James Cook University Subject Handbook - 2023

BU1002 - Accounting for Decision Making

Subject Description

This subject focuses on the use of accounting information for decision making by investors, regulators, management and organisational stakeholders. While presented in a corporate context, the analysis and decision-making processes have application in the government and not-for-profit sectors. Upon completion of this subject you will be able to read financial statements, understand their limitations and uses, and critically analyse financial performance using contemporary analysis techniques. You will gain an appreciation of the impact of financial decisions and policies on the performance of an organisation, and acquire a broad understanding of how parties external to the organisation interpret the reporting of financial information produced by management.

Learning Outcomes

• evaluate the role of accounting information in making decisions in a business environment
• prepare financial information to assist in decision making for both internal and external stakeholders
• interpret and evaluate financial information for internal and external decision-making for business

Subject Assessment

• Written > Examination (centrally administered) - (50%) - Individual
• Written > Case study analysis - (30%) - Group & Individual
• Participation > Online participation - (20%) - Individual

Note that 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.

Special Assessment Requirements

Mandatory attendance requirements apply in this subject. A student who fails to attend at least 8 out of 10 workshops must meet with the Associate Dean of Learning and Teaching and provide evidence as to why they should be permitted to submit the final assessment task.

Inadmissible Subject Combinations:  BU1902 CO1002 CO1101

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