This subject is aimed at developing a broad perspective of the concepts of business and accounting. Students will be introduced to a wide range of issues which affect users of accounting information. These will include underlying principles of accounting, final reports, characteristics and measurement of various types of assets, liabilities, proprietorship, income and expenses, analysis of financial reports, introduction to company reporting, business systems and introduction to management accounting, and time value of money.
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