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    Overview

    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.

    About this paper

    Paper title Accounting
    Subject Business Administration
    EFTS 0.125
    Points 15 points
    Teaching period Not offered in 2024 (Distance learning)
    Domestic Tuition Fees ( NZD ) $2,421.75
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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

    Timetable

    Not offered in 2024

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