Accounting (BAT4M)

Throughout this module, students will demonstrate their grasp of key accounting principles and procedures, focusing particularly on the accounting cycle as it applies to both service-oriented and merchandising businesses. The course content will also clarify the interpretation of financial results in service, merchandising, and manufacturing sectors. By blending hands-on practice with theoretical insights, students will gain expertise in managing accounting operations tailored to diverse business structures. This knowledge will further their capacity to assess and understand financial results across various industry sectors.

This segment of the course delves into the financial aspects of business operations. Students will engage in a detailed study and analysis of both equity and debt financing, with a special emphasis on corporate entities. They'll learn to differentiate between various financing approaches, honing their insights into the financing models used in partnerships and corporations. The course also aims to deepen students' knowledge of accounting principles and practices.

Moreover, the module includes an extensive examination of financing in partnerships, offering students a closer look at the complex financial frameworks specific to these business structures. The primary goal is to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of different financing methods and their practical applications in various business contexts.

In this course, students will actively assess a company's financial strengths and weaknesses by thoroughly analyzing its annual report. They will skillfully apply accounting techniques to evaluate and scrutinize accounting data, highlighting their capability to extract valuable insights from financial records. Moreover, students will demonstrate their comprehension of contemporary accounting issues, keeping pace with the ever-evolving landscape of challenges and advancements in the field.

This part of the course involves students in the assessment of a company's fiscal strengths and weaknesses through the analysis of its annual financial reports. They will apply accounting methods to scrutinize and interpret accounting figures, learning to derive significant insights from financial documents. Furthermore, students will demonstrate their awareness of contemporary accounting issues, keeping pace with the latest trends and challenges in the field.

The emphasis in this module is on the pragmatic use of financial accounting information and its importance in guiding business decisions. Engaging in these practical exercises, students will develop their expertise in evaluating and understanding financial information, a vital skill for effective financial management and decision-making in any business setting.

This integrative task, accounting for 10% of the overall grade, is presented at the end of the course. Its purpose is to bring together different concepts and skills taught during the course. It evaluates students not just based on their final submission, but also through their ability to engage in discussions and observable skills. This task is structured to offer a thorough assessment of the student's understanding and application of the course material.

This supervised exam is crucial, comprising 20% of your total grade.

Please note: This course is conducted entirely online and does not necessitate the use of textbooks.

• A laptop or desktop computer (using Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox as a web browser is recommended)
• Devices for video recording and scanning handwritten documents (such as a mobile phone, tablet, iPad, or webcam)
• A reliable internet connection
• Microsoft Excel or Google Sheets for spreadsheet tasks
• A scientific calculator