Financial Accounting

MQF Level 5

12 ECTS

Financial Accounting

Module Type
Compulsory
Price
€550
ECTS Credits
12 ECTS
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Module Description

The Financial Accounting module introduces the learner to the regulatory framework relating to accounts preparation. The learner learns how to record, process, and report events and transactions. Furthermore, students will also learn how to prepare a trial balance and how to recognize and amend any errors. By the end of this module, students will be able to interpret and prepare basic and simple consolidated financial statements.

Essentially, this module seeks to assist students in critically appraising financial accounting including the consequences which brought about the evolution of accounting practices. This module addresses two cohorts of audience non specialists in the area of finance as well as a foundation module to the rest of the course. The module is all about the basic concepts and the ways in which financial statements and information can be employed to ameliorate the decision-making process.

 

 

Target Audience

• Individuals seeking to advance their academic and professional knowledge in Accounting.
• Individuals wanting to pursue a wide range of accounting, consulting, financial and managerial career paths.
• Individuals wanting to enhance their ability to interpret, assess and communicate financial related data.

Career Paths

The potential positions for which this programme aims to prepare could be and are not limited to:

• Financial Accountant
• Management Accountant
• Tax Accountant
• Accounts Assistant
• Financial Controller
• Risk Analyst
• Compliance officer
• Consultancy
• Auditor including internal audit function
• Financial crime analyst.
• Treasury Manager
• Financial Manager

How you’ll be assessed

The method of assessment is assignment-based.

The course comprises:
• 6 lectures per module;
• 3-hour lectures (evening);
• 12 hours of online content per module, comprising synchronous online discussions, tutorials and/or videos.

Assessment is carried out via two mandatory components:
• Modular Assessment;
• Project Assessment

The course also includes additional, specialised support to help you write your Dissertation, including classes on Qualitative/Quantitative data analysis tools, as well as Dissertation Workshops.

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