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BUSS4910: Financial literacy and using accounting data
2023 unit information
Accounting systems produce information often referred to as the 'language of business'. It gives us insights into the performance of businesses and their employees. The financial and non-financial information produced by accounting systems and contained in financial reports requires some understanding of accounting terminology and financial literacy. This unit provides non-business students with a basic understanding of the information commonly found in published and non-published financial reports and how it can offer insights into the performance of businesses and their employees. Many practical real-world examples are used to help students use accounting information in understanding contemporary issues in the business world such as the impact of business operations on the environment. In this unit we also seek to improve financial literacy for non-business students by exploring the effect on accounting information of estimates and judgements required for certain transactions.
Unit details and rules
Managing faculty or University school:
Business (Business School)
| Study level | Undergraduate |
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| Academic unit | Accounting |
| Credit points | 6 |
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Prerequisites:
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Students must meet the entry requirements for the Bachelor of Advanced Studies (Advanced Coursework), including completion of a pass undergraduate degree |
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Corequisites:
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None |
| Prohibitions:
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BUSS1030 |
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None |
At the completion of this unit, you should be able to:
- LO1. Integrate disciplinary theories, frameworks and principles in a range of business contexts
- LO2. Analyse and solve complex business challenges using fundamental knowledge and concepts central to the disciplinary field
- LO3. Communicate effectively and professionally to diverse stakeholder groups using a range of communication and presentation modes and methods appropriate to various business contexts
- LO4. Evaluate information from academic research and other sources to enable evidence-based decisions
- LO5. Critically evaluate issues relating to business ethics, sustainability and social responsibility in addressing complex business challenges
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