Introduction to Business Finance and Law - XFX0032

Assessment 1: Other

A range of formative devices typically in-class tests, practice questions, formative feedback on summative assessments, reviews of files and folders etc., will be used by tutors to aid learning. The exact nature of these assessment devices is at the discretion of the module tutor.

Other

Assessment 1: In-Class Test

In-class test under exam conditions (open book)

In-Class Test

Assessment 2: Written Assignment

Individual Coursework

This module introduces you to key areas in both legal and financial aspects of business. You will look at how financial information is prepared, presented and interpreted by internal and external users, and will also consider aspects of contract law and “torts” relevant to non-specialists. As well as delivering theory and technical information, practical application is presented through real world examples, group work and discussions.

Huddersfield Business School

Atrill, P., &amp; McLaney, E. J. (2022). Accounting and finance for non-specialists (Twelfth ed.). Pearson.
Mason, R. (2012). Finance for non-financial managers in a week : Teach yourself. Hodder Education Group.
Darwent, P., &amp; Yule, I. (2014). AQA AS law. Hodder Education.
Allbon, E., &amp; Kaur Dua, S. (2020). Elliott and Quinnʹs English legal system (Twenty-first ed.). Pearson.
Elliott, C., &amp; Quinn, F. (2017). Contract law (Eleventh ed.). Pearson.

XFX0032 - Introduction to Business Finance and Law

Introduction to Business Finance and Law

Review key elements of the legal environment in which business organisations operate.

Be able to Identify different sources of law.

K.1.	Discuss the principles of management and financial accounting as they relate to non-accountants.

Be able to apply a basic understanding and analysis of financial and non-financial information.

Be able to analyse legal problem (written case study) and provide possible solutions.

Evaluate the principles of law in relation to financial accounting and how this relates to non-financial roles in an organisation.