acc1ais accounting and info systems

ACCOUNTING AND INFORMATION SYSTEMS

ACC1AIS

2015

Credit points: 15

Subject outline

This subject provides undergraduate students with an understanding of the preparation of accounting information, both internal and external to the organisation. A particular focus of the subject is the use of information technology in the preparation of this information as well as the management of information systems. Students will learn generally accepted accounting principles and other requirements which govern the preparation and presentation of accounting information. This subject is a prerequisite to further study in accounting.

SchoolLa Trobe Business School

Credit points15

Subject Co-ordinatorJudy Louie

Available to Study Abroad StudentsYes

Subject year levelYear Level 1 - UG

Exchange StudentsYes

Subject particulars

Subject rules

Prerequisites ACC1AMD

Co-requisitesN/A

Incompatible subjects ACC1IFA

Equivalent subjects ACC1IFA

Special conditionsN/A

Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes

01. Identify and apply relevant accounting and information systems skills to the development, operation, maintenance and control of accounting information systems

Activities:
Tutorials and assessment tasks
Related graduate capabilities and elements:
Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)

02. Apply the key concepts and principles underlying the recognition, measurement, recording and provision of accounting information using manual and computerised accounting systems

Activities:
Tutorials and assessment tasks
Related graduate capabilities and elements:
Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)

03. Identify and interpret the role of ethics, corporate governance and social responsibility (including sustainability) in using accounting information systems

Activities:
Tutorials and assessment tasks
Related graduate capabilities and elements:
Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
Personal and Professional Skills(Ethical behaviour)
Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)

Subject options

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Start date between: and    Key dates

Albury-Wodonga, 2015, Semester 2, Day

Overview

Online enrolmentYes

Maximum enrolment sizeN/A

Enrolment information

Subject Instance Co-ordinatorNicholas Pawsey

Class requirements

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.

TutorialWeek: 31 - 43
One 1.0 hours tutorial per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.

Assessments

Assessment elementComments%ILO*
Tests / QuizzesPlease check subject learning guide for further details. 1001, 02
Assignment - IndividualPlease check subject learning guide for further details.3001, 02
one 2-hour final examinationHurdle requirement. Students must achieve at least 40% in the final examination as well as an overall total of 50% to pass the subject.5001, 02, 03
Assignment - GroupPlease check subject learning guide for further details.1001, 02

Bendigo, 2015, Semester 2, Day

Overview

Online enrolmentYes

Maximum enrolment sizeN/A

Enrolment information

Subject Instance Co-ordinatorKate Ashman

Class requirements

TutorialWeek: 31 - 43
One 1.0 hours tutorial 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.

Assessments

Assessment elementComments%ILO*
Tests / QuizzesPlease check subject learning guide for further details. 1001, 02
Assignment - IndividualPlease check subject learning guide for further details.3001, 02
one 2-hour final examinationHurdle requirement. Students must achieve at least 40% in the final examination as well as an overall total of 50% to pass the subject.5001, 02, 03
Assignment - GroupPlease check subject learning guide for further details.1001, 02

China, 2015, Week 08-23, Day

Overview

Online enrolmentNo

Maximum enrolment sizeN/A

Enrolment information

Subject Instance Co-ordinatorSusan Nalder

Class requirements

LectureWeek: 08 - 23
One 2.0 hours lecture other recurrence on weekdays during the day from week 08 to week 23 and delivered via face-to-face.

Assessments

Assessment elementComments%ILO*
Tests / QuizzesPlease check subject learning guide for further details. 1001, 02
Assignment - IndividualPlease check subject learning guide for further details.3001, 02
one 2-hour final examinationHurdle requirement. Students must achieve at least 40% in the final examination as well as an overall total of 50% to pass the subject.5001, 02, 03
Assignment - GroupPlease check subject learning guide for further details.1001, 02

China, 2015, Week 28-31, Day

Overview

Online enrolmentNo

Maximum enrolment sizeN/A

Enrolment information

Subject Instance Co-ordinatorSusan Nalder

Class requirements

LectureWeek: 28 - 31
One 2.0 hours lecture other recurrence on weekdays during the day from week 28 to week 31 and delivered via face-to-face.

Assessments

Assessment elementComments%ILO*
Tests / QuizzesPlease check subject learning guide for further details. 1001, 02
Assignment - IndividualPlease check subject learning guide for further details.3001, 02
one 2-hour final examinationHurdle requirement. Students must achieve at least 40% in the final examination as well as an overall total of 50% to pass the subject.5001, 02, 03
Assignment - GroupPlease check subject learning guide for further details.1001, 02

China, 2015, Week 37-52, Day

Overview

Online enrolmentNo

Maximum enrolment sizeN/A

Enrolment information

Subject Instance Co-ordinatorSusan Nalder

Class requirements

LectureWeek: 37 - 52
One 2.0 hours lecture other recurrence on weekdays during the day from week 37 to week 52 and delivered via face-to-face.

Assessments

Assessment elementComments%ILO*
Tests / QuizzesPlease check subject learning guide for further details. 1001, 02
Assignment - IndividualPlease check subject learning guide for further details.3001, 02
one 2-hour final examinationHurdle requirement. Students must achieve at least 40% in the final examination as well as an overall total of 50% to pass the subject.5001, 02, 03
Assignment - GroupPlease check subject learning guide for further details.1001, 02

Melbourne, 2015, Semester 1, Day

Overview

Online enrolmentYes

Maximum enrolment sizeN/A

Enrolment information

Subject Instance Co-ordinatorJudy Louie

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.

TutorialWeek: 10 - 22
One 1.0 hours tutorial per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.

Assessments

Assessment elementComments%ILO*
Tests / QuizzesPlease check subject learning guide for further details. 1001, 02
Assignment - IndividualPlease check subject learning guide for further details.3001, 02
one 2-hour final examinationHurdle requirement. Students must achieve at least 40% in the final examination as well as an overall total of 50% to pass the subject.5001, 02, 03
Assignment - GroupPlease check subject learning guide for further details.1001, 02

Melbourne, 2015, Semester 2, Day

Overview

Online enrolmentYes

Maximum enrolment sizeN/A

Enrolment information

Subject Instance Co-ordinatorJudy Louie

Class requirements

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.

TutorialWeek: 31 - 43
One 1.0 hours tutorial per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.

Assessments

Assessment elementComments%ILO*
Tests / QuizzesPlease check subject learning guide for further details. 1001, 02
Assignment - IndividualPlease check subject learning guide for further details.3001, 02
one 2-hour final examinationHurdle requirement. Students must achieve at least 40% in the final examination as well as an overall total of 50% to pass the subject.5001, 02, 03
Assignment - GroupPlease check subject learning guide for further details.1001, 02

Mildura, 2015, Semester 2, Day

Overview

Online enrolmentYes

Maximum enrolment sizeN/A

Enrolment information

Subject Instance Co-ordinatorSusan Nalder

Class requirements

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.

TutorialWeek: 31 - 43
One 1.0 hours tutorial per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.

Assessments

Assessment elementComments%ILO*
Tests / QuizzesPlease check subject learning guide for further details. 1001, 02
Assignment - IndividualPlease check subject learning guide for further details.3001, 02
one 2-hour final examinationHurdle requirement. Students must achieve at least 40% in the final examination as well as an overall total of 50% to pass the subject.5001, 02, 03
Assignment - GroupPlease check subject learning guide for further details.1001, 02

Shepparton, 2015, Semester 2, Day

Overview

Online enrolmentYes

Maximum enrolment sizeN/A

Enrolment information

Subject Instance Co-ordinatorSusan Nalder

Class requirements

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.

TutorialWeek: 31 - 43
One 1.0 hours tutorial per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.

Assessments

Assessment elementComments%ILO*
Tests / QuizzesPlease check subject learning guide for further details. 1001, 02
Assignment - IndividualPlease check subject learning guide for further details.3001, 02
one 2-hour final examinationHurdle requirement. Students must achieve at least 40% in the final examination as well as an overall total of 50% to pass the subject.5001, 02, 03
Assignment - GroupPlease check subject learning guide for further details.1001, 02

Sydney, 2015, ACN Semester 1, Day

Overview

Online enrolmentNo

Maximum enrolment sizeN/A

Enrolment information

Subject Instance Co-ordinatorSusan Nalder

Class requirements

LectureWeek: 11 - 22
One 3.0 hours lecture other recurrence on weekdays during the day from week 11 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.

Assessments

Assessment elementComments%ILO*
Tests / QuizzesPlease check subject learning guide for further details. 1001, 02
Assignment - IndividualPlease check subject learning guide for further details.3001, 02
one 2-hour final examinationHurdle requirement. Students must achieve at least 40% in the final examination as well as an overall total of 50% to pass the subject.5001, 02, 03
Assignment - GroupPlease check subject learning guide for further details.1001, 02

Sydney, 2015, ACN Semester 2, Day

Overview

Online enrolmentNo

Maximum enrolment sizeN/A

Enrolment information

Subject Instance Co-ordinatorSusan Nalder

Class requirements

LectureWeek: 28 - 39
One 3.0 hours lecture other recurrence on weekdays during the day from week 28 to week 39 and delivered via face-to-face.

Assessments

Assessment elementComments%ILO*
Tests / QuizzesPlease check subject learning guide for further details. 1001, 02
Assignment - IndividualPlease check subject learning guide for further details.3001, 02
one 2-hour final examinationHurdle requirement. Students must achieve at least 40% in the final examination as well as an overall total of 50% to pass the subject.5001, 02, 03
Assignment - GroupPlease check subject learning guide for further details.1001, 02

Sydney, 2015, ACN Summer Semester, Day

Overview

Online enrolmentYes

Maximum enrolment sizeN/A

Enrolment information

Subject Instance Co-ordinatorSusan Nalder

Class requirements

LectureWeek: 45 - 52
One 3.0 hours lecture other recurrence on weekdays during the day from week 45 to week 52 and delivered via face-to-face.

Assessments

Assessment elementComments%ILO*
Tests / QuizzesPlease check subject learning guide for further details. 1001, 02
Assignment - IndividualPlease check subject learning guide for further details.3001, 02
one 2-hour final examinationHurdle requirement. Students must achieve at least 40% in the final examination as well as an overall total of 50% to pass the subject.5001, 02, 03
Assignment - GroupPlease check subject learning guide for further details.1001, 02

Vietnam, 2015, Semester 1, Day

Overview

Online enrolmentNo

Maximum enrolment sizeN/A

Enrolment information

Subject Instance Co-ordinatorSusan Nalder

Class requirements

LectureWeek: 10 - 22
One 3.0 hours lecture other recurrence on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.

Assessments

Assessment elementComments%ILO*
Tests / QuizzesPlease check subject learning guide for further details. 1001, 02
Assignment - IndividualPlease check subject learning guide for further details.3001, 02
one 2-hour final examinationHurdle requirement. Students must achieve at least 40% in the final examination as well as an overall total of 50% to pass the subject.5001, 02, 03
Assignment - GroupPlease check subject learning guide for further details.1001, 02

Vietnam, 2015, Semester 2, Day

Overview

Online enrolmentYes

Maximum enrolment sizeN/A

Enrolment information

Subject Instance Co-ordinatorSusan Nalder

Class requirements

LectureWeek: 31 - 43
One 2.0 hours lecture other recurrence on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.

Assessments

Assessment elementComments%ILO*
Tests / QuizzesPlease check subject learning guide for further details. 1001, 02
Assignment - IndividualPlease check subject learning guide for further details.3001, 02
one 2-hour final examinationHurdle requirement. Students must achieve at least 40% in the final examination as well as an overall total of 50% to pass the subject.5001, 02, 03
Assignment - GroupPlease check subject learning guide for further details.1001, 02