Module Details

Module Code: AGRI6007
Title: Agri Accounting & IT
Long Title: Agri Accounting & IT
NFQ Level: Fundamental
Valid From: Semester 1 - 2016/17 ( September 2016 )
Duration: 1 Semester
Credits: 5
Field of Study: 6210 - Agriculture
Module Delivered in: 3 programme(s)
Module Description: The student will have the ability to prepare accounting statements including control accounts, depreciation schedules and statements of cash flow. This modules is an introduction to Information Technology (ICT). The practical elements of this module include the use of word processing, presentation and spreadsheet packages.
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Complete business Control Accounts.
LO2 Prepare depreciation schedules following capital investment.
LO3 Complete comprehensive cash flow statements.
LO4 Use word processing software to prepare professional documents and be familiar with the windows environment.
LO5 Use spreadsheets and prepare data for presentations.
Dependencies
Module Recommendations

This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is strongly recommended before enrolment in this module. You may enrol in this module if you have not acquired the recommended learning but you will have considerable difficulty in passing (i.e. achieving the learning outcomes of) the module. While the prior learning is expressed as named MTU module(s) it also allows for learning (in another module or modules) which is equivalent to the learning specified in the named module(s).
Farm business management 1
Incompatible Modules
These are modules which have learning outcomes that are too similar to the learning outcomes of this module. You may not earn additional credit for the same learning and therefore you may not enrol in this module if you have successfully completed any modules in the incompatible list.
No incompatible modules listed
Co-requisite Modules
No Co-requisite modules listed
Requirements

This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is mandatory before enrolment in this module is allowed. You may not enrol on this module if you have not acquired the learning specified in this section.
No requirements listed
 
Indicative Content
Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable Control Accounts
Preparation and understanding of accounts receivable and accounts payable control accounts
Depreciation calculations
Detailed calculation of depreciation charges including acquisition and disposal of fixed assets
Financial tools
Completion of comprehensive cash flow statements
Word Processing
Introduction to word processing in the windows environment. The creation and editing of files, formatting, preparation of documents, using wizards and templates, using headers and footers and page numberings.
Spreadsheets
Introduction to spreadsheets, use and application of spreadsheets, creating worksheets, editing and formatting worksheets, creating formulas and functions, creating and printing charts and graphs.
Presentation software
Introduction to presentation software, creating a slideshow, slide design, using objects, clip art, transition and animation.
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Coursework60.00%
End of Module Formal Examination40.00%

Assessments

Coursework
Assessment Type Multiple Choice Questions % of Total Mark 10
Timing Week 6 Learning Outcomes 1,2
Assessment Description
Multiple Choice Questions Examination
Assessment Type Practical/Skills Evaluation % of Total Mark 25
Timing Week 9 Learning Outcomes 4
Assessment Description
Practical IT assessment
Assessment Type Practical/Skills Evaluation % of Total Mark 25
Timing Week 11 Learning Outcomes 5
Assessment Description
Practical IT assessment
End of Module Formal Examination
Assessment Type Formal Exam % of Total Mark 40
Timing End-of-Semester Learning Outcomes 1,2,3
Assessment Description
End-of-Semester Final Examination
Reassessment Requirement
Repeat examination
Reassessment of this module will consist of a repeat examination. It is possible that there will also be a requirement to be reassessed in a coursework element.

The University reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment

 

Module Workload

Workload: Full Time
Workload Type Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Lecture Contact Class Based Instruction and Tutorial Session Every Week 2.00 2
Lab Contact IT Lab incorporating word processing. spreadsheets and presentation software. Every Week 2.00 2
Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) Non Contact Students are expected to do an additional 3 hours of self-directed independent learning weekly. The lecturer will at times indicate to students areas they should pay particular attention to. Every Week 3.00 3
Total Hours 7.00
Total Weekly Learner Workload 7.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 4.00
Workload: Part Time
Workload Type Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Lecture Contact Lecture Every Week 1.50 1.5
Lab Contact IT Lab incorporating word processing, spreadsheets and presentation software. Every Week 0.50 0.5
Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) Non Contact Students are expected to do an additional 5 hours of self-directed independent learning weekly. The lecturer will at times indicate to students areas they should pay particular attention to. Every Week 5.00 5
Total Hours 7.00
Total Weekly Learner Workload 7.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 2.00
 
Module Resources
Recommended Book Resources
  • Course Handbook, Marie Dorgan, CIT.
  • Alan Dillon. (2014), Step by Step Spreadsheets, 3rd. Gill & Macmillan, [ISBN: 9780717160440].
  • Susanne Wizel; Faithne Wempen; Catherine Skintik. (2014), Learning Microsoft Office, Pearson Education, [ISBN: 9781292040974].
Supplementary Book Resources
  • Frank Wood. Business Accounting 1, Prentice Hall, [ISBN: 13:978-0-273-71212-1].
  • O'Dwyer, Hayes, Murphy, Blake. Cash Accounts GM7105, Teagasc, Ireland.
  • R Nordell, P Graves, K Wood & A Easton. (2013), Microsoft Office 2013: In Practice, 1st. McGraw Hill, [ISBN: 9780073519388].
  • Harrison, Horngren, Thomas. (2015), Financial Accounting, 10th. Prentice Hall, US, [ISBN: 9780133768770].
  • Teagasc. Management Date for Farm Planning, Current Edition. Teagasc, Carlow, [ISBN: 978-1-84170-600-9].
Recommended Article/Paper Resources
Supplementary Article/Paper Resources
Other Resources
 
Module Delivered in
Programme Code Programme Semester Delivery
CR_BAGRI_7 Bachelor of Science in Agriculture 2 Mandatory
CR_BHORT_7 Bachelor of Science in Horticulture 2 Mandatory
CR_BAGRI_6 Higher Certificate in Science in Agriculture 2 Mandatory