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AC4029: FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING THEORY (2014-2015)

Last modified: 28 Jun 2018 10:27


Course Overview

This course aims to introduce students to a number of theories of financial accountancy that view accountancy from a range of economic, sociological and political perspectives.

Course Details

Study Type Undergraduate Level 4
Term First Term Credit Points 30 credits (15 ECTS credits)
Campus None. Sustained Study No
Co-ordinators
  • Professor Clare Roberts

What courses & programmes must have been taken before this course?

None.

What other courses must be taken with this course?

None.

What courses cannot be taken with this course?

None.

Are there a limited number of places available?

No

Course Description

The content is organised into three main areas covering mainstream, positive and critical theoretical literature in accounting related to:
  1. Financial reporting practices
  2. Financial reporting regulations
  3. Accounting research methodologies

Contact Teaching Time

Information on contact teaching time is available from the course guide.

Teaching Breakdown

More Information about Week Numbers


Details, including assessments, may be subject to change until 30 August 2024 for 1st term courses and 20 December 2024 for 2nd term courses.

Summative Assessments

1st Attempt: There are THREE elements to the assessment: Portfolio of work (30%), 2000 word essay (20%), 1 two-hour exam (50%).

Resit: No Resit.

Formative Assessment

This will take place via tutorial discussions.

Feedback

Verbal feedback is given during tutorial discussions.

Written feedback will be given to assessed coursework.

Course Learning Outcomes

None.
 

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