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AC6001: Corporate Accountability
Module Title | Corporate Accountability |
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Module Code | AC6001 |
Module Tutor | Rhian Dow |
School | Accounting and Law |
CAT Points | 15 |
Level of Study | 6 |
Pre-requisites | None |
Co-requisites | None |
Restrictions | Cannot be counted with ACC301 |
Brief Description | Corporate Governance, and the way that companies conduct themselves in society, is a current focus for investors, the public at large, regulators and national government. This module will offer the opportunity to consider and explore what the responsibilities of corporate, and some non-corporate, entities might be to their shareholders, other stakeholders and the society which gives them a licence to operate. |
Indicative Syllabus | The module will cover the theoretical bases and underpinning principles of corporate governance; its continuing development and evolution around the world; the key role of directors and the board as agents and risk managers; and the role and responsibilities of institutional investors in achieving good corporate governance. Through analysis and discussion of case studies, the factors which cause corporate collapse will be identified and their significance for corporate governance considered. |
Learning Outcomes | A student passing this module should be able to;
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Learning and Teaching Activities | Scheduled Contact Hours: 30 Independent Learning Hours: 120 |
Assessment (For further details see the Module Guide) | 001: 50% Coursework: Group work, presentation: 20 minutes 002: 50% Coursework: Individual, standard written: 2500 words or equivalent |
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Indicative Resources | The Library Catalogue contains full details of the current reading list for this module. Further details may also be found in the Module Guide. |