Preparing Carbon Accounts unit (BFA112)

Introduction

Carbon Accounting is a highly valued skill set that is growing in demand. A robust carbon accounting knowledge is vital to fully participate in this emerging field. This unit is designed to give you the hands-on experience and deep understanding to excel in preparing carbon accounts.

Building on your knowledge of key factors and calculations, you will be guided through a carbon accounting analysis used by leading businesses worldwide. You will use analyses to prepare organisational carbon accounts and to use this information to consider the emissions effects of various scenarios. 
 

Summary

Unit name	Preparing Carbon Accounts
Unit code	BFA112
Credit points	12.5
College/School	Tasmanian School of Business and Economics
Discipline	Accounting
Coordinator	Doctor Mansi Mansi
Available as an elective?	Yes
Delivered By	University of Tasmania
Level	Introductory

Availability

Specific information on 2027 unit availability will be available in August

Learning Outcomes

• Apply carbon accounting principles to select, process and interpret climate-related accounting data.
• Prepare carbon accounts using accounting theory and practice.
• Interpret carbon accounts to provide business advice.
• Communicate climate-related accounting data and analyses to inform sustainable business decision-making.

Fee Information

2027 fee information will be available in August.

Teaching

Teaching Pattern	The unit is now offered in a 12-week semester.
Assessment	Part 1 - Defining Data (20%)|Part 2 - Reporting Data (35%)|Part 3 - Analysing and comparing data (45%)
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.

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