ACF1001 · Monash University
Accounting fundamentals
- Credit points
- 6
- Level
- 1
- Workload
- ≈ 12 h / week
- Faculty
- Business and Economics
What it covers
This unit introduces the fundamentals of accounting as the language of business, empowering future managers to interpret and analyse financial information for strategic and sustainable decision-making. Emphasising real-world application, the unit explores key financial concepts such as cost and performance measurement, budgeting, and financial planning, alongside critical non-financial dimensions including sustainability, ethics, social responsibility, and inclusivity.
Assessment
| Task | Type | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| 3 - Examination | Examination | 50% |
| 2 - Project | Project | 30% |
| 1 - Exercise | Exercise | 20% |
When and where
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Second semester | Caulfield | On-campus |
| First semester | Caulfield | On-campus |