Module Title:Fundamentals of Financial Accounting
Language of Instruction:English
Credits: 10
NFQ Level:6
Module Delivered In 3 programme(s)
Teaching & Learning Strategies: The main focus of the classes will be the completion of practical exercises. These exercises will provide the student with an understanding and an ability to complete relevant accounting scenarios. Students will also be provided with relevant theory to support the practical work and deepen the understanding of the concepts covered.
Module Aim: The aim of this module is to provide students with the knowledge and skills to produce basic double entry and final accounts for a sole trader and company.
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner should be able to:
LO1 Prepare and complete the books of double entry to trial balance.
LO2 Prepare the final accounts for a sole trader.
LO3 Prepare the final accounts for a company.
LO4 Demonstrate an understanding of the basic principles and concepts of accounting.
Pre-requisite learning
Module Recommendations

This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is recommended before enrolment in this module.
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Incompatible Modules
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Co-requisite Modules
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Requirements
This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is mandatory before enrolment in this module is allowed.
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Module Content & Assessment

Indicative Content
Introduction to Accounting
• Role of the accountant • Nature, scope and purposes of financial accounts • User groups of accounting information • Fundamental concepts and conventions of accounting • Accounting equation
Books of Original Entry and Double-entry Accounting
• Books of original entry • Journal • Petty Cash • Double entry bookkeeping • Trial balance
Income Tax
• Role of the accountant as tax agent • Distinguish between capital and revenue, income and expenditure; • System of self-assessment.
Introduction to Final Accounts
• Income Statement / Trading, Profit and Loss Account and Balance Sheet • Introduction to final accounts of companies
Adjustments for Financial Statements
• Bad debts and provision for doubtful debts • Depreciation of fixed assets • Accruals and prepayments • Valuation of stock • Bank reconciliation statements • Control accounts • Correction of errors and suspense accounts
Assessment Breakdown%
Continuous Assessment30.00%
End of Module Formal Examination70.00%
Continuous Assessment
Assessment Type Assessment Description Outcome addressed % of total Assessment Date
Examination Mini exams in class 1,4 30.00 n/a
No Project
No Practical
End of Module Formal Examination
Assessment Type Assessment Description Outcome addressed % of total Assessment Date
Formal Exam Final end of year exam 1,2,3,4 70.00 End-of-Semester

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Module Workload

Workload: Full Time
Workload Type Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload
Lecture 12 Weeks per Stage 6.00
Independent Learning Time 15 Weeks per Stage 12.00
Total Hours 252.00
 

Module Delivered In

Programme Code Programme Semester Delivery
CW_BWBUS_B Bachelor of Business (Honours) Options: in Business or Digital Marketing 2 Mandatory
CW_BWBUS_D Bachelor of Business Options: Business or Digital Marketing 2 Mandatory
CW_BWBUS_C Higher Certificate in Business 2 Mandatory