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Overview

This unit introduces basic accounting concepts, principles and issues to non-accountants. It examines the structure and details of financial statements, and discusses the techniques used to analyse and interpret information in financial statements. The unit also explores the financial issues confronting managers, such as measuring performance, costing, budgeting, and capital … For more content click the Read More button below.

Offerings

S1-01-MALAYSIA-ON-CAMPUS

S2-01-MALAYSIA-ON-CAMPUS

Contacts

Chief Examiner(s)

Dr Saadiah Munir

Learning outcomes

On successful completion of this unit, you should be able to:
1.

demonstrate an understanding of various forms of business organisation

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 demonstrate the development of judgement, and skills in problem solving, critical thinking and analysis.

Teaching approach

Case-based teaching

Active learning

Assessment

1 - Within semester assessment

2 - Examination

Workload requirements

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