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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
Martin Weisner: martin.weisner@unimelb.edu.au
Semester 2
Martin Weisner: martin.weisner@unimelb.edu.au
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: 29 April 2024
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
Admission into one of the following: MC-MGMTAFN Master of Management (Accounting and Finance), 150pt Program course entry point in the MC-MGMTACT Master of Management (Accounting)
OR
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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ACCT90004 | Accounting for Decision Making |
Summer Term (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 2 (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: 29 April 2024
Assessment
Description | Timing | Percentage |
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Subject participation
| Throughout the semester | 10% |
Computerised ERP Practice Set
| During the teaching period | 10% |
20-minute group presentation (groups of 4-5 students) including a Q&A session. All students must present and answer questions. 4-5 minutes per student.
| From Week 11 to Week 12 | 30% |
End of semester written exam (2 hours plus 15 minutes reading time)
| End of semester | 50% |
Last updated: 29 April 2024
Dates & times
- Semester 1
Principal coordinator Martin Weisner Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours One 90 minute lecture and one 90 minute workshop per week Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 26 February 2024 to 26 May 2024 Last self-enrol date 8 March 2024 Census date 3 April 2024 Last date to withdraw without fail 3 May 2024 Assessment period ends 21 June 2024 Semester 1 contact information
Martin Weisner: martin.weisner@unimelb.edu.au
- Semester 2
Principal coordinator Martin Weisner Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours One 90 minute lecture and one 90 minute workshop per week Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 22 July 2024 to 20 October 2024 Last self-enrol date 2 August 2024 Census date 2 September 2024 Last date to withdraw without fail 20 September 2024 Assessment period ends 15 November 2024 Semester 2 contact information
Martin Weisner: martin.weisner@unimelb.edu.au
What do these dates mean
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- Your tuition fees, academic transcript and statements.
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- Student Learning Entitlement. This applies to all students enrolled in a Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP).
Subjects withdrawn after the census date (including up to the ‘last day to withdraw without fail’) count toward the Student Learning Entitlement.
Last updated: 29 April 2024
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: 29 April 2024