acc1amd accounting for management decisions
ACCOUNTING FOR MANAGEMENT DECISIONS
ACC1AMD
2018
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
This subject aims to provide undergraduate students with a broad introduction to the study of accounting and the role of accounting information in organisational decision-making and accountability. It provides students with an understanding of accounting concepts and processes that are fundamental to the preparation and use of standard accounting information. It also develops student awareness of the ethical, professional, organisational, and social contexts within which accounting is practiced. Accounting for Management Decisions is a pre-requisite to further study in accounting.
SchoolLa Trobe Business School
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorKate Ashman
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 conditions Core in Accounting Courses and Accounting Major: (LBC, LBCD, LBCSY, LBCMFA, LBBAF, LBBC, LBBCW, LBBCB, LBBCM, LBBCS, LBBH, LDBSY, LDBE, LDBH)
Learning resources
Readings
| Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readings | Financial Accounting - Reporting, Analysis and Decision Making | Prescribed | S. Carlon, R. McAlpine-Mladenovic, C. Palm, L. Mitrione, N. Kirk and L. Wong, 5th Edition | John Wiley & Sons Australia |
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Explain the role of accounting information in organisational decision-making and accountability.
- Activities:
- Students will prepare answers to pre-workshop questions and students will consolidate and expand this knowledge during the workshops. The assessment tasks review the theory components and the practical application of the theory utilising an aligned curriculum approach to learning.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Creative Problem-solving)
02. Explain and discuss the ethical, professional, organisational, and social contexts within which accounting is practiced.
- Activities:
- Students will prepare answers to pre-workshop questions and students will consolidate and expand this knowledge during the workshops. The assessment tasks review the theory components and the practical application of the theory utilising an aligned curriculum approach to learning.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Personal and Professional Skills(Ethical behaviour)
03. Describe the idea of sustainability and how it relates to accounting.
- Activities:
- Students will prepare answers to pre-workshop questions and students will consolidate and expand this knowledge during the workshops. The assessment tasks review the theory components and the practical application of the theory utilising an aligned curriculum approach to learning.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)
04. Record straightforward business transactions in an accounting system.
- Activities:
- Students will prepare answers to pre-workshop questions and students will consolidate and expand this knowledge during the workshops. The assessment tasks review the theory components and the practical application of the theory utilising an aligned curriculum approach to learning.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)
05. Produce a set of simple financial accounts from basic transaction and financial data.
- Activities:
- Students will prepare answers to pre-workshop questions and students will consolidate and expand this knowledge during the workshops. The assessment tasks review the theory components and the practical application of the theory utilising an aligned curriculum approach to learning.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Creative Problem-solving)
06. Explain and critique some of the accounting conventions underlying the production of accounts.
- Activities:
- Students will prepare answers to pre-workshop questions and students will consolidate and expand this knowledge during the workshops. The assessment tasks review the theory components and the practical application of the theory utilising an aligned curriculum approach to learning.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)
Subject options
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Albury-Wodonga, 2018, Semester 1, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorKate Ashman
Class requirements
WorkShopWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.0 hours workshop per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via blended.
"One 2-hour weekly face-to-face interactive workshop supported by blended learning tools under the blended delivery mode."
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Online quizzes - summative (1000 words equivalent) | Online assessment. | 20 | 01, 02, 04, 05, 06 |
| Two, Small Group assignments - written (may include procedural accounting work or calculations) | Group work equivalent to 500 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 the subject. This assessment will report on the Graduate Capability of Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills | 60 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06 |
Bendigo, 2018, Semester 1, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorKate Ashman
Class requirements
WorkShopWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.0 hours workshop per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
"One 2-hour weekly face-to-face interactive workshop supported by blended learning tools under the blended delivery mode."
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Online quizzes - summative (1000 words equivalent) | Online assessment. | 20 | 01, 02, 04, 05, 06 |
| Two, Small Group assignments - written (may include procedural accounting work or calculations) | Group work equivalent to 500 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 the subject. This assessment will report on the Graduate Capability of Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills | 60 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06 |
China, 2018, Semester 2, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorKate Ashman
Class requirements
WorkShopWeek: 31 - 43
One 2.0 hours workshop 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 quizzes - summative (1000 words equivalent) | Online assessment. | 20 | 01, 02, 04, 05, 06 |
| Two, Small Group assignments - written (may include procedural accounting work or calculations) | Group work equivalent to 500 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 the subject. This assessment will report on the Graduate Capability of Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills | 60 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06 |
China, 2018, Semester 1, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorKate Ashman
Class requirements
WorkShopWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.0 hours workshop other recurrence on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Online quizzes - summative (1000 words equivalent) | Online assessment. | 20 | 01, 02, 04, 05, 06 |
| Two, Small Group assignments - written (may include procedural accounting work or calculations) | Group work equivalent to 500 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 the subject. This assessment will report on the Graduate Capability of Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills | 60 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06 |
China, 2018, Week 28-31, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentNo
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorKate Ashman
Class requirements
WorkShopWeek: 28 - 31
One 2.0 hours workshop other recurrence on weekdays during the day from week 28 to week 31 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Online quizzes - summative (1000 words equivalent) | Online assessment. | 20 | 01, 02, 04, 05, 06 |
| Two, Small Group assignments - written (may include procedural accounting work or calculations) | Group work equivalent to 500 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 the subject. This assessment will report on the Graduate Capability of Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills | 60 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06 |
China, 2018, Week 08-23, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentNo
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorKate Ashman
Class requirements
WorkShopWeek: 08 - 23
One 2.0 hours workshop other recurrence on weekdays during the day from week 08 to week 23 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Online quizzes - summative (1000 words equivalent) | Online assessment. | 20 | 01, 02, 04, 05, 06 |
| Two, Small Group assignments - written (may include procedural accounting work or calculations) | Group work equivalent to 500 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 the subject. This assessment will report on the Graduate Capability of Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills | 60 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06 |
Melbourne, 2018, Semester 2, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorKate Ashman
Class requirements
WorkShopWeek: 31 - 43
One 2.0 hours workshop per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
"One 2-hour weekly face-to-face interactive workshop supported by blended learning tools under the blended delivery mode."
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Online quizzes - summative (1000 words equivalent) | Online assessment. | 20 | 01, 02, 04, 05, 06 |
| Two, Small Group assignments - written (may include procedural accounting work or calculations) | Group work equivalent to 500 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 the subject. This assessment will report on the Graduate Capability of Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills | 60 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06 |
Melbourne, 2018, Semester 1, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorKate Ashman
Class requirements
WorkShopWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.0 hours workshop per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
"One 2-hour weekly face-to-face interactive workshop supported by blended learning tools under the blended delivery mode."
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Online quizzes - summative (1000 words equivalent) | Online assessment. | 20 | 01, 02, 04, 05, 06 |
| Two, Small Group assignments - written (may include procedural accounting work or calculations) | Group work equivalent to 500 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 the subject. This assessment will report on the Graduate Capability of Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills | 60 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06 |
Mildura, 2018, Semester 1, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorKate Ashman
Class requirements
WorkShopWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.0 hours workshop per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
"One 2-hour weekly face-to-face interactive workshop supported by blended learning tools under the blended delivery mode."
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Online quizzes - summative (1000 words equivalent) | Online assessment. | 20 | 01, 02, 04, 05, 06 |
| Two, Small Group assignments - written (may include procedural accounting work or calculations) | Group work equivalent to 500 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 the subject. This assessment will report on the Graduate Capability of Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills | 60 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06 |
Shepparton, 2018, Semester 1, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorKate Ashman
Class requirements
WorkShopWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.0 hours workshop per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
"One 2-hour weekly face-to-face interactive workshop supported by blended learning tools under the blended delivery mode."
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Online quizzes - summative (1000 words equivalent) | Online assessment. | 20 | 01, 02, 04, 05, 06 |
| Two, Small Group assignments - written (may include procedural accounting work or calculations) | Group work equivalent to 500 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 the subject. This assessment will report on the Graduate Capability of Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills | 60 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06 |
Sydney, 2018, Study Period 1, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorKate Ashman
Class requirements
WorkShopWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.0 hours workshop per day on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Online quizzes - summative (1000 words equivalent) | Online assessment. | 20 | 01, 02, 04, 05, 06 |
| Two, Small Group assignments - written (may include procedural accounting work or calculations) | Group work equivalent to 500 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 the subject. This assessment will report on the Graduate Capability of Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills | 60 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06 |
Sydney, 2018, Study Period 2, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorKate Ashman
Class requirements
WorkShopWeek: 31 - 42
One 2.0 hours workshop per day on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 42 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Online quizzes - summative (1000 words equivalent) | Online assessment. | 20 | 01, 02, 04, 05, 06 |
| Two, Small Group assignments - written (may include procedural accounting work or calculations) | Group work equivalent to 500 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 the subject. This assessment will report on the Graduate Capability of Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills | 60 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06 |
Sydney, 2018, Study Period 3, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorKate Ashman
Class requirements
WorkShop
One 2.0 hours workshop per day on weekdays during the day and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Online quizzes - summative (1000 words equivalent) | Online assessment. | 20 | 01, 02, 04, 05, 06 |
| Two, Small Group assignments - written (may include procedural accounting work or calculations) | Group work equivalent to 500 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 the subject. This assessment will report on the Graduate Capability of Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills | 60 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06 |
Vietnam, 2018, Semester 2, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentNo
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorKate Ashman
Class requirements
WorkShopWeek: 31 - 43
One 2.0 hours workshop other recurrence on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Online quizzes - summative (1000 words equivalent) | Online assessment. | 20 | 01, 02, 04, 05, 06 |
| Two, Small Group assignments - written (may include procedural accounting work or calculations) | Group work equivalent to 500 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 the subject. This assessment will report on the Graduate Capability of Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills | 60 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06 |
Vietnam, 2018, Semester 1, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentNo
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorKate Ashman
Class requirements
WorkShopWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.0 hours workshop other recurrence on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Online quizzes - summative (1000 words equivalent) | Online assessment. | 20 | 01, 02, 04, 05, 06 |
| Two, Small Group assignments - written (may include procedural accounting work or calculations) | Group work equivalent to 500 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 the subject. This assessment will report on the Graduate Capability of Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills | 60 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06 |