BUS5AFS

ACCOUNTING AND FINANCE
FOR SUSTAINABLE VALUE CREATION

Topic 2: Principles of Accounting
Semester 1, 2014

ACCOUNTING AND FINANCE
FOR SUSTAINABLE VALUE CREATION TOPIC 2: PRINCIPLES OF ACCOUNTING

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Topic Learning Outcomes
2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 Discuss the nature and purpose of accounting. Explain the five basic financial elements of a business. Explain the underlying concepts of recognising and measuring the financial elements. List the four basic financial statements used in business decision making. List the basic tools for analysing financial statements.
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Prescribed reading
Hill, G. and Martin, T. Principles of Accounting and Finance Pearson Australia, 2014 Chapter 2

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1.1 Discuss the nature and purpose of accounting. PURPOSE OF ACCOUNTING

…….. to provide information to permit informed judgments and decisions regarding the allocation of resources, managing & directing those resources, custodianship (stewardship) & mandatory requirements ……..

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ACCOUNTING VALUE ADDS

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Improve quality and reduce costs Improve sharing knowledge Improve supply chain Improve efficiency and effectiveness Improve internal control Improve decision making

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IMPROVE DECISION MAKING • Identify situations that require action • Reduce uncertainty • Provide alternative choices • Provide feedback on previous decisions • Provide accurate and timely information

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BUS5AFS: Topic 2 – Principles of Accounting

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