Accounting Systems and Processes

Unit code: BAO5543 | Study level: Postgraduate
Credit points
12
(Generally, 1 credit = 10 hours of classes and independent study.)
Location
City Campus
VU Sydney
Prerequisites
BAO6504 - Accounting for Management
(Or equivalent to be determined by unit coordinator)
Overview
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Overview

The unit introduces students to financial accounting concepts and practices required for processing transactions and producing and interpreting accounting reports within the context of accounting standards and internal and external user requirements. It develops students’ professional attributes as they investigate transactions and financial reports that face contemporary businesses. The unit also critically commentates upon international financial accounting issues.

Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of this unit, students will be able to:

  1. Critically analyse, interpret and communicate financial information required for decision making and accountability by local and global organisations and external stakeholders;
  2. Perform financial accounting activities using manual and digital means that exemplify ethical practices, values and dispositions in achieving mutual outcomes;
  3. Compose creative sustainable solutions to complex financial accounting problems through analytical, communication and interpersonal skills; and
  4. Exhibit high level personal autonomy and accountability within collaborative decision making activities in achieving ethical and socially responsible team outcomes.

Assessment

For Melbourne campuses

Assessment type: Assignment
|
Grade: 20%
Computer based assignment - Individual
Assessment type: Report
|
Grade: 30%
Group report and presentation
Assessment type: Examination
|
Grade: 50%
Final examination

Required reading

Financial accounting: Reporting, analysis and decision making
Carlon, S., McAlpine, R., Lee, C., Mitrione, L., Kirk, N., & Wong, L. (2018).| John Wiley & Sons.

As part of a course

This unit is studied as part of the following course(s):

Master of Professional Accounting
BMAQ | Masters (coursework) degree | Duration: 2 years

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