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Why Money Matters

Small Business Accounting

Strategic Financial Analysis

Financial Accounting 1

Management Accounting

Accounting for Business

Contemporary Financial Accounting and Reporting

Financial Decision Making

Accounting for Managers

Sustainability Accounting and Reporting

This subject develops skills and knowledge that enable students across all disciplines to make informed and responsible decisions using accounting and financial information. The unit explores different forms of business and financing options and how these affect business decisions through the understanding of financial statements. Students will learn about basic accounting and financial terminologies; cash and accrual accounting, capital investment decisions, business financing, time value of money, triple bottom line reporting and business budgeting. Students will also learn how to interpret financial statements and how global events impact on business decisions.

Explore how accounting supports responsible decision making in business. You’ll get to know key terms and break down different types of accounting information. Learn how to interpret financial statements. Make informed decisions. 

Learn to record and interpret accounting information in a business environment. Gain the skills to analyse, interpret and present financial accounting information to stakeholders within an organisation. In this course, you’ll be challenged to apply your knowledge in practical scenarios. The maths knowledge required in this course doesn’t get any more difficult than adding, subtracting, multiplying, dividing, or calculating percentages. Your knowledge of fundamental concepts and basic accounting processes will set you up well for your future career. UniSA Online’s 10-week short courses give you the flexibility to upskill in a certain area, stay current with developments in your field, diversify your knowledge, or even explore a new direction in your career – without having to commit to the time and cost of a full university degree.  Delivered 100% online, you’ll be able to study where and when it suits you. Access online academic and student support seven days a week, fit study around work and life commitments, view learning resources 24/7, and log in to the interactive online environment anywhere, any time and on any device. This is a first-year course from UniSA Online’s Accounting degree. Please note: you are responsible for completing any relevant prerequisite courses before enrolling in this course.Should your course have an exam it will be scheduled for Australian Central Standard Time or Australian Central Daylight Time, depending on the time of the year.

This course introduces the basic concepts and principles of accounting with special emphasis given to the use and interpretation of financial accounting information. Upon completion of the course, students will be able to read, prepare and interpret financial statements and they will have gained an appreciation of their uses and limitations in practical and applied ways.

Explore key small business activities around financial planning and reporting. You’ll learn how to read, prepare, and interpret financial statements. Get practical with budgets. Support informed business decisions.

The subject aims to provide students with knowledge of accounting transactions. It applies the conceptual framework and the objectives of the financial statement. It focuses on understanding, defining and recognising various elements of financial statements and the use of computerised accounting software. In addition, the subject teaches the application of selected international financial reporting standards and underlying accounting theories.Please Note: If it’s your first time studying a Curtin University subject you’ll need to complete their compulsory ‘Academic Integrity Program’. It only takes two hours to complete online, and provides you with vital information about studying with Curtin University. The Academic Integrity Program is compulsory, so if it’s not completed your subject grades will be withheld.

Accounting - The Fundamentals of Business

Financial statements are used widely by professionals in a large range of positions and industries. Analysts use financial statement analysis to rate and value companies, investment bankers utilise it for buyouts, mergers and acquisitions, and a wide range of consulting professionals require them to competitively analyse their clients’ past performance and prospects. This course is designed to improve your conceptual grasp of the role and practical application of financial statements in business analysis. Learn about valuation, credit assessment, strategic decision-making, and assessment of corporate governance and regulatory compliance. UniSA Online’s 10-week short courses give you the flexibility to upskill in a certain area, stay current with developments in your field, diversify your knowledge, or even explore a new direction in your career – without having to commit to the time and cost of a full university degree.  Delivered 100% online, you’ll be able to study where and when it suits you. Access online academic and student support seven days a week, fit study around work and life commitments, view learning resources 24/7, and log in to the interactive online environment anywhere, any time and on any device. This is a third-year course from UniSA Online’s Financial Planning degree. Please note: you are responsible for completing any relevant prerequisite courses before enrolling in this course.Should your course have an exam it will be scheduled for Australian Central Standard Time or Australian Central Daylight Time, depending on the time of the year.

Advance your accounting knowledge and explore some of the current and emerging challenges faced by accountants, professional bodies, and regulators in Australia and internationally. Learn how decisions are made when it comes to determining how to reflect the economic activity of an organisation and what information should be disclosed. Understanding how these choices impact markets, the economy, society, and individuals is critical for future leaders in accounting. UniSA Online’s 10-week short courses give you the flexibility to upskill in a certain area, stay current with developments in your field, diversify your knowledge, or even explore a new direction in your career – without having to commit to the time and cost of a full university degree.  Delivered 100% online, you’ll be able to study where and when it suits you. Access online academic and student support seven days a week, fit study around work and life commitments, view learning resources 24/7, and log in to the interactive online environment anywhere, any time and on any device. This is a third-year course from UniSA Online’s Accounting degree. Please note: you are responsible for completing any relevant prerequisite courses before enrolling in this course.Should your course have an exam it will be scheduled for Australian Central Standard Time or Australian Central Daylight Time, depending on the time of the year.

Contemporary Issues in Accounting

In an increasingly complex financial system, independence and effective decision making are important life skills. In business, financial skills drive profitability within the rules and regulations of government, institutions and organisations. In this course you will understand basic monetary flows in the economy, and the interrelationships and dependencies between money, society, groups and organisations, locally and globally. You will develop core skills in financial literacy for business and an understanding of the key principles of accounting, finance and economics. Sound accounting, finance and economics skills are sought by employers in any business graduate, as they enable a solid understanding of the principles that drive enterprise toward success.

Exploration of typical accounting information systems application such as sales, billing, inventory and general ledger. How these subsystems interface with one another, and the principle inputs, processes, files, outputs and controls associated with them. Major themes throughout the course include: objectives and procedures of internal control, typical business documents and reports, and system documentation - use of data flow diagrams, flowcharts and other documentation techniques.
Please Note:  If it’s your first time studying a Curtin University subject you’ll need to complete their compulsory ‘Academic Integrity Program’. It only takes two hours to complete online, and provides you with vital information about studying with Curtin University. The Academic Integrity Program is compulsory, so if it’s not completed your subject grades will be withheld.
Find out more about the <a href="https://www.curtin.edu.au/students/essentials/rights/academic-integrity/aip/" target="_blank">Academic Integrity module</a>.

Learn how standard accounting systems work so that you can ensure financial processes always run smoothly. Excel at system documentation. Discover how to evaluate the efficiency of internal systems and recommend solutions to common accounting issues.

Business Processes and Internal Controls

Explore advanced concepts and current challenges related to the external audit function and its role in business and the legal environment. Learn about auditing techniques, procedures, and standards applied in auditing practice. Study the latest legislation (including company and taxation law), local and international auditing and accounting standards, auditing techniques, technology used in the industry, and accounting and internal control systems. Whether you seek a career in general business or in the auditing profession, this course gives you an insight into the function of auditors.  UniSA Online’s 10-week short courses give you the flexibility to upskill in a certain area, stay current with developments in your field, diversify your knowledge, or even explore a new direction in your career – without having to commit to the time and cost of a full university degree.  Delivered 100% online, you’ll be able to study where and when it suits you. Access online academic and student support seven days a week, fit study around work and life commitments, view learning resources 24/7, and log in to the interactive online environment anywhere, any time and on any device. This is a third-year course from UniSA Online’s Accounting degree. Please note: you are responsible for completing any relevant prerequisite courses before enrolling in this course.Should your course have an exam it will be scheduled for Australian Central Standard Time or Australian Central Daylight Time, depending on the time of the year.

Auditing Theory and Practice

This course aims to give you an understanding of management accounting fundamentals and will equip you with the conceptual knowledge and practical skills necessary to make management accounting decisions.During the course, you will be introduced to the concepts of cost classification, estimation, pricing, budgeting and costing systems. You’ll also gain an understanding of the principles of overheads, material and labour costs, and reporting for decision making.UniSA Online’s 10-week short courses give you the flexibility to upskill in a certain area, stay current with developments in your field, diversify your knowledge, or even explore a new direction in your career – without having to commit to the time and cost of a full university degree. Delivered 100% online, you’ll be able to study where and when it suits you. Access online academic and student support seven days a week, fit study around work and life commitments, view learning resources 24/7, and log in to the interactive online environment anywhere, any time and on any device.This is a second-year course from UniSA Online’s Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting) degree.Should your course have an exam it will be scheduled for Australian Central Standard Time or Australian Central Daylight Time, depending on the time of the year.

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