FBTTextbook Syllabus

The purpose and types of business organisation

Stakeholders in business organisations

Political and legal factors affecting business

Macro-economic factors

Micro economic factors

Social and demographic factors

Technological factors

Environmental factors

Competitive factors

The formal and informal business organisation

Business organisation structure and design

Organisational culture in business

Committees in business organisations

Governance and social responsibility in business

The relationship between accounting and business functions

Accounting and finance functions within business

Principles of law and regulation governing accounting

The sources and purpose of internal and external fin. info

Financial systems, procedures and related IT applications

Internal controls, authorisation, security and compliance

Fraud and fraudulent behaviour and their prevention

C8. The Impact Of Financial Technology (Fintech) On Accounting Systems

Leadership, management and supervision

Recruitment and selection of employees

Individual and group behaviour in business organisations

Team formation, development and management

Motivating individuals and groups

Learning and training at work

Review and appraisal of individual performance

Personal effectiveness techniques

Consequences of ineffectiveness at work

Competence frameworks and personal development

Sources of conflict and techniques for conflict resolution

Communicating in business

Fundamental principles of ethical behaviour

The role of regulatory and professional bodies

Corporate codes of ethics

Ethical conflicts and dilemmas