buo5fma accounting for making decisions
ACCOUNTING FOR MAKING DECISIONS
BUO5FMA
2019
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
This subject is delivered in an online model and provides you 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, you will 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-ordinatorPaul Mather
Available to Study Abroad StudentsNo
Subject year levelYear Level 5 - Masters
Exchange StudentsNo
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites students must be enrolled in LMMBAO, LMMBA or LMMBAA to do this subject
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjects BUA5FMA
Equivalent subjects BUA5FMA
Special conditionsN/A
Learning resources
Readings
| Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readings | TBD | Prescribed | TBD | TBD |
| Readings | TBD | Recommended | TBD | TBD |
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Analyse the basis and structure of conventional accounting reports, their constituent elements and the related user information needs
- Activities:
- online discussions; consideration of pre-assigned questions; test/quiz; individual assignment
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)
02. Analyse, interpret and critically evaluate the information in external financial reports as a basis for evidence-based financial judgements, in the context of a firm's business strategy and industry positioning
- Activities:
- online discussions; consideration of pre-assigned questions; test/quiz; individual assignment;
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Inquiry/Research)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Inquiry/Research)
- Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)
03. Examine how managers use a range of financial and non-financial information to make evidence-based strategic decisions
- Activities:
- online discussions; consideration of pre-assigned questions; test/quiz; individual assignment;
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Inquiry/Research)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Inquiry/Research)
- Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)
04. Consider the role of accounting and associated reporting of broader ethical, social and environmental issues and related accountability expectations
- Activities:
- online discussions; consideration of pre-assigned questions; test/quiz; individual assignment;
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Inquiry/Research)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Ethical behaviour)
- Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)
Subject options
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Online, 2019, Online StudyPeriod 2, Online
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorPaul Mather
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 10 - 16
Three 1.0 hours lecture per week from week 10 to week 16 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* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Individual written assignment (1500 words) | 30 | 01, 02, 03, 04 | |
| Individual written assignment (2000 words) | 40 | 01, 02, 03, 04 | |
| Individual written assignment (1500 words) | 30 | 01, 02, 03, 04 |
Online, 2019, Online StudyPeriod 5, Online
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorPaul Mather
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 36 - 42
Three 1.0 hours lecture per week from week 36 to week 42 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* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Individual written assignment (1500 words) | 30 | 01, 02, 03, 04 | |
| Individual written assignment (2000 words) | 40 | 01, 02, 03, 04 | |
| Individual written assignment (1500 words) | 30 | 01, 02, 03, 04 |