ACC525 Financial Accountability in the Public Sector (8)
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The subject provides students with the knowledge and skills to manage effectively and efficiently the financial resources under their control. The focus of the subject is on management's use of accounting information to make effective financial decisions. Contemporary budgeting and financial systems within the student's organisation and the Public Sector in general are examined. There is an emphasis on analysis of financial and management accounting reports. |
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+ Subject Availability Modes and Location
| Session 2 | | Distance | Bathurst Campus |
Continuing students should consult the SAL for current offering details: ACC525
Where differences exist between the Handbook and the SAL, the SAL should be taken as containing the correct subject offering details.
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Subject information| Duration | Grading System | School: |
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| One session | HD/FL | School of Accounting and Finance |
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Assumed Knowledge|
Some exposure or knowledge of the public.
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Learning OutcomesUpon successful completion of this subject, students should:
- be able to explain the dimensions of contemporary concepts of financial accountability and how these impact upon management processes in the public sector;
- be able to analyse financial and management accounting reports and provide judgement as to efficacy of financial management in an organisation;
- be able to explain and critically evaluate the budgetary processes that operate within the public; and
- be able to create and evaluate business plans and competently assemble and manage financial resources for the achievement of those plans.
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SyllabusThe subject will cover the following topics:
- Structure and role of the public sector in Australia;
- Public sector accountability framework;
- Business plans;
- Financial accounting concepts;
- Management accounting concepts;
- Budget processes.
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The information contained in the 2015 CSU Handbook was accurate at the date of publication: 01 October 2015. The University reserves the right to vary the information at any time without notice.
