Analytical Techniques for Accountants

Course aim

To introduce students to analytical problem solving techniques used in the Accounting profession.

Course content

The role of analytical problem solving techniques in Accounting. Principles in collecting accounting data: types of data, sources of data, sampling methods, attributes and variables in sampling techniques for auditing. Choosing appropriate problem solving procedures. Reporting. Basic descriptive summaries, business graphics, correlation, simple linear regression, index numbers, time series. Confidence, tolerance and prediction intervals, and sample size calculations. Application of hypothesis testing procedures in accounting. Project appraisal techniques. Use of appropriate computer software.

Textbook(s)

Berenson, M, Levine, D, Wilson, J, Jayne, N, O'Brien, M 2012, Basic Business Statistics: Concepts and Applications, 3rd Edition, Pearson, Australia

Prerequisite(s)

Nil

Corequisite(s)

Nil

Teaching method

Note: These components may or may not be scheduled in every study period. Please refer to the timetable for further details.

Assessment

Assignment, Written examination

Fees

EFTSL*: 0.125
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