Overview
This unit introduces basic accounting concepts to non-accountants. The information requirements of two main groups of information users are examined - external users such as current and potential investors and internal users such as managers. This unit provides an introduction to the structure, meaning, analysis and interpretation of financial statements, … For more content click the Read More button below.
Offerings
S1-01-PENINSULA-ON-CAMPUS
Requisites
Prohibition
Rules
Enrolment Rule
Contacts
Chief Examiner(s)
Dr Mahendra Goyal
Learning outcomes
On successful completion of this unit, you should be able to:
1.
demonstrate an understanding of various forms of business organisations
2.
apply financial and management accounting principles in the preparation of financial statements
3.
measure and interpret information relating to financial performance, financial position, liquidity and risk indicators of businesses
4.
measure and interpret financial and non-financial information for managers to use in planning, decision making and control
5.
develop the ability to work effectively in a team and/or independently and demonstrate the development of judgement, and skills in problem solving, critical thinking and analysis.
Teaching approach
Active learning
Assessment
1 - Within semester assessment
2 - Examination
Scheduled and non-scheduled teaching activities
Lectures
Tutorials
Workload requirements
Workload
Learning resources
Required resources