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FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING 2 /PRINCIPLES OF FINANCE

Module code: AC103
Credits: 2.5
Semester: 2
Department: ECONOMICS,FINANCE & ACCOUNTING
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	Overview
	Legal issues with establishing a company. Issue, redemption and forfeiture of shares. Companies Acts format for �published� financial statements. Preparation of Financial Statements of a limited company in a form suitable for publication. Principles of Finance topics include investment decisions; risk and return; how firms are financed; derivative securities and risk management; the nature and evolution of financial markets.

Overview

Legal issues with establishing a company. Issue, redemption and forfeiture of shares. Companies Acts format for �published� financial statements. Preparation of Financial Statements of a limited company in a form suitable for publication. Principles of Finance topics include investment decisions; risk and return; how firms are financed; derivative securities and risk management; the nature and evolution of financial markets.

	Learning Outcomes
	On successful completion of the module, students should be able to: Identify the conditions required for economic agents to make financial decisions. Predict how financial decisions are affected by changes in the economic environment. Evaluate the effectiveness of investment appraisal techniques from an applied perspective. Discuss how risk affects financial decisions.

	Teaching & Learning methods
	Lectures: 24; Assignments: 16; Private Study Time: 40; Total: 80 hours

Assessment

	Autumn Supplementals/Resits
	1 x 90 minute written examination. Any continuous assessment mark will be carried forward from the summer.

	Pre-Requisites
	AC101A, AC101B and AC102

	Timetable
	This timetable is not currently available, please contact the Economics,finance & Accounting Department.

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FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING 2 /PRINCIPLES OF FINANCE