Overview
This unit examines the use of both financial and management accounting information for decision making. Whilst emphasising interpretation by users of accounting information, the unit will also provide you with an introduction and understanding of the preparation, presentation, and interpretation of financial statements. Similarly, the unit will provide an introduction … For more content click the Read More button below.
Offerings
S1-01-CAULFIELD-ON-CAMPUS
S2-01-CAULFIELD-ON-CAMPUS
Requisites
Prohibition
Rules
Enrolment Rule
Contacts
Chief Examiner(s)
Dr Jin Zhang
Learning outcomes
On successful completion of this unit, you should be able to:
1.
describe the merits, and regulatory and financial reporting implications of various forms of business structure
2.
informed by an introductory understanding of the accounting process and the presentation of financial statements, critically use financial accounting information to make decisions about financial and other aspects of business performance
3.
in the decision making context, apply management accounting techniques relating to full and relevant costing, cost volume profit analysis, budgeting, capital management and accounting for sustainability
4.
demonstrate the application of judgement, problem solving, critical thinking and analytical skills.
Teaching approach
Case-based teaching
Active learning
Problem-based learning
Enquiry-based learning
Assessment
1 - Within semester assessment
2 - Examination
Scheduled and non-scheduled teaching activities
Lectures
Tutorials
Workload requirements
Workload
Learning resources
Required resources
Technology resources
Other unit costs
Costs are indicative and subject to change.
Electronics, calculators and tools: $100