Task 1 covers study schedule weeks 1-4 inclusive.

Presentation  Please read this in conjunction with the assignment requirements below.

 Single spacing and small margins are welcome to save paper.

 For any business report style questions a report structure is expected.

 Provide references throughout your assignment including page references to texts, articles, CSU study materials and URL's of websites.

 APA is the referencing style used by the Faculty of Business but in this subject I am not too fussy about the style of referencing used, as long as you acknowledge ALL sources used.  Reference throughout your assignment AND at the end of your assignment include a complete Bibliography (Reference List) of resources actually used including the Internet, textbook, Study Guide, Software help files and videos supporting this subject. Assignment Requirements

1. On the first page of your assignment list all questions attempted and include an academic integrity statement that the work submitted is your own and that all sources used have been acknowledged.

2. Your TURNITIN submission will consist of two files - a Word file and an Excel file. 

3. Paste the spreadsheet solution and a formula view of each spreadsheet in the word file showing row and column headings for both. Paste the normal view first then the formula view. Your word file will provide a complete answer to every question. Use portrait orientation wherever possible. All data will be in the data entry area. The report area will contain no data whatsoever- just formulas. Check the spreadsheet requirements carefully. You only need to submit a spreadsheet file for those problems specifying such. You can, if you wish submit spreadsheet solutions to other assignment questions but these do not need to comply with the spreadsheet requirements.

3. Name the two files with your family name only as the file name. Record your name, student ID number and page number as a footer on every page of your assignments. Where you are asked to make changes in a spreadsheet, please highlight the changes.

4. Assignment solutions must be presented in the same sequence as set out in this subject outline. 5. Provide references throughout the assignment and include a reference list (bibliography) at the end of all sources used including internet resources. If using internet resources include the URL. The date of access is not required in this subject. Post enquiries to the subject discussion forum to clarify any assignment format issues. 6. Your text, MyAccountingLab and Interact2 resources may provide spreadsheet relevant templates. Note that these templates may save you keying in data but they may not meet the specific assignment spreadsheet requirements.

7. For good spreadsheet design it is very important that you have completely separate data entry and solution/report areas. A good spreadsheet solution format is to key in the question in a structure which allows the solution to be completely formula driven. Thus NO data/numbers are entered into the solution/report area. 8. Create all the spreadsheets as separate spreadsheets in one workbook. Name the tags at the bottom of the computer screen with the question number. See the examples provided with the Spreadsheet Advice PDF in the Interact2 Resources.

9. Use the IF function to provide built-in checks etc. Balances equal? Net income or net loss? 10. How do you display potential negative numbers in brackets? Google the question! Hint. Format / Cells / Number and select Custom. Enter this: #,##0;(#,##0);0

11. Save each spreadsheet in your workbook with the cursor in cell A1 of the first spreadsheet. 12. Examples of spreadsheets are provided in the Spreadsheet Advice PDF in Interact2. You MUST read and follow these examples. If you choose to create spreadsheet solutions for other assignment problems, these solutions do not need to comply with the spreadsheet requirements.

13. Please check for viruses. Do not use macros in your files.

14. Keep a copy of all your work. Make separate copies of your work in progress in case your computer has an accident. Backup frequently.

15. It is imperative that you retain a copy of your assignments including your spreadsheets. Complete feedback will be provided to you with your grade and comments by the assessor.

Students can discuss their work with each other prior to submission using the discussion forum. However, please do not post complete versions of answers to the forum. Do not leave assignments until the last minute. Organisation of assignments

The first page of your assignment should consist of the following parts:  subject code and name;

 your name and student ID number;

 assignment task number;  list of questions attempted and a list of questions not attempted;

 dates and details of any extension granted; usually include a copy of the approval email;  an academic integrity statement that the work submitted is your own;

 an acknowledgement of all your sources, and  a footer with your name, student ID and page number. In today's business environment we need verbal skills, writing skills, numeracy skills AND digital literacy skills. All of these skills are assessed throughout this subject. The early questions in this assignment are designed to assess your digital literacy in a business/accounting environment. It is suggested that you attempt the assignment questions week by week.

Solutions to questions should vary in length according to the nature of the question. Solutions to exercises and problem questions should be in a similar form to that demonstrated in the text.

Submit your work electronically through EASTS. The work you submit must be your own. In the recent past a few students have received heavy penalties for submitting assignments which were not entirely their own work.

Some questions require a spreadsheet. Check the Assignment Requirements above

AND the Spreadsheet Advice PDF. Also check the interactive videos.

Present your solutions in exactly the same sequence as specified in the Subject Outline. Students should normally submit the assignment only once. Multiple copies received by the University can result in unnecessary delays.

The text Quick Check (QC) multiple choice questions are NOT part of the assignment, do not need to be submitted and do not attract marks. Distance students will attempt them and discuss answers on the subject discussion forum. Please note that it's a good idea to practice multiple choice questions. There are some in the final exam!

Assignment task No. 1

Q1-1 Plagiarism Search the Internet and find two definitions of plagiarism. Discuss. Why is plagiarism/collusion unfair to honest students?

Q1-2 Pasting spreadsheets in doc files Paste simple examples of two different methods of pasting spreadsheets in a word doc file. Show row and column headings, the normal view and the formula view.

Q1-3 Accounting resources on the Internet

List four web sites relevant to accounting together with their URLs. Explain how each is relevant to accounting. Q1-4 Second Life Find this URL. http://www.journalofaccountancy.com/Issues/2008/Jun/AccountingforSecondLife.html How is Second Life used by the accounting profession? (about 150 words)

Q1-5 Work Integrated Assessment (about 300 words). Describe the computing environment in your current or previous workplace or home office - equipment, software, processes etc. If this is a task you cannot undertake, explain why you cannot - and as an alternative task, describe the history and evolution of the Internet. The above five questions are designed to assess your ability to use and evaluate digital resources for accounting and can be answered from any source including the computer sections of magazines and newspapers or by access to the Internet. If using the Internet include the URL reference. For the purposes of this subject we do not require the URL date of access.

Q1-6 ABC Learning and ethics - ABC Learning Case Study Watch the six CPA ABC Learning movies. http://www.cpaaustralia.com.au/professional-resources/education/abc-learning-collapse-case-study or

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YYF6JW9vJKo&list=PL12C0ADD577F6B741

Write a business report on accounting aspects of each of the movies making up this case study. Include a summary of different types of financial reports and ethical issues (about 400 words)

Q1-7 Understanding the accounting equation Sources = Uses. Explain how this equation affects the relationships with increases and decreases in   P A L E R. Refer to section 2.2 of the topics in Interact2 (or the corresponding Topic PDF's in the Resources section).

Q1-8 Balance Sheet Equation

Spreadsheet required.

Note that Interact2 resources including the Spreadsheet Advice PDF and the worksheet video may assist in completing this assignment question.

In this case the Report section will look just like the data section but will contain only formulas. In some cases the cells in the report will be, for example  =D8. The yellow highlighted cells will contain the answers. Q1-9 Assets, liabilities and owner's equity

Give 3 examples each of assets, liabilities and owner's equity (Proprietorship) accounts.

Q1-10 Chart of accounts See your text - 6th edition page 56. What is a chart of accounts? Explain a typical account numbering system. Q1-11 Debit and credit balances

From the following list of accounts identify those with normal debit or credit balances. 1. Cash 2. Accounts receivable

3. Accumulated depreciation

4. Prepaid rent 5. Wages accrued

6. Accounts Payable

7. Commission received in advance.

8. Drawings

Q1-12 Trial balance

A. Create a manual solution using pen and paper. Scan or take an e-photo and paste in your assignment. 

B. Create a spreadsheet solution. Paste normal and formula views.

C. Change 4 numbers such that the trial balance still balances. Paste this new normal view. There should be no need to paste a new formula view. Ensure that you choose the 4 changes yourself. Highlight the data changes with the yellow highlighter in Excel.

Note that Interact2 resources including Spreadsheet Advice and the worksheet video may assist in completing this assignment.