Courses & Units
Accounting Context and Method BFA104
Introduction
This unit is a compulsory unit in the accounting major and is an important pre- requisite for second and third-year units.
In this unit you will consider the fundamental principles that underpin accounting, the role that accounting plays in decision making and important technical skills required by our professional accounting bodies.
After completing this unit, you will have knowledge of the fundamental principles of accounting, be able to use financial accounting information to make informed decisions and have a foundational understanding of accounting software.
Summary
| Unit name | Accounting Context and Method |
|---|---|
| Unit code | BFA104 |
| Credit points | 12.5 |
| College/School | College of Business & Economics Tasmanian School of Business and Economics |
| Discipline | Accounting and Accountability |
| Coordinator | Mr Jason Ketchell |
| Available as an elective? | Yes |
| Delivered By | University of Tasmania |
| Level | Introductory |
Availability
| Location | Study period | Attendance options | Available to | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hobart | Semester 2 | On-Campus | Off-Campus | International International | Domestic Domestic |
| Launceston | Accelerated Study Period 2 | On-Campus | Off-Campus | International International | Domestic Domestic |
| Launceston | Accelerated Study Period 3 | On-Campus | Off-Campus | International International | Domestic Domestic |
| Cradle Coast | Accelerated Study Period 2 | On-Campus | International | Domestic | |
Key
- On-campus
- Off-Campus
- International students
- Domestic students
Key Dates
| Study Period | Start date | Census date | WW date | End date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Accelerated Study Period 2 | 23/5/2022 | 15/6/2022 | 7/7/2022 | 21/8/2022 |
| Accelerated Study Period 3 | 12/9/2022 | 5/10/2022 | 27/10/2022 | 11/12/2022 |
| Semester 2 | 11/7/2022 | 9/8/2022 | 29/8/2022 | 16/10/2022 |
* 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 2022 are indicative and subject to change. Finalised census dates for 2022 will be available from the 1st October 2021. Note census date cutoff is 11.59pm AEST (AEDT during October to March).
Learning Outcomes
- Apply accounting principles to identify, record and report financial information.
- Use financial accounting information to make informed financial decisions.
- Apply internal control procedures to an organisation's financial accounts.
- Communicate accounting information in presentations and written reports, individually and in team environments, using professional language and standards common to business professionals and peers.
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 | $1,828.00 | $1,432.00 | not applicable | $2,702.00 |
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.
If you have any questions in relation to the fees, please contact UConnect or more information is available on StudyAssist.
Please note: international students should refer to What is an indicative Fee? to get an indicative course cost.
Requisites
Prerequisites
BFA103 or BFA113 or XPD106 or ZAA133Mutual Exclusions
You cannot enrol in this unit as well as the following:
XPD107Teaching
| Assessment | Exam (40%)|Online Quiz on Respondus (20%)|Oral Presentation (15%)|Case Study (25%) |
|---|---|
| Timetable | View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable |
Textbooks
| Required |
You will need the following text. You will need the following text: Hoggett J, Medlin J, Chalmers, K, Hellmann A, Beattie C, and Maxfield J, 2020, Accounting, 11th Edition. Wiley & Sons. A paperback version can be purchased at a discount from booktopia (purchasing a paperback version also gives you access to the E-Text): https://www.booktopia.com.au/accounting-john-hoggett/book/9780730382737.html Alternately, an E-Text edition can be purchased at a lower price from Wiley: https://www.wileydirect.com.au/buy/accounting-11th-edition/
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| Recommended | N/A | Links | Booktopia textbook finder |
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