Overview
This unit examines financial accounting issues associated with the operation of corporate structures. Topics include financial reporting requirements, financing company operations, business combinations, the nature of corporate groups, the preparation of consolidated financial statements and financial statement analysis.
Offerings
OCT12-CAULFIELD-ON-CAMPUS
Requisites
Prerequisite
Prohibition
Contacts
Chief Examiner(s)
Dr Mahendra Goyal
Learning outcomes
On successful completion of this unit, you should be able to:
1.
explain the regulation of companies and the content of company financial reports
2.
critically examine current issues and disclosure requirements in financial reporting
3.
apply accounting standards and the conceptual framework in the preparation and presentation of financial reports for consolidated entities
4.
demonstrate accounting knowledge in areas such as company operations, taxation, property, plant and equipment, acquisitions, group accounting and financial statement analysis
5.
apply critical thinking, research, problem solving and written and oral communication skills to demonstrate the acquisition of a comprehensive understanding of the topics covered by this unit.
Teaching approach
Peer assisted learning
Problem-based learning
Active learning
Assessment
1 - Within semester assessment
2 - Examination
Scheduled and non-scheduled teaching activities
Lectures
Tutorials
Workload requirements
Workload
Learning resources
Required resources
Technology resources
Other unit costs
Costs are indicative and subject to change.
Electronics, calculators and tools: $40