CE1361: Managing Finance I

School Continuing and Professional Education
Department Code LEARN
Module Code CE1361
External Subject Code 100832
Number of Credits 10
Level L4
Language of Delivery English
Module Leader Ms Janet Stephens
Semester Autumn Semester
Academic Year 2020/1

On completion of the module a student should be able to

Students will have a  knowledge of:

The composition of financial statements; financial analysis; the appraisal of business activity and efficiency; including budgetary control, business plans, and capital investment projects.

1.Students will have an  understanding and appreciation of the signals, which are evident in financial statements, all of which are a reflection/outcome of the effectiveness of financial management.

2.    Students will be able to understand some basic financial methods.

How the module will be delivered

Lectures and small group work.

Class exercises completed as guidance and preparation for assessment.

20 contact hours

Skills that will be practised and developed

  1. Read a balance sheet
  2. Understand cash flow and profit and loss statements
  3. Develop and manage budgets
  4. Demonstrate appropriate study skills.

How the module will be assessed

In-course assessment.

Coursework: Three written answers to exercise tests, designed to assess the students’ knowledge of the subjects covered

Assessment Breakdown

Type % Title Duration(hrs)
Written Assessment 100 Coursework N/A

Essential Reading and Resource List

Please see Background Reading List for an indicative list.

Background Reading and Resource List

1. Martindale, G (1985) Consolidated Accounts Juris Publications Ltd.

2. Swinson, C. (1993) Group Accounting Butterworths

3. Pendlebury,M. and Groves, R.(1999) Company Accpimts, Analysis, Interpretations and Understanding

4. Attrill, P.Harvey, D. and  McLaney, E. (1994) Accounting for Business Butterworth Heinemann

5. Glautier, M.W.E. and Underwood, B. (1988) Cost Accounting Pitman

6. Thomas, A. (1995) Introduction to Financial Accounting Mgaraw Hill Publishing Co.

7. Barrow, C. (2001) Financial Management for Small Business Kogan Page

8. Hussey,J. and Hussey, R.(1999) Business Accounting Macmillan Press Ltd.

9. Burrow, P.(2001) The Best-Laid Business Plans- How to write them, how to pitch then Virgin Business Guides,    published by Mackays of Catham plc

10 Burns,P.(2001) Entrepreneurship and Small Business Chippenham, Anthony Rowe Ltd.


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