Courses & Units
Accounting for Managers BFA526
Hobart
Prior completion of BFA507 OR BFA707 The Accounting Framework means that BFA526 should not be taken, although BFA526 is not equivalent to BFA507 for the purposes of credit to the MPA or MPAS.
Introduction
This unit focuses on role of accounting for managers. Students will learn to use financial and management accounting techniques to enable and enhance their decision making. Financial statement analysis will help students make decisions about an organisation’s financial position, performance and cash flow. Students will also explore other forms of corporate reporting and critically evaluate issues of ethics and corporate governance in business.
Summary
| Unit name | Accounting for Managers |
|---|---|
| Unit code | BFA526 |
| Credit points | 12.5 |
| Faculty/School | College of Business & Economics Tasmanian School of Business and Economics |
| Discipline | Accounting and Corporate Governance |
| Coordinator | |
| Level | Postgraduate |
| Available as student elective? | Yes |
| Breadth Unit? | No |
Availability
| Location | Study period | Attendance options | Available to | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hobart | Semester 1 | On-Campus | Off-Campus | International International | Domestic Domestic |
| Hobart | Semester 2 | On-Campus | Off-Campus | International International | Domestic Domestic |
Key
- On-campus
- Off-Campus
- International students
- Domestic students
Note
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Key Dates
| Study Period | Start date | Census date | WW date | End date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 | 22/2/2021 | 23/3/2021 | 12/4/2021 | 30/5/2021 |
| Semester 2 | 12/7/2021 | 10/8/2021 | 30/8/2021 | 17/10/2021 |
* 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 (see withdrawal dates explained for more information).
Learning Outcomes
| LO1 | Explain and apply financial accounting in the preparation of simple financial reports. |
| LO2 | Analyse and critically evaluate information from organisations to make decisions and communicate these through written reports. |
| LO3 | Explain and apply management accounting techniques for business planning, control and capital investment decisions. |
Fees
| Field of Education | Commencing Student Contribution 1 | Grandfathered Student Contribution 1 | Approved Pathway Course Student Contribution 2 | Domestic Full Fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 090103 | $1,812.00 | $850.00 | not applicable | $2,702.00 |
1 Please refer here more information on student contribution amounts.
2 Information on eligibility and Approved Pathway courses can be found here
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Please note: international students should refer to this page to get an indicative course cost.
Requisites
Prerequisites
There are no formal prerequisite units for BFA526. However, you should:
- have adequate English language skills;
- have a basic understanding of numbers and how to use them in calculations;
- be familiar with the use of Microsoft Excel, a fundamental tool used to help you to analyse financial data. You should be able to set up a spreadsheet, enter formulae and execute calculations. and
- be familiar with the global business environment and keep abreast of developments reported in various media.
Co-requisites
N/A
Mutual Exclusions
You cannot enrol in this unit as well as the following:
BFA582, BAA511, BAA515, BFA507, BFA707
Teaching
| Teaching Pattern | Please see the unit outline for details. |
|---|---|
| Assessment | Online Quiz (20%), Assignment (30%), Portfolio (50%). |
| Timetable | View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable |
Textbooks
| Required | Please see the unit outline for details. |
|---|---|
| Links | Booktopia textbook finder |
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