Critically evaluate arguments and evidence from a variety of sources

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

Cognitive skills are developed across modules and between stages. A combination of teaching methods are used to develop and enhance cognitive skills. These include traditional lecture settings, small group tutorials, weekly workshops, guest presentations from industry experts, and interactive learning sessions.

Methods of Assessment

A combination of assessment methods including weekly workshops; tutorial portfolio system; group presentations; case studies, both structured and unstructured; group assignments; individual assignments and end of semester examinations are used to test the learning experience

Analyse and draw reasoned conclusions concerning structured and unstructured problems from a given set of data and from data which must be acquired by the student

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

Cognitive skills are developed across modules and between stages. A combination of teaching methods are used to develop and enhance cognitive skills. These include traditional lecture settings, small group tutorials, weekly workshops, guest presentations from industry experts, and interactive learning sessions.

Methods of Assessment

A combination of assessment methods including weekly workshops; tutorial portfolio system; group presentations; case studies, both structured and unstructured; group assignments; individual assignments and end of semester examinations are used to test the learning experience

Relate theory to practice

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

Cognitive skills are developed across modules and between stages. A combination of teaching methods are used to develop and enhance cognitive skills. These include traditional lecture settings, small group tutorials, weekly workshops, guest presentations from industry experts, and interactive learning sessions.

Methods of Assessment

A combination of assessment methods including weekly workshops; tutorial portfolio system; group presentations; case studies, both structured and unstructured; group assignments; individual assignments and end of semester examinations are used to test the learning experience

Gain insights into the complexity of ‘real world’ situations

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

Cognitive skills are developed across modules and between stages. A combination of teaching methods are used to develop and enhance cognitive skills. These include traditional lecture settings, small group tutorials, weekly workshops, guest presentations from industry experts, and interactive learning sessions.

Methods of Assessment

A combination of assessment methods including weekly workshops; tutorial portfolio system; group presentations; case studies, both structured and unstructured; group assignments; individual assignments and end of semester examinations are used to test the learning experience

Improve judgment skills

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

Cognitive skills are developed across modules and between stages. A combination of teaching methods are used to develop and enhance cognitive skills. These include traditional lecture settings, small group tutorials, weekly workshops, guest presentations from industry experts, and interactive learning sessions.

Methods of Assessment

A combination of assessment methods including weekly workshops; tutorial portfolio system; group presentations; case studies, both structured and unstructured; group assignments; individual assignments and end of semester examinations are used to test the learning experience

Be able to deal with situations of uncertainty and ambiguity

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

Cognitive skills are developed across modules and between stages. A combination of teaching methods are used to develop and enhance cognitive skills. These include traditional lecture settings, small group tutorials, weekly workshops, guest presentations from industry experts, and interactive learning sessions.

Methods of Assessment

A combination of assessment methods including weekly workshops; tutorial portfolio system; group presentations; case studies, both structured and unstructured; group assignments; individual assignments and end of semester examinations are used to test the learning experience

Ability to think conceptually and consider multiple perspectives and solutions to accounting problems

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

Cognitive skills are developed across modules and between stages. A combination of teaching methods are used to develop and enhance cognitive skills. These include traditional lecture settings, small group tutorials, weekly workshops, guest presentations from industry experts, and interactive learning sessions.

Methods of Assessment

A combination of assessment methods including weekly workshops; tutorial portfolio system; group presentations; case studies, both structured and unstructured; group assignments; individual assignments and end of semester examinations are used to test the learning experience

Enhance understanding of the environment within which management problems exist

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

Cognitive skills are developed across modules and between stages. A combination of teaching methods are used to develop and enhance cognitive skills. These include traditional lecture settings, small group tutorials, weekly workshops, guest presentations from industry experts, and interactive learning sessions.

Methods of Assessment

A combination of assessment methods including weekly workshops; tutorial portfolio system; group presentations; case studies, both structured and unstructured; group assignments; individual assignments and end of semester examinations are used to test the learning experience

Locate, extract and analyse data from multiple sources, including the acknowledgement and referencing of sources

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

Teaching is via traditional lecture settings, interactive workshops, smaller tutorial class sessions, problem solving, worked class examples and independent reading and practice and application of key concepts.
Where appropriate, guest speakers from industry are used to enhance the learning experience

Methods of Assessment

Transferable skills development permeates the teaching and learning on the BSc Accounting degree. Students are given deadlines which they are expected to meet thereby requiring them to prioritise their work and enhance their time management skills. In addition students are required to give group presentations and prepare written materials, both as groups and individuals, at stages 1, 2 and 3. This involves effective teamwork which aids the development of transferable skills. Summarising skills are practiced and evaluated in a range of ways using group and individual assessments and tutorial portfolios.

Demonstrate transferable skills such as independent learning, communication, and self-management

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

Teaching is via traditional lecture settings, interactive workshops, smaller tutorial class sessions, problem solving, worked class examples and independent reading and practice and application of key concepts.
Where appropriate, guest speakers from industry are used to enhance the learning experience

Methods of Assessment

Transferable skills development permeates the teaching and learning on the BSc Accounting degree. Students are given deadlines which they are expected to meet thereby requiring them to prioritise their work and enhance their time management skills. In addition students are required to give group presentations and prepare written materials, both as groups and individuals, at stages 1, 2 and 3. This involves effective teamwork which aids the development of transferable skills. Summarising skills are practiced and evaluated in a range of ways using group and individual assessments and tutorial portfolios.

Work in groups, and other inter-personal skills, including oral as well as written presentation skills

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

Teaching is via traditional lecture settings, interactive workshops, smaller tutorial class sessions, problem solving, worked class examples and independent reading and practice and application of key concepts.
Where appropriate, guest speakers from industry are used to enhance the learning experience

Methods of Assessment

Transferable skills development permeates the teaching and learning on the BSc Accounting degree. Students are given deadlines which they are expected to meet thereby requiring them to prioritise their work and enhance their time management skills. In addition students are required to give group presentations and prepare written materials, both as groups and individuals, at stages 1, 2 and 3. This involves effective teamwork which aids the development of transferable skills. Summarising skills are practiced and evaluated in a range of ways using group and individual assessments and tutorial portfolios.

Incorporate the use of information and computing technology (ICT) skills in acquiring, analysing and communicating information, including the use of spreadsheets and word processing software, the world-wide web and e-mail

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

Teaching is via traditional lecture settings, interactive workshops, smaller tutorial class sessions, problem solving, worked class examples and independent reading and practice and application of key concepts.
Where appropriate, guest speakers from industry are used to enhance the learning experience

Methods of Assessment

Transferable skills development permeates the teaching and learning on the BSc Accounting degree. Students are given deadlines which they are expected to meet thereby requiring them to prioritise their work and enhance their time management skills. In addition students are required to give group presentations and prepare written materials, both as groups and individuals, at stages 1, 2 and 3. This involves effective teamwork which aids the development of transferable skills. Summarising skills are practiced and evaluated in a range of ways using group and individual assessments and tutorial portfolios.

Use communication skills, including the ability to present quantitative and qualitative information together with analysis, argument and commentary in a form appropriate to different intended audiences

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

Teaching is via traditional lecture settings, interactive workshops, smaller tutorial class sessions, problem solving, worked class examples and independent reading and practice and application of key concepts.
Where appropriate, guest speakers from industry are used to enhance the learning experience

Methods of Assessment

Transferable skills development permeates the teaching and learning on the BSc Accounting degree. Students are given deadlines which they are expected to meet thereby requiring them to prioritise their work and enhance their time management skills. In addition students are required to give group presentations and prepare written materials, both as groups and individuals, at stages 1, 2 and 3. This involves effective teamwork which aids the development of transferable skills. Summarising skills are practiced and evaluated in a range of ways using group and individual assessments and tutorial portfolios.

Apply numeracy skills, including the ability to manipulate financial and other numerical data and to appreciate statistical concepts at an appropriate level

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

Teaching is via traditional lecture settings, interactive workshops, smaller tutorial class sessions, problem solving, worked class examples and independent reading and practice and application of key concepts.
Where appropriate, guest speakers from industry are used to enhance the learning experience

Methods of Assessment

Transferable skills development permeates the teaching and learning on the BSc Accounting degree. Students are given deadlines which they are expected to meet thereby requiring them to prioritise their work and enhance their time management skills. In addition students are required to give group presentations and prepare written materials, both as groups and individuals, at stages 1, 2 and 3. This involves effective teamwork which aids the development of transferable skills. Summarising skills are practiced and evaluated in a range of ways using group and individual assessments and tutorial portfolios.

Understand:
the conceptual and applied aspects of accounting as an academic discipline, at a breadth and depth appropriate to a first degree meeting the requirements of the Accounting Benchmark Statement

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

The BSc Accounting programme follows a structured curriculum which progresses from first year to final year. A combination of teaching and assessment methods are used to enhance knowledge and understanding including: traditional lectures; interactive small group tutorials; weekly workshops

Methods of Assessment

A combination of assessment methods are used to enhance knowledge and understanding including: weekly workshops with related assessed work; tutorial portfolio systems where students are required to submit work on a weekly basis; group presentations; case studies, both structured and unstructured; group assignments; individual assignments; class tests and end of semester examinations.

Evaluate:
the main current technical language and practices of accounting in the areas of recognition, measurement and disclosure in financial statements; managerial accounting; auditing; taxation
the alternative theories of income measurement and associated recognition rules and valuation bases, the international context of accounting regulation and alternative managerial accounting approaches to planning, control and decision-making

the theories and empirical evidence related to the core aspects of accounting, including a familiarity with the latest research developments and issues

issues around ethical awareness in accounting

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

The BSc Accounting programme follows a structured curriculum which progresses from first year to final year. A combination of teaching and assessment methods are used to enhance knowledge and understanding including: traditional lectures; interactive small group tutorials; weekly workshops

Methods of Assessment

A combination of assessment methods are used to enhance knowledge and understanding including: weekly workshops with related assessed work; tutorial portfolio systems where students are required to submit work on a weekly basis; group presentations; case studies, both structured and unstructured; group assignments; individual assignments; class tests and end of semester examinations.

Understand:
the alternative theories of income measurement and associated recognition rules and valuation bases, the international context of accounting regulation and alternative managerial accounting approaches to planning, control and decision-making

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

The BSc Accounting programme follows a structured curriculum which progresses from first year to final year. A combination of teaching and assessment methods are used to enhance knowledge and understanding including: traditional lectures; interactive small group tutorials; weekly workshops

Methods of Assessment

A combination of assessment methods are used to enhance knowledge and understanding including: weekly workshops with related assessed work; tutorial portfolio systems where students are required to submit work on a weekly basis; group presentations; case studies, both structured and unstructured; group assignments; individual assignments; class tests and end of semester examinations.

Discuss:
the theories and empirical evidence related to the core aspects of accounting, including a familiarity with the latest research developments and issues

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

The BSc Accounting programme follows a structured curriculum which progresses from first year to final year. A combination of teaching and assessment methods are used to enhance knowledge and understanding including: traditional lectures; interactive small group tutorials; weekly workshops

Methods of Assessment

A combination of assessment methods are used to enhance knowledge and understanding including: weekly workshops with related assessed work; tutorial portfolio systems where students are required to submit work on a weekly basis; group presentations; case studies, both structured and unstructured; group assignments; individual assignments; class tests and end of semester examinations.

understand how accounting informs and is informed by the organisational, economic, social and political contexts in which it operates

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

A combination of teaching and learning methods are used to enhance subject-specific skills. These include: traditional lectures; interactive small group tutorials; weekly workshops;

Methods of Assessment

A combination of assessment methods are used to enhance subject-specific skills. These include: weekly workshops; tutorial portfolio system; group presentations; case studies, both structured and unstructured; group assignments; individual assignments; class tests and end of semester examinations.

record and summarise transactions and other economic events

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

A combination of teaching and learning methods are used to enhance subject-specific skills. These include: traditional lectures; interactive small group tutorials; weekly workshops;

Methods of Assessment

A combination of assessment methods are used to enhance subject-specific skills. These include: weekly workshops; tutorial portfolio system; group presentations; case studies, both structured and unstructured; group assignments; individual assignments; class tests and end of semester examinations.

prepare financial statements for incorporated and un-incorporated entities

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

A combination of teaching and learning methods are used to enhance subject-specific skills. These include: traditional lectures; interactive small group tutorials; weekly workshops;

Methods of Assessment

A combination of assessment methods are used to enhance subject-specific skills. These include: weekly workshops; tutorial portfolio system; group presentations; case studies, both structured and unstructured; group assignments; individual assignments; class tests and end of semester examinations.

analyse the operations of business in the areas of decision analysis, performance measurement and management control

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

A combination of teaching and learning methods are used to enhance subject-specific skills. These include: traditional lectures; interactive small group tutorials; weekly workshops;

Methods of Assessment

A combination of assessment methods are used to enhance subject-specific skills. These include: weekly workshops; tutorial portfolio system; group presentations; case studies, both structured and unstructured; group assignments; individual assignments; class tests and end of semester examinations

prepare financial analyses and projections, for example, analysis of financial ratios, discounted cash flow analysis, budgeting and the assessment of financial risks

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

A combination of teaching and learning methods are used to enhance subject-specific skills. These include: traditional lectures; interactive small group tutorials; weekly workshops;

Methods of Assessment

A combination of assessment methods are used to enhance subject-specific skills. These include: weekly workshops; tutorial portfolio system; group presentations; case studies, both structured and unstructured; group assignments; individual assignments; class tests and end of semester examinations.

read and critically evaluate accounting and related literature (for example, accounting and accountability; sustainability reporting; and management control systems)

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

A combination of teaching and learning methods are used to enhance subject-specific skills. These include: traditional lectures; interactive small group tutorials; weekly workshops;

Methods of Assessment

A combination of assessment methods are used to enhance subject-specific skills. These include: weekly workshops; tutorial portfolio system; group presentations; case studies, both structured and unstructured; group assignments; individual assignments; class tests and end of semester examinations.