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ACCTING 1002UAC - Introductory Accounting

Career: Non-Award
Units: 3
Term: 3848
Campus: University of Adelaide College
Contact: Up to 3 hours per week
Restriction: Available only to University of Adelaide College Campus students
Available for Study Abroad and Exchange: No
Available for Non-Award Study: No
Quota: Quota applies for Semester 1
Incompatible: ACCTING 1002OUA
Assessment: Exam/assignments/tests/tutorial work as prescribed at first lecture
Syllabus:

The objective of the course is to provide an introductory knowledge of accounting to students of all disciplines such as business, professions, economics, arts, languages, law, food & nutrition, sciences, maths, computer science, psychological science, health & medical sciences, and engineering, health, medical and sciences. A general overview of accounting principles relating to the preparation of financial and managerial reports will be presented. The primary focus is to illuminate how accounting information is utilised by a variety of stakeholders in planning, controlling and investing decisions. Topics included are accounting information in its decision making context, recording of accounting transactions, understanding and analysing financial statements, cost behaviour, determination of product costs, cost-volume-profit analysis, performance management, and budgeting.

Course Fees

Tuition fees for students undertaking this course are charged by University of Adelaide College.


Course Outline

A Course Outline which includes Learning Outcomes, Learning Resources, Learning & Teaching for this course may be accessed here


Critical Dates

Term Last Day to Add Online Census Date Last Day to WNF Last Day to WF
3848 Mon 15/10/2018 Fri 19/10/2018 Tue 20/11/2018 Fri 14/12/2018


Class Details

Enrolment Class: Lecture
Class Nbr Section Size Available Dates Days Time Location
46032 01BR 150 128 This class does not have any timetabled face-to-face sessions. Please check MyUni or contact your Course Coordinator for details.