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CMBA507 Accounting

The basis of measurement and valuation used in financial and management accounting, and views on the different accounting approaches to support business decisions.

Analyse and interpret financial statements, understand the basis of measurement and valuation that accountants use in preparing conventional general purpose financial statements, and the limitations of these statements for decision making.

Paper title Accounting
Paper code CMBA507
Subject Business Administration
EFTS 0.125
Points 15 points
Teaching period 1st Non standard period (19 June 2023 - 30 July 2023) (Distance learning)
Domestic Tuition Fees (NZD) $2,355.75
International Tuition Fees Tuition Fees for international students are elsewhere on this website.

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Restriction
BMBA 507
Limited to
MBA
Notes
Only available to students enrolled in the Chinese Language version of the MBA.
Eligibility
Enrolments for this paper require departmental permission. View more information about departmental permission.
Contact

mba.manager@otago.ac.nz

Teaching staff

Convenor: mba.manager@otago.ac.nz

Textbooks

Textbooks are not required for this paper.

Graduate Attributes Emphasised

Global perspective, Interdisciplinary perspective, Lifelong learning, Communication, Critical thinking, Cultural understanding, Ethics, Information literacy, Research, Self-motivation, Teamwork.
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Learning Outcomes

On completion of this course students should be able:

  • To understand the bases of measurement and valuation accountants use in preparing conventional general purpose financial statements, and the limitations of these statements for decision making
  • To analyse and interpret these financial statements
  • To understand published consolidated financial statements and supporting information
  • To critically evaluate financial accounting and reporting practices
  • To understand the role of financial reporting in the corporate governance of organisations
  • To understand how managers' information needs differ from other stakeholders in organisations
  • To understand that different cost concepts are appropriate in different decision contexts
  • To understand, interpret and apply accounting information and techniques typically used within organisations in planning, control and non-routine decision scenarios
  • To understand the limitations of conventional management accounting techniques
  • To develop appropriate performance management systems for both profit focused and not-for-profit organisations
  • To understand that in developing an effective performance management system, a strategic focus is necessary

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Timetable

1st Non standard period (19 June 2023 - 30 July 2023)

Location
Dunedin
Teaching method
This paper is taught through Distance Learning
Learning management system
Other