Accounting for Accountability and Decision Making
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| Program start date | Application deadline |
| 2026-07-06 | - |
Program Overview
Course Overview
The course ACCY 130, Accounting for Accountability and Decision Making, covers the use and economic and social impact of internal and external accounting information.
Course Details
- Dates: 23 Feb 2026 to 21 Jun 2026
- Starts: Trimester 1
- Fees:
- NZ$1,020.00 for domestic students
- NZ$4,693.20 for international students
- Lecture Start Times:
- Monday 3.10pm
- Friday 3.10pm
- Campus: Kelburn
- Estimated Workload: Approximately 150 hours or 8.8 hours per week for 17 weeks
- Points: 15
Entry Restrictions
- Prerequisites: None
- Corequisites: None
- Restrictions: None
Taught By
The course is taught by the School of Accounting and Commercial Law — Wellington School of Business and Government.
Disclaimer
This course outline may be subject to change.
Key Dates
Important dates, including mid-trimester teaching breaks, can be found on the University's key dates calendar. Assessment dates will be announced once the course has begun.
About This Course
This course introduces students to accounting, accountability, and decision-making, focusing on the use and impact of internal and external accounting information on economic and social outcomes. Students will learn about organizational structures, financial statements, basic principles of taxation, sustainability accounting, and the impact of technology on accounting.
Course Learning Objectives
Students who pass this course will be able to:
- Describe key features of the role and responsibilities of the accounting profession and its impact on society and the economy
- Explain organizational structures and the different sectors of the economy in which accounting operates
- Explain internal and external accounting and accountability practices as well as basic tax concepts
- Explain sustainability concepts and how to account for social and environmental performance
- Explain the impact of technology on accounting
How This Course Is Taught
The course is optimized for face-to-face delivery on campus, with lectures accessible via synchronous (live-stream) Zoom. All lectures will be recorded and available throughout the course. Tutorials are available face-to-face with at least one Zoom option and are not recorded. In-person attendance is required for assessment in the examination period.
Assessment
- IN-PERSON Final Test (during examination period): 50%
- NUKU Quizzes (Online, best 3 out of 5): 10%
- Mid-trimester test (online, via Nuku): 20%
- Assignment: 20%
Lecture Times and Rooms
Lecture times are from 23 February 2026 to 5 April 2026 and 20 April 2026 to 31 May 2026.
What You'll Need to Get
Required Texts
- Title: An Introduction to Accounting: Accountability in Organisations and Society 2e
- Edition: 2nd Edition
- Authors: Craig Deegan
- Year: 2022
- Publisher: Cengage AU
- ISBN: Not specified
- Pages: 70