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FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING INFORMATION SYSTEMS

ACC5FAS

2020

Credit points: 15

Subject outline

This subject provides postgraduate 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.

School: La Trobe Business School (Pre 2022)

Credit points: 15

Subject Co-ordinator: Alireza Vafaei

Available to Study Abroad/Exchange Students: No

Subject year level: Year Level 5 - Masters

Available as Elective: No

Learning Activities: N/A

Capstone subject: No

Subject particulars

Subject rules

Prerequisites: N/A

Co-requisites: N/A

Incompatible subjects: N/A

Equivalent subjects: N/A

Quota Management Strategy: N/A

Quota-conditions or rules: N/A

Special conditions: N/A

Minimum credit point requirement: N/A

Assumed knowledge: N/A

Learning resources

Financial Accounting: Reporting, Analysis and Decision Making

Resource Type: Book

Resource Requirement: Prescribed

Author: Shirley Carlon, Rosina McAlpine, Chrisann Lee, Lorena Mitrione, Lily Wong and Ngaire Kirk.

Year: 2019

Edition/Volume: 6th Edition

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Australia Ltd

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Accounting Information Systems

Resource Type: Book

Resource Requirement: Prescribed

Author: Parkes A., Considine B., Blount Y., Olesen K.

Year: N/A

Edition/Volume: 5th edition

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Australia

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Career Ready

Career-focused: No

Work-based learning: No

Self sourced or Uni sourced: N/A

Entire subject or partial subject: N/A

Total hours/days required: N/A

Location of WBL activity (region): N/A

WBL addtional requirements: N/A

Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes

Graduate Capabilities

COMMUNICATION - Communicating and Influencing
DISCIPLINE KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS
INQUIRY AND ANALYSIS - Creativity and Innovation
INQUIRY AND ANALYSIS - Critical Thinking and Problem Solving
INQUIRY AND ANALYSIS - Research and Evidence-Based Inquiry
PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL - Ethical and Social Responsibility
PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL - Leadership and Teamwork

Intended Learning Outcomes

01. Examine the nature of accounting information systems and their relationship to its organisation's processes, control, planning and strategy.
02. Examine the purpose and nature of controls in the operation and management of accounting information systems and the accountant's role in these activities
03. Identify accounting information systems development activities and the accountant's role in these activities.
04. Examine the operation, controls and the uses of the revenue, expenditure and general ledger processes.
05. Apply the relevant accounting and information systems knowledge to report financial information using computerised system and to analyse the company's performance.
06. Identify the key social responsibility issues related to the practice of accounting and information systems.

Melbourne (Bundoora), 2020, Semester 1, Day

Overview

Online enrolment: Yes

Maximum enrolment size: N/A

Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Alireza Vafaei

Class requirements

Computer LaboratoryWeek: 11 - 22
One 1.00 hour computer laboratory per week on weekdays during the day from week 11 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.

LectureWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.00 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.

Assessments

Assessment elementCommentsCategoryContributionHurdle%ILO*

Group assignment equivalent to 1,000 words per student

N/AAssignmentGroupNo20SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5, SILO6

One final 3-hour examination. Equivalent to 3,000 words

N/ACentral examIndividualNo60SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5, SILO6

Individual assignment. Equivalent to 1000 words

N/AAssignmentIndividualNo20SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5, SILO6

Melbourne (Bundoora), 2020, Semester 2, Day

Overview

Online enrolment: Yes

Maximum enrolment size: N/A

Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Alireza Vafaei

Class requirements

Computer LaboratoryWeek: 32 - 43
One 1.00 hour computer laboratory per week on weekdays during the day from week 32 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.

LectureWeek: 31 - 43
One 2.00 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.

Assessments

Assessment elementCommentsCategoryContributionHurdle%ILO*

Group assignment equivalent to 1,000 words per student

N/AAssignmentGroupNo20SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5, SILO6

One final 3-hour examination. Equivalent to 3,000 words

N/ACentral examIndividualNo60SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5, SILO6

Individual assignment. Equivalent to 1000 words

N/AAssignmentIndividualNo20SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5, SILO6

Sydney, 2020, Study period 2, Day

Overview

Online enrolment: Yes

Maximum enrolment size: N/A

Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Alireza Vafaei

Class requirements

Computer LaboratoryWeek: 31 - 42
One 1.00 hour computer laboratory per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 42 and delivered via face-to-face.

LectureWeek: 31 - 42
One 2.00 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 42 and delivered via face-to-face.

Assessments

Assessment elementCommentsCategoryContributionHurdle%ILO*

Group assignment equivalent to 1,000 words per student

N/AAssignmentGroupNo20SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5, SILO6

One final 3-hour examination. Equivalent to 3,000 words

N/ACentral examIndividualNo60SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5, SILO6

Individual assignment. Equivalent to 1000 words

N/AAssignmentIndividualNo20SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5, SILO6