MAA789 - Accounting Systems and Analytics
Unit details
| Year: | 2022 unit information |
|---|---|
| Enrolment modes: | Trimester 2: Burwood (Melbourne), Online Trimester 3: Burwood (Melbourne), Online |
| Credit point(s): | 1 |
| Previously coded as: | Nil |
| EFTSL value: | 0.125 |
| Unit Chair: | Trimester 2: Wei Shi Trimester 3: Samuel Cheung |
| Prerequisite: | Nil |
| Corequisite: | MPA701 |
| Incompatible with: | Nil |
| Typical study commitment: | Students will on average spend 150 hours over the teaching period undertaking the teaching, learning and assessment activities for this unit. |
| Scheduled learning activities - campus: | 1 x 3 hour seminar per week |
| Scheduled learning activities - cloud: | Online independent and collaborative learning including 11 scheduled online workshops of 1 hour duration |
Content
This unit focuses on the requirements and evaluation of an accounting and internal control system. It includes the use of a computerised accounting system. Advanced excel tools are introduced to assist managers analyse and interpret data in the decision-making process in conjunction with other stakeholders. The unit also covers contemporary developments in accounting information systems and data analytics.
| ULO | These are the Learning Outcomes (ULO) for this unit. At the completion of this unit, successful students can: | Deakin Graduate Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|---|
| ULO1 | Design, document and evaluate accounting and internal control systems | GLO1: Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilities GLO5: Problem solving |
| ULO2 | Use accounting software to record business transactions and provide relevant reports | GLO1: Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilities |
| ULO3 | Use data analytics to inform stakeholders of key trends and information to assist in decision making | GLO1: Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilities |
| ULO4 | Use advanced excel tools to assist in decision making | GLO1: Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilities |
| ULO5 | Identify contemporary developments in accounting information systems and data analytics and their impact on decision-making | GLO1: Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilities |
These Unit Learning Outcomes are applicable for all teaching periods throughout the year
Assessment
| Assessment Description | Student output | Grading and weighting (% total mark for unit) | Indicative due week |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assessment 1: (Individual) Case Study Xero (Online) Accounting | 1500 words | 20% | Information not yet available |
| Assessment 2: (Individual) Case Study Data Analysis | 2500 words | 30% | Information not yet available |
| Examination (Closed Book) | 2 hours | 50% | Exam period |
The assessment due weeks provided may change. The Unit Chair will clarify the exact assessment requirements, including the due date, at the start of the teaching period.
Hurdle requirement
Hurdle requirement: Achieve at least 50% of the marks available on the examination
Learning Resource
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