AC103 Half Unit
Elements of Management Accounting and Financial Management
This information is for the 2014/15 session.
Teacher responsible
Dr Yasmine Chahed OLD 3.30 and Prof Richard Macve OLD 3.11
Availability
This course is available on the BSc in Management. This course is not available as an outside option nor to General Course students.
Course content
Introduction to managerial accounting and financial management. The design, use and role of accounting information in the management and control of organisational activities. Costing and budgeting. Financial institutions and sources of financing. Financial evaluation of decisions in the shorter and longer terms. The design and use of performance measurement systems. Accounting for environmental impacts.
Teaching
20 hours of lectures and 9 hours of classes in the LT. 1 hour of classes in the ST.
Formative coursework
Written answers to numerical problems and discussion questions will be expected weekly; some will be collected during classes for marking and feedback.
Indicative reading
Detailed reading lists will be made available at the beginning of the course. Illustrative texts include: Peter Atrill and Eddie McLaney, Management Accounting for Decision Makers, 7th edn, Pearson (2012); Levinson, M The Economist Guide To Financial Markets (5th edition).
Assessment
Exam (100%, duration: 1 hour and 45 minutes) in the main exam period.
The first 15 minutes will be reading time.
Key facts
Department: Accounting
Total students 2013/14: 54
Average class size 2013/14: 11
Capped 2013/14: No
Lecture capture used 2013/14: No
Value: Half Unit
PDAM skills
- Self-management
- Team working
- Problem solving
- Application of information skills
- Communication
- Application of numeracy skills
- Specialist skills
