ULMS Electronic Module Catalogue |
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Title | INFORMATION SYSTEMS FOR ACCOUNTANTS | ||
Code | ACFI116 | ||
Coordinator |
Mr LW Gordon Finance and Accounting L.W.Gordon@liverpool.ac.uk |
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Year | CATS Level | Semester | CATS Value |
Session 2021-22 | Level 4 FHEQ | Second 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 |
8 |
6 12 12 |
38 | ||||
Timetable (if known) |
60 mins X 1 totaling 8
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60 mins X 1 totaling 6
60 mins X 1 totaling 12 |
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Private Study | 112 | ||||||
TOTAL HOURS | 150 |
Assessment |
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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 Presentation Assessment Type: Practical Assessment Coursework Duration/Size: 10 minute presentation plus additional materials Weighting: 40% Reassessment Opportunity: Ye | 10 minute presentati | 40 | ||||
Assessment 2: Group Report Assessment Type: Coursework Size: 1000 word report plus additional materials Weighting: 60% Reassessment Opportunity: Yes Penalty for Late Submission: Standard U | 1000 word report plu | 60 |
Aims |
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The module also aims: |
Learning Outcomes |
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(LO1) Demonstrate understanding of how to account for all the typical transactions of a small business including transactions involving PAYE, NI and VAT. |
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(LO2) Process all types of standard business transactions and adjustments through commonly-used financial accounting software (Sage 50 Accounts). |
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(LO3) Produce reliable information from Sage using standard reports and design suitable non-standard reports. |
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(LO4) Design, build and test spreadsheet models, suitable for use by third parties, that aid planning and decision-making. |
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(LO5) Make a formal presentation of a financial model to a specified audience. |
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(S1) Problem solving skills |
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(S2) Numeracy |
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(S3) Commercial awareness |
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(S4) Teamwork |
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(S5) Organisational skills |
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(S6) Communication skills |
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(S7) IT skills |
Teaching and Learning Strategies |
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Teaching Method: Online Asynchronous Learning Materials Teaching Method: Seminar Skills/Other Attributes Mapping Skills / attributes: IT skills Skills / attributes: Communication skills Skills / attributes: Organisational skills Skills / attributes: Teamwork Skills / attributes: Commercial awareness Skills / attributes: Numeracy Skills / attributes: Problem solving skills |
Syllabus |
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The functions and purposes of accounting software: Financial Accounting Systems and Management Information Systems (MIS) Financial accounting software: VAT: background, rates, basic regulations and accounting; Financial Modelling: What is a financial model?; |
Recommended Texts |
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Reading lists are managed at readinglists.liverpool.ac.uk. Click here to access the reading lists for this module. |