ACCT 0003 Fundamentals of Finance and Accounting
Credit Points 10
Legacy Code 201034
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Description In this unit, students will be introduced to the fundamentals of finance and accounting for business. Students will learn to apply numerical skills within the areas of finance and accounting in preparation for post-graduate study. Financial information will be analysed and interpreted for the purpose of decision-making in a range of corporate contexts. Students will be required to demonstrate an understanding of ethical conduct and best practice reporting in undertaking financial and accounting processes.
School Business
Discipline Accounting
Student Contribution Band HECS Band 4 10cp
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Level Undergraduate Level 0 Preparatory subject
Restrictions
Students must be enrolled in programs 2811 Masters Qualifying Program or 2812 Masters Qualifying Program with Concurrent English.
Assessment
The following table summarises the standard assessment tasks for this subject. Please note this is a guide only. Assessment tasks are regularly updated, where there is a difference your Learning Guide takes precedence.
| Type | Length | Percent | Threshold | Individual/Group Task |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In Class Quiz | 30 minutes | 20 | N | Individual |
| Case Study | 1,000 | 40 | N | Individual |
| Report | 1,000 | 40 | N | Individual |
Prescribed Texts
None
Teaching Periods