20 Credit Modules

Prerequisites

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

Description of module content:

This module provides an introduction to the fundamental concepts of financial and management accounting essential for effective planning and decision-making. You will gain the skills to prepare and interpret key financial statements and analyze financial statements to assess business performance. The module also covers management accounting topics, including cost classification and behavior, cost–volume–profit (CVP) analysis, limiting factor analysis, and identifying relevant costs for decision-making. Additionally, you will develop practical expertise in investment appraisal, planning, budgeting, and the preparation of both fixed and flexible budgets. The module concludes with an examination of performance measurement techniques, such as return on investment (ROI) and residual income.

Learning Outcomes for module:

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.

LO4: Demonstrate an understanding of the key components of financial statements.

Full Details of Teaching and Assessment

2024/5, Trimester 3, In Person,

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2025/6, Trimester 1, In Person,

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Occurrence:	002
Primary mode of delivery:	In Person
Location of delivery:	SINGAPORE
Partner:
Member of staff responsible for delivering module:	Mehmet Umutlu
Module Organiser:

Student Activity (Notional Equivalent Study Hours (NESH))
Mode of activity	Learning & Teaching Activity	NESH (Study Hours)	NESH Description
Online	Guided independent study	170	Each week, you are expected to study the recommended textbook chapters and revisit the lecture notes and lecture tutorial questions and answers. You are also expected to prepare the tutorial questions ahead of the tutorial.
Face To Face	Lecture	15	During the lectures, you will understand the core concepts of each topic covered in this module. You will learn about both financial accounting and management accounting aspects. During lectures you’ll be also provided with practical examples to help you understand each topic and prepare you for deeper application in the tutorials.
Face To Face	Tutorial	15	In the tutorials, you will apply your knowledge from lectures through practical exercises and case studies. You will also strengthen your understanding of how financial information supports business decisions. These activities will prepare you effectively for the upcoming assessments.
	Total Study Hours	200
	Expected Total Study Hours for Module	200

Assessment
Type of Assessment	Weighting %	LOs covered	Week due	Length in Hours/Words	Description
Report	50	1~2~4	Week 13	, WORDS= 2000 words	The coursework involves an analysis of the annual report and financial statements of a public company. You will prepare a report about a company’s performance based on topics covered in the financial accounting part of the module.
Centrally Time Tabled Examination	50	1~2~3~4	Exam Period	HOURS= 2 hours	The centrally timetabled examination will cover all topics discussed in class. You will be requested to give answers to both numerical and theoretical questions and exercises.
Component 1 subtotal:	50
Component 2 subtotal:	50
Module subtotal:	100

2025/6, Trimester 2, In Person,

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Occurrence:	004
Primary mode of delivery:	In Person
Location of delivery:	SINGAPORE
Partner:
Member of staff responsible for delivering module:	Mehmet Umutlu
Module Organiser:

Student Activity (Notional Equivalent Study Hours (NESH))
Mode of activity	Learning & Teaching Activity	NESH (Study Hours)	NESH Description
Face To Face	Lecture	15	During the lectures, you will understand the core concepts of each topic covered in this module. You will learn about both financial accounting and management accounting aspects. During lectures you’ll be also provided with practical examples to help you understand each topic and prepare you for deeper application in the tutorials.
Face To Face	Tutorial	15	In the tutorials, you will apply your knowledge from lectures through practical exercises and case studies. You will also strengthen your understanding of how financial information supports business decisions. These activities will prepare you effectively for the upcoming assessments.
Online	Guided independent study	170	Each week, you are expected to study the recommended textbook chapters and revisit the lecture notes and lecture tutorial questions and answers. You are also expected to prepare the tutorial questions ahead of the tutorial.
	Total Study Hours	200
	Expected Total Study Hours for Module	200

Assessment
Type of Assessment	Weighting %	LOs covered	Week due	Length in Hours/Words	Description
Report	50	1~2~4	Week 13	, WORDS= 2000 words	The coursework involves an analysis of the annual report and financial statements of a public company. You will prepare a report about a company’s performance based on topics covered in the financial accounting part of the module.
Centrally Time Tabled Examination	50	1~2~3~4	Exam Period	HOURS= 2 hours	The centrally timetabled examination will cover all topics discussed in class. You will be requested to give answers to both numerical and theoretical questions and exercises.
Component 1 subtotal:	50
Component 2 subtotal:	50
Module subtotal:	100

Indicative References and Reading List - URL:

ACC08702

Core Module Information
Module title:	Managerial Finance
SCQF level:	08:
SCQF credit value:	20.00
ECTS credit value:	10
Module code:	ACC08702
Module leader:	Mehmet Umutlu
School	The Business School
Subject area group:	Accounting and Finance

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