Course Title: Set up and operate a computerised accounting system
Part A: Course Overview
Program: C4169
Course Title: Set up and operate a computerised accounting system
Portfolio: BUS
Nominal Hours: 80.0
Regardless of the mode of delivery, represent a guide to the relative teaching time and student effort required to successfully achieve a particular competency/module. This may include not only scheduled classes or workplace visits but also the amount of effort required to undertake, evaluate and complete all assessment requirements, including any non-classroom activities.Course Code |
Campus |
Career |
School |
Learning Mode |
Teaching Period(s) |
COSC5939C |
City Campus |
TAFE |
650T TAFE Business |
Face-to-Face |
Term1 2009 |
Course Contact: Jenny Wotzko
Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 5701
Course Contact Email: jennifer.wotzko@rmit.edu.au
Course Description
This unit covers the competency to establish and operate under supervision, a computerised accounting system.
You will learn the skills and knowledge required to set up a computerised accounting system, maintain the general ledger and subsidiary ledger accounts, enter a wide variety of transactions, produce both management and financial reports and ensure the system’s integrity.
If you are undertaking this course in Melbourne from semester 2, 2012 onwards your teacher will advise you if you require access to a computer for the course. It is recommended that you have access to a mobile computing device to allow greater flexibility in terms of where you can work on campus outside class times.
Pre-requisite Courses and Assumed Knowledge and Capabilities
Maintain financial records ACCT5180C (BSBCMN308A) is a pre-requisite to this course as it focuses on the knowledge and skills required to perform equivalent functions in a manual accounting system.
National Competency Codes and Titles
National Element Code & Title: |
FNSACCT407B Set up and operate a computerised accounting system |
Elements: |
1. Implement an integrated accounting system |
2. Process transactions within the system |
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3. Maintain the system |
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4. Produce reports |
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5. Ensure system integrity |
Learning Outcomes
Overview of Assessment
Assessment may incorporate a variety of methods including in-class exercises, problem-solving exercises, assignments, group or individual projects, presentations and written or practical tests, as well as homework activities.
Other activities may be workplace-based or simulate work practices. These may include direct observation of workplace practices, verbal questioning and the presentation of a portfolio of evidence.
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. Students will be provided with feedback throughout the course to check their progress.