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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 2024-25 | 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 |
2 |
8 |
18 6 6 |
40 | |||
Timetable (if known) | |||||||
Private Study | 110 | ||||||
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, 10 minute presentation and peer feedback Weighting: 50% Reassessment opportun | 0 | 50 | ||||
Assessment 2: Individual Video Presentation Assessment Type: Practical Assessment Duration: Varied Weighting: 10 % Reassessment opportunity: Yes Penalty for Late Submission: Standard UoL Penalty | 0 | 10 | ||||
Assessment 3: E-portfolio Size: Between 2,500 words reflecting on the skills utilised on the module (e.g. commercial awareness, communication, networking) Weighting: 40% Reassessment opportunity: Y | 0 | 40 |
Aims |
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The module aims to highlight the importance of being employability active from the start of their university journey so that they can identify the key skills required to be successful in securing graduate jobs/summer internships/placements. The graduate job market is highly competitive and by providing 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, the students will be better skilled for the roles offered. |
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 the importance of lifelong learning. |
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(LO6) Students will be able to learn to be positive when working with others. |
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(LO7) Students will be able to gain an awareness of the commercial issues facing organisations. |
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(LO8) Students will gain an understanding of the latest professional skills required in the accountancy profession |
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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: Lecture Teaching Method: Workshop Teaching Method: Off campus group work Teaching Method: On campus group work Teaching Method: Field Trip Self-Directed Learning Hours: 110 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. |