MAA261 - Financial Accounting
| Year: | 2025 unit information |
|---|---|
| Enrolment modes: | Trimester 1: Burwood (Melbourne), Waterfront (Geelong), Online Trimester 2: Burwood (Melbourne), Online Trimester 3: Burwood (Melbourne), Online |
| Credit point(s): | 1 |
| Previously coded as: | MAA203 |
| EFTSL value: | 0.125 |
| Cohort rule: | Nil |
| Prerequisite: | MAA103 |
| Corequisite: | Nil |
| Incompatible with: | MAA203 |
| Study commitment | Students will on average spend 150 hours over the teaching period undertaking the teaching, learning and assessment activities for this unit. This will include educator guided online learning activities within the unit site. |
| Scheduled learning activities - campus | 1 x 3 hour on-campus seminar each week. |
| Scheduled learning activities - online | 1 x 3 hour online seminar (recordings provided) each week. |
Content
This unit builds on introductory accounting knowledge and is designed to give students a detailed understanding of financial reporting concepts. Students should have a sound knowledge of the recording process before undertaking this unit. In this unit students will learn how to evaluate and apply key accounting standards in the preparation of financial reports. In particular you will learn the importance of financial information in supporting effective business decisions. The skills gained in the unit will be able to be used in numerous business situations.
Hurdle requirement
Hurdle requirement: Submit Assessment 1 (computerised accounting) to evidence digital literacy and achieve at least 50% of the marks available on the examination to evidence a minimum proficiency in the aligned accounting discipline learning outcomes included in this unit.
Unit Fee Information
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Tuition fees increase at the beginning of each calendar year and all fees quoted are in Australian dollars ($AUD). Tuition fees do not include textbooks, computer equipment or software, other equipment or costs such as mandatory checks, travel and stationery.
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