MAA103 - Accounting for Decision Making
| Year: | 2027 unit information |
|---|---|
| Enrolment modes: | Trimester 1: Burwood (Melbourne), Waterfront (Geelong), Online Trimester 2: Burwood (Melbourne), Online Trimester 3: Burwood (Melbourne), Waurn Ponds (Geelong), Online |
| Credit point(s): | 1 |
| EFTSL value: | 0.125 |
| Prerequisite: | Nil |
| Corequisite: | Nil |
| Incompatible with: | MAA103D, MAAM103 |
| 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 1 hour on-campus (livestreamed) lecture (recordings provided) and 1 x 2 hour on-campus seminar each week. |
| Scheduled learning activities - online: | 1 x 1 hour recorded lecture and 1 x 2 hour online seminar (recordings provided) each week. |
Content
This introductory unit explores how accounting information supports real-world decision making for individuals and businesses. You will develop a foundation in double-entry accounting, learning how to record transactions and prepare key financial statements. Building on this, you will learn how to interpret financial information and use it to make informed decisions. The unit also introduces budgeting and planning, extending beyond business contexts to include personal financial management, such as managing income, expenses, savings, and debt.
Throughout the unit, you will apply accounting concepts to practical, real-life scenarios and begin developing the skills to make confident financial decisions. You will also work with industry-relevant digital tools to analyse financial information and support decision-making, building capability that is directly transferable to both your studies and everyday financial life.
Unit fee information
Fees and charges vary depending on the type of fee place you hold, your course, your commencement year, the units you choose to study and their study discipline, and your study load.
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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