Unit snapshot

  • Unit type
    PG Coursework Unit
  • Credit points
    12
  • Faculty & College
    Faculty of Business, Law and Arts
  • Placement
    No

Unit description

Introduces students to knowledge of accounting processes, from recording transactions in journals and ledgers to preparing financial statements; enhances students' ability to apply their knowledge in a real business setting; and develops students' ability to exercise professional judgement and communicate information concerning business practices with stakeholders.

This unit is an integral part of a selection of courses at SCU Online. Each course incorporates this unit into a complete and immersive educational experience. If you're interested in this unit, we highly recommend enrolling in one of the courses listed below.

 

Unit content

Module 1: Introduction to financial accounting

Module 2: Recording transactions in the accounting cycle using double-entry accounting

Module 3: Accounting for business operation I

Module 4: Accounting for business operation II

Module 5: End of period processes

Module 6: Statements of cash flows

Module 7: Analysis and interpretation of accounting information

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Learning outcomes

Unit Learning Outcomes express learning achievement in terms of what a student should know, understand and be able to do on completion of a unit. These outcomes are aligned with the graduate attributes. The unit learning outcomes and graduate attributes are also the basis of evaluating prior learning.

 

On completion of this unit, students should be able to:

  • Apply the concepts of double entry accounting, accrual accounting and accounting cycle in complex business structures
  • Analyse business transactions of different types of businesses, after recording transactions within accounting processes and systems
  • Interpret financial information with critical evaluation in order to communicate with stakeholders effectively
  • Implement internal control, generally accepted accounting principles and regulatory framework that govern the measurement and disclosures of accounting information

Teaching and assessment

Teaching method
Workshop (weekly)
Tuturoial (weekly)

Assessment
Quiz: 20%
Practical: 30%
Exam: 50% (Proctored, Online)

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A female MBA accounting student in a business suit seated in a chair, exuding confidence and poise in a corporate environment

Study this unit in the following courses

This unit is a fundamental component of the full courses listed below, each designed to equip you with the in-depth knowledge and skills needed to achieve your career goals. To fully benefit from your learning experience and apply it to real-world challenges, engaging with the entire course is essential. Explore the courses that include this unit and take the next step towards your professional success.

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