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Accounting for Decision Making
UndergraduateTUA-BIZ2012026
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
- 8 Feb 2026
- Entry requirements
- Part of a degree
- Duration
- 12 weeks
- Start dates
- 16 Feb 2026,
- 1 June 2026,
- 14 Sept 2026
- Price from
- $2,625
- 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
Part of a degree
To enrol in this subject you must be accepted into one of the following degrees:
Elective
- TUA-HTM-DEG-2026 - Bachelor of Business (Hospitality and Tourism Management)
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.
Equivalent full time study load (EFTSL) is one way to calculate your study load. One (1.0) EFTSL is equivalent to a full-time study load for one year.
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Related degrees
Once you’ve completed this subject it can be credited towards one of the following courses
Bachelor of Business (Hospitality and Tourism Management)
UndergraduateTUA-HTM-DEG