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Module Title
Financial Accounting Theory
School
Birmingham Business School
Department
Accounting
Module Code
07 28187
Module Lead
Professor Penelope Tuck
Level
Intermediate Level
Credits
10
Semester
Semester 1
Pre-requisites
Co-requisites
Restrictions
BSc Accountancy
Exclusions
Description
The module examines the forms of theorising in financial accounting, in the international business context, including policy-making in financial accounting, conceptual framework projects, market-based accounting research, CSR reporting, and critical perspectives in accounting. This provides students with the theoretic knowledge upon which to base their critical analysis of accounting concepts and practice. The content encourages students to see beyond accounting as practiced to the possibilities of accounting and the role of accounting in society.
Learning Outcomes
By the end of the module students should be able to critically evaluate:
Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of financial accounting theory and be able to compare and contrast different approaches to theorising financial accounting;
Critically evaluate financial accounting policy-making in the international context;
Apply and analyse conceptual frameworks of financial accounting;
Appraise various perspectives on accounting.
Assessment
28187-01 : Group Presentation & Coursework : Group Assessment - Coursework (30%)
28187-02 : Individual Coursework : Coursework (70%)
Assessment Methods & Exceptions
Individual essay assignment, 2,500 words (70%)
Group presentation (30%)