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<p>As the final accounting course in the Bachelor of Applied Management and Bachelor of Hospitality (Management), Accounting for Managers draws on and extends the knowledge and skills from previous accounting courses. Its primary focus is the preparation, analysis and interpretation of financial information for the purpose of informing management decision-making. Students will be challenged by a diverse range of problems and scenarios that will ensure that they are able apply their knowledge in the workplace, cognisant of the regulatory, ethical and sustainability expectations of all stakeholders.</p>
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<p>•Accounting concepts and regulation<br>
•Business sustainability<br>
•Financial statements - Structure and disclosure requirements<br>
•Balance Sheet<br>
•Income Statement<br>
•Cash Flow Statement<br>
•Ratio analysis and interpretation of financial statements<br>
•Budgeting<br>
•Cost-Volume-Profit analysis<br>
•Capital investment decision-making</p>
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<p>Where supplementary assessment is available a student must have failed overall in the Unit but gained a final mark of 45 per cent or above, has completed all major assessment tasks (including all sub-components where a task has multiple parts) as specified in the Unit Description and is not eligible for any other form of supplementary assessment.</p>
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Unit description
<p>As the final accounting course in the Bachelor of Applied Management and Bachelor of Hospitality (Management), Accounting for Managers draws on and extends the knowledge and skills from previous accounting courses. Its primary focus is the preparation, analysis and interpretation of financial information for the purpose of informing management decision-making. Students will be challenged by a diverse range of problems and scenarios that will ensure that they are able apply their knowledge in the workplace, cognisant of the regulatory, ethical and sustainability expectations of all stakeholders.</p>
Unit content
<p>•Accounting concepts and regulation<br> •Business sustainability<br> •Financial statements - Structure and disclosure requirements<br> •Balance Sheet<br> •Income Statement<br> •Cash Flow Statement<br> •Ratio analysis and interpretation of financial statements<br> •Budgeting<br> •Cost-Volume-Profit analysis<br> •Capital investment decision-making</p>
Key information
Institute / school:
Institute of Innovation, Science & Sustainability
Discipline:
Business
Study level:
Undergraduate
Credit points:
15
EFTSL:
0.125
Field of education:
080307 - Organisation Management
Grade scheme:
Graded (e.g. HD, D, C, etc)
Placement component:
No
Fee information:
<a href="http://www.federation.edu.au/locate/unit/bsman3009">View unit fees</a>
Requisites
Prerequisite
None
Corequisite
None
Exclusion
None
Learning outcomes
Learning outcomes
<p>On successful completion of this unit, students are expected to gain the following [K]nowledge, [S]kills and [A]pplication of knowledge & skills</p>
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<p>Compare the sources and instruments of business regulation and how they control the provision of financial and management accounting information in Australia.</p>
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<p>Examine the key drivers and principles of business sustainability and their effect on business performance and reporting.</p>
K3
<p>Analyse and interpret key financial statements to evaluate the financial performance of an entity</p>
K4
<p>Appraise the different methods used for Capital Investment decisions</p>
K5
<p>Relate how cost structure and cost behavior can impact on business profitability.</p>
S1
<p>Critically evaluate the ways in which accounting regulation, ethics and sustainability, impact upon the behavior and reporting of entities in Australia</p>
S2
<p>Identify and calculate appropriate ratios to analyse companies financial statements</p>
S3
<p>Justify decisions on new investments or projects by applying relevant financial management techniques</p>
A1
<p>Independently evaluate a diverse range of business decisions, across multiple industries, using appropriate financial information and techniques</p>
A2
<p>Assemble and communicate information that informs financial decision-making by relevant stakeholders</p>
Assessment
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<p>An analysis of business sustainability, its key drivers, principles and impact on corporate reporting</p>
<p>Essay</p>
<p>10 – 20%</p>
K1, K2, S1
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<p>A report of the financial health of a commercial entity based on the analysis and interpretation of its financial statements</p>
<p>Written research report</p>
<p>30 – 40%</p>
K3, S2, A1, A2
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<p>Examination to assess attainment of required learning outcomes across all topics</p>
<p>Examination</p>
<p>40 – 60%</p>
K1, K2, K3, K4, K5, S1, S2, S3, A1, A2
Supplementary assessment available:
Yes
Supplementary assessment information:
<p>Where supplementary assessment is available a student must have failed overall in the Unit but gained a final mark of 45 per cent or above, has completed all major assessment tasks (including all sub-components where a task has multiple parts) as specified in the Unit Description and is not eligible for any other form of supplementary assessment.</p>
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FedTASK
<p>Federation University recognises that students require key transferable employability skills to prepare them for their future workplace and society. FedTASKs (<strong>T</strong>ransferable <strong>A</strong>ttributes <strong>S</strong>kills and <strong>K</strong>nowledge) provide a targeted focus on five key, transferable Attributes, Skills, and Knowledge that are embedded within curriculum, developed gradually towards successful measures and interlinked with cross-discipline and co-operative learning opportunities.</p>
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Description of FedTASK outcome
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FedTASK 1: Interpersonal
The ability to effectively communicate, interact and work with others both individually and in groups.
FedTASK 2: Leadership
The ability to apply professional skills and behaviours in leading others.
FedTASK 3: Critical Thinking and Creativity
The ability to work in complexity and ambiguity using imagination to create new ideas.
FedTASK 4: Digital Literacy
The ability to work fluently across a range of tools and applications to achieve a range of skills.
FedTASK 5: Sustainable and Ethical Mindset
The ability to consider and assess the consequences and impact of ideas and actions in enacting ethical and sustainable decisions.
Key information
Institute / school:
Institute of Innovation, Science & Sustainability
Discipline:
Business
Study level:
Undergraduate
Credit points:
15
EFTSL:
0.125
Field of education:
080307 - Organisation Management
Grade scheme:
Graded (e.g. HD, D, C, etc)
Placement component:
No
Fee information:
<a href="http://www.federation.edu.au/locate/unit/bsman3009">View unit fees</a>
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