James Cook University Subject Handbook - 2011

CO5117 - Introduction to Accounting

Credit points: 03
Year: 2011
Student Contribution Band: Band 3
Administered by: School of Business

This subject provides students with an understanding of the main financial statements produced by an accounting system, and the process by which these statements are developed. The subject covers financial recording processes, internal control, the preparation of financial statements, the responsibilities and constraints in the preparation thereof, together with an introduction to the recognition and measurement of specific financial statement elements.

Learning Outcomes

Graduate Qualities

Inadmissible
Subject
Combinations:
CO5105

Availabilities

Townsville, Internal, Study Period 1
Census Date 24-Mar-2011
Coord/Lect: Ms Jodie Maxfield.
Contact hours:
  • 36 hours lectures - Lectures and tutorials
    Assessment:other exams (85%); assignments (15%).
    Special Assessment Requirements:Student must obtain a final mark of at least 50% to pass the subject, and must obtain at least an average of 50% over all invigilated components to pass the subject.

    Cairns, Internal, Study Period 1
    Census Date 24-Mar-2011
    Coordinator: Ms Jodie Maxfield
    Lecturer: Ms Karen McPherson.
    Contact hours:
    • 36 hours lectures - Lectures and tutorials
      Assessment:other exams (85%); assignments (15%).
      Special Assessment Requirements:Students must obtain a final mark of at least 50% to pass the subject, and must obtain at least an average of 50% over all invigilated components to pass the subject.

      JCU Singapore, Internal, Study Period 51
      Census Date 24-Mar-2011
      Coordinator: Ms Jodie Maxfield
      Lecturer: Dr Chris Durden.
      Contact hours:
      • 36 hours lectures - Lectures and tutorials
        Assessment:other exams (85%); assignments (15%).
        Special Assessment Requirements:Student must obtain a final mark of at least 50% to pass the subject, and must obtain at least an average of 50% over all invigilated components to pass the subject.

        JCU Singapore, Internal, Study Period 52
        Census Date 21-Jul-2011
        Coordinator: Ms Jodie Maxfield
        Lecturer: Dr Chris Durden.
        Contact hours:
        • 36 hours lectures - Lectures and tutorials
          Assessment:other exams (85%); assignments (15%).
          Special Assessment Requirements:Student must obtain a final mark of at least 50% to pass the subject, and must obtain at least an average of 50% over all invigilated components to pass the subject.

          JCU Singapore, Internal, Study Period 53
          Census Date 17-Nov-2011
          Coordinator: Ms Jodie Maxfield
          Lecturer: Dr Chris Durden.
          Contact hours:
          • 36 hours lectures - Lectures and tutorials
            Assessment:other exams (60%); quizzes or tests (25%); assignments (15%).
            Special Assessment Requirements:Student must obtain a final mark of at least 50% to pass the subject, and must obtain at least an average of 50% over all invigilated components to pass the subject.

            JCU Brisbane, Internal, Study Period 21
            Census Date 14-Apr-2011
            Coordinator: Ms Jodie Maxfield
            Contact hours:
            • 36 hours lectures - Lectures and tutorials
              Assessment:other exams (85%); assignments (15%).
              Special Assessment Requirements:Student must obtain a final mark of at least 50% to pass the subject, and must obtain at least an average of 50% over all invigilated components to pass the subject.

              JCU Brisbane, Internal, Study Period 22
              Census Date 11-Aug-2011
              Coordinator: Ms Jodie Maxfield
              Contact hours:
              • 36 hours lectures - Lectures and tutorials
                Assessment:other exams (85%); assignments (15%).
                Special Assessment Requirements:Student must obtain a final mark of at least 50% to pass the subject, and must obtain at least an average of 50% over all invigilated components to pass the subject.

                JCU Brisbane, Internal, Study Period 23
                Census Date 08-Dec-2011
                Coordinator: Ms Jodie Maxfield
                Contact hours:
                • 36 hours lectures - Lectures and tutorials
                  Assessment:other exams (85%); assignments (15%).
                  Special Assessment Requirements:Student must obtain a final mark of at least 50% to pass the subject, and must obtain at least an average of 50% over all invigilated components to pass the subject.

                  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.