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.

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Duration

13 weeks

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Study method

Online and other materials

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Assessments

Subjects may require attendance

Prior study

Not required

Study terms

26 Feb 2018
28 May 2018
27 Aug 2018
26 Nov 2018

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2018

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.
Work independently to solve accounting problems with consideration of ethical issues.

Topics covered

Topics
- Introduction to Accounting
- Organisations and the Accounting Process
- Recording Accounting Data
- Preparation of Financial Reports from Accounting Data
- Accounting for Merchandise
- Using Financial Accounting Reports for Decision Making
- Statement of Cash Flows
Study resources
- Instructional Methods
  - Audio/Video conferencing
  - Disscusion forum/Discussion Board
  - Online assignment submission
  - Virtual Classroom
  - Web links
  - Online Quizzes/Tests
- Online Materials
  - Quizzes
  - Online Assessment
  - Printable format materials
  - Resources and Links

Entry requirements

No eligibility requirements

Special requirements

No special 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.

OUA Pathways recommends the best subjects to start your studies, even if you're not sure which degree you want to do. Each pathway includes four subjects based on your area of interest. Once you complete your recommended path you'll be able to choose from a range of degrees in your area of interest. Plus, each of the subjects you complete through OUA Pathways can also be credited towards your chosen degree.

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Assessments

Assignment 1 - 3 hours (60%)
Assignment 2 - Weekly assessment activity (15%)
Assignment 3 - 1250 words plus calculations (25%)

Textbooks

Textbooks are subject to change within the academic year. Students are advised to purchase their books no earlier than one to two months before the start of a subject.

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