Category: Finance

Management Accounting

What you will study Management accounting vs financial accounting Introduction to management accounting and costing Data sources, analysis and presentation in management accounting Cost classification and behaviour Accounting for material Accounting for labour Accounting for overheads Absorption costing and marginal…

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Investment Appraisal Methods

What you will study Investment and the capital budgeting process Relevant cash flows Payback period Return on capital employed (ROCE) Discounted cash flow (DCF) The net present value (NPV) method The internal rate of return (IRR) method Comparison of DCF…

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Financial Markets and Institutions

What you will study Functions and roles of the financial system Classification of markets  Classification of traditional and alternative assets, financial instruments and contracts An emerging class of technologically enabled finance Rates of interest and rates of return Role of…

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Financial Systems, Controls and Compliance

What you will study The accounting and finance functions in business Financial systems and procedures Audit and financial control IT and management information systems for planning and control Identifying and preventing fraud in business  Law and regulation governing accounting The…

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Financial Management

What you will study The nature and purpose of financial management Financial management environment Financial markets and institutions Risk and decision-making Investment appraisal Business valuation Sources of finance Cost of capital Capital structure and assessing financing options Accounting for dividends,…

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Financial Accounting

What you will study Accounting and finance functions in business organisations Financial systems, procedures, controls and compliance in business Financial accounting and management accounting Financial statements: elements, components, and users Categorisation of assets, liabilities and equity Accounting principles and qualitative…

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Business Valuation Methods

What you will study Business valuations, their nature and purpose Asset valuation bases Income-based valuation bases Cash flow based valuation models Valuation of debt The efficient market hypothesis and valuations of shares Role of credit rating agencies in the investor’s…

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Budgeting and Control

What you will study Forecasting techniques Budgeting The budgetary process Capital expenditure budgeting Methods of project appraisal Key features of the course Flexibility to suit your needs – allowing you to study anytime, anywhere An emphasis on personal and professional…

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Audit and Assurance

What you will study Statutory audit and regulation in the UK Corporate governance and professional ethics for accountants and auditors Risk assessment and audit planning in business organisations Internal audit and control Audit evidence and documentation Audit review and reporting…

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