GSBS6200
Accounting and Financial Management
10 Units
Available in 2014
| Newcastle City Precinct | Trimester 1, Trimester 2, Trimester 3 |
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| Singapore SAA Global | Block 1 |
| Sydney Bathurst Street | Trimester 1, Trimester 2, Trimester 3 |
| UoN Singapore | Trimester 1, Trimester 3 |
| WebLearn GradSchool | Trimester 2 |
Previously offered in 2013, 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005, 2004
This course introduces accounting and financial management to non-accountants. It aims to provide an understanding of the main accounting concepts and the practical use of accounting and financial information for decision making and the achievement of business goals.
| Objectives | On successful completion of this course students will be able to: 1. Demonstrate knowledge of the main principles behind the preparation and interpretation of financial statements; 2. Analyse the cash flow, financial performance and financial position of a business using published financial statements; 3. Explain the ways in which accounting contributes to financial management and apply this knowledge 4. Apply cost-volume-profit analysis; 5. Apply cost accounting concepts in management decision making; 6. Construct and analyse budgets; 7. Demonstrate knowledge of the application of capital budgeting methods and describe the sources of financing. |
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| Content | The topics in this course include the following: 1. Introduction to accounting and financial management; 2. Measuring and reporting financial position, financial performance and cash flows; 3. Accounting and reporting for limited companies; 4. Cost-volume-profit and marginal analysis; 5. Cost accounting and reporting systems; 6. Budgeting; 7. Capital budgeting; 8. Basic financing decisions. |
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| Replacing Course(s) | NA | ||||||
| Transition | NA | ||||||
| Industrial Experience | 0 | ||||||
| Assumed Knowledge | Nil | ||||||
| Modes of Delivery | Distance Learning : IT Based Internal Mode |
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| Teaching Methods | Lecture
Workshop |
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| Contact Hours | Lecture: for 3 hour(s) per Week for Full Term | ||||||
| Timetables | 2014 Course Timetables for GSBS6200 |