306865 (v.2) Accounting 062

Area:

Curtin Sarawak

Credits:

12.5

Contact Hours:

3.0

Lecture:

1 x 1.5 Hours Weekly

Tutorial:

1 x 1.5 Hours Weekly

Syllabus:

An introduction to the basics of financial and management accounting. Topics include - journal, ledger, statement of financial performance, statement of financial position, cost volume profit analysis, management decision-making, capital investment decision and cash budget.

Unit Outcomes:

Upon completion of the unit, the students will be able to - Understand the basic accounting concepts and double entry systems. Apply the concepts to prepare final financial statements. Read and interpret financial statements. Apply management accounting concepts in case studies and to suggest possible solutions for decision-making. Apply critical thinking skills and work cooperatively in groups to achieve common goals.

Texts and references listed below are for your information only and current as of September 30, 2003. Some units taught offshore are modified at selected locations. Please check with the unit coordinator for up-to-date information and approved offshore variations to unit information before finalising study and textbook purchases.

Unit References:

Doyle, A., (2000), Financial Accounting 1, 3rd ed, Venture Publishing. Weetman, P., (1999), Financial and Management Accounting, An Introduction, 2nd ed, Prentice Hall. Wood, F. and Sangster, A. (1999), Business Accounting, 8th ed, Prentice Hall, GreatBritain.

Unit Texts:

Li B., Tan S.K. and Goh L.C. (1998), Principles Of Accounting, 2nd Edition, Singapore, Oxford University Press.

Unit Assessment Breakdown:

Final examination 50%. Major assignment 15%. Mid Semester Test 15%. Quiz 10%. Tutorial and class participation 10%. This is by grade/mark assessment.

Field of Education:

80100 Accounting (Narrow Grouping)

HECS Band (if applicable):

Extent to which this unit or thesis utilises online information:

Not Online

Result Type:

Grade/Mark

Availability

Availability Information has not been provided by the respective School or Area. Prospective students should contact the School or Area listed above for further information.

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