ACF3900 - Global issues in accounting

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Overview

This capstone unit integrates prior learning gained throughout the Bachelor of Accounting course and prepares students for transition to a professional career and for undertaking postgraduate studies. Students will be required to analyse, synthesise, critically evaluate, and apply knowledge and skills acquired over the course of their studies to real-world … For more content click the Read More button below.

This capstone unit integrates prior learning gained throughout the Bachelor of Accounting course and prepares students for transition to a professional career and for undertaking postgraduate studies. Students will be required to analyse, synthesise, critically evaluate, and apply knowledge and skills acquired over the course of their studies to real-world scenarios. Students will also be required to reflect on the role of accounting in organisations and society more generally, and will develop professional judgement, as well as the key skills that are expected of accountants.

Offerings

S1-01-CAULFIELD-ON-CAMPUS

S2-01-CAULFIELD-ON-CAMPUS

WS-FF-CAULFIELD-ON-CAMPUS

Requisites

Prerequisite

AND

Contacts

Chief Examiner(s)

Dr Alessandro Ghio

Ms Lu Yang

Notes

IMPORTANT NOTICE:
Scheduled teaching activities and/or workload information are subject to change in response to COVID-19, please check your Unit timetable and Unit Moodle site for more details.

Learning outcomes

On successful completion of this unit, you should be able to:

analyse, synthesise and critically evaluate the effect of accounting policies, regulatory requirements and other external factors on organisational performance

analyse business models and evaluate the drivers of competitive advantage and value creation in various organisational settings, including their impact on various stakeholders

appraise the role of accounting and accountants in strategy formulation and implementation, as well as in decision-making

demonstrate the ability to report, interpret and communicate effectively accounting advice and ideas, through written reports and oral presentations, at a level required for a career in accounting and business

demonstrate a capacity to work independently, to self-manage, and lead and participate in teams.

Teaching approach

Active learning

Peer assisted learning

Assessment

1 - Within semester assessment

Scheduled and non-scheduled teaching activities

Workshops

Workload requirements

Workload

Minimum total expected workload to achieve the learning outcomes for this unit is 144 hours per semester typically comprising a mixture of scheduled learning activities and independent study. Independent study may include associated readings, assessment and preparation for scheduled activities. The unit requires on average three/four hours of scheduled activities per week. Scheduled activities may include a combination of teacher directed learning, peer directed learning and online engagement.