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Accounting systems provide useful inputs in the decision-making processes of organisations. The overall aim of this module is to provide an understanding of how accounting processes and techniques are implicated in the management of organisations, be it at the board, strategic or tactical levels. This module will hence focus on how organizations are controlled and managed from the point of view of internal and external decision- makers, and the issues are considered in the context of business enterprises. The module builds on the fundamentals of accounting and the various management modules to develop the student’s awareness of contemporary issues emerging at the intersection of accounting and management.

Accounting systems provide useful inputs in the decision-making processes of organisations. The overall aim of this module is to provide an understanding of how accounting processes and techniques are implicated in the management of organisations, be it at the board, strategic or tactical levels. This module will hence focus on how organizations are controlled and managed from the point of view of internal and external decision- makers, and the issues are considered in the context of business enterprises. The module builds on the fundamentals of accounting and the various management modules to develop the student’s awareness of contemporary issues emerging at the intersection of accounting and management.

This module provides an in-depth overview of core principles in both financial and management accounting, laying the groundwork for understanding how financial data is systematically recorded, analysed, and applied within organisations. The module begins with an exploration of financial statement preparation, covering foundational concepts, measurement challenges, and the assumptions that underpin financial reporting. Through this study, students gain valuable insights into how accurate financial recording supports organisational control, enhancing decision-making and ensuring financial transparency. The module then examines how financial performance and other essential information are conveyed through financial reporting, focusing on how stakeholders, including shareholders, analysts, and regulators use this information to evaluate a company’s financial stability and performance.

In addition to financial accounting, the module aims to build students' theoretical and practical expertise in management accounting, equipping them with tools and techniques for informed planning, decision-making and effective organisational control. Students will explore key concepts which are crucial for making sound financial decisions across diverse business settings. The module also introduces contemporary management control techniques, offering insights into budgeting, investment appraisal and performance management, thereby preparing students to understand how management accounting supports strategic planning and operational efficiency within organisations.

This well-rounded approach equips students with a solid grounding in both financial and managerial accounting practices to support managerial activities.

This module provides an in-depth overview of core principles in both financial and management accounting, laying the groundwork for understanding how financial data is systematically recorded, analysed, and applied within organisations. The module begins with an exploration of financial statement preparation, covering foundational concepts, measurement challenges, and the assumptions that underpin financial reporting. Through this study, students gain valuable insights into how accurate financial recording supports organisational control, enhancing decision-making and ensuring financial transparency. The module then examines how financial performance and other essential information are conveyed through financial reporting, focusing on how stakeholders, including shareholders, analysts, and regulators use this information to evaluate a company’s financial stability and performance.

In addition to financial accounting, the module aims to build students' theoretical and practical expertise in management accounting, equipping them with tools and techniques for informed planning, decision-making and effective organisational control. Students will explore key concepts which are crucial for making sound financial decisions across diverse business settings. The module also introduces contemporary management control techniques, offering insights into budgeting, investment appraisal and performance management, thereby preparing students to understand how management accounting supports strategic planning and operational efficiency within organisations.

This well-rounded approach equips students with a solid grounding in both financial and managerial accounting practices to support managerial activities.

This module serves as a comprehensive accounting research project for students in the Accounting Department. The Final year Accounting Research Project provides you with the opportunity to conduct a significant piece of independent research work on a topic of your choice, culminating in the preparation of a 8,000-word project describing your work. You could investigate an accounting problem (academic paper), a practical business financial problem suggested by an external organisation or by your supervisor, prepare a sustainability report for an SME of your (your supervisor’s) choice, or a taxation project (Application and Professional Advanced Taxation Skills).

This module serves as a comprehensive accounting research project for students in the Accounting Department. The Final year Accounting Research Project provides you with the opportunity to conduct a significant piece of independent research work on a topic of your choice, culminating in the preparation of a 8,000-word project describing your work. You could investigate an accounting problem (academic paper), a practical business financial problem suggested by an external organisation or by your supervisor, prepare a sustainability report for an SME of your (your supervisor’s) choice, or a taxation project (Application and Professional Advanced Taxation Skills).

This module serves as a comprehensive accounting research project for students in the Accounting Department. The Final year Accounting Research Project provides you with the opportunity to conduct a significant piece of independent research work on a topic of your choice, culminating in the preparation of a 8,000-word project describing your work. You could investigate an accounting problem (academic paper), a practical business financial problem suggested by an external organisation or by your supervisor, prepare a sustainability report for an SME of your (your supervisor’s) choice, or a taxation project (Application and Professional Advanced Taxation Skills).

This module comprises two design exercises: the first examines practical vibration isolation requirements, and the second focuses on designing an acoustic exhaust or intake system to meet specified performance criteria. The investigation will be carried out in groups. Teams are expected to consult relevant literature extensively, covering the fundamental physical mechanisms of noise and vibration generation, transmission, and measurement.

Each group will present its findings and demonstrate a solid understanding of the underlying theory. In addition, teams should provide justified recommendations for potential design improvements that could be considered or implemented. The presentation will be followed by a Q&A session.

This module comprises two design exercises: the first examines practical vibration isolation requirements, and the second focuses on designing an acoustic exhaust or intake system to meet specified performance criteria. The investigation will be carried out in groups. Teams are expected to consult relevant literature extensively, covering the fundamental physical mechanisms of noise and vibration generation, transmission, and measurement.

Each group will present its findings and demonstrate a solid understanding of the underlying theory. In addition, teams should provide justified recommendations for potential design improvements that could be considered or implemented. The presentation will be followed by a Q&A session.

This module comprises two design exercises: the first examines practical vibration isolation requirements, and the second focuses on designing an acoustic exhaust or intake system to meet specified performance criteria. The investigation will be carried out in groups. Teams are expected to consult relevant literature extensively, covering the fundamental physical mechanisms of noise and vibration generation, transmission, and measurement.

Each group will present its findings and demonstrate a solid understanding of the underlying theory. In addition, teams should provide justified recommendations for potential design improvements that could be considered or implemented. The presentation will be followed by a Q&A session.