Subject description

This subject introduces students to the role and use of accounting information in a variety of organisations and society. Students evaluate both financial and non-financial reports and their impact on accountability, decision-making and corporate governance. The subject introduces students to various analytical techniques in order to make sound decisions in … For more content click the Read More button below.

Equivalence

WUCB120 - Accounting for Decision Making
ACCY112 - Accounting In Organisations

Tutorial enrolment

Students can enrol online via the Tutorial Enrolment link in SOLS

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Learning outcomes

On successful completion of this subject, students will be able to:
1.
Identify the role and impact of accounting in organisations and society.
2.
Demonstrate a basic understanding of the purpose of accounting information for both internal and external stakeholders to make sound business decision.
3.
Review and explain the purposes of accounting reports in order to provide information about the results of operations, financial position and performance, as well as social and environmental impacts.
4.
Analyse accounting data and information, including the use of ICT, to critically evaluate and effectively communicate and forecast organisational performance.
5.
To develop effective collaborative communicators in formal and informal situations across a range of media.

Assessment details

Analyse company’s financial statements

Presentation 15% + reflection 5%

Final Exam

Work integrated learning

Foundational WIL:This subject contains elements of "Foundational WIL". Students in this subject will observe, explore or reflect on possible career pathways or a work-related aspect of their discipline.

Textbook information

Birt J, Chaimers K, Maloney S, Brooks A, Oliver J & Bond D 2019, Accounting: Business Reporting for Decision Making, 7th Edition, Wiley, ISBN: 9780730369325

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