ACCTN102-22A (HAM)

Introductory Financial Accounting

15 Points

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Division of Management
School of Accounting, Finance and Economics

Staff

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Convenor(s)

Hannah Li

Hannah Li
MSB.3.03
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hannah.li@waikato.ac.nz

Lecturer(s)

Administrator(s)

: maxine.hayward@waikato.ac.nz

Placement/WIL Coordinator(s)

Tutor(s)

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: tefin.tomjoseph@waikato.ac.nz

Student Representative(s)

Lab Technician(s)

Librarian(s)

: yilan.chen@waikato.ac.nz

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Paper Description

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An introductory computer-based accounting paper emphasising the preparation of accounting records. This paper provides opportunity to learn the language of accounting through addressing practical problems.
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Paper Structure

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  • 1 x 2-hour lecture per week
  • 1 x 2-hour workshop per week
  • 1 x 1-hour computer lab tutorial per week.
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Learning Outcomes

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Students who successfully complete the paper should be able to:

  • Explain the fundamental principles of ethics and their application to the business world, particularly with regard to internal controls.
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  • Demonstrate knowledge of the fundamental principles of accounting and the ability to construct journal and ledger accounts.
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  • Demonstrate how to control and account for assets such as cash, inventory, accounts receivable, property, plant and equipment.
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  • Prepare financial statements including statement of changes in owner's equity, cash flow statement and cash budgets.
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  • Communicate effectively in writing the financial statements.
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  • Demonstrate knowledge of computerised accounting systems and recording procedures.
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Assessment

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Internal coursework:100%.

Assessment is by course work during the semester. Your final mark and grade for the paper will be a weighted average of your course work marks. No Exam. (100:0)

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Assessment Components

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The internal assessment/exam ratio (as stated in the University Calendar) is 100:0. There is no final exam. The final exam makes up 0% of the overall mark.

The internal assessment/exam ratio (as stated in the University Calendar) is 100:0 or 0:0, whichever is more favourable for the student. The final exam makes up either 0% or 0% of the overall mark.

Component DescriptionDue Date TimePercentage of overall markSubmission MethodCompulsory
1. Online Tests
Average of All
10
2. Online Test Chapter 1
18 Mar 2022
10:00 AM
-
3. Online Test Chapter 2
25 Mar 2022
10:00 AM
-
4. Online Test Chapter 3
1 Apr 2022
10:00 AM
-
5. Online Test Chapter 4
8 Apr 2022
10:00 AM
-
6. Online Test Chapter 5
15 Apr 2022
10:00 AM
-
7. Online Test Chapter 6
6 May 2022
10:00 AM
-
8. Online Test Chapter 7
20 May 2022
10:00 AM
-
9. Online Test Chapter 8
27 May 2022
10:00 AM
-
10. Online Test Chapter 9
3 Jun 2022
10:00 AM
-
11. Online Test Chapter 10
10 Jun 2022
10:00 AM
-
12. Lab Work & Practice Case Set 1
5
  • In Class: In Lab
13. Test 1
31 Mar 2022
1:00 PM
10
  • In Class: In Lecture
14. Test 2
12 May 2022
1:00 PM
20
  • In Class: In Lecture
15. Final Test
9 Jun 2022
1:00 PM
30
  • In Class: In Lecture
16. Workshop Homework
10
  • Hand-in: In Workshop
17. Practice Case Set 2 (Perdisco)
15 Jun 2022
6:00 PM
5
  • Online: Submit through Moodle
18. Xero Assignment
17 Jun 2022
6:00 PM
10
  • Online: Submit through Moodle
Assessment Total:     100    
Failing to complete a compulsory assessment component of a paper will result in an IC grade
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Required and Recommended Readings

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Required Readings

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Low, M; Davey, H., Ling, A., Sharma, U; Cheng, A. (2013), Accounting Principles and Practices for New Zealand Students, Cengage Learning, Australia (3rd Edition).

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Recommended Readings

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Hoggett, Medlin, J., Chalmers, K., Beattie, C., Hellmann, A., & Maxfield, J. (2018). Accounting (Tenth edition.). Wiley.

Tankersley, B. (2014). 2014 Review of Xero Accounting and Xero Partner Platform, CPA Practice Advisor, Vol.24(1), p.7

Barker, Penman, S., Linsmeier, T. J., & Cooper, S. (2020). Moving the Conceptual Framework Forward: Accounting for Uncertainty. Contemporary Accounting Research, 37(1), 322–357. https://doi.org/10.1111/1911-3846.12585

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Other Resources

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Online Support

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If you require online support for moodle please email helpdesk at: wmshelp@waikato.ac.nz
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Workload

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Course Requirements:Time Required per Week:Total Time required:(12 teaching weeks)

Lectures

2 hours

24 hours

Workshops

2 hours

24 hours

Lab Tutorials

1 hour

12 hours

Complete readings and prepare for weekly online tests, workshop/lab tutorial problems

5 hours

60 hours

Totals

10 hours

120 hours total

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Linkages to Other Papers

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Prerequisite(s)

Corequisite(s)

Equivalent(s)

Restriction(s)

Restricted papers: ACCT102, ACCT209

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