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Course Description
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Course Name
Accounting Theory and Practice
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Host University
University of Westminster
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Location
London, England
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Area of Study
Accounting, Finance
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Language Level
Taught In English
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Course Level Recommendations
Upper
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UK Credits
20 -
Recommended U.S. Semester Credits4
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Recommended U.S. Quarter Units6
Hours & Credits
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Overview
The module will emphasize why accounting theory can be used to understand issues such as accounting measurement, accounting information, accounting methods and capital markets reaction to accounting information. This module will provide a balanced perspective of financial accounting theory and practice including numerical calculations for group accounts. Students will be expected to critically discuss the theories for and against regulation of financial accounting and others that explain different types of voluntary reporting decisions. Because the module provides a balanced perspective of alternative and conflicting theories of financial accounting, the module can provide basis for students’ contemplating research in different areas of financial accounting.Learning activities include directed lecture, seminar and workshops which will include case study scenarios. The workshops will be used to engage students in debate and use of sources from real-life companies and contemporary events to illustrate financial accounting in practice.
Assessment: Essay (25%), Examination - closed book (75%)
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