buo5fma fm accounting
FINANCIAL AND MANAGEMENT ACCOUNTING
BUO5FMA
2015
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
This subject is delivered in an online model and provides students with a critical appreciation of the role and functions of accounting within organisations, and in the broader context within which organisations operate. These functions include the use of both financial and management accounting: in decision-making; for reporting; and to meet the accountability expectations of various parties. Working independently and in groups, students work on online and research activities which reflect a multifaceted view of accounting. The subject focuses primarily on a user perspective, supplemented by the traditional technical preparer perspective, organisational/managerial, professional, and societal perspectives on accounting.
SchoolLa Trobe Business School
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorJane Hamilton
Available to Study Abroad StudentsNo
Subject year levelYear Level 5 - Masters
Exchange StudentsNo
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites Students must be enrolled in LMMBAO to do this subject.
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjects BUA5FMA
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Special conditions Students must be enrolled in LMMBAO to do this subject.
Learning resources
Readings
| Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readings | Accounting for Managers: Interpreting accounting information for decision-making | Prescribed | Collier PM (2012) | 4TH ED., WILEY |
| Readings | Contemporary Accounting: A strategic approach for users | Prescribed | Hancock P, Robinson, P and Bazley M (2015) | 9th edition, Cengage Learning |
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Describe the basis, form, and structure of conventional accounting systems and their constituent elements
- Activities:
- online discussions; consideration of pre-assigned questions; test/quiz; assignment; final examination
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)
02. Analyse the information needs and accountability expectations of different users of accounting information
- Activities:
- online discussions; consideration of pre-assigned questions; test/quiz; assignment; final examination
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking)
- Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)
03. Evaluate how well different forms and sources of accounting information meet the information needs of user groups
- Activities:
- online discussions; consideration of pre-assigned questions; test/quiz; assignment; final examination
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking)
- Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)
04. Critique the moral basis of accounting in the context of financial/economic, environmental/sustainability and social accountability expectations
- Activities:
- online discussions; consideration of pre-assigned questions; test/quiz; assignment; final examination
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking)
- Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)
Subject options
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Online, 2015, Teaching Session 6, Online
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorJane Hamilton
Class requirements
Lecture
Three 1.0 hours lecture per week and delivered via online.
"Access via subject website; additional online facilitated discussions will also occur for this subject. Please refer to subject learning guide."
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 hour Final examination | Open book exam | 40 | 01, 02, 03, 04 |
| Group enquiry based learning report (3-5 students per group) | Written report: 1500-2000 words per student = 30%, | 30 | 02, 03, 04 |
| Individual tests/quizzes | 20 | 01, 02, 03, 04 | |
| Assignment - individual essay | 1000-1500 words | 10 | 01, 02, 03, 04 |
Online, 2015, Teaching Session 7, Online
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorJane Hamilton
Class requirements
Lecture
Three 1.0 hours lecture per week and delivered via online.
"Access via subject website; additional online facilitated discussions will also occur for this subject. Please refer to subject learning guide."
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 hour Final examination | Open book exam | 40 | 01, 02, 03, 04 |
| Group enquiry based learning report (3-5 students per group) | Written report: 1500-2000 words per student = 30%, | 30 | 02, 03, 04 |
| Individual tests/quizzes | 20 | 01, 02, 03, 04 | |
| Assignment - individual essay | 1000-1500 words | 10 | 01, 02, 03, 04 |
Online, 2015, Teaching Session 1, Online
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorGordon Boyce
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 03 - 08
Three 1.0 hours lecture per week from week 03 to week 08 and delivered via online.
"Access via subject website; additional online facilitated discussions will also occur for this subject. Please refer to subject learning guide."
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 hour Final examination | Open book exam | 40 | 01, 02, 03, 04 |
| Group enquiry based learning report (3-5 students per group) | Written report: 1500-2000 words per student = 30%, | 30 | 02, 03, 04 |
| Individual tests/quizzes | 20 | 01, 02, 03, 04 | |
| Assignment - individual essay | 1000-1500 words | 10 | 01, 02, 03, 04 |
Online, 2015, Teaching Session 4, Online
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorJane Hamilton
Class requirements
Lecture
Three 1.0 hours lecture per week and delivered via online.
"Access via subject website; additional online facilitated discussions will also occur for this subject. Please refer to subject learning guide."
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 hour Final examination | Open book exam | 40 | 01, 02, 03, 04 |
| Group enquiry based learning report (3-5 students per group) | Written report: 1500-2000 words per student = 30%, | 30 | 02, 03, 04 |
| Individual tests/quizzes | 20 | 01, 02, 03, 04 | |
| Assignment - individual essay | 1000-1500 words | 10 | 01, 02, 03, 04 |
Online, 2015, Teaching Session 3, Online
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorJane Hamilton
Class requirements
Lecture
Three 1.0 hours lecture per week and delivered via online.
"Access via subject website; additional online facilitated discussions will also occur for this subject. Please refer to subject learning guide."
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 hour Final examination | Open book exam | 40 | 01, 02, 03, 04 |
| Group enquiry based learning report (3-5 students per group) | Written report: 1500-2000 words per student = 30%, | 30 | 02, 03, 04 |
| Individual tests/quizzes | 20 | 01, 02, 03, 04 | |
| Assignment - individual essay | 1000-1500 words | 10 | 01, 02, 03, 04 |