Preparing Carbon Accounts unit (BFA112)

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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

Location	Study period	Attendance options		Available to
Online	Semester 2

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Key Dates

Study Period	Start date	Census date	WW date	End date
Semester 2	5/7/2026	27/7/2026	30/8/2026	24/10/2026

* 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 2026 are indicative and subject to change. Finalised census dates for 2026 will be available from the 1st October 2025. Note census date cutoff is 11.59pm AEST (AEDT during October to March).

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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

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	$2,174.00	$1,703.00	not applicable	$3,284.00

• Available as a Commonwealth Supported Place
• HECS-HELP is available on this unit, depending on your eligibility³
• FEE-HELP is available on this unit, depending on your eligibility⁴

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.

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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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