ACCT07035 2021 Introduction to Business Finance 1
Full Title
Introduction to Business Finance 1
Transcript Title
Introduction to Business Finan
Code
ACCT07035
Attendance
N/A %
Subject Area
ACCT - 0411 Accounting & Taxation
Department
BUS - Business
Level
07 - Level 7
Credit
05 - 05 Credits
Duration
Semester
Fee
€
Start Term
2021 - Full Academic Year 2021-22
End Term
9999 - The End of Time
Author(s)
Gary Reynolds, Sandra Hallinan
Programme Membership
SG_MBUSI_H08 202100 Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Business and ICT
SG_GLAWB_H08 202100 Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Law and Business
SG_GLAWB_H08 202200 Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Law and Business
SG_MBUSI_H08 202200 Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Business and ICT
SG_HBUIR_H08 202300 Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Business and Irish
Description
This module will introduce the students to the fundamentals of business finance. Allowing the students to develop an understanding of the principles of business finance and apply and analyse these principles for Business (Limited Company) Financial Statements.
Learning Outcomes
On completion of this module the learner will/should be able to;
1.
Discuss the fundamental concepts, terminology and the accounting ethics of business finance.
2.
Recognise the distinction between business accounting and finance
3.
Interpret, compare and contrast the Financial statements of two limited companies
4.
Identify and distinguish sources of finances for start up and existing business
5.
Describe and illustrate key business process controls on business finance such as Bank Reconciliation statements
Teaching and Learning Strategies
Comprises of lectures, tutorials and independent student learning.
Module Assessment Strategies
Written Final Exam
Moodle Quiz with theory and numerical content
Project
Repeat Assessments
Written Exam and or Moodle Quiz/ Project with theory and numerical content.
Indicative Syllabus
Introduction to principles and concepts within business finance and accounting
Introduction to business finance and accounting process
Introduction to financial statements Income statement and Statement of financial position
Introduction to Financial Ratios, Profitability, Efficiency, Liquidity, Gearing, Investors
Compare and contrast Financial statements of two limited companies
Introduction to main sources of finances for business
Understand and distinguish key financial controls within business
Understanding business financial information and business decision making process
Coursework & Assessment Breakdown
Coursework & Continuous Assessment
40 %
End of Semester / Year Formal Exam
60 %
Coursework Assessment
| Title | Type | Form | Percent | Week | Learning Outcomes Assessed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Moodle Quiz/MCQ/ Project | Coursework Assessment | Assessment | 40 % | OnGoing | 1,2 |
End of Semester / Year Assessment
| Title | Type | Form | Percent | Week | Learning Outcomes Assessed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Final Exam | Final Exam | Closed Book Exam | 60 % | End of Semester | 3,4,5 |
Full Time Mode Workload
| Type | Location | Description | Hours | Frequency | Avg Workload |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lecture | Flat Classroom | Lecture | 2 | Weekly | 2.00 |
| Tutorial | Flat Classroom | Practical and discussion | 1 | Weekly | 1.00 |
| Independent Learning | Not Specified | Personal Study | 4 | Weekly | 4.00 |
Total Full Time Average Weekly Learner Contact Time 3.00 Hours
Required & Recommended Book List
Required Reading
2017-01-04 Accounting and Finance for Non-Specialists Pearson
ISBN 1292135603 ISBN-13 9781292135601
2017-01-04 Accounting and Finance for Non-Specialists Pearson
ISBN 1292135603 ISBN-13 9781292135601
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