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Welcome to 200973: Techniques in Financial Accounting Unit Coordinator

Michael Tse

Duration

One teaching period

Contact hours

Recommended 10 hours of study per week

Pre-requisites

200111 Financial Accounting Applications

Credit points

10

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Aim Techniques in Financial Accounting is the third unit in the financial accounting stream and builds upon Financial Accounting Applications as part of the accredited accounting program. It introduces a company as a business structure and the accounting requirements for their formation and operations. The unit advances tools required for accurate record keeping leading to compilation of financial statements. The unit teaches you how to account for receivables and payables, the disposal of noncurrent assets, and preparation of cash flow statements. Successful completion of the unit will equip you with a practical and theoretical understanding of usefulness of general purpose financial reports.

Unit learning outcomes (ULOs) Students who successfully complete this unit will be able to: 1.

demonstrate an in depth understanding of the accounting cycle in relation to reporting entities. 2. prepare financial statements for a company business structure using a manual based accounting system 3. demonstrate competency in the preparation of general purpose financial reports for reporting entities by application of accounting principles 4. critically analyse and apply basic accounting theory.

Set text

Throughout this unit, the eText we use each week is: Hoggett, J, Edwards, L, Medlin, J, Chalmers, K, Hellmann, A, Beattie, C, & Maxfield J 2015, Financial accounting, 9th edn, John Wiley & Sons, Queensland, QLD, Australia. The electronic version of this text has been made available at no expense to you, and links to this eText will be provided in each week's learning materials.

Recent improvements There have been no changes made to the unit. Please see the Student Feedback section for how you can contribute to improvements for this unit.

Active learning You will be engaged in an active learning environment, undertaking regular online activities, guided through the learning process by expert teaching staff who provide regular feedback. On average, you will need to dedicate 10 hours each week for your learning that includes readings, discussion with peers and assignments.

Assignments Assignmen t task

Selfassessment: Diagnostic quiz

Assignment 1: Portfolio

Word Individual/team count/Time task limit (+/10%) N/A

Individual

Unit learning outcomes (ULOs)

Weighting

Mandatory submission

Due date

N/A

Satisfactory/

Y

Opens: 9am AEST Sunday 27 September 2020; Due: 11.59pm AEDT Friday 9 October 2020 (Week 3); Closes: 11.59pm AEDT Friday 13 November (Week 7)

Y

Weeks 1–4 questions due 5pm AEDT

Unsatisfactory

N/A

Individual

1, 2, 3, 4

10%

Monday 26 October 2020 (Week 6) Weeks 5–6 questions due 5pm AEDT Monday 16 November 2020 (Week 8) Weeks 7–9 questions due 5pm AEDT Monday 14 December 2020 (Exam Period)

Assignment 2: Intrasession examination

1 hour

Individual

1, 2

20%

Y

ProctorU invigilated online exam Option 1: From 9am– 7pm Tuesday 10 November 2020 AEDT (Week 7) Option 2: From 9am– 7pm Thursday 12 November 2020 AEDT (Week 7)

Assignment 3: Practical

Assignment 4: Final examination

1000 words

2 hours

Individual

1, 2, 3

20%

Y

5pm AEST Monday 7 December 2020 (Week 11)

Individual

1, 2, 3, 4

50%

Y

Date - TBC Exam Period

14–19 December 2020 (inclusive)

Minimum requirements to pass this unit of study In order to achieve a pass in this unit of study, you must:   

complete all assignment items achieve an overall mark of 50 per cent achieve at least the minimum threshold mark set for the final examination.

All of the assessments in this unit are mandatory. This means you must make a submission for each of these assessments. You don't necessarily have to achieve a pass mark for each assessment, but you must submit every assessment - failure to do so means that you will receive a Fail NonSubmit (FNS) grade for the unit.

Referencing and citation requirements This unit uses Harvard WesternSydU referencing style. Full details and examples are available on the Library website. To avoid plagiarismLinks to an external site., you are required to provide a reference whenever you include information from other sources in your work. You can check your assignments ahead of submission by using Turnitin. Helpful information on referencing can be found in this Referencing guide.Links to an external site. Assignment support While studying with Western Sydney University Online, in addition to your Online Learning Advisors (OLAs) and the Student Advisors, you will have access to a number of assignment support services to help get you through completing your assignments. The library Study Smart service can help you fill gaps, get new tools, boost your academic literacy skills, and complete those assignments. You can get help through this service in areas such as general Assignment help, Information skills, Digital literacy skills, Maths, Stats and Numeracy and Cultural literacy. For a full list of all available support services, refer to the Study Smart home page. When you commence your unit of study, you will also have access to free feedback on assignment drafts using Studiosity. This service is specifically designed to provide you feedback on your written assignments such as

essays and reports. It is not suitable for presentations, videos, posters, folios or log books. You can receive feedback on your drafts before you submit your assignment.

Technology requirements and skills Prepare yourself with technology requirements and technology skills expected of you by selecting the guide Minimum technical requirements and minimum technical skills (DOC 50 KB). Speakers and headphones can be readily purchased online. You can also purchase technology-related products from Booktopia at Western Sydney University. For technical support you can reach your Student Advisors on 1300 050 935 or by emailing [email protected]. You can also access the Student Advisors through the Help Hub located in the global menu of Canvas. Team operating hours (Sydney time): Monday to Friday 8am–9pm and Weekends 10am–6pm.

Extensions, late submissions and Special Consideration Extension of due date for submission Requests for extensions of up to 48 hours will be considered by your OLA, provided the request is made in writing and contains the reasons for your request. Such requests should be made using the extension request form, located with the assignment information in Canvas. This must be received prior to the submission date and time. Beyond this, you may apply for an extension of the due date for an assignment task if extenuating circumstances outside your control cause significant disruption to your capacity to study effectively. Applications should be submitted with evidence of extenuating circumstances to your Unit Coordinator. Applications may be submitted before, on or up to two days after (by 5pm) the due date of an assignment. For team assignments, all teammates must agree to the extension. If an extension of the submission date is not approved, the late penalty will apply from the due date as per the following late submission clause.

Late submission A student who submits a late assignment may be penalised by 10% per day up to 10 days i.e. marks equal to 10% of the assignment’s worth will be deducted as a 'flat rate' from the mark awarded. For example, for an assignment with a possible highest mark of 50, the student’s awarded mark will have five marks deducted per late day. Saturday and Sunday count as one day each. Assignments will not be accepted after the marked

assignment task has been returned to students who submitted the task on time except where compulsory items of assessment must be submitted. An assignment submitted any time after the due date will be deemed to be a late submission and late submission penalties will accrue immediately from the due time and date.

Special Consideration Special Consideration may be given to students whose performance during the teaching session, or in an assignment or exam has been affected by serious misadventure, accident or extenuating circumstances beyond their control. Applying for and receiving Special Consideration means that those circumstances are taken into account when we calculate your grade. All applications for Special Consideration must contain appropriate supporting documentation to substantiate the circumstances that are impacting on your studies. Applications without supporting documentation will not be considered.

Essential readings Each week, you will be required to undertake a number of readings in the learning materials as part of the unit requirements. In addition to all of the essential readings linked in the modules of this unit, you can also view a full reference list at the end of the modules list.

Additional resources Further to the required readings listed within the units, you may be provided a number of additional resources. These resources will be provided to you by your OLA in the form of Announcements or Discussion Board posts from your online classroom.

Student responsibilities and conduct Student responsibilities

Familiarise yourself with University policies on assessment and examinations. Ensure that you understand the requirements, including timetables, for examinations and other assignment tasks. Ensure you read and understand the assignment requirements and note the submission dates, and seek assistance from the Unit Coordinator when needed. Notify relevant staff (e.g. OLA, Unit Coordinator, Disability Advisor) as soon as possible prior to, or at the beginning of, the teaching period to accommodate special requirements. Submit individual and unassisted assignment work, except as otherwise permitted. Cheating, plagiarism, fabrication or falsification of data will be severely dealt with. For further information, see the Student misconduct rule.

Behave ethically and appropriately, avoiding any action or behaviour which would unfairly disadvantage or advantage another student. Where group work is assigned, ensure that every group member has the opportunity to contribute in a meaningful way. Access your learning materials in Canvas: As a condition of your enrolment you must actively engage with your learning materials and demonstrate commitment to your studies. You can access your learning materials from the Thursday before the teaching period starts. If you do not access your learning materials by the fourth week of each teaching period, you will be automatically withdrawn and cease to be enrolled. Student conduct and behaviour

Engage with all learning materials and your OLA—failure to attend is often the main cause for low final grades. Respect the needs of other students who are participating in any online discussion. Use discussion boards constructively—they are there for interaction between students, and between OLAs and students. Posts may be removed from the relevant discussion board if they do not comply with WSU's Student code of conduct. If issues arise with other students, or your OLA, please contact your Unit Coordinator in the first instance rather than broadcasting your concerns in a public forum.

Disability Service Sometimes students with a disability, mental health condition or medical condition require reasonable adjustments to enable full access to and participation in education. Students with a disability or chronic health condition should contact the Disability Service team. You may also be eligible for assistance if you have a temporary injury such as a broken limb. Your special needs can be addressed by Western Sydney University Disability Service who can negotiate and distribute an Academic Integration Plan that outlines recommendations for university teaching and examination staff. You must notify the University Disability Advisor of your disability or condition within one week after the commencement of a unit of study to allow the University to make reasonable adjustments.

What you can expect from the teaching team Unit Coordinator and Online Learning Advisors Details about your Unit Coordinator (UC) and Online Learning Advisor (OLA) will be posted via a welcome message in Canvas at the commencement of the teaching period. In this welcome message, you can expect to view a short bio and specific details of their consultation times and when they will generally be available online for you.

Contact turnaround times During the teaching period, your OLA will be online throughout each week. For other enquiries, the turnaround time is a maximum 48 hours for responses on discussion boards and 24 hours for emails that you send to them directly. Student Advisors Student Advisors are the one-stop-shop for student support for Western Sydney University Online students. You can speak to a Student Advisor about anything to do with:      

enrolment details and course planning academic skills and study support research, writing and referencing skills technical support for your online classroom exam queries referrals to student support services.

You can reach them on 1300 050 935 or email [email protected] Team operating hours (Sydney time) Monday to Friday: 8am–9pm and Weekends: 10am–6pm. Staff responsibilities

Assess students’ work fairly, objectively and consistently, and when in doubt consult with the Unit Coordinator or Program Director. Provide students with appropriate, helpful and explanatory feedback on all work submitted for assessment. Make reasonable accommodation (e.g. length of time to complete) in assignment tasks and examinations for students with special requirements, and seek assistance from the Disability Advisor and Counsellor where appropriate and needed. Ensure deadlines for the submission of examination papers to the Academic Registrar are met. Immediately report to the Unit Coordinator any instances of student cheating, collusion and/or plagiarism.

Staff code of conduct

Act in good faith and with honesty, integrity, transparency and impartiality. Act with diligence and responsiveness, and treat other teaching staff with fairness, respect and courtesy without discrimination or harassment. Foster and protect the reputation of the University. Carry out duties as best you can within your delegated authority,

constantly enhancing your professional knowledge. Be accountable for all actions and decisions, providing documentation and sound reasons for them. Do not act in a manner that inhibits another person from fulfilling the requirements of their position. Respect the confidentiality of entrusted information. Be alert to issues of conflict of interest and take action to declare and avoid them. Use the University resources properly and in accordance with work health and safety obligations. Report all fraud and corrupt conduct.

Raising concerns If you have a concern about this unit please contact your Unit Coordinator in the first instance. If the matter is not resolved with the Unit Coordinator or you would prefer to speak to someone else, you are advised to lodge a formal complaint.

Student feedback Student feedback plays a vital role in improving the quality and educational effectiveness of Western Sydney University units and in ensuring academic staff keep in touch with student needs. At the end of the teaching period you will be given the opportunity to complete a Student Feedback on Unit (SFU) questionnaire to assess the unit. You will also have the opportunity to complete an Online Learning Advisor Feedback (OLAF) questionnaire to provide feedback on your OLA. Please try to complete the SFU and OLAF questionnaires as your feedback is taken seriously and will assist in the continued improvement and high standard of delivery for Western Sydney University Online units.

Academic integrity Academic integrity describes thoughts and actions that demonstrate respect and honesty toward your fellow learners and scholars. The acknowledgement of sources and a commitment to open, ethical conduct are the foundation of research, learning and teaching in higher education and beyond. The University is committed to academic integrity, honesty and the promotion of ethical scholarship. Under the University's Student code of conduct, you are expected to:

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'act honestly and ethically in the production of all academic work and assessment tasks give recognition to any direct quotes used from other authors or to those authors whose work has made an intellectual contribution to the contents of your work acknowledge shared ownership of ideas in group projects or assessment tasks.'

If you do not behave with academic integrity, you are likely to face allegations of academic misconduct. The University's Student misconduct rule defines academic misconduct as 'conduct by a student that in any way undermines or otherwise puts at risk the academic integrity of any course, unit of study or assessment (including examinations) or the University's academic reputation'. Use the Academic integrity checklist (PDF 43 KB) to assess your work's academic integrity before final submission.

Links to policy The University has a number of policies that relate to teaching and learning. Please note that WSU Online students should direct all requests to the Student Advisors or the OLA/UC of the unit (as appropriate for the issue). Additional content is provided in the following important University policies affecting students:         

Student code of conduct policy. Assessment policy – criteria and standards-based assessment. Examinations policy. Special Consideration policy. Review of grade policy. Student misconduct rule policy. Enrolment policy (includes a section on the Western Sydney University student email account). Bullying prevention policy and Guidelines. Sexual harassment prevention policy.

Breaches of the Student Misconduct Rule Policy can have serious consequences. It is essential that you are familiar with this policy and how to avoid misconduct of any type.

Course Summary: Date

Details

Fri Oct 9, 2020

Assignment Self Assessment: Diagnostic Quiz

due by 11:59pm

Date

Details Assignment Topic 1 submission 1

due by 5pm

Assignment Topic 2 submission 1

due by 5pm

Assignment Topic 3 submission 1

due by 5pm

Assignment Topic 4 submission 1

due by 5pm

Assignment Topic 5 submission 2

due by 5pm

Assignment Topic 6 submission 2

due by 5pm

Assignment Assignment 3: Practical

due by 5pm

Assignment Topic 7 submission 3

due by 5pm

Assignment Topic 8 submission 3

due by 5pm

Assignment Topic 9 submission 3

due by 5pm

Mon Oct 26, 2020

Mon Nov 16, 2020

Mon Dec 7, 2020

Mon Dec 14, 2020

Assignment Assignment 1: Portfolio Assignment Assignment 2: Intra-session exam instructions A...