Module Details

Module Code: ACCT
Module Title: Accounting for Sport
Title: Accounting for Sport
Module Level:: 6
Credits:: 5
Module Coordinator: Myles Kelly
Module Author:: Denis OBrien
Domains:  
Module Description: The aim of this module is to introduce students to the preparation of financial statements for sole traders and sports organisations. It is suitable for students who wish to pursue a career in the business of sport.
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Prepare financial statements for sole traders
LO2 Prepare the financial statements of a not for profit sports organisation
LO3 Use a Financial Accounting software package.
Dependencies
Module Recommendations

This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is recommended before enrolment in this module.
No recommendations listed
Co-requisite Modules
No Co-requisite modules listed
Additional Requisite Information
No Co Requisites listed
 
Indicative Content
Preparing financial statements
Preparation of final accounts of sole traders. Preparation of final accounts of sports clubs. Inventory, accruals & prepayments, Non-current assets and depreciation. Capital and revenue expenditure.
Techniques for recording Accounting Transactions
Capital and revenue expenditure, non-current assets and depreciation. Control accounts
Financial accounting software
Introduction to use of an online accounting software package for preparation of financial accounting information. Setting up a business and recording of financial accounting transactions.
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Continuous Assessment35.00%
Practical15.00%
End of Module Formal Examination50.00%

Assessments

Full Time

Continuous Assessment
Assessment Type Other % of Total Mark 35
Timing n/a Learning Outcomes 1,2
Non-marked No
Assessment Description
In class examination / MCQ test
No Project
Practical
Assessment Type Practical/Skills Evaluation % of Total Mark 15
Timing Sem 1 End Learning Outcomes 3
Non-marked No
Assessment Description
In class practical exam / project
End of Module Formal Examination
Assessment Type Formal Exam % of Total Mark 50
Timing End-of-Semester Learning Outcomes 1,2
Non-marked No
Assessment Description
2 Hour Written Examination
Reassessment Requirement
Repeat examination
Reassessment of this module will consist of a repeat examination. It is possible that there will also be a requirement to be reassessed in a coursework element.
Reassessment Description
A two hour repeat exam in the autumn.

SETU Carlow Campus reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment

 

Module Workload

Workload: Full Time
Workload Type Workload Category Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Lecture Contact No Description Every Week 3.00 3
Practicals Contact No Description Every Week 1.00 1
Estimated Learner Hours Non Contact No Description Every Week 5.00 5
Total Weekly Contact Hours 4.00
 
Module Resources
Recommended Book Resources
  • Frank Woods. (2018), Business Accounting 1, 14th. Pearson, [ISBN: 9781292208640].
  • Robert Wilson. (2011), Managing SportFinance, Routledge.
This module does not have any article/paper resources
Other Resources
Discussion Note: