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308044 (v.1) Agribusiness Accounting and Finance 501


 

Area:

Muresk Institute

Credits:

25.0

Contact Hours:

5.0

Lecture:

1 x 3 Hours Weekly

Practical:

1 x 2 Hours Weekly

Syllabus:

Introduction to managerial accounting and finance as applied to farming, and small agribusiness enterprises. Selected topics include - accounting as an information systems, double-entry accounting system, double-entry accounting system, end-of-period adjustments, measuring and reporting financial position, measuring and reporting financial performance, cost-volume-profit analysis, different methods of costing and basic quantitative techniques in finance.
 

Unit Outcomes:

On successful completion of this unit students will have - Explained the concepts and conventions relating to accounting. Described the role of accounting in management information systems. Analysed and recorded business transactions in manual and computerised accounting systems. Designed and presented simple financial reports useful for business decision making. Selected and set up computerised accounting systems suitable for an agribusiness. Compiled and used management accounting information. Chosen an appropriate system for costing farm products and services. Developed skills in making short-run tactical decisions. Constructed simple financial models using spreadsheets. Performed money marketing calculations using spreadsheet and financial calculator.

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:

Atrill, P. and McLaney, E. (1995). Accounting and Finance for Non-Specialists. London, Prentice-Hall. Bassett, P. H. (1993). Computerised Accounts. 3rd ed. Oxford, Blackwell. Beaman, I. and Ranatunga, J. (1998). Financial Modelling. 2nd ed. Melbourne,Quill Press. Grundy, C. and Lyte, D. (1999). Small Business Accounting with M.Y.O.B. Melbourne, Eastern House. James, S. J. and Stoneberg, E. (1986). Farm Accounting and Business Analysis. Ames, Juchau. Iowa State University Press. R. H. and Clark, M. B. (eds.) (1989). Agricultural Accounting: Perspectives and Issues. Canterbury, Lincoln University. Neilson, D. G. (1986). Principles and Practice of Farm Management Accounting. 3rd ed. Melbourne, The Law Book Company. Roberts, D. L. and Staunton, J. J. (1995). Accounting for Self-Generating and Regenerating Assets. Melbourne, Australian Accounting Research Foundation.

Unit Texts:

Atrill, P. and McLaney, E. (2000). Accounting - An Introduction. Sydney. Pearson Education. Meredith, G. G. (1994). Accounting and Financial Management for Business Decisions. Sydney. McGraw-Hill. Hoggett, J. and Edwards, L. (2003). Accounting in Australia, 5th edn, Brisbane. John Wiley.
 

Unit Assessment Breakdown:

Accounting Labs 20%, Class Work 30%, Final Examination 50%. This is by Grade/Mark assessment.

Field of Education:

 50301 Horticulture

HECS Band (if applicable):

2  

Extent to which this unit or thesis utilises online information:

 Informational  

Result Type:

 Grade/Mark


Availability

YearLocationPeriodInternalArea ExternalCentral External
2004Bentley CampusSemester 1Y  

Area
External
refers to external course/units run by the School or Department, offered online or through Web CT, or offered by research.
Central
External
refers to external course/units run through the Curtin Bentley-based Distance Education Area

 
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