ACF2200 Introduction to management accounting
Faculty of Business and Economics
ACF2200 Introduction to management accounting is a level 2, 6-credit-point, undergraduate unit from the Faculty of Business and Economics, offered in 2022 in Semester 1 and Semester 2 at Caulfield. It needs ACF1100, ACW1120, ACB1120, ACX1100 or ACC1100 and unlocks 4 units, leading on to 7 units in all.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2022
- Semester 1, Semester 2
- Caulfield
- Assessment
- Exam 50%
- and 1 other task
- Workload
- 144 hours
- per semester
This is the 2022 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.
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Requisites
Before ACF2200
Prerequisites
Pass these before you enrol.
Prohibitions
You can't enrol if you have passed any of these.
After ACF2200
4 units list ACF2200 as a prerequisite or corequisite.
Enrolment rules
To be successful in this unit, background knowledge and application of maths is required at the equivalent of VCE Year 12 level. You may have satisfied this by completing relevant prerequisite unit/s, or you have covered relevant topics in your final years of secondary study. You should self-assess your maths competency prior to enrolling in this unit.
Equivalent units
The same content under another code. Only one of them counts.
Overview
This introductory management accounting unit focuses on the types of cost information that can be produced to assist managers and other employees within organisations in planning and control, and in decision-making. Topics include: costs and cost behaviour, product costing, cost allocation techniques, cost-volume-profit analysis, and the use of cost information for management decisions.
Offerings in 2022
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| First semester | Caulfield | On campus |
| Second semester | Caulfield | On campus |
Assessment
- Within semester assessment50%
- ExaminationThreshold hurdle50%
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
classify costs dependent on the context and purpose of related decisions
- 2
analyse cost behaviour and estimate costs
- 3
design, use and evaluate costing systems
- 4
analyse and use cost information relevant to decision-making
- 5
apply critical thinking, problem solving and communication skills to individual and/or group activities to demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of the topics covered in the unit.
Workload and teaching
- Tutorials18 hours
- Lectures18 hours
- Teaching approachProblem-based 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.
This unit includes problem-based learning approaches, where students engage in research, integrate theory and practice and apply knowledge and skills to develop viable solutions in response to a problem or set of problems.
This unit engages students in actively applying their knowledge, skills and attributes in interactive, collaborative and reflective activities.
Learning resources
Required resources
Langfield-Smith, K., Smith, D., Andon, P. & Thorne, H. (2022) , Management Accounting: Information for creating and managing value, 9th Edition. McGraw Hill
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
ACF2200 is part of 2 areas of study in the 2022 handbook.
Contacts
- Chief Examiners
- Dr Christo Karunananthan
- Dr Anna Stamatelatos
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for ACF2200?
You need ACF1100, ACW1120, ACB1120, ACX1100 or ACC1100 before you enrol. Enrolment rules also apply.
What can I take after ACF2200?
ACF2200 is a prerequisite or corequisite for 4 units, including ACB3220, ACC3200, ACF3200 and ACW3220. Those lead on to 7 units in all.
When is ACF2200 offered?
In 2022, ACF2200 runs in Semester 1 and Semester 2 at Caulfield.
How much work is ACF2200?
The handbook expects about 144 hours of study across the semester. No students have rated its difficulty yet.
Does ACF2200 have an exam?
Yes. The exam is worth 50% of the final mark, alongside 1 other task.
Which majors and minors include ACF2200?
ACF2200 is part of Accounting.