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Information Processes & Control (ACCT90030)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)
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About this subject
- Overview
- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
- Further information
- Timetable(opens in new window)
Contact information
Semester 1
Matt Dyki mdyki@unimelb.edu.au
Semester 2
Martin Weisner
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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
- Admission to the Master of Management (Accounting & Finance);
- Admission to the Master of Management (Accounting) 150-point program; or
- Completion of ACCT90004 Accounting for Decision Making.
ACCT90004 Accounting for Decision Making may be taken concurrently with this subject.
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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ACCT90004 | Accounting for Decision Making |
Summer Term (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 1 (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
Due to the impact of COVID-19, assessment may differ from that published in the Handbook. Students are reminded to check the subject assessment requirements published in the subject outline on the LMS
Description | Timing | Percentage |
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Assignment 1 – Part A: Individual submission. Two assignments.
| Week 4 | 6% |
Assignment 1 – Part B: Peer Review. Two peer review on other students responses to Part A.
| Week 6 | 4% |
Presentation Brief (group submission)
| Week 11 | 5% |
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 (15% Group content and structure; 10% Individual presentation and Q/A).
| Week 12 | 25% |
End-of-semester examination
| During the examination period | 60% |
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Dates & times
- Semester 1
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 2 March 2020 to 7 June 2020 Last self-enrol date 13 March 2020 Census date 30 April 2020 Last date to withdraw without fail 5 June 2020 Assessment period ends 3 July 2020 Semester 1 contact information
Matt Dyki mdyki@unimelb.edu.au
- Semester 2
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 3 August 2020 to 1 November 2020 Last self-enrol date 14 August 2020 Census date 21 September 2020 Last date to withdraw without fail 16 October 2020 Assessment period ends 27 November 2020 Semester 2 contact information
Martin Weisner
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) - 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.
- Available to Study Abroad and/or Study Exchange Students
This subject is available to students studying at the University from eligible overseas institutions on exchange and study abroad. Students are required to satisfy any listed requirements, such as pre- and co-requisites, for enrolment in the subject.
Last updated: 3 November 2022