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QB1006: ACCOUNTING AND ACCOUNTABILITY (2026-2027)

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Course Overview

This course introduces the theoretical and contextual foundation of accounting. It does not involve any technical aspects of accounting or bookkeeping but provides an introduction to the political, economic, institutional, professional and managerial context of accounting. The main content includes:

  • Socio-political and economic mechanisms of accountability; theories of accountability.
  • Constitution of organisations and the role of accounting within organisations.
  • Constitution of accounting as a business function: how accounting is organised within organisations.
  • Constitution of Accountancy as a Profession: how accountancy is organised as a profession.
  • Sustainability and accounting: how accounting is reorganised to address sustainability issues.

Course Details

Study Type Undergraduate Level 1
Term First Term Credit Points 15 credits (7.5 ECTS credits)
Campus Offshore Sustained Study No
Co-ordinators
  • Dr Semih Kerestecioglu

What courses & programmes must have been taken before this course?

  • Any Undergraduate Programme (Studied)

What other courses must be taken with this course?

None.

What courses cannot be taken with this course?

None.

Are there a limited number of places available?

Yes

One or more of these courses have a limited number of places. Priority access will be given to students for whom this course is compulsory. Please refer to the Frequently Asked Questions for more details on this process.


Course Description

  • Constitution of Society Economy, polity and civil society; their interdependencies and contradictions; and understanding the role of accounting within these contradictions and interdependencies.
  • Constitution of Business Various managerial objectives, functions, responsibilities and accountabilities; and the role of accounting within business.
  • Constitution of Accounting as a Business Function How accounting is organised within organisations to help achieve their objectives and accountabilities.
  • Constitution of Accountancy as a Profession How accountancy is organised as a profession and how the accountancy profession is regulated.
  • Future Challenges of Accountancy The challenge of accounting and reporting beyond shareholders; and meeting the challenge of global sustainability.

Contact Teaching Time

Information on contact teaching time is available from the course guide.

Teaching Breakdown

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Details, including assessments, may be subject to change until 21st September 2026 for Term 1 and Full Year courses and 8th January 2027 for Term 2 courses.

Summative Assessments

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2-hour, closed-book examination
Learning Outcomes
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Class Test - Multiple Choice Questions

Assessment Type Summative Weighting 25
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Invigilated class tests on PC
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Formative Assessment

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Resit Assessments

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Course Learning Outcomes

Knowledge LevelThinking SkillOutcome
ConceptualUnderstandUnderstand the roles and purposes of financial and management accounting, and why they are legally and operationally important.
ConceptualUnderstandExplain how accounting operates within modern business enterprises, including their organisational, managerial, and professional contexts.
ReflectionEvaluateCritically engage with academic materials and communicate arguments effectively through developed skills in reading, writing and analysis.
FactualUnderstandUnderstand the wider organisational, social, and economic contexts that influence accounting from an accountability context.
 

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