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EVM303: Financial Analysis for Managers

Module Title Financial Analysis for Managers
Module Code EVM303
Module Tutor Douglas Yourston
School Leisure
CAT Points 15
Level of Study 6
Pre-requisites Before taking this module you must pass EVM103
Co-requisites None
Restrictions None
Brief Description This module will focus on strategic management accounting. It will address the importance of financial information to managers. Students will also develop their ability to: apply financial techniques; analyse financial information and evaluate company financial statements.
Indicative Syllabus Some topic will develop materials covered within CODE Managing Resources, for example budgeting and format of accounts. Students will cover such topics as: inter company comparisons; Uniform system of Accounts; performance measurement; investment appraisal; analysing financial statements.
Learning Outcomes

i. Knowledge and Understanding
On completion of this module students should be able to:
a) Critically evaluate the use and limitations of internal and published financial reports;
b) Identify and evaluate the relationship between financial analysis and the management roles of planning, controlling and performance measurement; and
c) Apply selected techniques and evaluate current issues relevant to strategic management accounting.



ii Skills
Students will be given the opportunity to develop their key skills in the following areas during the course of this module:
Area 1: Application of numerical techniques
Area 6: ICT
Area 7: Specific vocational skills
a) Demonstrate competence in analysis of financial reports
Learning and Teaching Activities

Contact time 16% (e.g. lectures and seminars)
Student private study 84% (e.g. reading, practical exercises, assessment research and writing)
Assessment (For further details see the Module Guide) 001: 50% Practical Assessment: In-class: Group seminar and paper: 2000 words or equivalent
002: 50% Coursework: Report: 2000 words or equivalent
Special Assessment Requirements None
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.

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