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AFM2103: Fundamentals Case Study

Offered for Year: 2025/26

Module Leader(s): Mrs T Wilson

Owning School: Newcastle University Business School

Teaching Location: Newcastle City Campus

Semesters

SemesterCredit Value
Semester 2 10
FHEQ Level 5

Aims

The Fundamental Case Study aims to bring together technical knowledge gained by studying the Certificate Level material (ICAEW syllabus).

It will test practical accounting skills, critical thinking and the application of theoretical knowledge through a real-world case study.

Outline of syllabus

Fundamentals case study will cover the certificate level of ICAEW exams:

  • Accounting, including accounting for tax
  • Assurance and risk
  • Business insight and performance
  • Ethics, sustainability and the regulatory environment

Teaching methods

Teaching activities

CategoryActivityNumberLength (HH:MM)Student Hours (HH:MM)Comment
Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities Lecture 12 02:00 24:00  
Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities Small group teaching 6 01:00 06:00  
Guided Independent Study Independent Study 35 01:00 35:00  
Guided Independent Study Assessment preparation and completion 35 01:00 35:00  
Total Hours 100

Teaching rationale and relationship to Learning Outcomes

Structured lecture material is used to provide the basic framework, demonstrate techniques and explain concepts and theory.

Some lectures will include worked examples to develop problem-solving and technical skills which students can then practice. These are supported by small group seminars, workshops, student reading of texts and directed learning where students can practice questions to help them prepare for the final assessment.

Assessment methods

Exams

TypeLength (mins)SemesterWhen setPercentageComments
Digital Written Examination 150 2 A 50% Open book

Assessment rationale and relationship

This is examined using the ICAEW external examinations to obtain the accreditation. There are no alternative assessments. Accreditation requires in-person invigilated assessments by virtue of this module forming part of the ICAEW "Golden Four" assessments.