Unit details
MPT751 - Financial Reporting and Analysis
| Offering information: | Not offered in 2010 |
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| Offered at: | (Study Tour) |
| Offerings: | Trimester 3 (as part of study tour) |
| EFTSL value: | 0.125 |
| Unit chair: | J Nagy |
| Prerequisite: | Nil |
| Corequisite: | Nil |
| Incompatible with: | MPA751, MPA951, MPR751, MPR951, MPT951 |
| Note: Quota applies. Online teaching methods require internet access. Please refer to the most current computer specifications | |
Content
The unit develops students' ability to read, interpret and use corporate financial reports and other relevant information such as internal accounting reports. The unit is primarily concerned with developing a strong understanding of accounting concepts and issues from perspectives both internal and external to the entity. This understanding can then be applied to a range of theoretical and practical problems often encountered by managers. The student's appreciation of the complexities of financial measurement, accounting policy selection, and techniques of managerial accounting is developed using case studies and practical problems. No previous accounting background is assumed.
Assessment
Presentation 10%, examination 2 hours 20%, written assignment 3000 - 3500 words 70%
Hurdle requirement: achieve at least 45% of the marks available on the examination.
Unit Fee Information
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