Unit details
Prerequisites
BAO5525 - Financial and Corporate Accounting
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Learning Outcomes
1. | Critically review and interpret the role of theory in the development of accounting; | ||
2. | Critically evaluate the role of accounting and accountability for the sustainable development of organisations; | ||
3. | Critically review the accounting measurement and recognition principles as they apply in various business and industry contexts; | ||
4. | Appraise the impact of business ethics and corporate governance on the accounting profession; and, | ||
5. | Undertake accounting based assignments on an individual and team basis to develop personal and collaborative decision making skills. |
Assessment
Assessment type | Description | Grade |
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Case Study | Case study based on contemporary accounting reporting and disclosure | 20% |
Project | Research project on a contemporary accounting issue (group) | 30% |
Examination | Final examination | 50% |
Required reading
Contemporary Issues in Accounting 2nd ed.
Rankin, M., Ferlauto, K., McGowan, S. and Stanton, P. 2018.
John Wiley & Sons Australia, Queensland.
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