bus5iaf introduction to accounting and finance
INTRODUCTION TO ACCOUNTING AND FINANCE
BUS5IAF
2016
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
This subject provides an introduction to key concepts, theories and practical applications associated with accounting and finance in diverse organizational contexts. The content of the subject will cover the nature of the accounting and financial environment and the types of accounting and financial practice and decision-making required from a business perspective. Students are required to engage with and consider relevant &real world examples.
SchoolLa Trobe Business School
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorTony Martin
Available to Study Abroad StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 5 - Masters
Exchange StudentsYes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
PrerequisitesN/A
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjects BUS5AFS
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Special conditionsN/A
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Analyse, interpret and communicate financial information contained in basic financial statements for decision making and basic concepts of performance management.
- Activities:
- Class lectures, discussion and readings covering relevant issues. Individual and team exercises in seminars, formative on-line quizzes and final exam containing multiple choice, short answer and calculation questions.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving)
02. Explain, using clear concise and well written prose the importance of the concepts of cash time and risk to financial decision making.
- Activities:
- Online video, individual and team exercises in seminars, formative on-line quizzes, a case study and final exam containing multiple choice, short answer and calculation questions.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving)
03. Apply the concepts of the time value of money and risk and return in the valuation of debt and equity securities, measuring the cost of capital and evaluating investment projects, in order to make funding and investment decisions.
- Activities:
- Online video, individual and team exercises in seminars, formative on-line quizzes, a case study and final exam containing multiple choice, short answer and calculation questions.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving)
Subject options
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City Campus, 2016, Semester 1, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment size60
Enrolment information Insufficient facilities at the campus. Excess students will be advised to enrol at Bundoora.
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorTony Martin
Class requirements
SeminarWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.0 hours seminar per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
"The first half of the semester is blended learning, which means NO face-to-face lectures. Lectures will run from Week 7 to Week 12 of Semester ONLY."
LectureWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.0 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
---|---|---|---|
Online multiple choice quizzes (total 500 words) | 10 | 02, 03 | |
Group case study (500 words each) | 10 | 02, 03 | |
Group assignment (500 words each) | 10 | 01 | |
One 3 hour final examination | There is a hurdle requirement of 50% on the final examination. | 60 | 01, 02, 03 |
Seminar quizzes | 10 | 01 |
City Campus, 2016, Week 15-27, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment size60
Enrolment information Insufficient facilities at the campus. Excess students will be advised to enrol at Bundoora.
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorTony Martin
Class requirements
Block ModeWeek: 15 - 22
Five 6.5 hours block mode per study period on weekdays during the day from week 15 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
"This is part of the Graduate Certificate in Management (Public Sector). Classes will run from 10.00am to 4.00pm on 7th & 8th April, 5th & 6th May.and 3rd June."
Assessments
Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
---|---|---|---|
Online multiple choice quizzes (total 500 words) | 10 | 02, 03 | |
Group case study (500 words each) | 10 | 02, 03 | |
Group assignment (500 words each) | 10 | 01 | |
One 3 hour final examination | There is a hurdle requirement of 50% on the final examination. | 60 | 01, 02, 03 |
Seminar quizzes | 10 | 01 |
City Campus, 2016, Semester 2, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment size90
Enrolment information Insufficient facilities at the campus. Excess students will be advised to enrol at Bundoora.
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorTony Martin
Class requirements
SeminarWeek: 31 - 43
One 2.0 hours seminar per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
LectureWeek: 31 - 43
One 2.0 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
"The first half of the semester is blended learning, which means NO face-to-face lectures. Lectures will run from Week 7 to Week 12 of Semester ONLY."
Assessments
Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
---|---|---|---|
Online multiple choice quizzes (total 500 words) | 10 | 02, 03 | |
Group case study (500 words each) | 10 | 02, 03 | |
Group assignment (500 words each) | 10 | 01 | |
One 3 hour final examination | There is a hurdle requirement of 50% on the final examination. | 60 | 01, 02, 03 |
Seminar quizzes | 10 | 01 |
City Campus, 2016, Summer, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment size60
Enrolment information Insufficient facilities at the campus. Excess students will be advised to enrol at Bundoora.
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorTony Martin
Class requirements
SeminarWeek: 45
One 2.0 hours seminar per week on weekdays during the day in week 45 and delivered via face-to-face.
LectureWeek: 45 - 50
One 2.0 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 45 to week 50 and delivered via face-to-face.
"The second half of the teaching period is blended learning WITHOUT Face to Face lectures. Students are expected to attend seminars and undertake online learning and assessment activities throughout the entire teaching period.
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Assessments
Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
---|---|---|---|
Online multiple choice quizzes (total 500 words) | 10 | 02, 03 | |
Group case study (500 words each) | 10 | 02, 03 | |
Group assignment (500 words each) | 10 | 01 | |
One 3 hour final examination | There is a hurdle requirement of 50% on the final examination. | 60 | 01, 02, 03 |
Seminar quizzes | 10 | 01 |
Melbourne, 2016, Semester 1, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorTony Martin
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 16 - 22
One 2.0 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 16 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
"Face-to-face lectures will run from Week 1 to Week 6 of Semester ONLY. The second half of the semester is blended learning, which means NO face-to-face lectures. All lecture content for those weeks will be delivered online. There will be a weekly 2-hour seminar throughout the semester."
SeminarWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.0 hours seminar per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
---|---|---|---|
Online multiple choice quizzes (total 500 words) | 10 | 02, 03 | |
Group case study (500 words each) | 10 | 02, 03 | |
Group assignment (500 words each) | 10 | 01 | |
One 3 hour final examination | There is a hurdle requirement of 50% on the final examination. | 60 | 01, 02, 03 |
Seminar quizzes | 10 | 01 |
Melbourne, 2016, Semester 2, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorTony Martin
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 36 - 43
One 2.0 hours lecture per study period on weekdays during the day from week 36 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
"The second half of the semester is blended learning, which means NO face-to-face lectures. Lectures will run from Week 1 to Week 6 of Semester ONLY."
SeminarWeek: 31 - 43
One 2.0 hours seminar per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
---|---|---|---|
Online multiple choice quizzes (total 500 words) | 10 | 02, 03 | |
Group case study (500 words each) | 10 | 02, 03 | |
Group assignment (500 words each) | 10 | 01 | |
One 3 hour final examination | There is a hurdle requirement of 50% on the final examination. | 60 | 01, 02, 03 |
Seminar quizzes | 10 | 01 |
Melbourne, 2016, Summer, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorTony Martin
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 45
One 2.0 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day in week 45 and delivered via face-to-face.
"This is the first Accounting lecture of the semester, and the first face-to-face lecture of the semester. It is currently scheduled for Week 6 of semester."
SeminarWeek: 45
One 2.0 hours seminar per week on weekdays during the day in week 45 and delivered via face-to-face.
"These are scheduled each week of semester."
LectureWeek: 45
One 2.0 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day in week 45 and delivered via face-to-face.
"The first half of the semester is blended learning, which means NO face-to-face lectures. Lectures will run from Week 6 to Week 12 of Semester ONLY."
Assessments
Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
---|---|---|---|
Online multiple choice quizzes (total 500 words) | 10 | 02, 03 | |
Group case study (500 words each) | 10 | 02, 03 | |
Group assignment (500 words each) | 10 | 01 | |
One 3 hour final examination | There is a hurdle requirement of 50% on the final examination. | 60 | 01, 02, 03 |
Seminar quizzes | 10 | 01 |
Online, 2016, Online StudyPeriod 6, Online
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorTony Martin
Class requirements
Scheduled Online ClassWeek: 44 - 50
One 36.0 hours scheduled online class per study period on any day including weekend from week 44 to week 50 and delivered via online.
Assessments
Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
---|---|---|---|
Online multiple choice quizzes x6 (Equivalent 1000 words) | 020 | 02, 03 | |
Your Business Idea (1000 words each) | 020 | 02 | |
Business Simulation (2500 words) | There is a 50% hurdle requirement for this assessment task. | 060 | 01, 02, 03 |
Sydney, 2016, Study Period 1, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorTony Martin
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.0 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
SeminarWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.0 hours seminar per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
---|---|---|---|
Online multiple choice quizzes (total 500 words) | 10 | 02, 03 | |
Group case study (500 words each) | 10 | 02, 03 | |
Group assignment (500 words each) | 10 | 01 | |
One 3 hour final examination | There is a hurdle requirement of 50% on the final examination. | 60 | 01, 02, 03 |
Seminar quizzes | 10 | 01 |
Sydney, 2016, Study Period 2, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorTony Martin
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 31 - 42
One 2.0 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 42 and delivered via face-to-face.
SeminarWeek: 31 - 42
One 2.0 hours seminar per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 42 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
---|---|---|---|
Online multiple choice quizzes (total 500 words) | 10 | 02, 03 | |
Group case study (500 words each) | 10 | 02, 03 | |
Group assignment (500 words each) | 10 | 01 | |
One 3 hour final examination | There is a hurdle requirement of 50% on the final examination. | 60 | 01, 02, 03 |
Seminar quizzes | 10 | 01 |
Sydney, 2016, Study Period 3, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorTony Martin
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 46
One 2.0 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day in week 46 and delivered via face-to-face.
SeminarWeek: 46
One 2.0 hours seminar per week on weekdays during the day in week 46 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
---|---|---|---|
Online multiple choice quizzes (total 500 words) | 10 | 02, 03 | |
Group case study (500 words each) | 10 | 02, 03 | |
Group assignment (500 words each) | 10 | 01 | |
One 3 hour final examination | There is a hurdle requirement of 50% on the final examination. | 60 | 01, 02, 03 |
Seminar quizzes | 10 | 01 |