MAA103 - Accounting for Decision Making

Unit details

Enrolment modes:	(B, S, W, X)
Credit point(s):	1
EFTSL value:	0.125
Unit chair:	A Khan
Prerequisite:	Nil
Corequisite:	Nil
Incompatible with:	MAAM103
Incompatible with:	Nil
Contact hours:	1 x 2 hour lectures, 1 x 1 hour tutorial per week
Note: Online teaching methods require internet access.  Please refer to the most current computer specifications. * for Bachelor of Vision Science students only

Content

The unit covers: the impact of accounting; accounting reports; introduction of the accounting equation; classification; analysis and summarisation of transactions; accounting systems and internal control; the management decision-making process; cost concepts for management decisions; importance of budgets in the decision-making process; management of financial resources; techniques to analyse statements; limitations; evaluating performance; evaluating financial position.

Assessment

Test (online) 10%, Written Assignment (individual or group/2-3 students) 3000 words 30%, Examination 2 hours 60%

Hurdle requirement: achieve at least 50% of the marks available on the examination.

 

From Trimester 2 2013:

Assessment 1 (e-Porfolio group of 2-3 students) - Business plan 3500-4000 words 30%
Assessment 2 (individual or group of 2-3 students) - Student video presentation 10%
Examination 2 hours 60%
Hurdle requirement: achieve at least 50% of the marks available on the examination.

Unit Fee Information

Student Contribution Rate*	Student Contribution Rate**	Fee rate - Domestic Students	Fee rate - International students
$1224	$1224	$2506	$2660

* Rate for all CSP students, except for those who commenced Education and Nursing units pre 2010
** Rate for CSP students who commenced Education and Nursing units pre 2010
Please note: Unit fees listed do not apply to Deakin Prime students.