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AHT231 Agricultural Finance and Business Management (8)

Abstract

Students are introduced to the procedures used in evaluating and analysing the financial operation of sole proprietorship agricultural production businesses. Financial and management accounting techniques are used and performance indicators derived and applied to financial results. The subject has been designed to be adaptable to the needs of students irrespective of the agricultural industry with which they most closely affiliate. This subject is also aimed at introducing the taxation system in Australia and investment appraisals. The subject material is applied to businesses involved in various agricultural enterprises, equine sector and viticulture.  

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Session 1
InternalCY O'Connor - Muresk Institute
InternalWagga Wagga Campus
DistanceOrange Campus
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Subject information

Duration Grading System School:
One sessionHD/FLSchool of Agricultural and Wine Sciences

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this subject, students should:
  • Be able to identify the financial resources and demonstrate an understanding of the financial management objectives of agricultural business
  • Be able to construct, analyse and interpret the meaning of biophysical and financial statements that define the performance of an agricultural business
  • Be able to utilise financial performance indicators to analyse the profitability, liquidity and long term stability of an agricultural business
  • Be able to apply marginal and sensitivity analysis in an agricultural business context
  • Be able to demonstrate an understanding of business structures and apply taxation procedures within the context of a small agribusiness
  • Be able to apply interest rate and discounting procedures for the purpose of financing and evaluating an agricutural business project.

Syllabus

The subject will cover the following topics:
  • Agricultural management goals.
  • Balance sheets.
  • Trading accounts.
  • Enterprise inventory schedules.
  • Cashflow statements.
  • Depreciation schedules.
  • Profit and loss statements.
  • Gross margin statements and partial budgeting enterprise contributions.
  • Financial performance indicators.
  • Income taxation and taxation in specific areas.
  • Interest rate procedures and annuities.
  • Discounted cash flow techniques to evaluate investment projects.

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The information contained in the 2016 CSU Handbook was accurate at the date of publication: 06 September 2016. The University reserves the right to vary the information at any time without notice.