
Fee
€
Start Term
2016 - Full Academic Year 2016-17
End Term
9999 - The End of Time
Author(s)
John Gaynor, Maria Scanlon
Programme Membership
SG_BBUSS_K08 201600 Bachelor of Business (Honours) in Business in Business accs
Description
The student will develop a knowledge and understanding of the financial management methods for analysing the benefits of various sources of finance and capital investment opportunities, appreciate the importance of good working capital management and apply management accounting techniques for business planning and control.
Learning Outcomes
On completion of this module the learner will/should be able to;
1.
Assess nature and purpose of accounting and describe the relationship between financial management, management accounting and financial accounting.
2.
Evaluate the role of the finance function within a business
3.
Prepare projected financial statements for a business and interpret their significance for decision-making purposes.
4.
Apply the main techniques used in the appraisal of capital expenditure decisions and interpret the results.
5.
Evaluate the sources of finance available and appraise the suitability of the different sources in the context of an organisation's size and financial requirements.
6.
Assess the working capital needs of different organisations and evaluate the importance of good working capital management.
Teaching and Learning Strategies
This module will be delivered through a combination of online lectures and tutorials. Practical company examples are used where possible.
Module Assessment Strategies
This subject will be assessed through a combination of appropriate assessments.
Repeat Assessments
Repeat assessments will be developed in accordance with the requirements of the module.
Indicative Syllabus
The nature and purpose of accounting, ethical considerations and regulation
Finance function
Corporate Governance
Ethics and Corporate Social Responsibility
Financial planning
Capital investment appraisal
Financing a business
Working capital management
Coursework & Assessment Breakdown
Coursework & Continuous Assessment
20 %
End of Semester / Year Formal Exam
80 %
Coursework Assessment
| Title | Type | Form | Percent | Week | Learning Outcomes Assessed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Continuous Assessment | Continuous Assessment | Assessment | 20 % | Week 7 | 1,2,3,4 |
End of Semester / Year Assessment
| Title | Type | Form | Percent | Week | Learning Outcomes Assessed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Final Exam end of module exam | Final Exam | UNKNOWN | 80 % | End of Term | 1,2,3,4,5,6 |
Part Time Mode Workload
| Type | Location | Description | Hours | Frequency | Avg Workload |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lecture | Online | lecture | 1 | Weekly | 1.00 |
| Independent Learning | Not Specified | Study, research, practice of questions | 3 | Weekly | 3.00 |
Total Part Time Average Weekly Learner Contact Time 1.00 Hours
Required & Recommended Book List
Recommended Reading
2014-09-03 Financial Management for Decision Makers, 7th edition Trans-Atlantic Publications
ISBN 129201606X ISBN-13 9781292016061
2014-09-03 Financial Management for Decision Makers, 7th edition Trans-Atlantic Publications
ISBN 129201606X ISBN-13 9781292016061
Adopting an innovative, open-learning approach to introduce the main principles of financial management in an accessible, non-technical way, this fully updated seventh edition provides a unique focus on the practical application of financial management and its role in decision making.
Recommended Reading
2013-10-08 Corporate Governance and Accountability. Jill Solomon John Wiley & Sons
ISBN 111844910X ISBN-13 9781118449103
2013-10-08 Corporate Governance and Accountability. Jill Solomon John Wiley & Sons
ISBN 111844910X ISBN-13 9781118449103
Corporate Governance and Accountability, 4e provides readers with an up-to-date summary of the most recent developments in corporate governance. Presenting a full discussion of corporate governance issues, the book adopts a holistic approach, taking the broadest view of the corporate governance agenda, including both theory and practice. The new edition is comprehensively updated and incorporates new codes of practice, policy documents and academic research. * Draws on the extensive and original research carried out by the author and demonstrates the close relationship between academic research and professional practice * Contains numerous contemporary illustrations and case studies, including a chapter dedicated to cases of corporate governance failure * Focuses on the relevance of corporate governance reform throughout the world and the need for global convergence * Highlights the importance of corporate social responsibility to companies, institutional investors and society as a whole * Questions for reflection and discussion * Chapters moulded around a one semester specialist module in corporate governance for students on any business-related undergraduate or postgraduate programme * Short case studies for discussion and debate Jill Solomon currently is Professor of Accounting and Financial Management at Henley Business School, University of Reading.
Recommended Reading
2010-07-01 Finance: Theory and Practice Chartered Accountants Ireland
ISBN 1907214259 ISBN-13 9781907214257
2010-07-01 Finance: Theory and Practice Chartered Accountants Ireland
ISBN 1907214259 ISBN-13 9781907214257
Module Resources
Additional Information
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