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Information Processes & Control (ACCT90030)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)
About this subject
- Overview
- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
- Further information
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Contact information
Semester 1
Semester 2
Overview
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This subject provides a broad introduction to the key business processes that generate accounting transaction data and accounting information. Through an understanding of how information systems support business processes, you will acquire the skills to analyse, and improve the effectiveness and efficiency of business processes through the use of controls to ensure the reliability of accounting transaction data and the quality of information contained in accounting reports.
Intended learning outcomes
On successful completion of this subject, students should be able to:
- Explain the role of information systems and technology in achieving reliable accounting transaction data;
- Describe and explain what is meant by Information quality in regards to accounting information.
- Interpret and analyse business process documentation;
- Describe and explain what internal controls are and their role within a business process;
- Describe and evaluate business processes;
- Design plans to achieve an adequate level of internal control, reliable accounting transaction data and the quality of information in accounting reports; and
- Evaluate, analyse and interpret the efficacy of business processes, their related information systems, the reliability of accounting transaction data and the quality of information in accounting reports.
Generic skills
On successful completion of this subject, students should have improved the following generic skills:
- Oral and written communication;
- Collaborative learning and team work;
- Interpretation and analysis of real-world cases; and
- Problem solving.
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
ACCT90004 Accounting for Decision Making or equivalent (may be taken concurrently with this subject).
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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ACCT90004 | Accounting for Decision Making |
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
Summer Term (On Campus - Parkville)
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12.5 |
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
None
Inherent requirements (core participation requirements)
The University of Melbourne is committed to providing students with reasonable adjustments to assessment and participation under the Disability Standards for Education (2005), and the Assessment and Results Policy (MPF1326). Students are expected to meet the core participation requirements for their course. These can be viewed under Entry and Participation Requirements for the course outlines in the Handbook.
Further details on how to seek academic adjustments can be found on the Student Equity and Disability Support website: http://services.unimelb.edu.au/student-equity/home
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Assessment
Additional details
- Assignment 1 – Individual submission and Peer Review. Part A: Two 300 word assignments. Due week 4 (6%). Part B: Two 200 word peer review on other students responses to Part A. Due week 6. (4%). (Total: 10%)
- 500-word Presentation Brief (group submission). Due week 11. (10%)
- 20-minute group presentation including a Q/A session. All students must present and answer questions. 4-8 minutes per student. requiring 10-13 hours of work per student. Due week 12. (10% Group content and structure; 10% Individual presentation and Q/A). (Total: 20%)
- 3 hour end-of-semester examination. (60%)
Note: Successful completion of this subject requires a minimum 50% pass in the end-of-semester examination.
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Dates & times
- Semester 1
Principal coordinator Matt Dyki Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours Two 1.5 hour lectures in weeks 1-5 One 3 hour seminar in weeks 6-12. Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 27 February 2017 to 28 May 2017 Last self-enrol date 10 March 2017 Census date 31 March 2017 Last date to withdraw without fail 5 May 2017 Assessment period ends 23 June 2017 Semester 1 contact information
- Semester 2
Principal coordinator Matt Dyki Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours Two 1.5 hour lectures in weeks 1-5 One 3 hour seminar in weeks 6-12. Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 24 July 2017 to 22 October 2017 Last self-enrol date 4 August 2017 Census date 31 August 2017 Last date to withdraw without fail 22 September 2017 Assessment period ends 17 November 2017 Semester 2 contact information
Time commitment details
Estimated total time commitment of 170 hours per semester
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
You will be advised of prescribed texts by your lecturer.
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Course Master of Management (Accounting and Finance) Course Master of Management (Accounting) Informal specialisation 150 Point Master of Management (Accounting) - Available through the Community Access Program
About the Community Access Program (CAP)
This subject is available through the Community Access Program (also called Single Subject Studies) which allows you to enrol in single subjects offered by the University of Melbourne, without the commitment required to complete a whole degree.
Entry requirements including prerequisites may apply. Please refer to the CAP applications page for further information.
Last updated: 3 November 2022