| PO1 | Knowledge - Breadth |
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| | (a) | On successful completion of the programme the student will be expected to have a developed and integrated knowledge of the following business areas:
a. Financial Accounting
b. Financial Management
c. Auditing
d. Management Accounting
e. Income, Corporate & Capital Taxation
f. Information Systems Framework/Accounting Information Systems
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| PO2 | Knowledge - Kind |
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| | (a) | The graduate will be expected to be able to:
Understand the conceptual framework underpinning financial and management accounting theory and practice together with the limitations of the theory
Comprehensively understand the theoretical foundation and framework for Financial Management
Be aware of the concept of the audit process
Demonstrate a good knowledge of Income tax and a basic knowledge of other taxes
Explain the conceptual application of how data, information systems, people and finance can be applied to enable an organisation to be managed effectively
Demonstrate a knowledge that is integrated across a number of the core sub-fields of business
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| PO3 | Skill - Range |
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| | (a) | On successful completion of the programme, the graduate will be expected to have in depth specialist knowledge in accounting practice, in balance with the expertise necessary for its practical application in different work and career contexts.
He/she should be able to:
Comprehensively understand the requirements of International Financial Reporting Standards and the application of the standards to the preparation of limited company financial statements
Identify appropriate methods for creating, analysing and assessing a range of business opportunities/ options together with the capacity to apply ideas and knowledge to a range of situations
Understand the concept of the auditing process in a logical and sequential manner
Design management accounting systems to suit the needs of business and to evaluate the performance of business using appropriate performance measures
Understand the concept Income Tax, Corporate and Capital Taxation and compute computations for these taxes
Select appropriate Information Technology applications for businesses
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| PO4 | Skill - Selectivity |
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| | (a) | On successful completion of the programme, the graduate will be able to:
Identify and engage accounting , business, finance and management problems
Make informed judgment in situations where limited qualitative and qualitative information is available
Balance the competing expectation of stakeholders in decision making
Apply concepts and theories to represent and solve real world problems
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| PO5 | Competence - Context |
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| | (a) | On successful completion of the programme the graduate will be expected to be able to:
Understand the application of research findings into accounting, business, finance and management issues in a variety of contexts
Use specialist skills e.g. in Accounting/Auditing/Taxation and Finance to conduct research
Transfer and apply diagnostic and creative skills in a range of accounting, business, finance and management contexts
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| PO6 | Competence - Role |
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| | (a) | On successful completion of the programme, the graduate will be able to:
Take direction, accept criticism and use feedback to enhance own performance and that of others
Participate constructively, (contribute and collaborate) in a multidisciplinary team environment, across the core business areas
Be self-directed in terms of time, motivation and planning; and self-aware to be open and sensitive to others
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| PO7 | Competence - Learning to Learn |
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| | (a) | On successful completion of the programme, the graduate will be able to:
Integrate knowledge and work-life experiences
Undertake autonomous, independent learning
Identify learning needs and develop learning competencies through case study, discussion group and/or problem-based learning
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| PO8 | Competence - Insight |
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| | (a) | On successful completion of the programme the graduate will
Possess the conceptual and analytical skills to enable them to question existing knowledge and theories of the core accounting modules
Have the ability to nurture an approach to his/her work that emphasises personal growth, awareness of self and others and the enrichment of interpersonal relationships
Appreciate social, community and ethical issues in a business context
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