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2009 Course Handbook

ACCG105: Introductory Financial Accounting

The unit covers the theory and practice of the double entry bookkeeping system, the trial balance, adjusting entries, the worksheet and the preparation of financial reports. Students are also introduced to the basics of cash flow and financial statement analysis. Coursework includes weekly assignments as well as a full manual practice set of the complete accounting process. The objective of the practice set is to expose students to the practical aspects of the accounting process, and how this process leads to the end product - the financial reports. There is also an assessable component on generic skills in accounting.

Credit Points:3
Contact Hours:4
When Offered: D2 - Day; Offered in the second half-year
E2 - Evening; Offered in the second half-year
Staff Contact: Accounting staff
Prerequisites:

Admission to BBA, BeBus, BIntBus, BScDipChem, BIS, BTech, BCom-Mktg, BAppFin, BCom, BEc, BCom-Act Stud, BE BBA

Corequisites:

NCCWs:

ACCG100, ARTS105

Unit Designations: Technology
Assessed As: Graded
Offered By:

Department of Accounting and Finance

Timetable Information

For unit timetable information please visit the Timetables@Macquarie Website.

Recent Updates

17 Oct 2008 - EDUC80P

Program title amended