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GSBS6200

Accounting and Financial Management

10 Units 6000 Level Course

Available in 2012

HKMA - Hong KongBlock 1, Block 2
Newcastle City PrecinctTrimester 1, Trimester 2, Trimester 3
Sydney Bathurst StreetTrimester 2, Trimester 3
UoN SingaporeTrimester 1
WebLearn GradSchoolTrimester 1, Trimester 3

Previously offered in 2013, 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.
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.
Replacing Course(s)
NA
Transition
NA
Industrial Experience
0
Assumed Knowledge
Nil
Modes of Delivery
Distance Learning : IT Based
Internal Mode
Teaching Methods
Lecture
Workshop
Assessment Items
Essays / Written Assignments
Examination: Formal
Quiz - Class
Contact Hours
Lecture: for 3 hour(s) per Week for Full Term

Timetables

2012 Course Timetables for GSBS6200