Business Accounting

Nelson Mandela University

Course Description

  • Course Name

    Business Accounting

  • Host University

    Nelson Mandela University

  • Location

    Port Elizabeth, South Africa

  • Area of Study

    Accounting, Management

  • Language Level

    Taught In English

  • Course Level Recommendations

    Lower

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    Hours & Credits

  • Host University Units

    12
  • Recommended U.S. Semester Credits
    0
  • Recommended U.S. Quarter Units
    1
  • Overview

    PURPOSE
    The purpose of this module is to develop an understanding of the basic principles and practices and their applications in a business environment.

    LEARNING OUTCOMES
    The student will be able to:
    solve simple and simultaneous algebraic equations;draw and interpret straight-line and two dimensional graphs;calculate and apply simple and compound interest;
    calculate mark-ups, transport trade-offs and do profit and loss calculations;
    calculate annuities;
    determine ratios and proportions;
    prepare cash budgets;
    understand and determine break-even analysis;
    determine EOQ, value of inventory and do ABC analysis (EOQ) = economic order quantity.

    CORE CONTENT
    Equations and simple word problems.
    Simultaneous equations.
    Straight-line and two dimensional graphs.
    Rounding and conversion tables.
    Simple and compound interest.
    Annuities.
    Ratios and proportions.
    Profit and loss calculations.
    Mark-ups.
    Transport trade-offs.
    Inventory.
    ABC analysis.
    EOQ calculation.
    Breakeven analysis.
    Cash budgets.

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