Unit convenor and teaching staff |
Unit convenor and teaching staff
Unit Convenor, Lecturer
Tas Husain
Contact via via email
Room 340, Level 3, 4ER Buildings, 4 Eastern Road
Please check iLearn for details
Unit Moderator
Jengfang Chen
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Credit points |
Credit points
10
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Prerequisites |
Prerequisites
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Corequisites |
Corequisites
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Co-badged status |
Co-badged status
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Unit description |
Unit description
This unit describes and develops knowledge and skills in finance and accounting. Students will learn about financial institutions, financial markets, risk and regulation. They will explore the role of accounting and the accounting profession in business and society. Students will be provided with an opportunity to discuss evolving issues in and means of evaluating and presenting accounting and finance information. The key emphasis is on understanding how such information assists managers when making important business decisions. |
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Name | Weighting | Hurdle | Due |
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Professional practice: Investment opportunities | 30% | No | 09/05/2025 |
Skills development: Financial management | 30% | No | 30/05/2025 |
Formal and observed learning: Exam | 40% | No | University Exam Period |
Assessment Type 1: Case study/analysis
Indicative Time on Task 2: 20 hours
Due: 09/05/2025
Weighting: 30%
The purpose of this assessment is for you to gain experience in producing a financial analysis in the form of a business report to key stakeholders.
You will work in teams to conduct an in-depth analysis of the business environment and financial performance of an ASX 200-listed company.
Skills in focus: - Discipline knowledge - Analytical skills - Problem solving and critical thinking - Communication skills
Deliverable: Written report [max. 2,500 group], presentation [10 minutes] Individual and group assessment
Assessment Type 1: Portfolio
Indicative Time on Task 2: 20 hours
Due: 30/05/2025
Weighting: 30%
The purpose of this assessment is to build your expertise and skills in fundamental accounting and finance concepts, key financial tools, and financial decision making through investigating financial management scenarios.
You will engage with and reflect on weekly activities and problem sets and apply financial techniques to real-world cases.
Skills in focus: - Critical thinking - Discipline knowledge - Time management
Deliverable: Reflective report [max. 1,200 words excluding appendices with supporting evidence] Individual assessment
Assessment Type 1: Examination
Indicative Time on Task 2: 40 hours
Due: University Exam Period
Weighting: 40%
The purpose of this assessment is for you to formally demonstrate the expertise you have gained in this unit.
You will participate in a 2-hour exam held during the University Examination period. Important information about the exam will be made available on the unit iLearn page. You should also review the MQ Exams website for general tips.
Deliverable: Formal exam Individual assessment
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2 Indicative time-on-task is an estimate of the time required for completion of the assessment task and is subject to individual variation
Delivery and Resources
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TECHNOLOGY USED AND REQUIRED
UNIT WEB PAGE
LEARNING AND TEACHING ACTIVITIES:
Classes for MQBS1040 in Session 1 2025 comprise of (1) weekly face-to-face on campus/livestream lectures and (2) weekly face-to-face on campus tutorials/online zoom tutorials
Week |
Lecture Topics |
Week 1 |
Decision Making, Financial Management and Role of Accounting |
Week 2 |
Types of Business Organisations Basic Principles of Financial Management |
Week 3 |
Financial Markets, Financial Instruments and Financing the Business - Part 1 |
Week 4 |
Financial Markets, Financial Instruments and Financing the Business - Part 2 |
Week 5 |
Basic Financial Statements - Part 1 |
Week 6 |
Basic Financial Statements - Part 2 |
Week 7 |
Analysis and interpretation of financial statements |
MID-SESSION BREAK | |
Week 8 |
Cost Concepts and Analysis |
Week 9 |
Budgeting |
Week 10 |
Time Value of Money |
Week 11 |
Capital Budgeting |
Week 12 |
Ethics and Corporate Governance |
Week 13 |
Revision |
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Unit information based on version 2025.03 of the Handbook