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ACCTING 1002UACM - Introductory Accounting

Career: Non-Award
Units: 3
Term: Semester 1
Campus: UofA College Melbourne
Contact: Up to 3 hours per week
Restriction: Available only to University of Adelaide College Melbourne Campus students
Available for Study Abroad and Exchange: No
Available for Non-Award Study: No
Quota: Quota applies for Semester 1
Incompatible: ACCTING 1002OUA
Assessment: Exam/assignments/tests/tutorial work as prescribed at first lecture
Syllabus:

The objective of the course is to provide an introductory knowledge of accounting to students of all disciplines such as business, professions, economics, arts, languages, law, food & nutrition, sciences, maths, computer science, psychological science, health & medical sciences, and engineering, health, medical and sciences. A general overview of accounting principles relating to the preparation of financial and managerial reports will be presented. The primary focus is to illuminate how accounting information is utilised by a variety of stakeholders in planning, controlling and investing decisions. Topics included are accounting information in its decision making context, recording of accounting transactions, understanding and analysing financial statements, cost behaviour, determination of product costs, cost-volume-profit analysis, performance management, and budgeting.

Course Fees

Tuition fees for students undertaking this course are charged by University of Adelaide College.


Course Outline

A Course Outline which includes Learning Outcomes, Learning Resources, Learning & Teaching for this course may be accessed here


Critical Dates

Term Last Day to Add Online Census Date Last Day to WNF Last Day to WF
Semester 1 Tue 12/03/2024 Thu 21/03/2024 Fri 03/05/2024 Fri 07/06/2024


Class Details

Enrolment Class: Tuition
Class Nbr Section Size Available Dates Days Time Location
19329 TT01 24 8 26 Feb - 1 Apr Monday 11am - 1pm 370 Docklands, 303, Teaching Room
27 Feb - 2 Apr Tuesday 2pm - 4pm 370 Docklands, 301, Teaching Room
22 Apr - 3 Jun Monday 11am - 1pm 370 Docklands, 303, Teaching Room
23 Apr - 4 Jun Tuesday 2pm - 4pm 370 Docklands, 301, Teaching Room
Automatic Enrolment Class: Lecture
Class Nbr Section Size Available Dates Days Time Location
19550 LEC0 24 8 This class does not have any timetabled face-to-face sessions. Please check MyUni or contact your Course Coordinator for details.