The aim of this course is to develop students' knowledge and understanding of the role and conduct of quantitative and qualitative research methods. Intellectual and methodological debates will be discussed in order to assist students to develop informed opinions and a critical appreciation for other's research. The imperative for ethical research practice will be presented. The course equips students with the skills to review and conduct methodologically sound research as a part of their professional work. Students develop the skills to recognized and reflect on the strengths and limitations of different research methodologies, understand the links between theory and practice, critically assess research, and address ethical and practical issues. The course takes a step-by-step approach to the design and implementation of quantitative and qualitative techniques including case study and precedent studies, surveys, interviews, focus groups, participant observation, textual, and media analysis. How to manage and analyze data (including computer-assisted), and
how to write up and present findings are core components of this course. Students will be equipped with the knowledge and ability to undertake original research projects and develop a set of transferable workplace skills.
- Teacher: Dr John Mensah
Course Description
Financial Accounting II is a continuation of Principles of Financial Accounting. The course seeks to provide students with foundational knowledge to financial reporting and prepares students for the complexities in the corporate financial reporting and specialised reporting. The course covers the Preparation of Financial Statements for incorporated and unincorporated entities. The course also equips students to prepare account of partnership under diverse and complex circumstances as well as joint venture.
Course Objectives
The objectives of this course are to:
i. Provide foundational knowledge to financial reporting
ii. Prepare students with the basic skill in the preparation of financial statements for incorporated and unincorporated entities.
iii. Develop students’ skill to handle complex financial transactions of partnership firm under diverse situation
iv. Train students to manage accounts of Joint Ventures
Course Learning Outcome
Upon successful completion of this course, students’ should be:
i. Able to acquire foundational knowledge to financial reporting
ii. Capable to prepare financial statements for incorporated and unincorporated entities.
iii. Competent to handle complex financial transactions of partnership firm under diverse situation
iv. Able to manage accounts of Joint Ventures
- Teacher: Isaac Queku
- Teacher: Kwakye Boateng