Business

BFA103

2010  BFA103  Accounting and Financial Decision Making

Unit Level: Introductory

Available as a Student Elective: Yes

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OFFERINGS

Unit Sem 1 Sem 2 Full Yr Spring Summer Winter BFA103 H,L,W H Key Semester Dates Semester Note Start Date Census Date Final WW Date* End Date Sem 1 22-FEB-2010 23-MAR-2010 12-APR-2010 28-MAY-2010 Sem 2 12-JUL-2010 10-AUG-2010 30-AUG-2010 15-OCT-2010 *The Final WW Date is the final date from which you can withdraw from the unit without academic penalty, however you will still incur a financial liability (see Withdrawal dates explained for more information). This unit can be taken in other courses About Census Dates

DESCRIPTION

Provides students with an understanding of the role that accounting plays in various aspects of financial decision making. The unit provides a conceptual overview of the profit and wealth measurement process, and of the major financial statements which provide information about business performance and financial position. A user perspective is adopted in which the outputs of the accounting process are explained and interpreted in both internal and external financial decision contexts.

WEIGHT:  12.5%

ASSESSMENT: continuous assessment (40%), exam (60%)

TEACHING PATTERN:

Hobart and Launceston: 2-hr lecture, 1-hr tutorial, 1-hr workshop weekly; Cradle Coast: 3-hr seminar (13 weeks)

FLEXIBLE & ONLINE STUDY OPTIONS
Note: Class attendance may still be required

   Web supported - H,L,W
Online access to some part of this unit online is optional
About Flexible Study Options

TEXTS
Information about any textbook requirements for Semester (Sem 1) will be available from mid November 2009
Information about any textbook requirements for Semester (Sem 2) will be available from mid April 2010

STAFF: TBA

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