MSc Accounting & Finance
The EduQual Diploma in Accounting and Finance offers those learners with relevant experience, and/or an honours degree supported by aptitude/potential, the knowledge and skills they need to be operationally effective in a career in the fields of accounting and finance. For those learners that have prior experience in accounting and finance and who also possess a professional qualification, the pathway through this programme will develop their professional competence.
Course Overview
Stage 1: Diploma in Accounting & Finance Level 7
Stage 2: Advanced Entry Route to MSc Accounting and Finance [Top Up]
This programme provides learners with the skills to record, report and analyse financial and accounting information in organisational contexts to aid decision-making and corporate reporting
The aims of this programme will allow learners to:
- Be able to demonstrate deep knowledge and understanding of accounting and finance within wider organisational contexts
- Be able to understand current issues, techniques and thinking in the area
- Be able to apply theoretical and applied perspectives and specialist skills to organisational contexts in which they operate
| Qualification Title | Diploma in Accounting and Finance |
| SCQF Level | 11 |
| QCF / RQF / EQF Level * | 7 |
| Credits | 120 |
* Equivalent level. See Qualifications Can Cross Boundaries for a comparison of the UK and European Qualifications Frameworks.
The EduQual Diploma in Accounting and Finance offers those learners with relevant experience, and/or an honours degree supported by aptitude/potential, the knowledge and skills they need to be operationally effective in a career in the fields of accounting and finance. For those learners that have prior experience in accounting and finance and who also possess a professional qualification, the pathway through this programme will develop their professional competence. The programme has been produced to conform to the requirements of UK regulatory authorities and the relevant Quality Assurance Agency (QAA) subject benchmark statements.
Professional Body Recognition
- This Diploma is recognised by theInstitute of Financial Accountants (IFA), an Ofqual-recognised awarding body and a globally-recognised professional membership body.
- Holders of the EduQual Diploma can now apply forAssociate Financial Accountant(AFA) membership status of the IFA, enjoying a significantly reduced membership fee. Click here for a list of benefits.
- Holders of the EduQual Diploma in Accounting and Finance (SCQF level 11) can now obtain exemptions from four (of six) examinations from the AIA Certificate in Accountancy. This certificate is the first stage of theAIA Professional Accountancy Qualification.
Disclaimer:
Acceptance onto the Top-Up stage to complete the postgraduate Master’s degree is at the discretion of the university directly. We deliver the course that is Ofqual regulated, accepted as an advanced entry route requirement to the Master’s degree, however, the final decision is of the university. We do not claim to be representatives of the university.
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Structure
- This programme provides learners with the skills to record, report and analyse financial and accounting information in organisational contexts to aid decision-making and corporate reporting
- The aims of this programme will allow learners to:
- • Be able to demonstrate deep knowledge and understanding of accounting and finance within wider organisational contexts
- • Be able to understand current issues, techniques and thinking in the area
- • Be able to apply theoretical and applied perspectives and specialist skills to organisational contexts in which they operate
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Unit 1 Strategy and Global Finance
SCQF Credit Points = 20
- This unit introduces strategic financial decision making in international business today and considers competitiveness not only with regional markets but internationally.
- It uses corporate finance techniques to analyse corporate risk and performance from a global viewpoint.
- The unit covers the concept of globalisation, multinational organisations, their business environment and investment processes and recommends appropriate strategies in order to enhance the value of an organisation.
- Further the unit looks into the preparation of reports explaining the outcome of strategic decisions, use of appropriate sources of finance, the risks involved, suitable risk management techniques and critical assessment of potential investment decision from a global environment perspective.
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Unit 2 Strategic Financial Management
SCQF Credit Points = 20
- • To provide learners with the skills to apply financial principles relevant to strategic management in organisational contexts.
- • To demonstrate understanding of strategic planning for profit as well as not for profit organisations with a global focus.
- • The unit develops learner knowledge of concepts and frameworks to produce effective strategic plans.
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Unit 3 Strategic Auditing
SCQF Credit Points = 20
- The unit examines the history of financial regulation and audit, and critically evaluates the current regulatory environment for auditing and the rules of professional conduct for auditors.
- The unit also discusses the significance of legal and professional behaviour in the performance of auditing.
- In addition, the audit risk involved and the procedures to minimise the risk are evaluated.
- The unit also covers the relationship between accounts preparation and auditing and discusses current developments in auditing and relevant research information in relation to auditing.
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Unit 4 Financial Analyst
SCQF Credit Points = 20
- The Financial Analyst module is designed to provide students with an understanding of the investment environment and process, the concepts underlying investment decisions and the analysis and strategies involved in investment in financial assets, principally but not exclusively, those traded on recognised secondary markets.
- The module introduces students to the markets on which financial assets are traded, to the theories and techniques used to analyse those assets, and to the theories and techniques used to manage portfolios of financial assets.
- The main key skills that are required are to monitor targets and meet the deadlines.
- Collectively locate, analyse, summarise and communicate numerate and qualitative information effectively in weighting, using appropriate information and advanced technology to comment and support on the arguments given.
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Unit 5 Ethical behaviour and Corporate Governance
SCQF Credit Points = 20
- This unit will discuss and evaluate the impact of accounting systems on organisations and the society in general terms, using selected cases.
- The unit discusses the significance of corporate governance and ethical behaviours, including financial reporting practices, and their impact on the wider society.
- The concept of corporate governance, practical application of principles and assessment of how good corporate governance could be achieved are examined in the unit.
- In addition, it provides the ability to work within and handle group activity and to present the information in a qualitative manner with the use of technology in a sophisticated manner
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Unit 6 Corporate Reporting
SCQF Credit Points = 20
- Financial reporting is a large area which looks into the regulatory framework and financial accountability to main stakeholders of a business both internally and externally.
- The unit delivers the main sources of regulatory framework and explains on the relevance for companies.
- Accounting concepts and theories have been provided illustrating aspects of accounting information and its presentation.
- Further the unit provides the information on the key accounting policies and practices within corporate accounting.
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