There are no pre-requisites for this module to be added

This module will develop your ability to analyse published financial information and apply internal financial data to key management activities such as decision making, planning, control, and performance evaluation. You will explore how to interpret published financial information and manage working capital through the use of investment, gearing, and operational ratio analysis. The module also covers the importance of cash flow and the various sources of finance available to businesses. You'll gain insight into cost classification and cost behaviour, and learn how these influence business performance and short-term decision making. Further, you will develop budgeting skills for planning and control, along with an understanding of the relevance of capital budgeting in decision making.

Upon completion of this module you will be able to

LO1: Calculate and explain the significance of key ratios for assessing the financial position of the firm.

LO2: Analyse corporate performance from an internal and an external perspective.

LO3: Apply a range of management accounting techniques to various business situations relating to analysis, planning, control and decision making.