The unit outlines how effective asset management requires the application of asset management principles and an ongoing and constructive alignment between financial and asset managers. To ensure that appropriate asset management resources are provided for whole of life operation within a value for money framework, asset managers must be able to understand and communicate the principles and application of financial planning and accounting for investment in physical infrastructure. Topics covered include time value of money, valuation, auditing, discrete and continuous assets considerations, cost elements, prediction methods and project evaluation based on whole of life value. The application of the international standard ISO 55000 series, Standards for Asset Management is explored from a financial management context.
Credit Points
1
Unit Duration
One semester
Unit Topics
Topic 1
Managing Assets within a Strategic and Sustainability Context
Topic 2
Long Term Planning for Asset Financial Management
Topic 3
Financial Modelling and Planning
Topic 4
Project Business Cases
Topic 5
Project Evaluation
Topic 6
Asset Reporting Frameworks and Auditing
Topic 7
Implementation and Application of Financial Systems in Asset Management.