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 2026 in Semester 1 at Malaysia. It has no prerequisites and unlocks 1 unit.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2026
- Semester 1
- Malaysia
- Assessment
- No exam
- 2 tasks
- Workload
- 144 hours
- per semester
This is the 2026 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
1 unit list ACM5903 as a prerequisite or corequisite.
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 2026
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| First semester | Malaysia | On campus |
Assessment
- Written70%
- Presentation30%
Assessment details may change. Please refer to the assessment information in Moodle closer to the start of the teaching period.
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
examine the strategic role of accounting in driving business performance, decision-making, and stakeholder accountability in dynamic and complex environments
- 2
evaluate appropriate accounting principles to support managerial and strategic decision-making processes
- 3
assess ethical considerations in accounting and business, focusing on their implications for sustainability, stakeholders, or environmental impact.
Workload and teaching
- Teaching approachProblem-based learning
- Teaching approachActive learning
- Teaching approachCase-based teaching
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. You are expected to complete all pre-class activities prior to your scheduled class, and post-class activities should be completed after your scheduled class. Learning activities may include a combination of teacher directed, peer directed and online engagement activities.
This unit includes problem-based learning approaches, where you 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 you in actively applying your knowledge, skills and attributes in interactive, collaborative and reflective activities.
This unit includes case-based teaching, where you apply your knowledge and engage in analytical and reflective thinking to solve complex contextual scenarios. Activities are often designed so that there is not one clear answer, but you need to work together to examine, analyse and make decisions to resolve the situation.
Contacts
- Chief Examiners
- Furqan Shah
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for ACM5903?
ACM5903 has no prerequisites.
What can I take after ACM5903?
ACM5903 is a prerequisite or corequisite for 1 unit, including BFM5959.
When is ACM5903 offered?
In 2026, ACM5903 runs in Semester 1 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?
No. ACM5903 has 2 assessment tasks and no exam.