Unit details
MAA103 - Accounting for Decision Making
| Offered: | Trimester 1 (B, S, W, X), trimester 2 (B), trimester 3 (B, S*, X) |
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| Offered at: | (B, S, W, X) |
| Credit point(s): | 1 |
| EFTSL value: | 0.125 |
| Unit chair: | R Ryan |
| Prerequisite: | Nil |
| Corequisite: | Nil |
| 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
Assessment 1 (e-Portfolio 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 |
| $1260 | $1260 | $2594 | $2754 |
* 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.
