acc1amd accountn for mangmnt decisions
ACCOUNTING FOR MANAGEMENT DECISIONS
ACC1AMD
2015
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
This subject aims to provide under-graduate students with a business approach to the study of accounting by emphasising how financial decision making is based on accurate and complete accounting information. It provides students with an understanding of the accounting concepts that are fundamental to the preparation and use of accounting information. It also develops student awareness of ethical issues facing the accounting profession. Accounting for Management Decisions is a pre-requisite to further study in accounting.
SchoolLa Trobe Business School
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorGordon Boyce
Available to Study Abroad StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 1 - UG
Exchange StudentsYes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
PrerequisitesN/A
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjectsN/A
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Special conditionsN/A
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Explain the role of accounting information organisational decision-making and accountability
- Activities:
- Tutorials and online quiz
- 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. Explain and discuss the ethical, professional, organisational and social contexts within which accounting is practiced
- Activities:
- Tutorials and online quiz
- 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. Describe the idea of sustainability and how it relates to accounting
- Activities:
- Tutorials and online quiz
- 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)
04. Record straight forward business transactions in an accounting system. The students are expected to prepare a financial statement in a group of 3 members.
- Activities:
- Tutorials, online quiz and group assignments
- 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)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups)
- Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)
05. Produce a set of a simple financial accounts from basic transaction and financial data
- Activities:
- Tutorials and online quiz
- 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)
- Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)
06. Explain and critique some of the accounting conventions underlying the production of accounts
- Activities:
- Tutorials and assessment task
- 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)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups)
- Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)
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Albury-Wodonga, 2015, Semester 1, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorBalachandran Muniandy
Class requirements
TutorialWeek: 11 - 22
One 1.0 hours tutorial other recurrence on weekdays during the day from week 11 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
LectureWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.0 hours lecture other recurrence on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Online quizzes (400 words equivalent) | 20 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06 | |
| e-Portfolio (group) written components(2000 words, approximately 600 words per student) | 20 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06 | |
| one 3-hour final examination | Hurdle requirement. Students must achieve at least 45% in the final examination as well as an overall total of 50% to pass this unit | 60 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06 |
Bendigo, 2015, Semester 1, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorKate Ashman
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 11 - 22
One 2.0 hours lecture other recurrence on weekdays during the day from week 11 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
TutorialWeek: 11 - 22
One 1.0 hours tutorial per week on weekdays during the day from week 11 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Online quizzes (400 words equivalent) | 20 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06 | |
| e-Portfolio (group) written components(2000 words, approximately 600 words per student) | 20 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06 | |
| one 3-hour final examination | Hurdle requirement. Students must achieve at least 45% in the final examination as well as an overall total of 50% to pass this unit | 60 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06 |
China, 2015, Week 08-23, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentNo
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorBalachandran Muniandy
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 element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Online quizzes (400 words equivalent) | 20 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06 | |
| e-Portfolio (group) written components(2000 words, approximately 600 words per student) | 20 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06 | |
| one 3-hour final examination | Hurdle requirement. Students must achieve at least 45% in the final examination as well as an overall total of 50% to pass this unit | 60 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06 |
China, 2015, Week 28-31, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentNo
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorBalachandran Muniandy
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 element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Online quizzes (400 words equivalent) | 20 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06 | |
| e-Portfolio (group) written components(2000 words, approximately 600 words per student) | 20 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06 | |
| one 3-hour final examination | Hurdle requirement. Students must achieve at least 45% in the final examination as well as an overall total of 50% to pass this unit | 60 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06 |
China, 2015, Week 37-52, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorGordon Boyce
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 element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Online quizzes (400 words equivalent) | 20 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06 | |
| e-Portfolio (group) written components(2000 words, approximately 600 words per student) | 20 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06 | |
| one 3-hour final examination | Hurdle requirement. Students must achieve at least 45% in the final examination as well as an overall total of 50% to pass this unit | 60 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06 |
China, 2015, Semester 1, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorBalachandran Muniandy
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.0 hours lecture other recurrence on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
"TO BE CHANGED"
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Online quizzes (400 words equivalent) | 20 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06 | |
| e-Portfolio (group) written components(2000 words, approximately 600 words per student) | 20 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06 | |
| one 3-hour final examination | Hurdle requirement. Students must achieve at least 45% in the final examination as well as an overall total of 50% to pass this unit | 60 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06 |
China, 2015, Semester 2, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorGordon Boyce
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 31 - 43
One 2.0 hours lecture per day on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
"TO BE CHANGED"
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Online quizzes (400 words equivalent) | 20 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06 | |
| e-Portfolio (group) written components(2000 words, approximately 600 words per student) | 20 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06 | |
| one 3-hour final examination | Hurdle requirement. Students must achieve at least 45% in the final examination as well as an overall total of 50% to pass this unit | 60 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06 |
Melbourne, 2015, Semester 1, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment size454
Enrolment information TBC TBC
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorBalachandran Muniandy
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 10 - 22
One 1.0 hours lecture other recurrence on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
LectureWeek: 10 - 22
One 1.0 hours lecture other recurrence 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 other recurrence on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Online quizzes (400 words equivalent) | 20 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06 | |
| e-Portfolio (group) written components(2000 words, approximately 600 words per student) | 20 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06 | |
| one 3-hour final examination | Hurdle requirement. Students must achieve at least 45% in the final examination as well as an overall total of 50% to pass this unit | 60 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06 |
Melbourne, 2015, Semester 2, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment size460
Enrolment information TBC TBC
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorGordon Boyce
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.
TutorialWeek: 31 - 43
One 1.0 hours tutorial other recurrence on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Online quizzes (400 words equivalent) | 20 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06 | |
| e-Portfolio (group) written components(2000 words, approximately 600 words per student) | 20 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06 | |
| one 3-hour final examination | Hurdle requirement. Students must achieve at least 45% in the final examination as well as an overall total of 50% to pass this unit | 60 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06 |
Mildura, 2015, Semester 1, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorAlireza Vafaei
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.0 hours lecture other recurrence 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 other recurrence on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Online quizzes (400 words equivalent) | 20 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06 | |
| e-Portfolio (group) written components(2000 words, approximately 600 words per student) | 20 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06 | |
| one 3-hour final examination | Hurdle requirement. Students must achieve at least 45% in the final examination as well as an overall total of 50% to pass this unit | 60 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06 |
Shepparton, 2015, Semester 1, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorBalachandran Muniandy
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.0 hours lecture other recurrence 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 other recurrence on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Online quizzes (400 words equivalent) | 20 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06 | |
| e-Portfolio (group) written components(2000 words, approximately 600 words per student) | 20 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06 | |
| one 3-hour final examination | Hurdle requirement. Students must achieve at least 45% in the final examination as well as an overall total of 50% to pass this unit | 60 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06 |
Sydney, 2015, ACN Semester 1, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentNo
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorBalachandran Muniandy
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 element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Online quizzes (400 words equivalent) | 20 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06 | |
| e-Portfolio (group) written components(2000 words, approximately 600 words per student) | 20 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06 | |
| one 3-hour final examination | Hurdle requirement. Students must achieve at least 45% in the final examination as well as an overall total of 50% to pass this unit | 60 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06 |
Sydney, 2015, ACN Semester 2, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentNo
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorBalachandran Muniandy
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 element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Online quizzes (400 words equivalent) | 20 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06 | |
| e-Portfolio (group) written components(2000 words, approximately 600 words per student) | 20 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06 | |
| one 3-hour final examination | Hurdle requirement. Students must achieve at least 45% in the final examination as well as an overall total of 50% to pass this unit | 60 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06 |
Sydney, 2015, ACN Summer Semester, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorGordon Boyce
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 element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Online quizzes (400 words equivalent) | 20 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06 | |
| e-Portfolio (group) written components(2000 words, approximately 600 words per student) | 20 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06 | |
| one 3-hour final examination | Hurdle requirement. Students must achieve at least 45% in the final examination as well as an overall total of 50% to pass this unit | 60 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06 |
Vietnam, 2015, Semester 1, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentNo
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorBalachandran Muniandy
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.0 hours lecture other recurrence on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Online quizzes (400 words equivalent) | 20 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06 | |
| e-Portfolio (group) written components(2000 words, approximately 600 words per student) | 20 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06 | |
| one 3-hour final examination | Hurdle requirement. Students must achieve at least 45% in the final examination as well as an overall total of 50% to pass this unit | 60 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06 |
Vietnam, 2015, Semester 2, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentNo
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorGordon Boyce
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 element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Online quizzes (400 words equivalent) | 20 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06 | |
| e-Portfolio (group) written components(2000 words, approximately 600 words per student) | 20 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06 | |
| one 3-hour final examination | Hurdle requirement. Students must achieve at least 45% in the final examination as well as an overall total of 50% to pass this unit | 60 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06 |