Overview
This unit introduces you to the technical aspects of accounting in Australia. You will gain a sound understanding and knowledge of the core accounting concepts for preparing financial statements. You will also learn the foundation principles and concepts of accounting, especially the accounting equation and accrual accounting and learn how to analyse and interpret financial statements.
Details
Pre-requisites or Co-requisites
There are no requisites for this unit.
Important note: Students enrolled in a subsequent unit who failed their pre-requisite unit, should drop the subsequent unit before the census date or within 10 working days of Fail grade notification. Students who do not drop the unit in this timeframe cannot later drop the unit without academic and financial liability. See details in the Assessment Policy and Procedure (Higher Education Coursework).
Offerings For Term 2 - 2023
Attendance Requirements
All on-campus students are expected to attend scheduled classes - in some units, these classes are identified as a mandatory (pass/fail) component and attendance is compulsory. International students, on a student visa, must maintain a full time study load and meet both attendance and academic progress requirements in each study period (satisfactory attendance for International students is defined as maintaining at least an 80% attendance record).
Recommended Student Time Commitment
Each 6-credit Postgraduate unit at CQUniversity requires an overall time commitment of an average of 12.5 hours of study per week, making a total of 150 hours for the unit.
Class Timetable
Assessment Overview
Assessment Grading
This is a graded unit: your overall grade will be calculated from the marks or grades for each assessment task, based on the relative weightings shown in the table above. You must obtain an overall mark for the unit of at least 50%, or an overall grade of 'pass' in order to pass the unit. If any 'pass/fail' tasks are shown in the table above they must also be completed successfully ('pass' grade). You must also meet any minimum mark requirements specified for a particular assessment task, as detailed in the 'assessment task' section (note that in some instances, the minimum mark for a task may be greater than 50%). Consult the University's Grades and Results Policy for more details of interim results and final grades.
All University policies are available on the CQUniversity Policy site.
You may wish to view these policies:
- Grades and Results Policy
- Assessment Policy and Procedure (Higher Education Coursework)
- Review of Grade Procedure
- Student Academic Integrity Policy and Procedure
- Monitoring Academic Progress (MAP) Policy and Procedure - Domestic Students
- Monitoring Academic Progress (MAP) Policy and Procedure - International Students
- Student Refund and Credit Balance Policy and Procedure
- Student Feedback - Compliments and Complaints Policy and Procedure
- Information and Communications Technology Acceptable Use Policy and Procedure
This list is not an exhaustive list of all University policies. The full list of University policies are available on the CQUniversity Policy site.
Feedback, Recommendations and Responses
Every unit is reviewed for enhancement each year. At the most recent review, the following staff and student feedback items were identified and recommendations were made.
Feedback from Unit coordinator's reflections and as a result of discussion with teaching team
increase the number of attempts for online Quiz
increase the number of attempts from 1-2 for online quiz
Feedback from Unit coordinator's reflections and as a result of discussion with teaching team
Need for workshopping the assignment in the class
more focus on assignment questions in the classes
- Define accounting and identify the users of accounting information and prepare the financial statements
- Demonstrate mastery of core accounting concepts, such as accrual accounting, by correctly applying these concepts to contemporary business problems, and reporting on the outcomes
- Work as a team leader and as part of a team to acquire new knowledge, or to identify and solve accounting related problems.
- Correctly analyse and interpret the financial information contained within financial statements through the use of appropriate financial ratios, and provide professionally written reports on the results of those analyses.
Alignment of Assessment Tasks to Learning Outcomes
| Assessment Tasks | Learning Outcomes | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | |
| 1 - Practical Assessment - 30% | ||||
| 2 - Online Quiz(zes) - 10% | ||||
| 3 - Examination - 60% | ||||
Alignment of Graduate Attributes to Learning Outcomes
| Graduate Attributes | Learning Outcomes | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | |
| 1 - Knowledge | ||||
| 2 - Communication | ||||
| 3 - Cognitive, technical and creative skills | ||||
| 4 - Research | ||||
| 5 - Self-management | ||||
| 6 - Ethical and Professional Responsibility | ||||
| 7 - Leadership | ||||
| 8 - Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Cultures | ||||
Textbooks
Financial Accounting
Edition: 9th (2021)
Authors: Nobles, Mattison, Matsumura, Best, Fraser, Tan Willett
Pearson Australia
Melbourne Melbourne , VICTORIA , Australia
ISBN: 9780655700357
Binding: eBook
IT Resources
- CQUniversity Student Email
- Internet
- Unit Website (Moodle)
All submissions for this unit must use the referencing style: American Psychological Association 7th Edition (APA 7th edition)
For further information, see the Assessment Tasks.
m.kansal@cqu.edu.au
Module/Topic
The role of accounting in decision making
Chapter
One
Events and Submissions/Topic
Introduction to unit and assessments
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Recording business transactions
Chapter
Two
Events and Submissions/Topic
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The adjusting process
Chapter
Three
Events and Submissions/Topic
The teaching staff will organise students into groups of 3 for the written assessment and group presentation tasks.
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Completing the accounting cycle
Chapter
Four
Events and Submissions/Topic
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Retailing operations
Chapter
Five
Events and Submissions/Topic
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Retail inventory
Chapter
Six
Events and Submissions/Topic
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Internal control and cash
Chapter
Eight
Events and Submissions/Topic
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Receivables
Chapter
Nine
Events and Submissions/Topic
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Non-current assets: Property, plant and equipment, and intangibles
Chapter
Ten
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Current liabilities and payroll
Chapter
Eleven
Events and Submissions/Topic
Module/Topic
Financial statement analysis and Review of the Term and unit review
Chapter
Eighteen
Events and Submissions/Topic
Module/Topic
Online test
Chapter
Events and Submissions/Topic
Online test. Details will be released on Moodle in week 10.
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1 Practical Assessment
This assessment comprises two components. The due date for the submission is Friday of week 6. For the Written task (Excel) component, each group of not more than three students submits an assigned question. This assessment contributes 30% towards the final grade. Distance/Flex students may be allowed to complete the written assessment and presentation individually.
Week 6 Friday (25 Aug 2023) 5:00 pm AEST
Submit via Moodle
Week 8 Friday (8 Sept 2023)
Results available via Moodle grade book
Students will be assessed on the criteria as per detailed marking rubrics given on Moodle.
Group written task
1. Completion and Accuracy
2. Appropriate use of Formats/Formulas in excel
Group presentation
1. Communication of Theoretical Concept/ Practical Application//Demonstration//Reasoning
2. Completion and Accuracy
- Define accounting and identify the users of accounting information and prepare the financial statements
- Demonstrate mastery of core accounting concepts, such as accrual accounting, by correctly applying these concepts to contemporary business problems, and reporting on the outcomes
- Work as a team leader and as part of a team to acquire new knowledge, or to identify and solve accounting related problems.
- Correctly analyse and interpret the financial information contained within financial statements through the use of appropriate financial ratios, and provide professionally written reports on the results of those analyses.
2 Online Quiz(zes)
The online quiz will contain 20 questions, either/or a combination of multiple choice, true/false. The multiple-choice questions can be based on practical or conceptual aspects.
Week 9 Friday (15 Sept 2023) 5:00 pm AEST
Week 9 Friday (15 Sept 2023)
Marks will be available to students on the submission of the Quiz
Completion and Accuracy
No submission method provided.
- Define accounting and identify the users of accounting information and prepare the financial statements
- Demonstrate mastery of core accounting concepts, such as accrual accounting, by correctly applying these concepts to contemporary business problems, and reporting on the outcomes
Examination
Calculator - non-programmable, no text retrieval, silent only
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Any assessable work undertaken or submitted for review or assessment must be your own work. Assessable work is any type of work you do to meet the assessment requirements in the unit, including draft work submitted for review and feedback and final work to be assessed.
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What is a breach of academic integrity?
A breach of academic integrity includes but is not limited to plagiarism, self-plagiarism, collusion, cheating, contract cheating, and academic misconduct. The Student Academic Integrity Policy and Procedure defines what these terms mean and gives examples.
Why is academic integrity important?
A breach of academic integrity may result in one or more penalties, including suspension or even expulsion from the University. It can also have negative implications for student visas and future enrolment at CQUniversity or elsewhere. Students who engage in contract cheating also risk being blackmailed by contract cheating services.
Where can I get assistance?
For academic advice and guidance, the Academic Learning Centre (ALC) can support you in becoming confident in completing assessments with integrity and of high standard.
What can you do to act with integrity?
