MAN-20054 - Module Specification
Keele Business School
Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences

Programme/Approved Electives for 2024/25

Available as a Free Standing Elective

Co-requisites

None

Prerequisites

None

Barred Combinations

N/A

Description for 2024/25

This module will introduce students to the context and operations of the U.K. tax system. It will include developing knowledge of V.A.T. and National Insurance contributions and the preparation of income tax, chargeable gains and corporation tax computations, and tax planning. It will prepare students for further studies in accounting and it will also provide transferable skills. It aims to develop a number of graduate attributes including problem solving, research skills, critical evaluation, teamwork and leadership skills. It aims to develop knowledge and skills to obtain exemptions from professional accounting examinations.

This module will introduce students to the operations of the U.K. tax system. It will include the preparation of income tax and corporation tax computations, and tax planning. It will prepare students for further studies in accounting and it will also provide transferable skills.

Intended Learning Outcomes

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1,2
1,2
1
2

Study hours

Lecture 18 hours
Tutorials 6 hours
Private study 122.5 hours
Exam 3.5 hours

School Rules

None

Description of Module Assessment