| Unit name | Introduction to Accounting |
|---|---|
| Unit code | ACCG10052 |
| Credit points | 20 |
| Level of study | C/4 |
| Teaching block(s) |
Teaching Block 4 (weeks 1-24) |
| Unit director | Mrs. Suzy Matthews |
| Open unit status | Open |
| Pre-requisites |
Grade A in GCSE Mathematics. |
| Co-requisites |
None |
| School/department | School of Accounting and Finance - Business School |
| Faculty | Faculty of Social Sciences and Law |
The first half of the course provides an introduction to the meaning and uses of information generated by external financial reporting, preparation and analysis of accounts and evaluation of the financial well-being of a business.
The second half of the course provides an introduction to the production and uses of financial information for the internal management of a business. By the end of the unit participants should be able to apply and comment on a range of techniques for product costing, control and investment appraisal.
Atrill and McLaney, Introduction to Accounting, Prentice Hall (latest edition).
