ACM5903 Accounting for business
Faculty of Business and Economics
ACM5903 Accounting for business is a level 5, 6-credit-point, postgraduate unit from the Faculty of Business and Economics, offered in 2020 in Semester 1 and Semester 2 at Malaysia. It has no prerequisites.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2020
- Semester 1, Semester 2
- Malaysia
- Assessment
- Exam 50%
- and 1 other task
- Workload
- 144 hours
- per semester
This is the 2020 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.
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Requisites
Before ACM5903
Prohibitions
You can't enrol if you have passed any of these.
After ACM5903
No unit lists ACM5903 as a prerequisite in the 2020 handbook.
Equivalent units
The same content under another code. Only one of them counts.
Overview
This unit is an introduction to basic concepts in accounting and finance and the application of these concepts for decision-making by a wide range of potential users (e.g. shareholders, investment analysts, lenders, managers, etc.). This unit is appropriate for those students who wish to specialise in accounting and finance, and whose primary interest lies elsewhere in the field of business. This unit will provide a clear understanding of the accounting process and the language of accounting to enable communication with an accounting professional, understand the relevance of accounting information for informed decision-making by a wide range of potential users, and have the ability to analyse and interpret accounting information.
Offerings in 2020
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| First semester | Malaysia | On campus |
| Second semester | Malaysia | Evening |
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 organisations
- 2
apply financial and management accounting principles in the preparation of financial statements
- 3
measure and interpret basic concepts and principles of accounting and financial management in making investment decisions
- 4
develop the ability to work effectively in a team; demonstrate the development of skills in critical analysis and problem solving.
Workload and teaching
- Teaching approachPeer assisted learning
- 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.
Contacts
- Chief Examiners
- Dr Ananda Samudhram
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for ACM5903?
ACM5903 has no prerequisites.
When is ACM5903 offered?
In 2020, ACM5903 runs in Semester 1 and Semester 2 at Malaysia.
How much work is ACM5903?
The handbook expects about 144 hours of study across the semester. No students have rated its difficulty yet.
Does ACM5903 have an exam?
Yes. The exam is worth 50% of the final mark, alongside 1 other task.