Financial Accounting (UoA)

Undergraduate | 2026

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Your studies will be on-campus, and may include some online delivery
On campus
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ACCT 2013
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Course ID
205075
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Adelaide City Campus
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Level of study
Undergraduate
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Unit value
6
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Course owner
Adelaide University
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Course level
2
Work Integrated Learning course
Work Integrated Learning course
No
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Inbound study abroad and exchange
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No
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University-wide elective course
No
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Single course enrolment
No

Course overview

The aim of this course is to guide students in their development of technical and problem solving skills in the area of corporate external financial reporting. Corporate external financial reporting comprises financial reporting by reporting entities to external stakeholders. It is mandatory for reporting entities to report in accordance with Australian accounting standards. Students in this course will gain skills in reading, interpreting and applying accounting standards. This course builds on introductory level financial accounting. The course is essential for all individuals exposed to financial information in the workplace including accountants, auditors, financial analysts, managers, bankers and oversight bodies involved in the preparation or use of company financial statements.

Course learning outcomes

  • Explain how select Australian Accounting Standards are applied to specific transactions and other financial events
  • Apply the concepts of definition, recognition and measurement as specified in Australian Accounting Standards to specific transactions and other financial events
  • Prepare select aspects of general- purpose financial statements and related disclosures in accordance with the reporting requirements of Australian Accounting Standards
  • Communicate clearly and concisely when presenting, discussing and reporting knowledge and ideas in formal and informal situations

Prerequisite(s)

  • must have completed all of ACCT1011 Introductory Accounting/BAFI1011 Business Finance (UoA)

Corequisite(s)

N/A

Antirequisite(s)

  • must not have completed ACCTING2501 Financial Accounting at the University of Adelaide

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