ACC519 Accounting and Financial Management for Small Business (8)

CSU Discipline Area: Accounting (ACCOU)

Duration: One session

Abstract:

This subject considers the characteristics, problems, prospects and importance of small business in Australia. Factors affecting small business survival and development are examined, particularly in terms of the role the public accountant as a provider of small business management advisory services.

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No offerings have been identified for this subject in 2013.Continuing students should consult the SAL for current offering details prior to contacting their course coordinator: ACC519

Where differences exist between the handbook and the SAL, the SAL should be taken as containing the correct subject offering details.

Enrolment restrictions:

Accounting graduates only.

Objectives:

Upon successful completion of this subject, students should:

* be able to describe and discuss the nature of the small business, including the economic roles, social significance, and unique characteristics, challenges and problems of small business
* be able to determine the life cycle stages of small businesses and develop accounting, finance and financial management strategies consistent with life cycle stages
* have the skills needed to design accounting systems for and manage the finances of small business enterprises
* have the expertise to provide an extensive range of relevant accounting and non-accounting management advisory to small business clients.

Syllabus:

The subject will cover the following topics:

* The nature of small business * Small business finance * Small business financial management * Small business advisory services

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