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<p>The focus of this unit is on computerised accounting and on continuous developments and advancements in the use of information technology to aid the accounting profession. This unit enables students to operate computerised accounting software packages to carry out routine accounting tasks. A key emphasis will be on learning how to create accounts, process accounting information in respect of different business transactions and prepare accounting statements in order to assist in business decision making. Students will learn how to prepare business activity statements and other necessary statements required either by accounting practices or to comply with legislative requirements. The key emphasis is on equipping students with the latest developments in computerised accounting software to enable them to be job ready at the completion of their degree. Students will not only prepare accounting statements but will be able to analyse and interpret both routine and non-routine business transactions. Student will learn to prepare non-complex management reports and gain understanding of setting up and maintaining a payroll system. The scope of this unit also includes managing the accounting systems of a small office and ensuring relevant legal requirements are adhered to.</p>
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<p>The role of accounting information systems The transaction cycles – payment, revenue, and general ledger Ethics and codes of conduct, Selection and implementation of accounting information systems, Computerised accounting systems, E-commerce, Cloud computing and security risks, Information technology ,governance and audit</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>The focus of this unit is on computerised accounting and on continuous developments and advancements in the use of information technology to aid the accounting profession. This unit enables students to operate computerised accounting software packages to carry out routine accounting tasks. A key emphasis will be on learning how to create accounts, process accounting information in respect of different business transactions and prepare accounting statements in order to assist in business decision making. Students will learn how to prepare business activity statements and other necessary statements required either by accounting practices or to comply with legislative requirements. The key emphasis is on equipping students with the latest developments in computerised accounting software to enable them to be job ready at the completion of their degree. Students will not only prepare accounting statements but will be able to analyse and interpret both routine and non-routine business transactions. Student will learn to prepare non-complex management reports and gain understanding of setting up and maintaining a payroll system. The scope of this unit also includes managing the accounting systems of a small office and ensuring relevant legal requirements are adhered to.</p>
Unit content
<p>The role of accounting information systems The transaction cycles – payment, revenue, and general ledger Ethics and codes of conduct, Selection and implementation of accounting information systems, Computerised accounting systems, E-commerce, Cloud computing and security risks, Information technology ,governance and audit</p>
Key information
Institute / school:
Institute of Innovation, Science & Sustainability
Discipline:
Business
Study level:
Undergraduate
Credit points:
15
EFTSL:
0.125
Field of education:
080101 - Accounting
Grade scheme:
Graded (e.g. HD, D, C, etc)
Placement component:
No
Fee information:
<a href="http://www.federation.edu.au/locate/unit/buacc2605">View unit fees</a>
Requisites
Prerequisite
<p>must have completed <a href="/ords/r/curriculum/catalogue/course?p6_code=BUACC1508" target="_blank">BUACC1508</a></p>
Corequisite
None
Exclusion
<p>must not have completed <a href="/ords/r/curriculum/catalogue/course?p6_code=BUACC1003" target="_blank">BUACC1003</a></p>
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>Understand the role of technology in aiding recording, processing and analysis of business transactions</p>
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<p>Identify the key technological developments that drive the functioning of contemporary accounting information systems and understand the history of use of technology in processing accounting information</p>
K3
<p>Comprehend the issues associated with implementing new or updated computer accounting applications within an organisation and related corporate governance issues</p>
K4
<p>Gain a functional understanding of key computerised accounting packages used in business transactions processing</p>
S1
<p>Recognise the practical issues related to the selection, procurement and implementation of accounting information systems, and how these issues might be best managed within given resource constraints</p>
S2
<p>Critically reflect on the structural and operational changes that accounting systems in organisations have undergone as the automation of accounting data processing has made more information available on-demand throughout the organisation</p>
S3
<p>Recognise the risks of online presence regarding processing, storage and sharing of accounting information</p>
S4
<p>Reflect on the continuously evolving and ever-changing technology framework in which accounting operates and stay ahead in responding to such changes, including to unknown risks</p>
A1
<p>Apply the milestones in the evolution of Accounting Information Systems, and the organisational changes that have been enabled and driven by these developments</p>
A2
<p>Demonstrate data entry and information retrieval system skills and document the process both from the perspective of the technical principles embodied, and the learning style adopted, to cope with acquiring a new skill</p>
A3
<p>Demonstrate an understanding of various computerised accounting solutions available for businesses and analyse their suitability</p>
A4
<p>Demonstrate an understanding of the latest technological advances and challenges faced by businesses working the online environment</p>
Assessment
Learning Tasks and Assessment
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Learning outcomes assessed
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<p>Review of selected topics.</p>
<p>Test</p>
<p>10-20%</p>
K1, K2, K3, S1, S2, S3, S4, A1
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<p>Case studies</p>
<p>Assignment</p>
<p>30-40%</p>
K2, K3, K4, S1, S2, S3, S4, A2, A3, A4
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<p>Demonstrate knowledge and skills gained in the unit via an interactive live independently invigilated assessment</p>
<p>Invigilated oral exam</p>
<p>40-50%</p>
K1, K2, K3, K4, S1, S2, S3, S4, 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>
FedTASK
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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.
<p>Level 2 - Student demonstrates some independence within provided guidelines</p>
FedTASK 2: Leadership
The ability to apply professional skills and behaviours in leading others.
<p>Level 3 - Student works independently with limited guidance or works within self-determined guidelines appropriate to context</p>
FedTASK 3: Critical Thinking and Creativity
The ability to work in complexity and ambiguity using imagination to create new ideas.
<p>Level 3 - Student works independently with limited guidance or works within self-determined guidelines appropriate to context</p>
FedTASK 4: Digital Literacy
The ability to work fluently across a range of tools and applications to achieve a range of skills.
<p>Level 3 - Student works independently with limited guidance or works within self-determined guidelines appropriate to context</p>
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.
<p>Level 2 - Student demonstrates some independence within provided guidelines</p>
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>
Key information
Institute / school:
Institute of Innovation, Science & Sustainability
Discipline:
Business
Study level:
Undergraduate
Credit points:
15
EFTSL:
0.125
Field of education:
080101 - Accounting
Grade scheme:
Graded (e.g. HD, D, C, etc)
Placement component:
No
Fee information:
<a href="http://www.federation.edu.au/locate/unit/buacc2605">View unit fees</a>
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Internal reference: BUACC2605 - U3.1