Comprising modules F4 to F9, this module examines the principle technical subjects that you're expected to have an advanced understanding of. These subjects include law, taxation, auditing and financial management, financial reporting and performance management. You will develop knowledge and skills in these subject areas, reaching a level of knowledge equivalent to a Bachelor's degree.
F4 CL CORPORATE AND BUSINESS LAW
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This paper examines the general legal framework and specific areas of lawwhich affect businesses and how they operate, whilst identifying when additional legal advice needs to be sought.
The most significant elements of this paper are as follows:
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AEssential elements of the legal system
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BThe law of obligations
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CEmployment law
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DThe formation and constitution of business organisations
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ECapital and the financing of companies
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FManagement, administration and regulation of companies
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GLegal implications relating to companies in difficulty or in crisis
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HGovernance and ethical issues relating to business
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F5 PM PERFORMANCE MANAGEMENT
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This paper is focused on the development of important skills related tomanagement accounting practices, using quantitative and qualitative data forbusiness planning, commercial decision making, and employee performance reviews and control.
The most significant elements of this paper are as follows:
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ACost Accounting Techniques
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BDecision Making
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CBudgeting and Forecasting
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DStandard Costing and Variance Analysis
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EPerformance measurement
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F6 TX TAXATION
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This study paper covers the processes involved with business taxation; applicable to sole proprietors, companies, or large business groups.
The most significant elements of this paper are as follows:
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ATrading profits
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BCapital allowances
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CEmployment income
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DProperty business profits
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EInvestment income
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FPersonal tax computations
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GNational insurance
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HCorporation tax
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ICapital gains tax
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JValue added tax
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HSelf assessment
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F7 FR FINANCIAL REPORTING (UK OR INTERNATIONAL)
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This module is concerned with the processes involved with financial reporting, both in terms of the theory involved with preparing financial statements, and the methods required to evaluate and interpret the financial statements of a business.
The most significant elements of this paper are as follows:
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AConceptual Framework
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BRegulatory Framework
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CPreparation of Financial Statements
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DBusiness Combinations
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EAnalysing and Interpreting
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F8 AA AUDIT & ASSURANCE (UK OR INTERNATIONAL)
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Students will acquire the necessary skills and knowledge to effectively carry out assurance engagement, bearing in mind all important professional regulatory frameworks.
The most significant elements of this paper are as follows:
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AAudit Framework and Regulation
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BInternal Audit
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CPlanning and Risk Assessment
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DInternal Control
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EAudit Evidence
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FReview
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GReporting
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F9 FM FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT
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This paper serves to develop the key knowledge and skills required of a financial manager, particularly concerning issues that surround investment, financing anddividend policy decisions.
The most significant elements of this paper are as follows:
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AFinancial management function
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BFinancial management environment
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CWorking capital management
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DInvestment appraisal
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EBusiness finance
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FCost of capital
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GBusiness valuation
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HRisk management
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