ACW3900 - Global issues in accounting

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Overview

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

Offerings

S2-01-MALAYSIA-ON-CAMPUS

Requisites

Prerequisite

Prohibition

Corequisite

Contacts

Chief Examiner(s)

Dr Kaveh Asiaei

Learning outcomes

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

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

analyse business models and evaluate the drivers of competitive advantage and value creation in various organizational 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

Case-based teaching

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.