BUSN8181 Financial Reporting and Analysis is one of the courses offered principally for the MBA, MMgt and certain Grad Cert programs offered by the ANU College of Business and Economics.

The course provides a user perspective on the role of accounting and financial reporting in capturing and conveying economic information about an organisation. Through a series of workshops, case studies and exercises, you will acquire confidence in using the concepts and vocabulary of accounting to analyse and communicate about business performance and resource allocation. You will become familiar with the format and use of financial statements and the role of accounting in making business decisions.

Upon successful completion of the requirements for this course, students will be able to:

1. read, understand, interpret and analyse general purpose financial reports;
2. understand differing accounting policies and their impact on financial statements;
3. understand different types of performance measurement in accounting and commonly used financial control systems.
4. possess a basic knowledge of management accounting techniques, and
5. make sound financial decisions in real business settings.

• Mid-semester exam 20%
• Syndicate assignment 40%
• Final examination 40%

All components of the above assessment are compulsory and must be submitted.

Students taking this course are expected to commit at least 10 hours a week to completing the work. This will include: 3 hour seminar per week plus up to 7 hours private study time.

At least an average of 65% (or equivalent) in the final two years of an Australian undergraduate degree and a minimum of three years professional or managerial work experience.

This course is normally only available to students enrolled in the Graduate Certificate in Management, Master of Management, or Master of Business Administration degree programs.

Some offerings of this course are taught in China and not open to general enrolment. See Fees and Dates Tab for the list of topics indicating where the course is taught.

BUSN7008 Financial Statements and Reporting and BUSN8005 Project Accounting and Financial Management

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