Available in 2024
Course code

GSBS6200

Units

10 units

Level

6000 level

Course handbook

Description

This course introduces financial and management accounting 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.


Availability2024 Course Timetables

Newcastle City Precinct

  • Trimester 1 - 2024
  • Trimester 2 - 2024
  • Trimester 3 - 2024

Online

  • Trimester 1 - 2024
  • Trimester 2 - 2024
  • Trimester 3 - 2024

Sydney Elizabeth Street

  • Trimester 1 - 2024
  • Trimester 3 - 2024

Singapore PSB

  • Trimester 2 - 2024 (Singapore)

Learning outcomes

On successful completion of the 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 management decision making;

4. Apply cost-volume-profit analysis;

5. Apply cost accounting concepts in decision making;

6. Construct and analyse budgets;

7. Demonstrate knowledge of the application of capital budgeting methods;


Content

The topics in this course include the following:

1.    Introduction to Accounting

2.    Measuring and Reporting Financial Position, Financial Performance and Cash Flow

3.    Analysis and Interpretation of Financial Statements

4.    Cost Volume Profit Analysis, Marginal Analysis and Costing

5.    Costing and pricing in an entity

6.      Budgeting

7.      Capital Investment Decisions

 


Assessment items

Quiz: Mid-Trimester Test

Project: Presentation - Group Project

Formal Examination: Final examination


Contact hours

Trimester 1 - 2024 - Newcastle City Precinct

Lecture-1
  • Face to Face On Campus 2 hour(s) per week(s) for 12 week(s) starting in week 1
Online Activity-1
  • Self-Directed 6 hour(s) per term
  • For Face to face mode - 6 hrs of online content per term provided for self directed learning

Trimester 1 - 2024 - Online

Online Activity-1
  • Online 30 hour(s) per term

Trimester 1 - 2024 - Sydney Elizabeth Street

Lecture-1
  • Face to Face On Campus 2 hour(s) per week(s) for 12 week(s) starting in week 1
Online Activity-1
  • Self-Directed 6 hour(s) per term
  • For Face to face mode - 6 hrs of online content per term provided for self directed learning

Trimester 2 - 2024 (Singapore) - Singapore PSB

Lecture-1
  • Face to Face On Campus 2 hour(s) per week(s) for 12 week(s) starting in week 1
Online Activity-1
  • Self-Directed 6 hour(s) per term
  • For Face to face mode - 6 hrs of online content per term provided for self directed learning

Trimester 2 - 2024 - Newcastle City Precinct

Lecture-1
  • Face to Face On Campus 2 hour(s) per week(s) for 12 week(s) starting in week 1
Online Activity-1
  • Self-Directed 6 hour(s) per term
  • For Face to face mode - 6 hrs of online content per term provided for self directed learning

Trimester 2 - 2024 - Online

Online Activity-1
  • Online 30 hour(s) per term

Trimester 3 - 2024 - Newcastle City Precinct

Lecture-1
  • Face to Face On Campus 2 hour(s) per week(s) for 12 week(s) starting in week 1
Online Activity-1
  • Self-Directed 6 hour(s) per term
  • For Face to face mode - 6 hrs of online content per term provided for self directed learning

Trimester 3 - 2024 - Online

Online Activity-1
  • Online 30 hour(s) per term

Trimester 3 - 2024 - Sydney Elizabeth Street

Lecture-1
  • Face to Face On Campus 2 hour(s) per week(s) for 12 week(s) starting in week 1
Online Activity-1
  • Self-Directed 6 hour(s) per term
  • For Face to face mode - 6 hrs of online content per term provided for self directed learning

Course outline