Hobart, Launceston, Cradle Coast
Introduction
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| 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 |
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Availability
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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
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. |
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