Critically evaluate accounting concepts and principles and their application in solutions to practical accounting problems.

3.b) What the RAP is designed to achieve The purpose of the RAP is to allow you to demonstrate important graduate-level understanding and skills that are not otherwise tested in the examinations.

You undertake a research-based project related to a single organisation and complete the two components of the RAP: the Research Report (RR) and the Skills and Learning Statement (SLS).

Learning outcomes Having passed this module, students will be able to:

1. Critically evaluate accounting concepts and principles and their application in solutions to practical accounting problems.

2. Select and apply appropriate accounting and financial management techniques to organisational business planning, decision-making and control.

3. Understand the limitations of accounting techniques and the implications of such limitations.

4. Communicate analysis of accounting and financial information and recommendations to a variety of different audiences.

5. Communicate appropriately in writing and through an oral presentation.

6. Solve problems through the identification of key issues, synthesis of information and analytical tools, and the presentation and critical evaluation of a range of options.

7. Undertake an independent Research Report relating to a single organisation or industry sector.

8. Prepare a written report which meets academic requirements of information collection and referencing of information sources. 9. Complete a programme of study through independent and self-managed learning.

10. Reflect on the learning attained through completing the programme and its impact on future professional development and employment roles. 

11. Use information technology to record and analyse financial data, to collect information from a range of sources and to present research findings.