UNIT CODE: ACC103
INTRODUCTION TO BUSINESS ACCOUNTING
UNIT DESCRIPTION
This unit aims to provide non-accounting students with a broad, business-based introduction to conceptual foundations of accounting and the use of accounting information to assist in key areas such as planning, controlling, reporting and decision making. It introduces students to basic concepts and functions such as the balance sheet, income statements, cash flow statements, techniques for analysing financial statements and investment decisions, full costing and managing working capital. By the end of the unit students will have developed the understanding and skills necessary to help them make informed basic financial management decisions. The delivery of the unit will incorporate a range of teaching and learning strategies including lectures, tutorials, workshops, class discussions, collaborative group activities and independent student research.
STUDENT WORKLOAD + DELIVERY MODE
TIMETABLED HOURS
RECOMMENDED PERSONAL HOURS
TOTAL WORKLOAD HOURS
STUDY LOAD
3 Hours per week
5 Hours per week
8 Hours per week
Full time
MODE OF DELIVERY
This unit will be offered to students in the following mode/s:
+ Face-to-face (Domestic and International)
+ Online (Domestic)
OVERVIEW
Award Course
Bachelor of Business
Area
Accounting
Unit Duration
12 Weeks
Weekly Attendance Pattern
1 Hour Lecture +
2 Hour Tutorial
Unit Level
100
Unit Weighting
6 Credit Points
Unit Type
Core
Pre-Requisites
N/A
Co-Requisites
N/A
Work Integrated Learning
No
UNIT LEARNING OUTCOMES
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Explain the key accounting functions and principles
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Record the accounting functions and principles
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Interpret the key financial statements of organisation
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Apply the key principles of budgeting
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Apply various management accounting techniques for making business decisions
ASSESSMENT STRUCTURE
ASSESSMENT TASK
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Assessment 1: Quiz (Set by lecturer and completed as homework (Individual)
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Assessment 2: Mid-Trimester Exam (Individual)
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Assessment 3: Final Exam (Individual)
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Assessment 4: Engagement with the Process (Individual)
WEEK
Week 5
Week 7 (IN-CLASS)
Week 13
Weeks 1-12 (Weekly activities)