Business

BFA104

2012  BFA104  Accounting Context and Method

Unit Level: Introductory

Available as a Student Elective: Yes

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OFFERINGS

Unit Sem 1 Sem 2 Full Yr Spring Summer Winter BFA104 H,L,W H Key Semester Dates Semester Campus Attendance Note Start Date Census Date Final WW Date* End Date Summer H On Campus Offering in H 09-JAN-2012 13-JAN-2012 23-JAN-2012 27-JAN-2012 Sem 2 H On Campus 16-JUL-2012 10-AUG-2012 03-SEP-2012 20-OCT-2012 Sem 2 L On Campus 16-JUL-2012 10-AUG-2012 03-SEP-2012 20-OCT-2012 Sem 2 W On Campus 16-JUL-2012 10-AUG-2012 03-SEP-2012 20-OCT-2012 *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 a foundation for students intending to study units in the accounting major of the BBus. The unit is also useful for students in other disciplines who wish to gain an understanding of the accounting and financial reporting process. The institutional framework and the fundamental principles underpinning accrual accounting and financial reporting are examined. The elements of the accounting cycle, and techniques of measurement, recording and reporting, are developed from a preparer's perspective, as are aspects of systems design and internal control.

A user's perspective rather than a preparer's is then adopted i.e. what does the information mean? You will learn how the outputs of the accounting process (reports) can be interpreted and used by management and external stakeholders.

WEIGHT:  12.5%

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

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

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

   Web dependent - H,L,W
Some parts of this unit will be taught online
   Flexible scheduling - H,W
Some classes will be held outside normal teaching hours; e.g. weekend blocks, summer schools etc
About Flexible Study Options

REQUISITE INFO

Prereq

BFA103

TEXTS
Hobart Co-op Bookshop Website - Semester (Summer)
Information about any textbook requirements for Semester (Sem 2) will be available from mid April 2012

STAFF: Mr David Kronenberg

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