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Accounting for business

ACX5903

Synopsis

This unit examines the use of both financial and management accounting information for decision making. Whilst emphasising interpretation by users of accounting information, the unit will also provide you with an introduction and understanding of the preparation, presentation, and interpretation of financial statements. Similarly, the unit will provide an introduction to the preparation and presentation of various forms of management accounting information and aspects of management control. The unit will also provide an introduction to business structures and the governance and regulatory arrangements in respect of financial reporting that pertain to them.

Sourced from the Monash Handbook 2026.

Quick facts

Credit points
6
Level
5
Audience
Postgraduate
Type
Coursework
School
Faculty of Business and Economics
Faculty
Department of Accounting
Handbook year
2026

Prerequisites

No prereqs in the handbook graph.

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Offerings (3)

  • Second semesterCaulfield · ON-CAMPUS
  • First semesterCaulfield · ON-CAMPUS
  • November teaching periodCaulfield · ON-BLK

Listed in 1 area of study

  • Policy studiesPublic finance electives