6. How can you display negative numbers in brackets? Google the question! Hint. Format / Cells / Number and select Custom. Enter this: #,##0;(#,##0);0. 7. We have provided spreadsheet examples to guide you in the Spreadsheet Advice PDF in Interact2 Resources - it is important that you study these examples. Also consider using the spreadsheet templates available with your text and other online spreadsheet resources but note that the text templates do not necessarily comply with the subject spreadsheet requirements. 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.

2. 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. There should be no data in the report/solution area. 3. Create all spreadsheets solutions as separate spreadsheets in one workbook. Name the tags at the bottom of the computer screen with the question number, and sub-section as appropriate. See examples in the Spreadsheet Advice PDF in Interact Resources. 4. Save your workbook with the cursor in cell A1 of the first spreadsheet. 5. Where appropriate, use the IF function to provide built in checks of balances, net profit/net loss, favourable/unfavourable variances etc.

Spreadsheets 1. For every question requiring a spreadsheet solution, paste into the Word file displaying row and column headings including the spreadsheet normal view and formula view. Thus your Word file will provide a complete answer to every question. The pasted formula view may need to have adjusted column widths to display formulas correctly. Use portrait orientation wherever possible. The separate submitted Excel file will provide a clear demonstration of correct spreadsheet structures. You may need to break up your report/solution into separate images.

3. Record your name, student number and page number as a footer on every page of your Word file. 4. Present assignment solutions in your Word file in the same sequence as the questions. Provide references throughout (question by question if appropriate) and include a bibliography of all sources used including internet resources, at the end of your assignment. If using internet resources, include the URL and date of access. Use APA 6th style for all of your references.

2. The first page of your assignment Word file should consist of the following parts: • subject code and name; • your name and student ID number; • assignment task number; • a list of questions attempted and a list of questions not attempted; • an academic integrity statement that the work submitted is your own and that all sources used have been acknowledged; • dates and details of any extension granted; usually include a copy of the approval email; • an acknowledgement of all your sources using APA, and • the following statement can be used:

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 and URL’s of websites; • APA is the referencing style to be used. Acknowledge ALL sources used; • At the end of your assignment include a complete Bibliography (Reference List) of resources actually used including the Internet, textbook, Interact resources, software help files and videos supporting this subject.

An example of marking criteria for an essay/business report follows. Some of the same criteria apply to larger discussion style questions and case studies and business reports. Example criteria used in marking essays/discussion questions/case studies/business reports While there is no particular format required for these answers, the following criteria are likely to be used. Note that business reports are normally more structured than essays. Criteria • Relevance of the answer. Are the important issues raised in the question identified? Did the student answer the question? • Critical capacity. Has reference material been carefully analysed or critically accepted? • Structure of the answer. Is the answer well-structured and the argument logically developed? • Writing style. Is the style concise and lucid or confused, making it difficult for the reader to get the point? • Scope of reading. Does the answer indicate a satisfactory coverage of literature relevant to the questions?

Your assignment consists of different question styles including discussion questions, reports, exercises, problem questions and spreadsheet questions. The marking criteria for your assignments will be based on the content of the subject as identified by the learning objectives of the various topics. Good computer spreadsheet models will comply with the spreadsheet requirements. Any assignments with significant evidence of plagiarism may be referred to the university's academic misconduct processes and will receive a grade of zero.

Pass. To meet this level, you will attain a cumulative mark between 50%-64%. A mark in this range indicates that you have met the learning outcomes for this task to a basic level, including responding to questions with limited options for applying analytical methods and techniques, selecting accounting and financial management ideas and interpretative techniques for management decision making and efficient allocation of business resources, and generating basic reports and spreadsheets that could be used for management decision making. This mark also indicates your assignment will: • be neatly presented; • be the result of your original work; • include some references and acknowledge sources used according to APA 6th style; • be mostly complete without too many omissions; • be mostly correct with some errors; • evaluate some of the issues raised in questions; • provide some examples where appropriate; and • comply with most spreadsheet requirements.

You will be provided with a mark based on the work submitted and you will also be provided with suggested solutions or guidelines. Feedback will normally consist of the mark, specific comments and guideline solutions. High Distinction. To meet this level, you will attain a cumulative mark between 85%-100%. A mark in this range indicates that you have met the learning outcomes for this task to an exceptional level, including skillfully applying correct analytical methods and techniques, deconstructing information and reflecting on different accounting and financial management ideas and interpretative techniques applied in management decision making and efficient allocation of business resources, and creating professional reports and spreadsheets that can be used in management decision making.

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. Marking criteria Your assignment will be marked as a whole with recognition being given to demonstration of knowledge, quality thinking, application of skills and critical thinking. For some questions you have a chance to demonstrate some creativity, or provide your own examples or give evidence of wider reading or to structure a spreadsheet in an innovative manner. You also need to avoid the snowballing effects of cumulative errors - that is, an error early in a practical question which carries through. Full marks are a possibility for well structured, complete, quality answers.

Rationale Assessment task 2 is designed to give you further opportunity to demonstrate knowledge and skills in more in-depth aspects of accounting and information systems including bank reconciliation; inventory systems; financial reports; accounting for bad debts and notes receivable; as well as accounting concepts; and the application of spreadsheet software to the presentation and solution of accounting problems. Task 2 covers the study schedule weeks 5-12 inclusive and includes the application of conceptual and technical aspects of accounting and the preparation of business financial statements; the appraisal of the use of information technology including spreadsheet software; the demonstration of business communication skills including report writing; to contextualise and evaluate accounting information for decision making; and to explain the importance of ethics in accounting.