BT Textbook Syllabus
Chapter 1
Syllabus A. The Business Organisation, Its Stakeholders
A1. The purpose and types of business organisation
- A1a. Define business Organisation1:36
- A1b. Features of Business Organisations
- A1c. Different Business Organisation
- A1d. Industrial & Commercial Sectors
- A1e. Types of Business Organisation
A2. Stakeholders in business organisations
- A2a. Stakeholders
- A2a. Agency Relationship1:32
- A2b. Internal, Connected and external Stakeholders
- A2cd. How different Stakeholder groups interact
- A2e. The Mendelow Framework
A3. Political and legal factors affecting business
- A3a. External Analysis
- A3b. Sources of Legal authority
- A3c. Law protections for employee
- A3d. Data protection and security
- A3e. Health and Safety in workplace
- A3f. Compliance with Laws
- A3g. Principles of consumer protection
A4. Macro-economic Factors
- A4a. Macro-economic policy
- A4b. Business Activity in the Economy
- A4c. Economic Issues
- A4de. Economic Policy
A5. Micro Economics Factors
- A5a. Demand & Supply of Goods & Services
- A5b. Elasticity of Demand
- A5c. Economic Behaviour of Costs
- A5d. Perfect, Imperfect and Monopolistic Markets
A7. Technological Factors
A8. Environmental Factors
A9. Competitive Factors
All subject exam questionsChapter 2
Syllabus B. Business Organisation Structure, And Governance
B1. The Formal and Informal Business Organisation
B2. Business Organisation Structure and Design
- B2a. Mintzbergs 5 building Blocks
- B2a. Structural Organisation
- B2b. Basic Organisational Structure Concepts
- B2c. Anthony Hierarchy
- B2d. Centralisation & Decentralisation
- B2e. Business Organisation
- B2f. Marketing in an organisation
B3. Organisational Culture in Business
- B3a. Organisational Culture
- B3b. Factors that shape Culture of Organisation
- B3c. Contribution on Culture
B4. Committees in Business Organisations
Chapter 3
Syllabus C. Accounting And Reporting Systems And Compliance
C1. The relationship between accounting and business functions
- C1a. Accounting & Purchasing Procurement
- C1bd. Financial considerations in Production
- C1c. Financial issues Associated with Marketing
C2. Accounting and Finance Functions within Business
- C2a. Formulation implementation and control
- C2b. Main accounting & reporting functions
- C2c. Management Accounting & Performance management
- C2d. Main functions & treasury functions
- C2e. Internal & External Auditor
- C2f. Audit and assurance
C3. Principles of Law and Regulation Governing Accounting
- C3a. Basic Legal Requirements
- C3b. Consequences of Failing to Comply
- C3c. International Accountancy Professions
C4. The Sources and Purpose of Internal and External Financial
All subject exam questionsC7. Fraud and Fraudulent Behaviour and Their Prevention
- C7a. Fraud & their Prevention in Business
- C7bcf. Different Types of Fraud
- C7d. Role & Duties of Managers in Fraud Detection
- C7e. Money Laundering
- C7e. Money Laundering - Steps
- C7h. Reporting Suspicions of Money Laundering
C8. The Impact Of Financial Technology (Fintech) On Accounting Systems
Chapter 4
Syllabus D. Leading And Managing Individuals And Teams
D1. Leadership, Management and Supervision
- D1a. Terms Definition & Distinction
- D1b. Management
- D1c. Managerial Authority, Power and Responsibility
- D1d. Approaches to Leadership
- D1e. Leadership Styles and Contexts
D2. Recruitment and Selection of Employees
- D2a. Recruitment and Selection Process & Methods
- D2b. Recruitment and Selection Process & Methods
- D2cd. Recruitment and Selection Processes & Recruitment Needs
- D2fg. Diversity and Equal Opportunities Policy
D3. Individual and Group Behaviour in Business Organisations
D4. Team Formation, Development and Management
All subject exam questionsD5. Motivating Individuals and Groups
- D5a. Motivation
- D5bc. Theories of Motivation & Types of Intrinsic and Extrinsic Reward
- D5d. Reward Systems
D6. Learning and Training at Work
- D6a. Learning and Development in the Workplace
- D6b. The Learning Process
- D6c. Roles in the Learning Process
- D6d. Training and Development Process
- D6ef. Training, Development and Education
D7. Review and Appraisal of Individual Performance
- D7a. Performance Assessment
- D7b. Performance of Human Resources
- D7c. Performance Appraisal
- D7d. Performance Appraisal Process
- D7e. Benefits of Effective Appraisal
- D7f. Effective Appraisal
- D7d. Effectiveness of Performance Appraisal
Chapter 5
Syllabus E. Personal Effectiveness And Communication In Business
E1. Personal Effectiveness Techniques
- E1a. Importance of Effective Time Management
- E1b. Effective Time Management
- E1c. Role of Information Technology
E2. Consequences of Ineffectiveness at Work
E3. Competence Frameworks and Personal Development
- E3ab. Competence Framework
- E3c. Personal and Continuous Professional Development
- E3d. Employee Effectiveness
- E3e. Personal Development Plan
E4. Sources of Conflict and Techniques for Conflict Resolution
- E4a. Arising Conflict at Work
- E4b. Personal and Organisational Performance
- E4c. Conflict Avoidance
- E4c. Conflict Resolution or Referral
E5. Communicating in Business
- E5a. Communications
- E5ai. Methods and Patterns of Communication
- E5b. Type of Information
- E5c. Good Quality Information
- E5d. Simple Communication Model
- E5e. Formal and Informal Communication
- E5f. Ineffective Communication
- E5g. Attributes of Effective Communication
- E5h. The barriers to Effective Communication
Chapter 6
Syllabus F. Professional Ethics In Accounting And Business
F1. Fundamental Principles of Ethical Behaviour
- F1a. Business Ethics
- F1b. IFAC (IESBA) Code of Ethics
- F1c. Organisational Values
- F1d. Acting in the Public Interest
F2. The Role of Regulatory and Professional Bodies
- F2a. Codes of Ethics & Codes of Conduct
- F2be. Ethical Awareness
- F2c. Differentiate a Profession from an Occupation
- F2d. The Role of the Accountant