Monash University Handbook 2011 Undergraduate - Area of Study

Knowledge and understanding of accounting is an essential requirement for successful management. Accounting information enables both internal and external users to make informed economic decisions regarding the allocation of scarce resources. The wide range of accounting units offered by the Department of Accounting and Finance caters for aspirants seeking success in the accounting profession; and others, majoring in cognate disciplines, seeking to be competent users of accounting reports. The area of study includes units which concentrate attention on financial management and the preparation and audit of financial reports for managers, owners and other interested parties. Validated and effective financial reports enable performance measurement and control of individuals within teams, corporations, NGOs, governments and other entities.

Students completing the Accounting major in the Bachelor of Business and Commerce, must complete the following eight units (48 points):

On-campus

• AFW1002 Introduction to financial accounting
• AFW2020 Cost information for decision making
• AFW2491 Company reporting
• AFW2631 Financial management
• AFW2851 Accounting information systems and financial modelling
• AFW3021 Performance measurement and control
• AFW3040 Accounting theory
• AFW3050 Financial accounting issues

Off-campus

• AFG1002 Introduction to financial accounting
• AFG2020 Cost information for decision making
• AFG2491 Company reporting
• AFG2631 Financial management
• AFG2851 Accounting information systems and financial modelling
• AFG3021 Performance measurement and control
• AFG3040 Accounting theory
• AFG3050 Financial accounting issue

Note: Some additional units may be required for professional accreditation. Please refer to the Professional recognition section of 2224 Bachelor of Business and Commerce course entry.

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Single degrees

• 3813 Associate Degree in Business and Commerce
• 2224 Bachelor of Business and Commerce
• 4406 Bachelor of Business and Commerce (Global)

Double degrees

• 1807 Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Business and Commerce
• 3727 Bachelor of Business and Commerce and Bachelor of Education (Primary)
• 3831 Bachelor of Business and Commerce and Bachelor of Information Technology and Systems
• 1941 Bachelor of Business and Commerce and Bachelor of Communication
• 4423 Bachelor of Business and Commerce and Bachelor of Professional Communication
• 3202 Bachelor of Business and Commerce and Bachelor of Sport and Outdoor Recreation
• 3832 Bachelor of Business and Commerce and Bachelor of Visual Arts
• 3820 Bachelor of Civil and Environmental Engineering and Bachelor of Business and Commerce
• 3511 Bachelor of Science and Bachelor of Business and Commerce