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Title SKILLS FOR THE PROFESSIONAL ACCOUNTANT
Code ACFI115
Coordinator Mr CR Barlow
Finance and Accounting
C.R.Barlow@liverpool.ac.uk
Year CATS Level Semester CATS Value
Session 2019-20 Level 4 FHEQ First Semester 15

Pre-requisites before taking this module (other modules and/or general educational/academic requirements):
 

Modules for which this module is a pre-requisite:
 

Programme(s) (including Year of Study) to which this module is available on a required basis:
 

Programme(s) (including Year of Study) to which this module is available on an optional basis:
 

Teaching Schedule
  Lectures Seminars Tutorials Lab Practicals Fieldwork Placement Other TOTAL
Study Hours           1.5

23

1

 25.5
Timetable (if known)              
Private Study 124.5
TOTAL HOURS 150

Assessment
EXAM Duration Timing
(Semester)		 % of
final
mark		 Resit/resubmission
opportunity		 Penalty for late
submission		 Notes
             
CONTINUOUS Duration Timing
(Semester)		 % of
final
mark		 Resit/resubmission
opportunity		 Penalty for late
submission		 Notes
Assessment 1: Group Report and Presentation Duration and Size: 3000 word Report Weighting: 50% Reassessment opportunity: Yes Penalty for Late Submission: Standard UoL Penalty Applies Anonymo  3000 words and 10 mi    50       
Assessment 2: Group Presentation Duration: 10 minutes per group Weighting: 30% Reassessment opportunity: Yes Penalty for Late Submission: Standard UoL Penalty Applies Anonymous Assessment: N  10 minutes    30       
Assessment 3: Reflective Log Size: Between 1000 to 1500 words Weighting: 20% Reassessment opportunity: Yes Penalty for Late Submission: Standard UoL Penalty Applies Anonymous Assessment: Yes   1000-1500 words    20       

Aims

The module aims to provide students with an understanding of some of the key skills required of the professional accountant in the current business environment, and the opportunity to acquire and apply those skills.

Learning Outcomes

(LO1) Students will be able to understand the importance of written and verbal communication from personal and business perspectives.

(LO2) Students will be able to experience working with others and how to develop effective relationships.

(LO3) Students will be able to build confidence in being able to present.

(LO4) Students will be able to develop ways to work more effectively to improve organisational and planning skills.

(LO5) Students will be able to understand and appreciate the value of entrepreneurship.

(LO6) Students will be able to understand the importance of lifelong learning.

(LO7) Students will be able to learn to be positive when working with others.

(LO8) Students will be able to gain an awareness of the commercial issues facing organisations.

(S1) Adaptability

(S2) Problem solving skills

(S3) Commercial awareness

(S4) Teamwork

(S5) Organisational skills

(S6) Communication skills

(S7) Lifelong learning skills

Teaching and Learning Strategies

Teaching Method 1: Workshop
Description: Seven three hour workshop to introduce key themes and present theory and practical examples, alongside a final workshop of two-hours to reflect on the skills acquired and how to ensure that they are developed further on completion of the module.
Scheduled Directed Student Hours: 23
Unscheduled Directed Students hours: Students will be required to work within their assessment teams outside of workshop.
Attendance Recorded: Yes
Notes: VITAL is used for lecture materials and any other relevant materials

Teaching Method 2: Workshop (Library)
Description: One and a half hour sessions providing an opportunity to be resourceful in utilising the academic facilities in the library.
Scheduled Directed Student Hours: 1.5
Unscheduled Directed Student Hours: Students will be required to further their understanding of the academic facilities outside of the workshop.
Attendance Recorded: Yes
Notes: The ses sion will be run by the ULMS liaison librarian and facilitated by relevant academic advisors.

Teaching Method 3: Workshop (Careers)
Description: A one hour session providing an opportunity to research the skills required in the graduate recruitment market.
Scheduled Directed Student Hours: 1
Unscheduled Directed Student Hours: Students will be required to further their understanding of the skills required by a graduate accountant through visiting Careers outside of the workshop.
Attendance Recorded: Yes
Notes: The session will be delivered by the member of academic staff in their academic advisor groups.

Self-Directed Learning Hours: 124.5
Description: The module will be assessed through the use of two team-based activities, which will require students to work outside of class on a regular basis throughout the semester.

Costs Information:
Students will incur no additional costs as a result of taking this module

Skills/Other Attr ibutes Mapping

Skills / attributes: Lifelong learning skills
How this is developed: Assessment task
Mode of assessment (if applicable): Reflective Log

Skills / attributes: Communication skills
How this is developed: Presentations
Mode of assessment (if applicable): Group Presentation

Skills / attributes: Organisational skills
How this is developed: Tutorial activities
Mode of assessment (if applicable): Group Report

Skills / attributes: Teamwork
How this is developed: Assessment tasks
Mode of assessment (if applicable): Group Presentation

Skills / attributes: Commercial awareness
How this is developed: Lectures and tutorials
Mode of assessment (if applicable): Group Report

Skills / attributes: Problem solving skills
How this is developed: Lectures
Mode of assessment (if applicable): Group Presentation

Skills / attributes: Adaptability
How this is developed: Working in teams on ass essments
Mode of assessment (if applicable): Group Report

Syllabus
 

1. Teamwork 2. Communication 3. Commercial Awareness 4. Lifelong Learning 5. Presenting with Confidence 6. Student & Graduate Insights

Recommended Texts
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