306865 (v.2) Accounting 062

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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.
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:	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.