Postgraduate Diploma In Accounting and Finance - Pathway To MSc Accounting and Finance Degree

Course details

Assessment: Assignments

Objectives:

• contemporary and specialized approaches to accountancy and finance
• key practical, theoretical and empirical issues, and academic research
• the complexity of the ever-changing legal framework in which the financial sector operates
• the latest developments in accountancy and reporting required by local, national and European governments.

Module: ASSIGNMENT & STUDY GUIDELINES

This module provides the most critical information about the study course and assignment submission.

• Harvard Referencing Style Guide

• How to Summarise - Assignment Guide

• Summarising, Paraphrasing, Quotation for your Assignment

• Official Title Pages - MSCA&F

Module: INVESTMENT ANALYSIS

The objective of this unit involves enhancing learners' comprehension of investment theories and models for market equilibrium. It encompasses tasks related to bond valuation and the assessment of present investment performance. Upon successfully finishing this unit, learners will possess the capability to analyze the consequences of global market developments critically. They will also be adept at formulating sound recommendations for prospective investments.

• Introduction to Investment Analysis

• CASE STUDY - Inflation Considerations for Stock and Bond Investments

• Analysis of Bonds, Forward and Futures

• Stock Investment and Portfolio Management

• CASE STUDY - Anglian Water Investment Portfolio

• Principles of Taxation

• Investment Risk Management

• QUIZ - Investment Analysis

Module: CORPORATE REPORTING

The objective of this unit is to enhance learners' capacity in the preparation and interpretation of financial statements for various business entities. Learners will gain the capability to employ pertinent accounting concepts and principles. This unit affords learners the chance to refine their analytical skills, both quantitative and qualitative, by delving into the analysis of financial information.

• Understanding Accounting Concepts, Principles and Theories

• CASE STUDY - TESCO Accounting Scandal

• Understanding the Basics of Financial Statements & Auditing

• CASE STUDY - The Merger of Arcelor and Mittal

• Preparation and Interpretation of Accounting Information

• Understanding the Accounting & Finance regulatory framework

• QUIZ - Corporate Reporting

Module: GLOBAL FINANCE & STRATEGY

The objective of this unit is to enhance learners' comprehension of the decisions required when venturing into international markets. Learners will acquire insight into the significance of autonomy in addressing financial challenges within a specified timeframe to ensure business prosperity.

• Understanding The Global Business Landscape

• Developing Strategies to Enhance Organisational Value

• Understanding the Role of Strategic Decisions and their Financial Impact

• Understanding Sources of Finance & Techniques to Manage Global Risk

• Understanding Potential Investment Decisions & Global Strategies

• QUIZ - Global Finance and Strategy

Module: STRATEGIC FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT

The objective of this unit is to enhance learners’ comprehension of the strategic utilization and oversight of an organization's financial assets. Learners will grasp the significance of achieving corporate goals while optimizing returns for shareholders. Additionally, learners will acquire practical proficiency in crafting business strategies and creating thorough business blueprints.

• Understanding cost system and its classification

• Concepts and Tools of Cost Accounting

• CASE STUDY - Activity based costing in Xu Ji Electric Co. Ltd

• Understanding the Concept and Classification of Sources of Funds

• CASE STUDY - Global Fund Raising Strategies

• Understanding The Financial Performance Analysis

• CASE STUDY - Financial Analysis Reporting

• Understanding the Financial Ratios and its Various Types

• Understanding The Budgetary Concepts and Approaches

• CASE STUDY - How Maritz Accomplished a 40% IT Budget Reduction

• Understanding the Working Capital Management

• Understanding the Investment Appraisal Techniques

• QUIZ - Strategic Financial Management

Module: STRATEGIC AUDIT

The objective of this unit is to enhance learners' comprehension of how managers can effectively formulate and implement business strategies. This will encompass a thorough examination of the strategic audit process and its associated methodologies. Learners will gain the ability to comprehend and utilize appropriate investigative methods in diverse business scenarios.

• Understanding Audit strategy and process

• Historic and Current Audit Process and Procedure

• Understanding Risks and Current Development in Auditing

• QUIZ - Strategic Audit

Module: BUSINESS RESEARCH METHODS

The objective of this unit is to enhance learners' comprehension of research principles. This includes crafting research proposals, conducting literature reviews, mastering referencing techniques, gathering data through interviews and surveys, designing questionnaires, performing statistical analysis using SPSS, handling qualitative data, and employing techniques to derive conclusions from the analyzed data.

• Research Philosophies and Principles

• VIDEO - Overview of the Research Onion

• Selecting a Research Topic

• Searching and Reviewing Literature

• VIDEO - How to write a Literature Review

• Developing conceptual Framework

• PDF - How to create a Conceptual Framework

• Research Strategy and Design

• Research Methods I

• Research Methods II

• PDF - How Observation is Used As a Research Method

• Research Methods: Data Analysis

• Research Proposal and Writing Up

• Research Ethics

• QUIZ - Advanced Business Research Methods

Accreditation

Entry requirement

For entry onto the Level 7 Diploma in Human Resource Management leading to the MA Human Resource Management qualification, learners must possess:

• An honours degree in related subject or UK level 6 diploma or equivalent overseas qualification i.e. Bachelors Degree or Higher National Diploma

       OR

• Mature learners (over 25) with at least 5 years of management experience if they do not possess the above qualification (this is reviewed on a case by case basis)

Sample Certificate