BSc in Accountancy and Finance
CMBS
Accounting Audit
Start DateMay/Oct 2024 |
BasisFull-Time |
CertificationMQF Level 6 |
PrerequisitesMQF/EQF Level 5 |
LocationIn-Person |
Course Fees€13,500 |
Duration27 Months |
Introduction
Gain the technical knowledge and practical expertise for a successful career in finance with our BSc in Accountancy and Finance.
The BSc in Accountancy and Finance has been developed to provide the learners with the necessary and required knowledge and skills to successfully work within the industry of accountancy and finance. Learners will also gain outstanding academic skills which will prepare them to undertake further studies at a higher level and to work effectively within the business environment in a team and individually. It prepares students with the ability to work both within the public and the private sector and to tackle and face any problems which might arise in today’s business working environment.
What you'll learn
Learners will learn how to:
- Monitor the interactions between business, key stakeholders and the external environment
- Ensure understanding of the macroeconomic themes and their relevance to the business world
- Support organisational management in planning, controlling, and monitoring performance in a variety of business contexts.
- Apply cost accounting techniques to assist informative decision-making
- Monitor laws governing the formation and constitution of organisations, including financing types and insolvency laws
- Identify the various aspects and sources of the legal system insofar as they impact the field of accountancy and finance
- Interpret financial statements taking into consideration financial performance, financial position, and cash flows
- Account for transactions in accordance with international accounting standards
- Prepare financial statements for single entities and business combinations
- Manage information derived from financial audits effectively and monitor the outcome of financial audits and audit reports accurately
- Monitor the role of internal and external stakeholders when it comes to corporate governance and corporate social responsibility
- Carry out an effective research project related to accountancy and finance
- Monitor the provisions of the Maltese taxation law insofar as they relate to the obligations of taxpayers and/or their agents
- Deal with different types of business finance taking into account the costs of financial resources
- Manage businesses according to their unique investing, financing and/or dividend policy profile
- Discuss how effective information management aids organisations in ensuring compliance with regulations
By the end of this programme, learners will be eligible to advance their studies by pursuing our MBA in Finance.
This course is intended for those who are aged 21+ and those aspiring to be accountants or working in the world of finance.
Prerequisites
- A Matriculation certificate with an Intermediate Pass in Pure Mathematics and an Advanced Pass in Accountancy, or equivalent. OR;
- A recognised MQF Level 4 full qualification in Accountancy and Finance AND
- Learners should be in possession of suitable English qualifications such as IELTS 6.0 CEFR, or equivalent
Course Modules
This module aims at introducing learners, especially those who are not familiar with the business environment, to organisations, which are made up of various systems and people interacting with one another on a continuous basis. Primarily, it will introduce learners to various organisation types, their stakeholders, the competition within which they operate, and their functions and structure. This will serve as preparation for upcoming modules which will make reference to organisations.
This module focuses on the most important corporate governance legal issues arising worldwide and analyses the influence that these theories have exerted on society and the business community. The module focuses on the overall corporate governance debate and the various corporate governance solutions originating from it. The final part of the module deals with several scenarios in which the adoption of unethical corporate governance approaches led to the infringement of fundamental rights and produced adverse effects in the corporate world and broader society.
This module focuses on the Maltese taxation system as it relates to individuals and corporate entities. The aim of the module is for students to develop knowledge and skills of the fundamental principles and key technical areas in taxation. The syllabus considers the separate taxes that an accountant would need to have a detailed knowledge of in order to compute tax liabilities, undertake tax planning and identify compliance issues where necessary.
This module builds on the Corporate Business Finance module, allowing learners to understand the fundamental role of a financial manager, mainly in relation to investment, financing and dividend policy decisions in business. Students will also be able to understand the economic environment in which such decisions are made to help them value businesses in the context of this environment and understand how such decisions impact them.
This module highlights the main data collection methods to be implemented in researching topics focusing on accountancy and finance. It introduces learners to the collection, evaluation and analysis of qualitative and quantitative data, demonstrating to students how to produce clear reports, manage time efficiently, and analyse results effectively. As part of this module, students will be asked to formulate a research proposal.
This module is dedicated to the dissertation in accountancy and finance, which focuses on a long academic writing on a topic related to finance or accountancy chosen by the learners themselves. Throughout the course, learners are expected to critique the work of previous academics and assess previous literature focusing on the topic of choice. Furthermore, learners are expected to discuss various theories and methodologies, collect relevant data, conduct an analysis of such data and write it in a report which is clear and understandable and in a good academic format. Learners are expected to carry out the research autonomously under the supervision of an assigned tutor.
The module introduces students to the economic environment that impacts the three key financial management decisions related to investment, financing and dividend policy. Students will also be introduced to the use of macroeconomic applications to address real-world issues in current economic policy.
This module intends to give participants a thorough understanding of the fundamental principles and techniques of management accounting. These principles and techniques are used in business to support informative planning, control and decision-making.
This module specifically covers various laws and regulations which directly and indirectly impact the field of accountancy and finance. These laws and regulations include employment law and the legal framework relating to the establishment and operation of a business.
This module introduces students to the fundamental principles and practices of financial accounting. It first covers accounting techniques, focusing on the recording, processing and reporting of business transactions and events. The module then demonstrates to students how to prepare financial statements and perform a high-level analysis of these statements. It also covers the preparation of simple consolidated financial statements from the individual financial statements of group-incorporated entities.
This module aims to provide students with an understanding of, and the ability to, apply the tools and methodologies of business finance theory. It builds on the management accounting module to explore the financial decision-making processes of businesses.
This module elaborates on the content of the management accounting module and allows students to gain further insight into the measurement and management of performance within organisations.
This module intends to enhance the knowledge and skills in understanding and applying the theoretical framework and accounting standards in the preparation of financial statements and covers the analysis and interpretation of these statements. The module also continues developing the knowledge acquired in the financial accounting module.
This module introduces learners to the basic principles of auditing and its role in the world of accounting and finance. It primarily covers a variety of areas related to auditing financial statements, allowing students to learn about the need for internal and external audits.
Course Provider
Central Mediterranean Business School (CMBS) is an education powerhouse dedicated to developing and delivering cutting-edge qualifications, offering world-class undergraduate and postgraduate education in leadership, management, organisational behaviour, coaching and mentoring, human resources, employment law, IT, healthcare, marketing, finance, transport, culture and sports. The business school was launched in late 2013 as the Academy of Business Leaders to provide professionals with unparalleled opportunities to increase their awareness of industry issues, learn the skills necessary to handle today’s changes and discover their potential, and has since helped thousands of students build up their skills and propel their studies and careers forward. CMBS is licensed as a Further and Higher Education Institution with the Malta Further and Higher Education Authority in Malta and has built working relationships with world-renowned institutions and professional bodies City & Guilds of London Institute, the Institute of Leadership & Management, Dublin City University, the Organisation for Tourism and Hospitality Management, Training Qualifications UK, Coventry University and the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants.