The learning strategy for the module requires students to commit 300 learning hours, of this there will be 75 hours of class support and 225 hours of independent and self directed study.

The lectures will be interactive with student participation in discussion of key concepts of and practical issues in the advance financial and performance management. Students will be allocated to small groups for various activities and workshop sessions. Tutorials are used to ensure that students understand the material and its relevance to the programme. Within the module, students will undertake individual presentations. These will be used to highlight understanding of module content, planning and implementation of ideas and innovations, self assessment and reflection, peer/tutor discussion and review.

For each topic, students will engage in preparation and reading prior to each seminar. Students will be asked to share their reading of the topic through discussion with their peer group, present their findings to the seminar group and provide feedback to other students

The VLE (NETED)
The Internet
Word Processing software for use in the coursework
Spreadsheet software like EXCEL/SPSS
Printed and electronic journals.

Core Text
ACCA P4 (2013)Complete Text Advanced Financial Management (AFM)
ACCA - P4 (2012) Advanced Financial Management: Study Text
ACCA - P5 (2013) Advanced Performance Management (INT) Study Text
ACCA F5 (2013) Complete Text Performance Management (PM)

Recommended Text
Penn, Shea and Arora, The Law and Practice of International Banking, London, Sweet & Maxwell
Benjamin, J., (2008) Financial Law, Oxford University, ISBN-10: 0199282935
Ellinger, E. P., Lomnicka, E. and Hooley, R., (2002) Modern Banking Law, Oxford University.

Journal
The Journal of Accounting & Organizational Change
Journal of Accounting Research
Journal of Accounting in Emerging Economies information
Journal of Accounting and Public Policy
Journal of Accounting and Economics
Accounting and Business magazine
Tax Journal

Examination 50% Weighting

LO 1,2

Examination 50% Weighting

LO 3,4

To pass this module student must obtain overall 50% marks.

Pass criteria

Demonstrates ability to systematically describe a specific organisation in terms of management theories and appropriate contemporary practice.
Provides some critical analysis of operational aspects of same organisation. Reflects adequately on potential improvements to same organisation and is well referenced. In order to pass a module, students need to attain at least a minimum of 40% in all elements of assessment.

Distinction criteria,

Evidences a subtle understanding of the position of the organisation in terms of a range of appropriate theory and contemporary practice.
Focuses upon the critical analysis of relevant operational aspects of the organisation, with appropriate contrast with other organisational forms and practice. Provides a well-supported, reasoned and pragmatic set of recommendations. Evidences wide and appropriate reading in the references supplied.

Topics

Financial Management
- Role and responsibility towards stakeholders
- Economic environment for multinationals
- Advanced investment appraisal
- Acquisitions and mergers
- Corporate reconstruction and re-organisation
- Treasury and advanced risk management techniques
- Emerging issues in finance and financial management
Performance Management
- Strategic planning and control
- External influences on organisational performance
- Performance measurement systems and designs
- Strategic performance measurement
- Performance evaluation and corporate failure
- Current development and emerging issues performance management