Accounting for Managers G (6221.4)
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EFTSL | Credit points | Faculty |
0.125 | 3 | Faculty Of Business, Government & Law |
Discipline | Study level | HECS Bands |
School Of Information Systems & Accounting | Graduate Level | Band 4 2021 (Commenced After 1 Jan 2021) Band 4 2021 (Commenced After 1 Jan Social Work_Exclude 0905) Band 5 2021 (Commenced Before 1 Jan 2021) |
Learning outcomes
Students who successfully complete this unit will be able to: 1. Explain the uses and limitations of accounting information;2. Interpret, analyse and use accounting information contained in published financial reports for making informed investment decisions;
3. Synthesise financial information and apply managerial accounting techniques for planning and control;
4. Apply a variety of techniques in the context of capital investment decision making;
5. Evaluate principles of sustainability in a financial context;
6. Understand ethical dilemmas and apply principles of governance in financial decision making.
Graduate attributes
1. UC graduates are professional - communicate effectively1. UC graduates are professional - display initiative and drive, and use their organisation skills to plan and manage their workload
1. UC graduates are professional - use creativity, critical thinking, analysis and research skills to solve theoretical and real-world problems
1. UC graduates are professional - work collaboratively as part of a team, negotiate, and resolve conflict
2. UC graduates are global citizens - behave ethically and sustainably in their professional and personal lives
3. UC graduates are lifelong learners - reflect on their own practice, updating and adapting their knowledge and skills for continual professional and academic development
Prerequisites
NoneCorequisites
None.Assumed knowledge
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Required texts
Bowhill, B. 2008, Business Planning and Control: Integrating Accounting, Strategy and People, John Wiley & Sons, Chichester, England.
This book is available from the co-op bookshop on campus.
Recommended Readings:
The publications listed below are highly recommended for further reading on the topics covered in the unit. You should consult these resources for research and preparation of your group assignment.
Books
Artrill, P., McLaney, E. and Harvey, D. 2015. Accounting: An Introduction. 6th Edition. Pearson Australia Group Pty. Ltd.
Birt, J., Chalmers, K., Maloney, S. Brooks, A. and Oliver, J., 2014. Accounting: Business Reporting for Decision Making, 5th Edition, John Wiley and Sons, Australia.
Hancock, P., Robinson, P. and Bazley, M. 2015. Contemporary Accounting - A Strategic Approach for Users. 9th Edition. Cengage Learning, Australia.
Journals
Apart from books, you will find it valuable to read relevant articles from journals including CA Magazine, Australian Business Review, Australian Accounting Review, Harvard Business Review, the Australian Financial Review and the Business Review Weekly.
Submission of assessment items
Special assessment requirements
To pass this unit, students achieve at least 40% in the final exam, and achieve an overall mark of 50%.
Academic integrity
Students have a responsibility to uphold University standards on ethical scholarship. Good scholarship involves building on the work of others and use of others' work must be acknowledged with proper attribution made. Cheating, plagiarism, and falsification of data are dishonest practices that contravene academic values. Refer to the University's Student Charter for more information.
To enhance understanding of academic integrity, all students are expected to complete the Academic Integrity Module (AIM) at least once during their course of study. You can access this module within UCLearn (Canvas) through the 'Academic Integrity and Avoiding Plagiarism' link in the Study Help site.
Use of Text-Matching Software
The University of Canberra uses text-matching software to help students and staff reduce plagiarism and improve understanding of academic integrity. The software matches submitted text in student assignments against material from various sources: the internet, published books and journals, and previously submitted student texts.
Participation requirements
It is recommended that students attend all lectures and tutorials.
Required IT skills
Students are expected to have word processing skills and be able to use browsers and the University's LearnOnline system (Canvas).
Work placement, internships or practicums
None
Additional information
All referencing in assessment tasks is to be made using the University of Canberra version of the Harvard referencing system. Details of this referencing system are on the Library's website. Students are encouraged to use either Endnote or Refworks for managing their references. Access to the software and training in the use of the software is provided by the Library.
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