ACX3500 - International study program in accounting

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Overview

This unit centres on both a conceptual and practical approach to international accounting issues with emphasis on international standard setting and compliance as viewed by regulatory and private sector preparers of accounts. You will gain a practical understanding of these issues in an international context through the overseas visitation program … For more content click the Read More button below.

Requisites

Prerequisite

Prohibition

Rules

Enrolment Rule

If you do not meet the prerequisite you must be granted permission by the Chief Examiner to undertake this unit.

To be successful in this unit, background knowledge and application of maths is required at the equivalent of VCE Year 12 level. You may have satisfied this by completing relevant prerequisite unit/s, or you have covered relevant topics in your final years of secondary study. You should self-assess your maths competency prior to enrolling in this unit.

Learning outcomes

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

compare and contrast accounting standard setting in various countries and discuss the convergence of accounting standards through an international study program

develop a practical understanding and appreciation of culture in the development of national accounting regulations

evaluate academic and professional papers in international accounting

apply critical thinking, problem solving and presentation skills in individual and/or group activities dealing with international accounting.

Teaching approach

Peer assisted learning

Active learning

Assessment

1 - Within semester assessment

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.

Learning resources

Required resources

Other unit costs

Costs are indicative and subject to change.
This is a study tour unit and participants will incur additional costs which may be associated with travel and incidental expenses. International Study Programs may range in price from $250 to more than $3000 depending on the destination, duration of tour, and travel assistance options if available. Expenses of a personal nature (e.g. visas, entrance fees, meals etc.) will also be at participant's expense unless specifically included in the tour arrangements.