Accounting for Decision Making
UndergraduateTUA-BIZ2012027
Course information for 2027 intake View information for 2026 course intake
Learn the financial basics that support smart business. Interpret reports and practice budgeting. Make ethical, sustainable business decisions. Speak the language of accountants and gain business confidence.
- Study method
- 100% online
- Assessments
- 100% online
- Enrol by
- 7 Feb 2027
- Entry requirements
- Part of a degree
- Duration
- 12 weeks
- Price from
- $2,835
- Upfront cost
- $0
- Loan available
- FEE-HELP available
Accounting for Decision Making
About this subject
By the end of this 12-week subject, you'll be able to:
- Explain the role and importance of financial information in business decision making.
- Analyse and apply financial information to facilitate business decision making.
- Apply costing, budgeting and investing decisions to business.
- Recommend financial decisions to relevant stakeholders.
- Business Operations & Balance Sheet
- Presentation of Financial Statements
- Financial Statements Analysis for Business Decision Making
- Budgeting and Capital Investment Decisions
- Cost Analysis and Business Decisions
- The Future
This subject will provide foundational financial knowledge by introducing basic financial concepts and procedures that are fundamental to the generation of financial information for business decision making. Emphasising the awareness of ethical responsibilities and sustainable practices, this subject highlights use of financial information by a variety of stakeholders in planning, controlling and investing decisions. By understanding the key concepts that underpin the preparation of financial reports, you will examine, interpret financial statements, and generate financial information. Utilising various financial management concepts, you will learn the application of budgeting, costing, and capital investment techniques that support decision making.
- Quiz (20%)
- Financial Scenario Report (40%)
- Business Scenario Report (40%)
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Entry requirements
To enrol in this subject, you must be admitted into a degree.
Prior study
You must have successfully completed the following subject(s) before starting this subject:
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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