ACCA: AB (F1) Accountant in Business
What you'll learn
- Understand the purpose and types of businesses and how they interact with key stakeholders and the external environment.
- Understand business organisation structure, functions and the role of corporate governance
- Recognise the function of accountancy and audit in communicating, reporting and assuring financial information and in effective financial control and compliance
- Recognise the principles of authority and leadership and how teams and individuals are recruited, managed, motivated and developed
- Understand the importance of personal effectiveness as the basis for effective team and organisational behaviour
- Recognise that all aspects of business and finance should be conducted in a manner which complies with and is in the spirit of accepted professional ethics and professional values
Requirements
- None
Description
This thoughtfully designed course serves as an introductory gateway to essential knowledge and understanding of the business environment. It explores the profound impact of the business environment on organizational structures and elucidates the pivotal roles played by accounting and other key business functions. The overarching goal is to contribute to the efficient, effective, and ethically sound management and development of organizations, encompassing their people and systems. By the conclusion of this course, participants will have acquired the necessary knowledge to comprehend the multifaceted role of accountants in the dynamic business world.
Key Learning Components:
Business Environment Awareness: Develop an awareness and understanding of the dynamic business environment and its influence on organizational structures.
Organizational Management: Explore the roles of accounting and other key business functions in contributing to the efficient, effective, and ethically sound management and development of organizations.
Ethical Considerations: Emphasize the importance of ethical considerations in business operations, promoting a commitment to integrity and responsible business practices.
Preparation for the Role of an Accountant: Equip participants with the foundational knowledge needed to understand the comprehensive responsibilities and functions associated with the role of an accountant within the broader business context.
This course serves as a stepping stone for individuals seeking to enter the world of accounting. By providing a holistic understanding of the business environment, organizational structures, and the ethical dimensions of business practices, participants will be well-prepared to navigate the complexities of the accounting profession with a comprehensive and informed perspective.
Who this course is for:
- Students wanting to study what an Accountant does in Business as well as students studying AB (F1) at the ACCA
Instructor
- 4.3 Instructor Rating
- 3,296 Reviews
- 14,723 Students
- 10 Courses
Rowan is the Managing Director and CEO of Golden Egg Investment Holdings (Pty) Ltd and its subsidiaries. The group's core purpose is to provide quality education solutions to people within the financial industry across the world.
He formed the company, Aeon Plus (Pty) Ltd, in order for him to deliver high quality lectures to people across South Africa within this sector. However, he realised that the company can deliver the same high quality lectures across borders as well as other courses to assist people in achieving their highest potential. This is when Rowan created Golden Egg Investment Holdings (Pty) Ltd and formed companies within the group to deliver high quality education to everyone across the world in many sectors.
He followed his vision and passion and aligned himself with the correct partners and smartest minds within the industry in order for the group to deliver only the best of the best.
He completed his accounting and audit training at an audit firm within South Africa and has 5 years lecturing experience and 13 years auditing and financial accounting experience.
Rowan has been lecturing ACCA modules for 5 years.
Aeon Plus is a Gold Approved Learning Partner with the ACCA.