Course Title: Operate accounting applications
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term2 2011
Course Code: COSC5773C
Course Title: Operate accounting applications
School: 155T Vocational Health and Sciences
Campus: City Campus
Program: C6068 - Advanced Diploma of Computer Science
Course Contact: Graham Timmins
Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 4732
Course Contact Email: graham.timmins@rmit.edu.au
Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff
Laurensia Herman
laurensia.herman@rmit.edu.au
Nominal Hours: 30
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Pre-requisites and Co-requisites
None
Course Description
This unit defines the competency required to operate common accounting software packages in order to maintain enterprise financial records.
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
ICAITU211A Operate accounting applications |
Element: |
Reports are generated as required |
Performance Criteria: |
Successful completion of Practical Exercises, Assignment, Final Test |
Element: |
Software is customised and enterprise data created |
Performance Criteria: |
Successful completion of Practical Exercises, Assignment, Final Test |
Element: |
Transactions are recorded and tracked as required |
Performance Criteria: |
Successful completion of Practical Exercises, Assignment, Final Test |
Learning Outcomes
Details of Learning Activities
o Setting up and customizing MYOB data file
o Accounts List
o Sales and Purchases
o Inventory
o Banking
o Reports
o Payroll
Teaching Schedule
Week 1-13 Practical Exercises
Week 10 Assignment
Week 14 Final Test
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
“MYOB Version 16 Module 1” bundled with “MYOB Version 16 Payroll” by Watsonia Publishing |
References
Other Resources
Overview of Assessment
The student must demonstrate an understanding of all elements of a particular competency to be deemed competent. Assessment methods have been designed to measure achievement of each competency in a flexible manner over a range of assessment tasks.
Assessment will incorporate a variety of methods including technical requirements documentation, homework and in class exercises, written tests, practical problem solving exercises, presentations and practical tests. Students are advised that they are likely to be asked to personally demonstrate their assessment work to their teacher to ensure that the relevant competency standards are being met.
Assessment Tasks
o Practical Exercises - 40% (over 10 weeks)
o Assignment – 25%
o Final Test – 35%
Students must pass the final test in order to pass the subject.
Assessment Matrix
Please refer to Assessment Tasks above.
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