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Accounting and Accountability for Decision Making unit (XPD509)

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Location: Hobart

Introduction

The Accounting Framework is an introductory accounting unit concerned with the fundamentals of financial accounting. The unit includes an introduction to the basic principles of accrual accounting and the five elements of financial reports (i.e. assets, liabilities, owners equity, revenue and expenses). The unit focusses on the key financial statements from the preparers perspective – the balance sheet, income statement and statement of cash flows. Topics covered in the unit include measuring and reporting financial position, the accounting cycle, inventory, internal control and cash, non-current assets, cash flow statements and accounting policy choice.

Summary

Unit name Accounting and Accountability for Decision Making
Unit code XPD509
Credit points 12.5
College/School Academic Division
DVC - Education
Discipline University Pathways
Coordinator Mr Mustajab Ahmed Soomro
Delivered By Third Party(ies): UP Education
Level Postgraduate

Availability

Location Study period Attendance options Available to
Hobart IPC Semester 1 This unit is available through on-campus delivery Available to International Students
Hobart IPC Semester 2 This unit is available through on-campus delivery Available to International Students
Hobart IPC Semester 3 This unit is available through on-campus delivery Available to International Students
  • Key:
  • This unit is available through on-campus delivery On-campus
  • This unit is available through off-campus delivery Off-Campus
  • Available to International Students International students
  • Available to Domestic Students Domestic students
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Key Dates

Study Period Start date Census date WW date End date
IPC Semester 1 23/2/2025 17/3/2025 13/4/2025 29/5/2025
IPC Semester 3 12/10/2025 3/11/2025 4/12/2025 22/1/2026
IPC Semester 2 22/6/2025 13/7/2025 6/8/2025 18/9/2025

* 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 2025 are indicative and subject to change. Finalised census dates for 2025 will be available from the 1st October 2024. Note census date cutoff is 11.59pm AEST (AEDT during October to March).

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Learning Outcomes

  • Apply accounting and accountability concepts to accounting systems and reporting
  • Critique complex financial and non-financial reports for potential accounting issues
  • Prepare financial statements using contemporary accounting theory and practice for management decision-making

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 $2,124.00 $1,663.00 not applicable $3,128.00

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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Requisites

Mutual Exclusions

You cannot enrol in this unit as well as the following:

BFA707 AND BFA582 AND BFA526 AND BAA515 AND BFA507 AND XPD505

Teaching

Teaching Pattern

Attending (face-to-face) students will need to attend three (3) hours of workshops each week for this unit.

Attending (face-to-face) students will need to attend two (2) hours of tutorials each week for this unit.

Details about the date, time and location of workshops and tutorials can be accessed from the University of Tasmania Class Timetable which can be viewed at http://student.admin.utas.edu.au/coursesenrolment/timetable/

AssessmentOral presentation (25%)|Case Study Critique (35%)|End of Semester Exam (40%)
TimetableView 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.

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