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Accounting, Accountability and Society

Postgraduate | RMI-MPAC10 | 2019

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Spotlight the accounting field’s potential as a financial decision-making aid. Define where accounting sits in the business environment. Get to know the recording and reporting methods used. Look at shareholder equity from an accountant’s perspective.

Study method
100% online
Assessments
Subject may require attendance
Entry requirements
Part of a degree
Duration
14 weeks

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Accounting, Accountability and Society

About this subject

  • At the completion of this subject you will be able to:

    1. Utilise the basic recording and reporting techniques commonly used in business
    2. Approach basic recording and reporting techniques with an attention to detail
    3. Utilise analysis and interpretation as an aid to decision making using various analysis tools
    4. Outline the basic features of different types of business structures
    5. Describe the need for financial information as a basis for decision making
    6. Determine and explain environmental variables which affect and/or influence the measurement, recording and/or reporting of financial information
    7. Develop / enhance interpersonal skills through collaboration in a team
    8. Reflect on the experiences of operating in a team.

Entry requirements

To enrol in this subject, you must be admitted into a degree.

Additional requirements

No additional requirements

Study load

0.125 EFTSL
This is in the range of 10 to 12 hours of study each week.

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