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This unit information may be updated and amended immediately prior to semester. To ensure you have the correct outline, please check it again at the beginning of semester.
Accounting I is an introductory unit designed to help students understand, prepare and use financial statements, including statements of financial position, comprehensive income, changes in equity and cash flows. The unit covers a range of financial and managerial accounting concepts with an appropriate mix of theory and application. Completion of the unit will equip students with effective problem solving and critical thinking skills when relevant accounting concepts and knowledge are applied to interpret and analyse financial performances of an entity.
On completion of this unit students should be able to:
Students will attend on campus classes as well as engage in learning activities through ECUs LMS
| Joondalup | Mount Lawley | South West (Bunbury) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 | 13 x 1 hour lecture | Not Offered | 13 x 1 hour lecture |
| Semester 1 | 10 x 1 hour pass session | Not Offered | Not Offered |
| Semester 1 | 13 x 1 hour tutorial | Not Offered | 13 x 1 hour tutorial |
| Semester 2 | 12 x 1 hour pass session | Not Offered | Not Offered |
| Semester 2 | 13 x 3 hour seminar | Not Offered | Not Offered |
For more information see the Semester Timetable
Students will engage in learning experiences through ECUs LMS as well as additional ECU l
On-campus students are expected to access the digital platform through the unit Blackboard site and do the pre-class activities including the pre-class quizzes, where required. During the seminar, students may seek clarification (overview, highlights) and may be given more activities which will foster greater understanding of the topic areas. The tutorial sessions are aimed at enhancing students' knowledge, both theoretical and technical, through in-class discussions and practical problems. They can do this in collaborative teams, with opportunities to learn to work and communicate effectively with people from diverse cultures. Students studying the unit via the online mode work through a study program with the same digital resources accessible through the unit Blackboard. Regular online access is required. Students are expected to review the weekly unit materials and attempt the tutorial questions. They are to work through the pre- class quizzes where required. A blackboard discussion forum will be created for each weekly topic and active participation in these discussions allows for collaborative learning among peers. In addition, students can avail themselves of further guidance from the instructors.
GS1 GRADING SCHEMA 1 Used for standard coursework units
Students please note: The marks and grades received by students on assessments may be subject to further moderation. All marks and grades are to be considered provisional until endorsed by the relevant School Progression Panel.
| Type | Description | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Assignment | Assignment | 20% |
| Test | Test x 2 | 30% |
| Examination | Final Examination | 50% |
| Type | Description | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Assignment | Assignment | 20% |
| Test | Test x 2 | 30% |
| Examination | Final Examination | 50% |
For the purposes of considering a request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005), inherent requirements for this subject are articulated in the Unit Description, Learning Outcomes and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the support for students with disabilities or medical conditions can be found at the Access and Inclusion website.
Edith Cowan University has firm rules governing academic misconduct and there are substantial penalties that can be applied to students who are found in breach of these rules. Academic misconduct includes, but is not limited to:
Additionally, any material submitted for assessment purposes must be work that has not been submitted previously, by any person, for any other unit at ECU or elsewhere.
The ECU rules and policies governing all academic activities, including misconduct, can be accessed through the ECU website.
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This unit information may be updated and amended immediately prior to semester. To ensure you have the correct outline, please check it again at the beginning of semester.
Accounting I is an introductory unit designed to help students understand, prepare and use financial statements, including statements of financial position, comprehensive income, changes in equity and cash flows. The unit covers a range of financial and managerial accounting concepts with an appropriate mix of theory and application. Completion of the unit will equip students with effective problem solving and critical thinking skills when relevant accounting concepts and knowledge are applied to interpret and analyse financial performances of an entity.
On completion of this unit students should be able to:
Students will attend on campus classes as well as engage in learning activities through ECUs LMS
| Joondalup | Mount Lawley | South West (Bunbury) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 | 13 x 1 hour lecture | Not Offered | 13 x 1 hour lecture |
| Semester 1 | 10 x 1 hour pass session | Not Offered | Not Offered |
| Semester 1 | 13 x 1 hour tutorial | Not Offered | 13 x 1 hour tutorial |
| Semester 2 | 12 x 1 hour pass session | Not Offered | Not Offered |
| Semester 2 | 13 x 3 hour seminar | Not Offered | Not Offered |
For more information see the Semester Timetable
Students will engage in learning experiences through ECUs LMS as well as additional ECU l
On-campus students are expected to access the digital platform through the unit Blackboard site and do the pre-class activities including the pre-class quizzes, where required. During the seminar, students may seek clarification (overview, highlights) and may be given more activities which will foster greater understanding of the topic areas. The tutorial sessions are aimed at enhancing students' knowledge, both theoretical and technical, through in-class discussions and practical problems. They can do this in collaborative teams, with opportunities to learn to work and communicate effectively with people from diverse cultures. Students studying the unit via the online mode work through a study program with the same digital resources accessible through the unit Blackboard. Regular online access is required. Students are expected to review the weekly unit materials and attempt the tutorial questions. They are to work through the pre- class quizzes where required. A blackboard discussion forum will be created for each weekly topic and active participation in these discussions allows for collaborative learning among peers. In addition, students can avail themselves of further guidance from the instructors.
GS1 GRADING SCHEMA 1 Used for standard coursework units
Students please note: The marks and grades received by students on assessments may be subject to further moderation. All marks and grades are to be considered provisional until endorsed by the relevant School Progression Panel.
| Type | Description | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Assignment | Assignment | 20% |
| Test | Test x 2 | 30% |
| Examination | Final Examination | 50% |
| Type | Description | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Assignment | Assignment | 20% |
| Test | Test x 2 | 30% |
| Examination | Final Examination | 50% |
For the purposes of considering a request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005), inherent requirements for this subject are articulated in the Unit Description, Learning Outcomes and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the support for students with disabilities or medical conditions can be found at the Access and Inclusion website.
Edith Cowan University has firm rules governing academic misconduct and there are substantial penalties that can be applied to students who are found in breach of these rules. Academic misconduct includes, but is not limited to:
Additionally, any material submitted for assessment purposes must be work that has not been submitted previously, by any person, for any other unit at ECU or elsewhere.
The ECU rules and policies governing all academic activities, including misconduct, can be accessed through the ECU website.
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