Undergraduate USA-ACG11-2021

Accounting for Business

See the key role the accountant occupies in the corporate world. Run the numbers on budgeting and inventory problems. Demonstrate how to prepare financial reports. Examine business accounting's role in gathering information for decision-makers.

Duration

13 weeks

Study method

100% Online

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Assessments

Subjects may require attendance

Prior study

Not required

Study terms

31 May 2021

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Subject details

What you'll learn

At the completion of this subject students will be able to:

Discuss the role of the accounting profession in business.
Identify accounting as an information process for business decision making and describe the workings of the accounting cycle.
Explain the accounting equation and the determination of financial position.
Discuss the basic accounting concepts, principles and procedures.
Analyse and interpret financial accounting information from a management and user perspective.

Topics covered

- Introduction to Accounting
- Organisations and the Accounting Process
- Recording Accounting Data
- Preparation of Financial Reports from Accounting Data
- Accounting for Inventory
- Using Financial Accounting Reports for Decision Making
- Statement of Cash Flows

Entry requirements

No eligibility requirements

Additional requirements

No additional requirements

Description

This subject provides an overview of the field of accounting and the conceptual and practical foundation required to analyse and interpret accounting information in the business environment.

This subject is part of the Business Pathway.

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Assessments

Assignment Part A is worth 10% Assignment Part B is worth 15%