Course Details in 2018/19 Session

Module Title	LI Control and Governance Systems
School	Birmingham Business School
Department	Birmingham Business School
Module Code	07 28738
Module Lead	Nick Rowbottom
Level	Intermediate Level
Credits	10
Semester	Semester 1
Pre-requisites
Co-requisites
Restrictions	BSc Accounting and Finance students only
Exclusions
Description	This module focuses on the role and use of internal control systems and corporate governance systems within modern business organisations. In doing so, it introduces students to the ethical issues faced by accounting and finance professionals. The module examines and appraises accepted models of control and governance systems, and uses accounting and financial case studies (e.g. Barings Bank, Enron, WorldCom, Lehman Brothers, LIBOR) to provide students with practical exposure to control and governance applications.
Learning Outcomes	By the end of the module students should be able to: Demonstrate a thorough knowledge and understanding of the ethical issues faced by accounting and finance professionals; Appraise the role, function and operation of internal controls and corporate systems within modern business environments; Evaluate the effectiveness of control and governance systems in practice.
Assessment	28738-01 : Coursework : Coursework (100%)
Assessment Methods & Exceptions	Groupwork project including 3,000 word case study report (100%) Reassessment: 2 hour examination (100%)
Other	None
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