CO1101 - Accounting for Decision Making

Credit points:	03
Year:	2005
Student Contribution Band:	Band 2
Administered by:

Available to level 1 accounting/non-accounting students.

This subject is an introduction to the accounting information systems including accounting concepts and the application and interpretation of accounting information for decision making. It will focus on the following areas: the preparation understanding of accounting reports; analysis of accounting information and use of accounting information in various business decisions.

Learning Outcomes

• demonstrate a basic understanding of how financial information can be analysed using financial reports;
• demonstrate an understanding of some of the basic principles of business finance;
• demonstrate a basic understanding of how accounting information can be used in decision making;
• demonstrate a general understanding and application of the principles governing the preparation of accounting information.

Graduate Qualities

• The ability to think critically, to analyse and evaluate claims, evidence and arguments;
• The ability to adapt knowledge to new situations;
• The ability to define and to solve problems in at least one discipline area;
• The ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences;
• The ability to speak and write logically, clearly and creatively;
• The ability to calculate, produce, interpret and communicate numerical information;
• The ability to access and employ online technologies effectively;
• A coherent and disciplined body of skills, knowledge, values and professional ethics in at least one discipline area;
• The ability to reflect on and evaluate learning processes and products;
• The ability to learn independently and in a self-directed manner;
• A commitment to lifelong learning and intellectual development.

Inadmissible Subject Combinations:

CO1002

Availabilities
, , Study Period 1
Census Date 31-Mar-2005
Coord/Lect:	afdbs.
Contact hours:	26 hours 12 hours 12 hours
Assessment:	(60%); (30%); (10%).
, , Study Period 1
Census Date 31-Mar-2005
Coordinator:	afdbs
Lecturer:	Mr Ian Burnett.
Contact hours:	26 hours 12 hours 12 hours
Assessment:	(60%); (30%); (10%).
, , Study Period 2
Census Date 31-Aug-2005
Coordinator:	Mr Ian Burnett
Lecturer:	jc144030.
Contact hours:	26 hours 12 hours 12 hours
Assessment:	(50%); (30%); (20%).
, , Study Period 2
Census Date 31-Aug-2005
Coord/Lect:	Mr Ian Burnett.
Contact hours:	26 hours 12 hours 12 hours
Assessment:	(50%); (30%); (20%).
, , Study Period 31
Census Date 31-Mar-2005
Face to face teaching 17-Jan-2005 to 30-Mar-2005
Coordinator:	jc139688
Contact hours:	24 hours 12 hours
Assessment:	(60%); (20%); (20%).
, , Study Period 40
Census Date 31-Aug-2005
Face to face teaching 19-Sep-2005 to 28-Oct-2005
Coordinator:	Mr Ian Burnett
Contact hours:	26 hours 12 hours 12 hours
Assessment:	(50%); (30%); (20%).

Note: Minor variations might occur due to the continuous Subject quality improvement process, and in case of minor variation(s) in assessment details, the Subject Outline represents the latest official information.