MAA261 - Financial Accounting
| Year: | 2023 unit information |
|---|---|
| Enrolment modes: | Trimester 1: Burwood (Melbourne), Warrnambool, Waterfront (Geelong), Cloud (online) Trimester 2: Burwood (Melbourne), Cloud (online) Trimester 3: Burwood (Melbourne), Cloud (online) |
| Credit point(s): | 1 |
| Previously coded as: | MAA203 |
| EFTSL value: | 0.125 |
| Cohort rule: | Nil |
| Prerequisite: | MAA103 |
| Corequisite: | Nil |
| Incompatible with: | MAA102, MAA203 |
| Study commitment | Students will on average spend 150 hours over the teaching period undertaking the teaching, learning and assessment activities for this unit. |
| Scheduled learning activities - campus | 1 x 3 hour seminar per week |
| Scheduled learning activities - cloud (online) | Online independent and collaborative learning workshops 9 hours per trimester |
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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