ACF5950 - Introduction to financial accounting

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Overview

This unit provides you with an introduction to accounting and an understanding of the preparation, presentation and interpretation of financial statements. In particular, emphasis is placed on accounting processes, practices and policies that enable the financial performance and financial position of an entity, as displayed by the balance sheet, income … For more content click the Read More button below.

This unit provides you with an introduction to accounting and an understanding of the preparation, presentation and interpretation of financial statements. In particular, emphasis is placed on accounting processes, practices and policies that enable the financial performance and financial position of an entity, as displayed by the balance sheet, income statement and statement of cash flows, to be measured, analysed and interpreted.

Offerings

S1-01-CAULFIELD-EVENING

S1-01-CAULFIELD-ON-CAMPUS

S2-01-CAULFIELD-ON-CAMPUS

Rules

Enrolment Rule

Contacts

Chief Examiner(s)

Dr Greg van Mourik

Dr Christofer Adrian

Teaching approach

Active learning

Problem-based learning

Assessment

1 - Within semester assessment

2 - Examination

Scheduled and non-scheduled teaching activities

Lectures

Tutorials

Workload requirements

Workload

Minimum total expected workload to achieve the learning outcomes for this unit is 144 hours per semester typically comprising a mixture of scheduled learning activities and independent study. Independent study may include associated readings, assessment and preparation for scheduled activities. The unit requires on average three/four hours of scheduled activities per week. Scheduled activities may include a combination of teacher directed learning, peer directed learning and online engagement.

Learning resources

Required resources

Technology resources

Other unit costs

Costs are indicative and subject to change.
Electronics, calculators and tools: $40