BUACC2605 Computerised Accounting and Practice
The focus of this unit is on computerised accounting and on continuous developments and advancements in the use of information technology to aid the accounting profession. This unit enables students to operate computerised accounting software packages to carry out routine accounting tasks. A key emphasis will be on learning how to create accounts, process accounting information in respect of different business transactions and prepare accounting statements in order to assist in business decision making. Students will learn how to prepare business activity statements and other necessary statements required either by accounting practices or to comply with legislative requirements. The key emphasis is on equipping students with the latest developments in computerised accounting software to enable them to be job ready at the completion of their degree. Students will not only prepare accounting statements but will be able to analyse and interpret both routine and non-routine business transactions. Student will learn to prepare non-complex management reports and gain understanding of setting up and maintaining a payroll system. The scope of this unit also includes managing the accounting systems of a small office and ensuring relevant legal requirements are adhered to.
Commonwealth supported place (CSP)
A CSP is subsidised by the Australian Government and students pay a contribution amount. Each unit is classified into a band, depending on the study area of the unit (this discipline may be different from the study area of your course).
2025 contribution amount* $2,124
2025 grandfathered contribution amount* $1,663
Grandfathered contribution amount - if you are a continuing student, who commenced your course before 1 January 2021, you will continue paying the same amount as you would have, had legislative reforms not been implemented, for any units that would otherwise have an increased student contribution amount.
* For Clinical Psychology & Professional Pathways bands the unit fee amount is determined by accredited courses. Students in Postgraduate Clinical Psychology, Professional Pathway Psychology or Professional Pathway Social Work accredited courses should refer to the information below.
