AC480
Quantitative Methods in Accounting and Finance
This information is for the 2018/19 session.
Teacher responsible
Dr Stefano Cascino OLD 3.32 and Dr Maria Manuel Correia OLD 3.12
Dr Jose Carabias Palmeiro, OLD 2.13
Availability
This course is available on the MSc in Accounting and Finance and MSc in Accounting, Organisations and Institutions. This course is not available as an outside option.
Course content
The objective of the course is to provide students with the necessary background required for core accounting and finance courses. The course is organised in three sections:
Section 1 - "Accounting: Disclosure Principles and Practice" provides an overview of fundamental accounting concepts, practices and the main financial statements. This section emphasises users' perspective rather than preparers' perspective on financial reporting (eg, for valuation purposes).
Section 2 - "Finance: Quantitative Methods" provides the basic quantitative tools needed for technical MSc courses. This section consists of an introduction to Basic Calculus, Probability and Statistics.
Teaching
Teaching takes place over a 9-day period before the start of MT.
Indicative reading
A detailed reading list will be provided at the beginning of the course.
Assessment
This course is not assessed. However, students will be given a number of application exercises to complete on their own or in groups.
Key facts
Department: Accounting
Total students 2017/18: 35
Average class size 2017/18: Unavailable
Controlled access 2017/18: No
Value: Non-credit bearing
Personal development skills
- Leadership
- Self-management
- Team working
- Problem solving
- Application of information skills
- Application of numeracy skills
- Specialist skills
