ACC1200 Accounting for managers
Faculty of Business and Economics
ACC1200 Accounting for managers is a level 1, 6-credit-point, undergraduate unit from the Faculty of Business and Economics, offered in 2020 in Semester 1 and Semester 2 at Clayton. It has no prerequisites and unlocks 4 units, leading on to 5 units in all.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2020
- Semester 1, Semester 2
- Clayton
- Assessment
- Exam 50%
- and 1 other task
- Workload
- 144 hours
- per semester
This is the 2020 handbook entry. See the 2023 entry.
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Requisites
Before ACC1200
Prohibitions
You can't enrol if you have passed any of these.
- ACB1020Accounting in businessNo reviews yet
- ACF1100Introduction to financial accountingNo reviews yet
- ACF1200Accounting for managersNo reviews yet
- ACB1120Financial accounting 1No reviews yet
- ACW1020Accounting in businessNo reviews yet
- ACC1100Introduction to financial accountingNo reviews yet
- ACW1120Financial accounting 1No reviews yet
After ACC1200
4 units list ACC1200 as a prerequisite or corequisite.
Equivalent units
The same content under another code. Only one of them counts.
Overview
This unit introduces basic accounting concepts to non-accountants. The information requirements of two main groups of information users are examined - external users such as current and potential investors and internal users such as managers. This unit provides an introduction to the structure, meaning, analysis and interpretation of financial statements, in addition to exploring financial issues confronting managers, such as cost and performance measurement and budgeting.
Offerings in 2020
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| First semester | Clayton | On campus |
| Second semester | Clayton | On campus |
Assessment
- Within semester assessment50%
- ExaminationThreshold hurdle50%
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
demonstrate an understanding of various forms of business organisation
- 2
apply financial and management accounting principles in the interpretation of financial statements
- 3
measure and interpret information relating to financial performance, financial position, liquidity and risk indicators of businesses
- 4
measure and interpret financial and non-financial information for managers to use in planning, decision making and control
- 5
develop the ability to work effectively in a team and demonstrate the development of judgement, and skills in problem solving, critical thinking and analysis.
Workload and teaching
- Workshops39 hours
- Workshops36 hours
- Teaching approachPeer assisted learning
- Teaching approachWork-integrated learning
- Teaching approachActive learning
Minimum total expected workload to achieve the learning outcomes for this unit is 144 hours per semester typically comprising a mixture of scheduled learning activities and independent study. Independent study may include associated readings, assessment and preparation for scheduled activities. The unit requires on average three/four hours of scheduled activities per week. Scheduled activities may include a combination of teacher directed learning, peer directed learning and online engagement.
Interactive activities in the workshops
Learning resources
Technology resources
The only Faculty approved calculators permitted in tests and examinations for all Australian campuses and locations is the HP10bII+ or Casio FX82 (any suffix).
Where it fits
ACC1200 is part of 2 areas of study in the 2020 handbook.
Contacts
- Chief Examiners
- Mr Tirukumar Thiagarajah
- Ms Ellinor Allen
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for ACC1200?
ACC1200 has no prerequisites.
What can I take after ACC1200?
ACC1200 is a prerequisite or corequisite for 4 units, including ACB2420, ACC2400, ACF2400 and ACX2900. Those lead on to 5 units in all.
When is ACC1200 offered?
In 2020, ACC1200 runs in Semester 1 and Semester 2 at Clayton.
How much work is ACC1200?
The handbook expects about 144 hours of study across the semester. No students have rated its difficulty yet.
Does ACC1200 have an exam?
Yes. The exam is worth 50% of the final mark, alongside 1 other task.
Which majors and minors include ACC1200?
ACC1200 is part of Sustainability.