ACC703 Accounting Information
ACC703 Accounting Information
Individual Assignment (30% in total)
A major component of the ACC703 course is the MYOB assignment that is an individual assignment. Your individual assignment will be assessed on three aspects of the assignment:
MYOB Assignment: (18%);
MYOB Work Activity Report: 1,000 words (5%);
Prepare Job Claim Statement and Resume (5%); and
Individual presentation based on MYOB assignment: (2%).
Students should report the progress of their MYOB assignment to tutors by showing the completed chapters or parts of the MYOB assignment to the tutor each week. Final MYOB Assignment is due by week 10.
MYOB Assignment (18%)
MYOB assignment text book is Wendy Pabst & Brian Perrin (2019), Accounting With MYOB Accountright Plus, 2nd Edition, Cengage Learning, Australia
Please read the downloading and installing MYOB Software
Each chapter has Revision Exercise. Please Do not do Revision Exercise.
When you finish each chapter, please print the reports specified in the book , compare the results of the your printed reports and the results of reports of the book and sign at the bottom of each printed report as an evidence of completing the comparison of two reports before starting the next chapter. If two results of the reports are different, you should mark the different results on your printed reports, analyse the difference and write down the possible reasons of the difference.
The assignment should include one title page and 8 chapter cover pages (chapter 2 to 9) in front of the printed reports of each chapter, and be tied tightly by binding or using plastic folders. Please do not forget to write your student number, name and course on the title page.
MYOB assignment is due by Week 10. Students submit both the paper-printed version and the USB stick to contain 9 MYOB assignment files (*.myox) at the start of the lecture in week 10. If student does not submit the USB to contain 8 MYOB (*myox)files, the printed version will not be accepted or 20% penalty of total available mark will apply to the assignment.
When students submit the paper-printed version to the lecturer, the lecturer will ask validation questions to the student to check whether the submitted MYOB assignment is the student own work or not.
In the past, we found that some students had copied other students work, changed name and format, printed and submitted the printed version , or copied word outputs, changed name and converted to PDF file. We remind you again that If we find the students who submits other students work with changed name and format , we will take action against the students.
Common Mistake
One of the most common errors is to enter the date in correctly. Though the student does not have any intension to enter the date in correctly it can happen. MYOB by default enters the todays date. However the accounting MYOB assignment has transaction dates which relates to future dates. So this is a trap for the student and it is very likely that a wrong date is entered. Thus student should double check the date before entering it in to the system.
Go to the DATE SETTING on your computer to see the format of the date. Ensure that this is in the format DATE-MONTH-YEAR. If it is not in this format, then you should change the setting to this format, or else remember that it is not in this format, before entering any information. A common problem for students is assuming that the date setting on their computer will be DAYMONTHYEAR. However, it may be set as MONTHDAY-YEAR and finding that transactions attempting to be entered on 13/7/2020 will not be accepted, is the first students know that their computer is set to the date setting MONTHDAY-YEAR. At that stage there is no alternative but to start over again, losing all transactions entered. To set your computer so that DATE-MONTH-YEAR date format are used for your transactions, go to Control Panel and then to Regional and Language Options and change to DATE-MONTH-YEAR date format
To set your computer so that dollars are used for your transactions, go to Control Panel and then to Regional and Language Options and change to DOLLAR (Australian) format.
Enter opening balances as positive numbers. Dont, for example, enter your liability account balances as negative numbers. Enter negative amounts only if accounts truly have negative balances. As a rule, these will be asset accounts that record accumulated depreciation. For example you have to enter the opening balance of the trial balance (page 28). The trial balance has two columns (debit and edit) The scree of MYOB balance has one column. Please enter -275, -4,410, -3,830, -11,940 in asset category and also enter -3,790 -21,500 in liability category.
When you creating Purchase or Sales invoices in MYOB, there is a tick box asking you whether the invoice is Inc. or Exc. GST, also when loading in price for products. It is another common mistake for students to forget to tick or untick the in the tick box, based on the information of the book.
You have entered an invoice twice in MYOB and closed both of them. You need to find out how to delete one of them, You are finding it difficult because it's already closed. Have to delete the payment that closed the invoice first. If you are looking at the invoice click on history then delete the line entry that has the payment that closed the invoice. Once you delete the payment, you will be able to delete the invoice.
The textbook was published in 2015, and the payroll year is 2018. If tax withheld amount is different to the textbook, you may manually change the tax withheld amount. It wont happen in the real world, as we subscribe the MYOB, the latest tax table will be uploaded automatically. If you get the error message when loading tax tables in Chapter 9 Payroll, you can download the attached file, 'pay2myob.bin' in moodle. Click OK on the error message window and select the file from your 'Downloads' folder.
Your tutors will activate your company file in week 5 once you complete chapter 4. Before you copy the chapter 4 file to start chapter 5, ask tutors for the serial number. Then the chapter 4 will be activated, and the copied files (chapter 5 - chapter10) will be automatically activated. Your chapter 2&3 files are not activated. After 30 days, you are not able to change, but you can still open the file as read only. Do not activate your chapter 2&3 files as we will waste serial numbers.
MYOB Rubric (18% in Total)
Criteria: How to perform Unsatisfactory Satisfactory Effective Excellent Exceptional %
Fail Pass Credit Distinction High Distinction Company setup, including changing company information and the chart of accounts:
Create a new company file
Set up and link accounts
Enter account opening balances
Reports using other option Student work does not demonstrates a basic developed understanding of how to perform (more than 10 errors) Student work demonstrates a basic developed understanding of how to perform (6-10 errors) Student work demonstrates an effective developed understanding of how to perform (3-5 errors) Student work demonstrates a proficient developed understanding of how to perform (1-2 errors) Student work demonstrates an advanced developed understanding of how to perform (no errors) 2.25
General Ledger Set-up and General Journal Entries
Initial bank reconciliation
General journal transaction
Understanding GST
Reports using menu bar Student work does not demonstrates a basic developed understanding of how to perform (more than 10 errors) Student work demonstrates a basic developed understanding of how to perform (6-10 errors) Student work demonstrates an effective developed understanding of how to perform (3-5 errors) Student work demonstrates a proficient developed understanding of how to perform (1-2 errors) Student work demonstrates an advanced developed understanding of how to perform (no errors) 2.25
Purchase (Accounts Payable)
Setup supplier and enter opening balance
Set-up inventory items
Purchase transaction
Bill with discount
Adjustment note
Pay supplier
Cash purchase
Purchase register Student work does not demonstrates a basic developed understanding of how to perform (more than 10 errors) Student work demonstrates a basic developed understanding of how to perform (6-10 errors) Student work demonstrates an effective developed understanding of how to perform (3-5 errors) Student work demonstrates a proficient developed understanding of how to perform (1-2 errors) Student work demonstrates an advanced developed understanding of how to perform (no errors) 2.25
Sales (Accounts Receivable)
Set up customer and opening balance
Sales transaction
Received payment
Cash sales
Adjustment note
Part payment received Student work does not demonstrates a basic developed understanding of how to perform (more than 10 errors)) Student work demonstrates a basic developed understanding of how to perform (6-10 errors) Student work demonstrates an effective developed understanding of how to perform (3-5 errors) Student work demonstrates a proficient developed understanding of how to perform (1-2 errors) Student work demonstrates an advanced developed understanding of how to perform (no errors) 2.25
Banking
Spend, receive and transfer money
Pay BAS liability
Petty cash and credit card
Bank register
Bank reconciliation Student work does not demonstrates a basic developed understanding of how to perform (more than 10 errors) Student work demonstrates a basic developed understanding of how to perform (6-10 errors) Student work demonstrates an effective developed understanding of how to perform (3-5errors) Student work demonstrates a proficient developed understanding of how to perform (1-2 errors) Student work demonstrates an advanced developed understanding of how to perform (no errors) 2.25
Inventory
Set up inventory items
Enter inventory opening balance
Inventory transaction
Auto build inventory items
End of period stock taking Student work does not demonstrates a basic developed understanding of how to perform (more than 10 errors) Student work demonstrates a basic developed understanding of how to perform (6-10 errors) Student work demonstrates an effective developed understanding of how to perform (3-5 errors) Student work demonstrates a proficient developed understanding of how to perform (1-2 errors) Student work demonstrates an advanced developed understanding of how to perform (no errors) 2.25
Integration
Monthly sales budgets: transactions
Addition information: Bank reconciliation
Prepare Business Activity Statement
Business insights Student work does not demonstrates a basic developed understanding of how to perform (more than 10 errors) Student work demonstrates a basic developed understanding of how to perform (6-10 errors) Student work demonstrates an effective developed understanding of how to perform (3-5 errors) Student work demonstrates a proficient developed understanding of how to perform (1-2 errors) Student work demonstrates an advanced developed understanding of how to perform (no errors) 2.25
Payroll
Set up payroll
Assign linked accounts for payroll transactions
Payroll transactions
Build employee list Student work does not demonstrates a basic developed understanding of how to perform (more than 10 errors) Student work demonstrates a basic developed understanding of how to perform (6-10 errors) Student work demonstrates an effective developed understanding of how to perform (3-5 errors) Student work demonstrates a proficient developed understanding of how to perform (1-2 errors) Student work demonstrates an advanced developed understanding of how to perform (no errors) 2.25
MYOB Work Activity Report (5%)
You have to provide an individual work report on how you have worked to produce your MYOB assignment. Major part of your individual report is to practice Audit Around the Computer Approach and to prepare report. Audit Around the Computer approach is more often known as black box audit approach as shown below:
In your MYOB assignment, you enter input data in to the MYOB software based on the source documents (input) of the book, print the outputs (the reports) generated by MYOB software and then compare the printed outputs with the outputs of the book. If two results of the two reports are different, you should reconcile the different results
Periodic information such as starting, ending and printing dates of each chapter entries must be inserted into the correct section in chronological order, including causes and solutions of the problems. Particularly when you finish each chapter, please print the reports specified in the book and compare the results of the your printed reports and the results of reports of the book . If two results of the two reports are different, you should reconcile the different results on your printed reports and write down the possible reasons in your report.
The final report should use an appropriate business report format and should include a detailed description on (Times new Roman 12 point):
progress based on time spent on each chapter;
any issues or problems that have occurred or been managed in each chapter, including details of what the issues or problems (if there are difference between two results of the report produced by you and the report of the book, analyse the difference and write down the possible reasons of the differenc), how have been dealt with them and what have been done to fix the issue or the problems (how to reconcile the difference).
your achievement in your MYOB assignment
what work is planned for the next 3 months in getting MYOB related accounting job.
MYOB Work Activity Report (5% in Total)
Criteria Unsatisfactory Satisfactory Effective Excellent Exceptional %
Fail Pass Credit Distinction High Distinction Amount of issues/problem One or two important issues/problems are identified A few important issues/problems are identified Some important issues/problems are identified Majority of important issues/problems are identified All important issues/problems are identified 1
Explanation of issues/problem Issue/problem is stated arbitrarily Issue/problem is stated without clarification or description. Issue is stated and clarified with some ambiguities, and/or backgrounds unknown. Issue/problem is stated, described, and clarified so that understanding is not seriously impeded. Issue/problem is stated clearly and described comprehensively 1
Analysis Analysis is arbitrary Analysis is vague and not evident. Analysis is accurate
but not evident Analysis is through
and evident Analysis is in depth and evident 1
Solution Solutions is arbitrary Solutions not based on analysis and not based on evidence/sound methods Solutions based on analysis but not based on evidence/sound methods Solutions based on analysis and evidence/sound methods but can not fix the problems Solutions based on analysis and evidence/sound methods and fix the problems. 1
Achievement and Future Plan Student does not addresses either what achieved or how learned, and whats next regarding mastering MYOB Student addresses either what achieved or how learned, but does not address what is next with regard to mastering MYOB Student addresses what achieved and how achieved, but does not address what is next with regard to mastering MYOB Student addresses what achieved, how achieved , and what is next with regard to mastering MYOB clearly Student addresses what achieved, how achieved , and what is next with regard to mastering MYOB clearly 1
JOB Claim Statement (5%)
The following document are required and attached :
Printed job advertisement you applied for;
Job claim statement (Job Claim Statement is different from Job Application Cover Letter.)
Resume
Confirmation email from your applied JOB advertiser
Find the job advertisement related to MYOB from www.seek.com.au, www.careerone.com.au or www.gumtree.com.au . The advertisement will provide an overview of the position, information on how to apply and a closing date for applications. You may contact the employer and get the position description to contain a more in depth description of the position and to include details of the selection criteria required to successfully undertake the position.
After analyzing the job advertisement, prepare the job claim statements of no more than three pages outlining your motivation and suitability for the role, addressing the selection criteria individually. Addressing the selection criteria provides you with an opportunity to demonstrate your key strengths by providing examples from past experiences to show how you meet the requirements of the position.
Make sure you individually address each criterion, carefully reading each one and breaking it down into parts ensuring you address each aspect thoroughly. The most important aspect of addressing selection criteria is to provide evidence through relevant examples. Support your claims with actual, specific examples of what you have done and how well you did it. One way to do this is to use the STAR model:
Situation: Outline a specific circumstance where you developed the particular experience or used the required skills or qualities. Set the context of the situation.
Task: What was your role? What did you have to do?
Action: What did you do and how did you do it?
Result: What did you achieve? What were the results of what you did?
Tips
use clear language with specific and relevant examples from your current or past employment (paid or unpaid), study, extra-curricular activities or other experience.
quantify your experience or skills if you can, e.g. three years experience in creating monthly budgets using Microsoft Excel.
if an example applies to a number of selection criteria, include it under each separate criterion.
remember you are limited to a maximum of 500 words for each selection criterion
Example
Here is an example to address selection criteria.
Demonstrated capacity to communicate effectively
My ability to communicate effectively with a range of people was demonstrated in my position as receptionist with the organisation. I dealt with members of the general public, officers from the local council and government departments, and representatives from private businesses on a daily basis.
I communicated with these people face to face, over the phone and through use of email. As I was the first point of contact for the organisation it was very important that I was professional, courteous and helpful in my interactions. In recognition of my positive interpersonal skills my temporary position was extended for nine months beyond my initial contract.
Preparing your resume / curriculum vitae: your resume (also known as curriculum vitae or CV) is a snapshot summarising your qualifications, experience, skills, qualities and key accomplishments / achievements. A resume needs to be clear, concise and neatly organised with content relevant to the role you are applying for.
JOB Claim Statement (5% in Total)
Criteria Unsatisfactory Satisfactory Effective Excellent Exceptional %
Fail Pass Credit Distinction High Distinction Documentation Job claim statement is less than one page
Job claim statement
Job claim statement
Resume Job claim statement
Resume
Confirmation email Job advertisement
Job claim statement
Resume
Confirmation email 1
Resume Only one or two aspects of the resume apply to the advertised
Job A few aspects of the resume apply to the advertised
Job Half of the resume applies to the job Most of the resume applies directly to the
job. All aspects of the resume applies directly to the
job 1
Job Claim Statement Outline motivation and suitability for the role and address one or two selection criteria individually Outline motivation and suitability for the role and address a few selection criteria individually Outline motivation and suitability for the role and address some selection criteria individually Outline motivation and suitability for the role and address most selection criteria individually Outline motivation and suitability for the role and address all selection criteria individually 2
Professional Format Job claim statement and resume are viewed as not acceptable. Job claim statement and resume are viewed as adequate Job claim statement and resume are viewed as effective Job claim statement and resume are viewed as professional Job claim statement and resume are viewed as extremely professional 1
Individual Presentation (2%)
Presentation marks will be based on individual student performance at the presentation of your MYOB assignment based on the MYOB Work Activity in weeks 11 and 12 tutorials. If any student does not attend their presentation, the student will not get presentation marks unless a medical certificate has been provided.
Presentation Rubric (2% in Total)
Criteria Unsatisfactory Satisfactory Effective Excellent Exceptional %
Fail Pass Credit Distinction High Distinction Organisation Not Applicable Presentation is not smooth and audience attention lost because there is little sequence of information. Audience has difficulty
following presentation
because some of the
information is not in
logical sequence. Student presents information in logical sequence which audience can follow. Student shows enthusiasm and presents information in logical, interesting sequence which engages the audience. 0.5
Content Not Applicable Some information is not accurate, not sufficient information Accurate information, not sufficient information Accurate information, sufficient information Accurate and in depth information, sufficient amount of information 0.5
Audience Interaction Not Applicable Student just reads
presentation with no eye contact or no use of appropriate gestures Student primarily
reads presentation,
occasionally
uses eye contact and uses appropriate
gestures. Student maintains
eye contact and uses appropriate gestures while often referring to notes. Student maintains
eye contact and uses appropriate
gestures while seldom returning to notes. 0.5
Communication & Time Management Not Applicable Student mumbles, and speaks too quietly for students in the back of class to hear and/or the presentation was too brief or too long. Student's voice is low. Audience members have difficulty hearing presentation and/or the presentation was somewhat short or somewhat long. Student's voice is clear. Most audience members can hear presentation. The presentation was of the proper duration. Student uses a clear voice and correct, precise terms so that all audience members can hear presentation. The presentation was of the proper duration. 0.5
Downloading and installing MYOB Software
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