305228 (v.1) Accounting (Financial) 250

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Area:	School of Accounting
Credits:	25.0
Contact Hours:	3.0
Lecture:	1 x 1 Hours Weekly
Tutorial:	1 x 2 Hours Weekly
Prerequisite(s):	10987 (v.4) Accounting 100 or any previous version
Syllabus:	Accounting for sole traders with an introduction to corporate accounting, specifically for equity. Topics include - the theoretical concepts and practices involved in the recognition and subsequent accounting for assets, liabilities, equity, revenues, expenses and GST.
Unit Outcomes:	On successful completion of this unit students will have - Skills in solving problems relating to accounting for sole traders. An understanding of the basic concepts underpinning accounting practice. An understanding of accounting for corporate entities.Developed abilities in critical thinking and group communication in a decision-making context using accounting information.
Text and references listed above are for your information only and current as of September 30, 2003. Please check with the unit coordinator for up-to-date information.
Unit References:	No prescribed references.
Unit Texts:	Hoggett J and Edwards L. and Medlin J.(2003), Accounting in Australia, 5th Ed., Brisbane: John Wiley and Sons Australia Ltd. Perrin, B and Edwards, L. 2003, Dee-Vee Rama Pty Ltd, A Manual Accounting Practice Set, Brisbane: John Wiley. CPA/ICAA Accounting Handbook (updated annually), Sydney: Pearson Education, Australia.
Unit Assessment Breakdown:	Continuous assessment 30%. Examination 70%. This is by grade/mark assessment.
Year Location Period Internal Area External Central External 2004 Bentley Campus Semester 1 Y   Y 2004 Bentley Campus Semester 2 Y   Y 2004 Joondalup Campus Semester 1 Y     2004 Joondalup Campus Semester 2 Y     2004 Metro College Malaysia Semester 1 Y     2004 Metro College Malaysia Semester 2 Y     2004 Metro College Malaysia Summer Period Y     2004 Miri Sarawak Campus Semester 1 Y     2004 Mktg Inst of S'pore Trimester 1A Y     2004 UHK SPACE Main Campus Trimester 2A Y     2004 UHK SPACE Main Campus Trimester 3A Y