ACCT06030 2022 Financial Accounting 2
Introduce the key principles and concepts of accounting and how they are applied in the preparation of financial statements. Students will gain an insight into how financial accounting principles are applied to the preparation of financial statements.
Learning Outcomes
On completion of this module the learner will/should be able to;
Explain the importance of and application of ethical principles within the business environment.
Prepare Income Statement and Statement of Financial Position.
Apply best practice in the preparation of financial statements for sole traders.
Complete basic transactions on computerised accounts software and interpret the computerised reports.
Teaching and Learning Strategies
Comprises of Lectures, Tutorials & computer labs.
Module Assessment Strategies
Written Exam and/ or Moodle Quiz with theory and numerical content.
Repeat Assessments
Written Exam and/ or Moodle Quiz with theory and numerical content.
Indicative Syllabus
Introduction to principles and concepts within financial accounting.
Double entry bookkeeping , Accounting equation, Daybooks, ledgers, Vat and trial balance.
Correction of trial balance adjustments and errors; journal entries, control accounts, depreciation, accruals, prepayments, bad debts and doubtful debts provisions.
Prepare a Bank Reconciliation.
Preparation of Income statement and Statement of financial position.
Computerised Accounts.
Coursework & Assessment Breakdown
Coursework Assessment
Title | Type | Form | Percent | Week | Learning Outcomes Assessed | |
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1 | Multiple Choice Quiz | Coursework Assessment | Multiple Choice/Short Answer Test | 20 % | Week 6 | 1,2,3 |
2 | Continuous Assessment Accounting software | Coursework Assessment | Individual Project | 30 % | Week 10 | 4 |
End of Semester / Year Assessment
Title | Type | Form | Percent | Week | Learning Outcomes Assessed | |
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1 | Final Assessment | Final Exam | Open Book Exam | 50 % | End of Term | 1,2,3 |
Full Time Mode Workload
Type | Location | Description | Hours | Frequency | Avg Workload |
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Lecture | Tiered Classroom | Lecture | 3 | Weekly | 3.00 |
Tutorial | Computer Laboratory | Lab | 1 | Weekly | 1.00 |
Independent Learning | Not Specified | Personal study | 3 | Weekly | 3.00 |
Required & Recommended Book List
2021 Frank Wood's Business Accounting
ISBN 1292365439 ISBN-13 9781292365435
Frank Wood's Business Accounting Volume 1, the world's best-selling textbook on book-keeping and accounting, continues to provide an indispensable introduction for students and professionals across the globe.
Module Resources
None.
In semester 2, students must select either of the following modules as a mandatory module:
Module ref: ACCT06030 Financial Accounting 2 or ACCT06033 Accounting & Payroll.