ACCA Business and Technology (BT)

The ACCA Business and Technology (BT) course introduces students to the business environment and the role of accounting professionals within organizations.

The syllabus covers business structure, governance, ethics, people and process management, and the impact of technology on modern business. Learners also develop communication and professional skills necessary for success in accounting and management roles.

By the end of this course, students will understand how businesses operate, the role of accountants in decision-making, and the importance of ethical and technological considerations in today's world.

Who is this Course For?

• ACCA students preparing for the BT exam at Applied Knowledge level.
• Beginners in business and accounting looking for a foundation in organizational and business principles.
• Professionals seeking to understand governance, ethics, and the impact of technology in business.
• Business managers aiming to improve decision-making and communication skills.
• Anyone aspiring to a career in accounting, management, or business analysis.

Curriculum

• The business organisation
• Business organisation and structure
• Organisational culture in business
• Information technology and information systems in business
• Stakeholders in business organisations
• External analysis — political and legal factors
• External analysis — economic factors
• External analysis — social, environmental and technological factors
• Competitive factors
• Professional ethics in accounting and business
• Governance and social responsibility in business
• Law and regulation governing accounting
• Accounting and finance functions within business
• Financial systems and procedures
• The relationship between accounting and other business functions
• Audit and financial control
• Fraud, fraudulent behaviour and their prevention in business
• Leadership, management and supervision
• Individual, group and team behaviour
• Motivating individuals and groups
• Learning and training at work
• Review and appraisal of individual performance
• Personal effectiveness at work
• Communicating in business