bua5fma accounting for making decisions
ACCOUNTING FOR MAKING DECISIONS
BUA5FMA
2019
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
This subject provides you with a critical appreciation of the role and functions of accounting within organisations, and in the broader context within which organisations operate. These functions include the use of both financial and management accounting: in decision-making; for reporting; and to meet the accountability expectations of various parties. Working independently and in groups, you will work on on-line, classroom, and research activities which reflect a multifaceted view of accounting. You will focus primarily on a user perspective, supplemented by the traditional technical preparer perspective, organisational/managerial, professional, and societal perspectives on accounting.
SchoolLa Trobe Business School
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorPaul Mather
Available to Study Abroad StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 5 - Masters
Exchange StudentsYes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites Students must be enrolled in LMMBA or HZMBHA or LMMBAH or LMMBAA or LZFABA to do this subject.
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjects BUO5FMA
Equivalent subjects BUO5FMA
Special conditionsN/A
Learning resources
Readings
| Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readings | TBD | Recommended | TBD | TBD |
| Readings | TBD | Prescribed | TBD | TBD |
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Analyse the basis and structure of conventional accounting reports, their constituent elements and the related user information needs.
- Activities:
- Seminars - presentation of material by lecturer; class discussions; consideration of pre-assigned questions; consideration of impromptu questions; test/quiz; individual assignment
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)
02. Analyse, interpret and critically evaluate the information in external financial reports, as a basis for evidence-based financial judgements, in the context of a firm's business strategy and industry positioning.
- Activities:
- Seminars - presentation of material by lecturer; class discussions; consideration of pre-assigned questions; consideration of impromptu questions; test/quiz; individual assignment
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Inquiry/Research)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Inquiry/Research)
- Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)
03. Examine how managers use a range of financial and non-financial information to make evidence-based strategic decisions.
- Activities:
- Seminars - presentation of material by lecturer; class discussions; consideration of pre-assigned questions; consideration of impromptu questions; test/quiz ; individual assignment
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Inquiry/Research)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Inquiry/Research)
- Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)
04. Consider the role of accounting and associated reporting of broader ethical, social and environmental issues and related accountability expectations.
- Activities:
- Seminars - presentation of material by lecturer; class discussions; consideration of pre-assigned questions; consideration of impromptu questions; test/quiz; individual assignment
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Inquiry/Research)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Ethical behaviour)
- Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)
Subject options
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Bendigo, 2019, Week 40-44, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorPaul Mather
Class requirements
Block ModeWeek: 40 - 42
Five 7.0 hours block mode per study period on any day including weekend during the day from week 40 to week 42 and delivered via face-to-face.
"Please refer to MBA Student Information LMS Page for dates and times."
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Individual written assignment (1,500 words) | 30 | 01, 02, 03, 04 | |
| Individual written assignment (2,000 words) | 40 | 01, 02, 03, 04 | |
| Individual written assignment (1,500 words) | 30 | 01, 02, 03, 04 |
City Campus, 2019, Semester 1, Night
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorPaul Mather
Class requirements
SeminarWeek: 10 - 22
One 3.0 hours seminar per week on any day including weekend at night from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
"Please refer to MBA Student Information LMS Page for days and times."
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Individual written assignment (1,500 words) | 30 | 01, 02, 03, 04 | |
| Individual written assignment (2,000 words) | 40 | 01, 02, 03, 04 | |
| Individual written assignment (1,500 words) | 30 | 01, 02, 03, 04 |