HRM732 - Introduction To Financial and Management Accounting

Subject Title
Introduction To Financial and Management Accounting

Subject Description
The focus of this subject is to provide students with an understanding of accounting information for the use of business managers and a working knowledge of financial accounting for human resources managers. The fundamental principles of finance and accounting will be combined with practical applications relating to various forms of organization. Using accounting information to help effect plans, controls, and decisions will be emphasized.

Credit Status
One full credit.

Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this subject the student will be able to:

1. Describe and apply basic financial accounting principles and demonstrate how financial data is compiled, reported, and analyzed.

2. Discuss the need for consistent application of the principles that govern accounting information.

3. Describe the need for internal controls and the procedures for payroll and payroll liability.

4. Explain how financial information is used in Human Resources Management.

5. Discuss the difference between financial and management accounting. Describe the importance of accounting information in the operations of a business and how it impacts upon management decisions in terms of assessing responsibility and assisting in the planning process.

6. Explain the types of business organization, the differences in their financial structure, tax implication, and operations.

7. Describe the need for departmental budgets. Demonstrate competence in the preparation of departmental plans and budgetary controls, and explain the need for responsibility accounting.

8. Demonstrate the techniques used in financial analysis, i.e., reading financial reports, cost-volume-profit analysis, cost behaviour, operating and cash budgeting, evaluation of capital projects.

9. Demonstrate effective written communication skills by submission of test and exams.

Cheating and Plagiarism
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Discrimination/Harassment
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Accommodation for Students with Disabilities
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