CourseAB302

Week8 of 16

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This week’s topics

Midterm evaluation

Midterm assessment of the criteria taught so far
Individual feedback and targets

What you will be able to do

1.1 Outline accounting systems used by organisations.
1.2 Describe the purpose of management information.
1.3 Compare cost and management accounting processes with those required for external financial reporting.
2.1 Explain labour remuneration methods.
2.2 Describe the processes for accounting for labour costs.
2.3 Analyse trends for gross and net earnings.

Activity

Midterm assessment task and individual feedback.

Study materials

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Course plan

Week 1: Accounting systems in business organisations
Week 2: Purpose of management information
Week 3: Management accounting versus financial reporting
Week 4: Labour remuneration systems
Week 5: Accounting for labour costs
Week 6: Analysing gross and net earnings
Week 7: ICT applications in management information
Midterm: Midterm evaluation
Week 9: Factors influencing ICT adoption
Week 10: Evaluating ICT in management information
Week 11: Integrated management information review
Week 12: Applying Management Information in practice: case studies
Week 13: Assignment workshop: research, planning and referencing
Week 14: Assignment workshop: drafting, feedback and improvement
Week 15: Review and coursework completion
Final: Final assessment and submission

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