Financial Information Systems

ACC10008 12.5 Credit Points Hawthorn, Online, Sarawak Available to incoming Study Abroad and Exchange students

Duration

  • One Semester or equivalent
     

Contact hours

  • 24 hours face to face + blended

On-campus unit delivery combines face-to-face and digital learning. For Online unit delivery, learning is conducted exclusively online.

2023 teaching periods

Hawthorn

Higher Ed. Semester 2

Dates:
31 Jul 23 - 29 Oct 23

Results:
5 Dec 23

Last self enrolment:
13 Aug 23

Census:
31 Aug 23

Last withdraw without fail:
15 Sep 23

More teaching periods
Swinburne Online

Teaching Period 1
Swinburne Online

Teaching Period 3

Dates:
13 Mar 23 - 11 Jun 23

Results:
4 Jul 23

Last self enrolment:
26 Mar 23

Census:
7 Apr 23

Last withdraw without fail:
28 Apr 23

Dates:
6 Nov 23 - 11 Feb 24

Results:
5 Mar 24

Last self enrolment:
19 Nov 23

Census:
1 Dec 23

Last withdraw without fail:
29 Dec 23


Aims and objectives

The aim of this subject is to introduce students to financial information systems, both manual and computer based. The basis of the subject is the accurate recording of all transactions following the principles of double entry accounting. In addition, students are introduced to the concepts of internal control and management accounting.
 
Unit Learning Outcomes (ULO)
Students who successfully complete this unit will be able to:
 
1. Explain the importance of accurate and timely recording of financial transactions following generally accepted accounting principles 
2. Apply the rules of double entry accounting to manually and digitally record financial transactions in ledgers (general and subsidiary) and journals (general and special) and prepare financial statements. 
3. Apply generally accepted accounting principles to the recording and interpretation of a range of business transactions. 
4. Work collaboratively in a team environment to achieve set goals related to increasing knowledge of the accounting process. 
5. Demonstrate an understanding of the implications of digital technologies and digital business transformation on the role of accountants and accounting practices.