UnitLevel 1Undergraduate

ACX1100 Introduction to financial accounting

Faculty of Business and Economics

ACX1100 Introduction to financial accounting is a level 1, 6-credit-point, undergraduate unit from the Faculty of Business and Economics. It isn't offered in 2022. It has no prerequisites and unlocks 14 units, leading on to 31 units in all.

Credit points
6
Offered in 2022
Not offered
Assessment
Exam 50%
and 1 other task
Workload
144 hours
per semester

This is the 2022 handbook entry. See the 2025 entry.

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Requisites

Overview

This unit is designed for you if you are undertaking the accounting major. It will provide an introduction to financial accounting guided by the Conceptual Framework and Accounting Standards. Emphasis is placed on accounting processes, practices and policies that enable the financial statements to be prepared. You will integrate theoretical and technical knowledge learned and exercise judgement to explore accounting issues.

Offerings in 2022

The 2022 handbook lists no offerings for ACX1100.

Assessment

  • Within semester assessment
    50%
  • ExaminationThreshold hurdle
    50%

Learning outcomes

When you finish this unit, you should be able to:

  1. 1

    identify and analyse measurement systems and their relationship with the Accounting Conceptual Framework

  2. 2

    apply the principles of double-entry and accrual accounting

  3. 3

    describe and apply definitions and recognition criteria for assets, liabilities, incomes and expenses as specified in the Conceptual Framework

  4. 4

    apply principles of selected Accounting Standards and prepare financial statements for business entities including service and retail organisations

  5. 5

    develop the ability to work effectively in a team and demonstrate the development of skills in research, judgement and oral communication.

Workload and teaching

  • Lectures24 hours
  • Tutorials18 hours
  • Teaching approachProblem-based learning
  • Teaching approachCase-based teaching
  • 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 includes case-based teaching, where students apply their 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 students need to work together to examine, analyse and make decisions to resolve the situation.

This unit engages students in actively applying their knowledge, skills and attributes in interactive, collaborative and reflective activities.

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

ACX1100 is part of 5 areas of study in the 2022 handbook.

Contacts

Chief Examiners
Mr John Gerrand

Common questions

What are the prerequisites for ACX1100?

ACX1100 has no prerequisites.

What can I take after ACX1100?

ACX1100 is a prerequisite or corequisite for 14 units, including ACB2120, ACB2220, ACB2420, ACC2100, ACC2200 and ACC2400. Those lead on to 31 units in all.

When is ACX1100 offered?

ACX1100 has no offerings listed in the 2022 handbook.

How much work is ACX1100?

The handbook expects about 144 hours of study across the semester. No students have rated its difficulty yet.

Does ACX1100 have an exam?

Yes. The exam is worth 50% of the final mark, alongside 1 other task.

Which majors and minors include ACX1100?

ACX1100 is part of Accountancy, Accounting and Sustainability.

More details

Credit points
6
Level
1
Study level
Undergraduate
Faculty
Faculty of Business and Economics
Organisational unit
Department of Accounting
Type
Coursework
EFTSL
0.125
Student contribution
SCA Band 4
Study abroad
Not available
Handbook years
20212022202320242025