Single subject — no qualification is awarded on completion. Credits toward the qualifications listed below.
This subject is FEE-HELP eligible, so eligible students can defer the $4,250 fee as a government loan and pay nothing upfront.
Fees and funding are indicative only. Confirm your eligibility and final costs with the provider.
A student visa requires a full-time CRICOS-registered course, and single subjects have no CRICOS registration. If you’re studying in Australia on a student visa, you’ll need a full qualification instead.
See CRICOS-registered alternativesFinancial statements offer a snapshot of a company's performance at a moment in time. Understanding how financial statements are compiled, structured and presented means you will have the tools to assess a company and make an informed analysis of its quality. In this introductory course you will learn to explain the role and usefulness of financial statement information in corporate governance practice. By the end of the course, you will be able to record and process business transactions through the accounting cycle and prepare a set of general-purpose financial statements. The strategic view you will foster will ensure you can explain the implications of economic events and transactions on a financial statement. You will also be equipped to help build accountability into financial reporting instruments, and you will understand the impact a weak internal control system may have on the financial health of an organisation. With new analysis tools at your disposal and a holistic view of the utility of financial statements and their importance for various stakeholders, you will be equipped to help build accountable, well-governed organisations. This subject forms part of the Graduate Certificate in Business and the Graduate Certificate in Commerce. Successful completion via Open Access may support admission into the Graduate Certificate(s) (where applicable), in addition to the required minimum of 3 years' work experience. If you intend to progress into the Graduate Certificate, we recommend contacting our Student Advisors to ensure you select subjects that align with your study goals and program requirements.
Accounting and Governance is a standalone subject at Griffith University in QLD. Completing it does not award a qualification. Credit may apply toward the qualifications listed on this page.
No qualification credit mapping has been indexed for this subject yet. The provider may still grant credit toward a related award — confirm with Griffith University before enrolling.
Griffith University is the awarding provider. Recorded study modes are Online. Typical duration is listed as 13 weeks. The subject is listed at 25 credit points. Eligible students may defer fees through FEE-HELP.
Details on this page are compiled from the provider's published subject information and government registers. Fees, intakes and credit rules can change — confirm current details with Griffith University before enrolling.
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