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Courses Handbook 2015

This handbook contains information on courses and components (majors, minors, streams and units) at Curtin in 2015.
Information for the previous year's courses and units is available at Courses Handbook 2014.

MJRU-ACTEC v.1 Accounting Technologies Major (BCom)


Major/Stream Overview

This major/stream is part of a larger course. Information is specific to the major/stream, please refer to the course for more information.


This single major provides a comprehensive understanding of, and competency in, the use of technology in accounting and related areas. This is not a standalone major and can only be taken with the accounting single major.



Major/Minor/Stream Organisation

Major/Stream Learning Outcomes

A graduate of this course can:

1. apply principles of accounting, economics, information systems, statistic, law and behavioural science as they relate to reporting business activity

2. critically analyse issues in collection, recording and reporting of economic activity. Develop accounting information systems giving cost effective decision useful information

3. locate, extract and critically appraise decision useful information related to economic activity from sources within an organisation and from external sources

4. relate the significance of commercial events and issues to the business and investing community using effectively structured financial communication and appropriate language

5. use electronic resources to effectively interrogate databases, analyse data, collect information and communicate

6. take responsibility for self-directed learning and the development of a career long attitude of continuing professional development

7. recognise the global nature of accounting by applying international financial reporting standards and appreciate the information requirements of a global financial system

8. demonstrate an understanding that cultural practices and differences impact commercial practices and interpersonal relations

9. apply an ethical approach to analysing and reporting commercial activities, advising clients, demonstrate leadership and the ability to delegate tasks to ensure timely outcomes; work independently to achieve agreed outcomes.


Course Structure Hrs/Wk Credit
Year 1 Semester 2
MATH2014 v.1   Business Statistics 3.0 25.0
  OR  
ECOM2001 v.1   Quantitative Techniques for Business 3.0 25.0
  25.0
Year 2 Semester 1
BLAW2006 v.1   Company Law for Business 3.0 25.0
  OR  
BLAW2013 v.1   Business and Company Law 3.0 25.0
  25.0
Year 2 Semester 2
ACCT2003 v.1   Accounting Computer Packages 3.0 25.0
ACCT2004 v.1   Accounting Technologies 3.0 25.0
  50.0
Year 3 Semester 1
ACCT2001 v.1   Accounting Statement Analysis 3.0 25.0
TAXA3009 v.1   Taxation Planning 3.0 25.0
  OR  
TAXA2000 v.1   Introduction to Australian Tax Law 3.0 25.0
  50.0
Year 3 Semester 2
ACCT3002 v.1   Issues in Management Accounting 3.0 25.0
ACCT3003 v.1   Accounting Modelling 3.0 25.0
  50.0




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