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ACCA: AB (F1) Accountant in Business
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ACCA: AB (F1) Accountant in Business

Let's find out what an accountant does on a daily basis
Created byRowan Malherbe
Last updated 1/2019
English

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

Course content

1 section • 19 lectures • 6h 6m total length

  • Business organisations and their stakeholders5:06

    Explore how organizations are social arrangements with collective goals, identify stakeholders and external environments, and examine governance, accounting and reporting systems, controls, compliance, and ethics in business.

  • The business environment19:56
  • The macro-economic environment25:06
  • Micro-economic factors24:52
  • Business organsation, structure and strategy14:46
  • Organisational culture and committees20:26
  • Corporate governance and social responsibility21:40

    Analyze how governance integrates integrity, accountability, and independence to protect stakeholders, and examine board roles, audit and remuneration practices, reporting, and corporate social responsibility strategies.

  • The role of accounting16:04
  • Control, security and audit35:12
  • Identifying and preventing fraud24:24

    Identify fraud types and indicators, including misrepresentation and removal of funds, then implement ethics, controls, and segregation of duties to deter fraud.

  • Leading and managing people18:24
  • Recruitment and selection18:46
  • Diversity and equal opportunities10:52

    Explore diversity and equal opportunities in the workplace, covering discrimination, legal protections, direct and indirect biases, disability and age considerations, and practical steps to implement inclusive policies.

  • Individuals, groups and teams15:02
  • Motivating individuals and groups13:38
  • Training and development24:26
  • Performance appraisal10:22
  • Personal effectiveness and communication22:24
  • Ethical considersations25:28
  • Quiz

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:

  1. Business Environment Awareness: Develop an awareness and understanding of the dynamic business environment and its influence on organizational structures.

  2. 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.

  3. Ethical Considerations: Emphasize the importance of ethical considerations in business operations, promoting a commitment to integrity and responsible business practices.

  4. 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

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