Module manager: Jessica Johnson
Email: j.c.johnson@leeds.ac.uk
Taught: Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) View Timetable
Year running 2024/25
| LUBS2290 | Intermediate Financial Accounting |
| LUBS3316 | Dissertation for Accounting, Banking and Finance |
This module is not approved as a discovery module
The objective of this module is to introduce students to the framework, methodology and techniques of research and analysis for business and finance, and to elevate students’ understanding and capabilities relating to independent study.
On completion of this module, students will be able to:
- Access and utilise company and industry strategic, financial and stock market information from a variety of sources;
- Work independently to carry out in-depth research and analysis of UK listed companies' strategic, accounting and stock market position and performance;
- Effectively utilise research and analysis in order to evaluate a UK listed company’s strategic, accounting and stock market position and performance;
- Independently manage a large-scale project and produce a professional-style report.
Indicative syllabus includes:
- Introduction to financial and business analysis
- Accessing company and industry information
- Assessing strategic direction
- Overview of financial statements
- Techniques of financial analysis: cross sectional and time series analysis
- Stock market performance: assessing share price movements and market indicators
| Delivery type | Number | Length hours | Student hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lecture | 5 | 2 | 10 |
| Lecture | 10 | 1 | 10 |
| Seminar | 10 | 1 | 10 |
| Private study hours | 270 | ||
| Total Contact hours | 30 | ||
| Total hours (100hr per 10 credits) | 300 | ||
This could include a variety of activities, such as reading, watching videos, question practice and exam preparation.
Students receive two individual feedback meetings of 30 minutes each (1 hour in total for each student).
| Assessment type | Notes | % of formal assessment |
|---|---|---|
| Report | 8,000 word Project Report | 100 |
| Total percentage (Assessment Coursework) | 100 | |
The resit for this module will be 100% by 8,000 word coursework.
The reading list is available from the Library website
Last updated: 7/19/2024
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