Courses & Units
Accountability and Accounting XPD106
Introduction
This unit provides the opportunity for you to acquire an understanding of business from an accounting perspective and to begin your development of a coherent body of knowledge in accounting and finance. You will develop skills in planning and decision making, as well as learning about how to communicate your findings in an accounting context. This unit is designed specifically to provide you with an understanding of the role that accounting plays in various aspects of financial decision-making in business. A user perspective is adopted in which the outputs of the accounting process are explained and interpreted in both internal and external financial decision contexts. You will learn how: • profit and wealth are measured in a business context; • the major financial statements are constructed; and • the outputs of the accounting process may be interpreted and used for key business decision- making. For those of you intending to take further units in accounting, this unit will serve as an essential foundation and preparation for that continued study. For those of you not intending to take further units in accounting, the experience gained from this unit will also be invaluable. Accounting is often referred to as the language of business, so whatever aspect of business you intend to specialise in, you will need to be familiar with the concepts and principles underlying the practice of accounting and financial reporting.
Summary
| Unit name | Accountability and Accounting |
|---|---|
| Unit code | XPD106 |
| Credit points | 12.5 |
| College/School | Academic Division DVC - Education |
| Discipline | University Pathways |
| Coordinator | Mr Mustajab Ahmed Soomro |
| Available as an elective? | No |
| Delivered By | University of Tasmania |
| Level | Introductory |
Availability
| Location | Study period | Attendance options | Available to | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hobart | IPC Semester 1 | On-Campus | International | ||
| Hobart | IPC Semester 2 | On-Campus | International | ||
| Hobart | IPC Semester 3 | On-Campus | International | ||
Key
- On-campus
- Off-Campus
- International students
- Domestic students
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Key Dates
| Study Period | Start date | Census date | WW date | End date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IPC Semester 3 | 23/10/2023 | 13/11/2023 | 8/12/2023 | 2/2/2024 |
| IPC Semester 1 | 20/2/2023 | 14/3/2023 | 14/4/2023 | 26/5/2023 |
| IPC Semester 2 | 26/6/2023 | 17/7/2023 | 11/8/2023 | 22/9/2023 |
* The Final WW Date is the final date from which you can withdraw from the unit without academic penalty, however you will still incur a financial liability (refer to How do I withdraw from a unit? for more information).
Unit census dates currently displaying for 2023 are indicative and subject to change. Finalised census dates for 2023 will be available from the 1st October 2022. Note census date cutoff is 11.59pm AEST (AEDT during October to March).
Learning Outcomes
- Use accounting principles to measure and report on the financial position of a business.
- Analyse and interpret financial reports
- Use financial information for internal decision-making purposes
Fee Information
| Field of Education | Commencing Student Contribution 1,3 | Grandfathered Student Contribution 1,3 | Approved Pathway Course Student Contribution 2,3 | Domestic Full Fee 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 080101 | $1,892.00 | $1,482.00 | not applicable | $2,837.00 |
1 Please refer to more information on student contribution amounts.
2 Please refer to more information on eligibility and Approved Pathway courses.
3 Please refer to more information on eligibility for HECS-HELP.
4 Please refer to more information on eligibility for FEE-HELP.
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Teaching
| Assessment | Group Case Study (20%)|Mid Semester Test (20%)|Examination (60%) |
|---|---|
| Timetable | View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable |
Textbooks
| Required |
Required readings will be listed in the unit outline prior to the start of classes. |
Links | Booktopia textbook finder |
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