This module also aims to develop an understanding of financial statement analysis using financial accounting and ratio analysis skills developed in this and earlier modules. Using the research tools available, students will examine company financial statements and evaluate their position and performance.

(LO1) Students will be able to analyse and interpret financial statements and other financial information and draw appropriate conclusions..

(LO2) Students will be able to calculate and discuss key ratios relevant to company financial statements.

(LO3) Students will be able to examine how the finance function uses data and data analysis to fulfil its roles.

(LO4) Students will be able to use data (financial and non-financial) and the appropriate concepts and techniques to facilitate performance measure and management – supporting the achievement of organisational objectives of value creation and preservation.

(LO5) In the analysis, presentation and interpretation of data, demonstrate consideration of the needs and abilities of the ultimate user of the data.

(S1) Flexible and Adaptable

(S2) A Problem Solver

(S3) Numerate

(S4) Commercially Aware

(S5) An Excellent Verbal and Written Communicator

(S6) Internationally Aware

Teaching Method: Online Asynchronous Learning Materials
Unscheduled Directed Student Hours: 12
Attendance Recorded: No

Teaching Method : Large Group Teaching
Description: Students will be introduced to core material and discuss how these concepts are applied in business. Students will also be introduced to coursework requirements.
Scheduled Directed Student Hours: 24
Attendance Recorded: No

Teaching Method: Seminar
Description: Smaller group classes working through data sets and how to use them for business decision making and performance analysis
Scheduled Directed Student Hours: 8
Attendance Recorded: No

Teaching Method: Group Study
Description: Bi-weekly 1 hour session to foster student community and engagement by working with others on their ‘active learning’ activities
Scheduled Directed Student Hours: 6
Attendance Recorded: No

Self-Directed Learning Hours: 100
Description: Students will comp lete the required reading and review their notes from lectures. Students will practise data analysis skills using data sets and company financial statements. Students will prepare for their coursework.

Skills Mapping

Skill 1: Flexible and Adaptable
How is this developed: Students will have to complete work as part of a group and this will require being flexible and adaptable so that all group members are able to make good contributions to the assignment.
Mode of assessment: Assessment 2

Skill 2: A Problem Solver
How is this developed: Students will be required to use the tools, techniques and knowledge they gain throughout the module to solve problems that businesses might face.
Mode of assessment: Assessment 1 and Assessment 2

Skill 3: Numerate
How is this developed: Students are required to use financial data to analyse problems and to interpret financial statements.
Mode of assessment: Assessment 1 and Assessment 2

Skill 4: Comm ercially Aware
How is this developed: Students are required to apply their skills to real business data.
Mode of assessment: Assessment 1 and Assessment 2

Skill 5: An Excellent Verbal and Written Communicator
How is this developed: Students will be required to prepare reports and also to deliver a presentation on their work.
Mode of assessment: Assessment 1, Assessment 2, and Assessment 3

Skill 6: Internationally Aware
How is this developed: The companies and cases students will be studying will be international companies.
Mode of assessment: Assessment 1 and Assessment 2

- Introduction to data analysis and its importance in analysing business performance and in business decision making.
- Financial statement analysis including reliability of data and limitations of analysis
- Data sources and data visualisation
- Using data for business decision making