scheme of work

Centre for Tourism, Hospitality and Culinary Management

Programme: Diploma in Hotel Management / Diploma in Tourism Management / Diploma in Events
Management / Diploma in Culinary Management

Subject: Principles of Accounting (DAC 2014)

August – December 2013

Elearn Password: DAC2014
Turnitin ID: 5710730
Turnitin Password: DAC2014

Lecturer: Mr Peter Pang
Consultation Hours:
(My time table will be on Elearn)
E-mail: [e-mail]
Tel No: 03 7491 8622 ext 8534

SUBJECT DESCRIPTION

Subject
Principles of Accounting
Subject Code
DAC 1014
Credit Hours
4
Intake

Mode of Assessment
Examination 50%
• There will be ONE Final Examination and it will cover ALL topics. The examination will last for 2 hours. Coursework
• Progress Test 20%
Project 30% 50% Total 100%

Objective
The objective of this module is to introduce a student to accounting, the terms and processes of financial data recording and presentation, and the use of management accounting for planning, control and decisions.
Synopsis
An enterprise would need to keep records of its financial transactions and to report on its financial status and performance. This subject covers basic accounting techniques and management accounting principles.
Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of the course, students should be able to:
SLO1 Able to prepare financial records
SLO2 Able to interpret financial statements
SLO3 Able to apply financial information and techniques in managing a business

Main Text
Williams, Halka, Bettner and Carcello (2012). Financial & Managerial Accounting: The basis for business decisions, 16th Edn, McGraw Hill, New York. THOL call no. HF5636 F49 2012 c.1

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