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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 |
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Year | CATS Level | Semester | CATS Value |
Session 2021-22 | 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 |
18 12 6 |
36 | |||||
Timetable (if known) |
120 mins X 1 totaling 18
60 mins X 1 totaling 6 |
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Private Study | 114 | ||||||
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 Report and Presentation Assessment Type: Practical Assessment Duration and Size: 3000 word Report and 10 minute presentation Weighting: 50% Reassessment opportunity: Yes | 3000 words and 10 mi | 50 | ||||
Assessment 2: Skills Tasks Assessment Type: Practical Assessment Duration: Varied Weighting: 30% Reassessment opportunity: Yes Penalty for Late Submission: Standard UoL Penalty Applies | 5 individual tasks a | 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 |
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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 |
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(LO1) Students will be able to understand the importance of written and verbal communication from personal and business perspectives. |
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(LO2) Students will be able to experience working with others and how to develop effective relationships. |
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(LO3) Students will be able to build confidence in being able to present. |
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(LO4) Students will be able to develop ways to work more effectively to improve organisational and planning skills. |
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(LO5) Students will be able to understand and appreciate the value of entrepreneurship. |
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(LO6) Students will be able to understand the importance of lifelong learning. |
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(LO7) Students will be able to learn to be positive when working with others. |
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(LO8) Students will be able to gain an awareness of the commercial issues facing organisations. |
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(S1) Adaptability |
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(S2) Problem solving skills |
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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) Lifelong learning skills |
Teaching and Learning Strategies |
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Teaching Method: Online Asynchronous Learning Materials Teaching Method: Workshop Teaching Method: Group Study Self-Directed Learning Hours: 114 Costs Information: Skills/Other Attributes Mapping Skills / attributes: Lifelong learning skills Skills / attributes: Communication skills Skills / attributes: Organisational skills Skills / attributes: Teamwork Skills / attributes: Commercial awareness Skills / attributes: Problem solving skills Skills / attributes: Adaptability |
Syllabus |
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1. Networking |
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. |