The syllabus aims to enable students to understand the role of accounting as an information system for monitoring, problem-solving and decision-making, appreciate the ethical issues that underpin the practice of accounting and their impact on the behaviour of the accountant and of businesses, appreciate the place of accounting in managing business change in response to economic, social and technological developments, develop the ability to apply and evaluate accounting concepts, principles, policies and practices, develop skills of communication, analysis, interpretation and presentation of both qualitative and quantitative accounting information and develop skills and knowledge needed for further study or employment in accounting or business.
