AFB1001

Introductory accounting A

Ms Jodie Maxfield

6 points
* One 1-hour lecture and one 2-hour tutorial per week
* Second semester
* Berwick

Objectives The objective of this subject is to outline the purpose of accounting as a communication process where timely and relevant information is used for making decisions. Students will learn basic accounting concepts and practical techniques, and be able to prepare and present financial statements and management reports. Students will analyse these statements within the context of decision making.

Synopsis The accounting profession, accounting concept, introduction to bookkeeping, rules of double entry, preparing balance sheets and profit and loss statement, balance-day adjustments, closing accounts, computerised accounting systems, accounting for companies, analysis of financial reports, product costing, cost planning and control, time value of money.

Assessment Two project assignments: 30%
* Examination (3 hours): 70%

Prescribed texts

Peirson G and Ramsay A Accounting: An introduction Longman, 1996