Hobart, Launceston, Cradle Coast
Introduction
Welcome to this foundation unit for students intending to undertake an Accounting Major in the Bachelor of Business. This unit is compulsory and is an important pre-requisite for second and third year units. You will consider the fundamental principles that underpin accrual accounting and financial reporting including how and why financial transactions are recorded as they are. The elements of the accounting cycle and techniques of measurement, recording and reporting for decision makers are also considered.
Summary 2021
| Unit name | Accounting Context and Method |
|---|---|
| Unit code | BFA104 |
| Credit points | 12.5 |
| Faculty/School | College of Business & Economics Tasmanian School of Business and Economics |
| Discipline | Accounting and Accountability |
| Coordinator | Ms Ashley Amore (Accelerated Study Period 2) Mr Jason Ketchell (Semester 2 Hobart, Cradle Coast, and Distance) |
| Level | Introductory |
| Available as student elective? | Yes |
| Breadth Unit? | No |
Availability
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Learning Outcomes
| ILO1 | Apply accounting principles to identify, record and report financial information. |
| ILO2 | Use financial accounting information to make informed decisions. |
| ILO3 | Apply internal control procedures. |
| ILO4 | Use professional communication skills to convey accounting information, individually and in team environments. |
Fees
Requisites
Prerequisites
BFA103 or BFA113 or XPD106 or ZAA133
Mutual Exclusions
You cannot enrol in this unit as well as the following:
XPD107
Teaching
| Teaching Pattern | Please see the unit outline for details. |
|---|---|
| Assessment | Test (10%), Oral Presentation (15%), Case Study (25%), Final Assessment (50%) |
| Timetable | View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable |
Textbooks
| Required | Please see the unit outline for details. |
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