AFB3043

Project planning and control

Mr Brian Conheady

6 points
* One 1.5 hour lecture and one 1.5 hour tutorial per week
* First semester
* Berwick
* Prerequisite: AFB2021

Objectives The purpose of this subject is to provide students with understanding of an accountant's role in capital projects. It draws on knowledge gained in accounting, finance and management subjects and emphasises the planning and control of projects. Students will learn the techniques used by industry to ensure successful implementation and become aware of issues that an accountant faces when providing support services to a project manager.

Synopsis The nature of projects, project evaluation and selection, project organisation and responsibility accounting, project scheduling, budgeting and resource allocation, project monitoring and information systems, project evaluation and auditing, planning and control for contractors - small projects, planning and control for contractors - large projects.

Assessment Project/presentation: 30%
* Examination: 70%

Prescribed texts

Jack R and others (eds) Project management: A managerial approach 2nd edn, Wiley, 1989