ACW2120 - Financial accounting 2

Overview

This unit covers International Financial Reporting Standards applicable to reporting entities including an analysis of significant accounting standards, professional reporting requirements and stock exchange requirements. Accounting for corporate groups and issues in financial reporting are also explored.

Offerings

S1-01-MALAYSIA-ON-CAMPUS

S2-01-MALAYSIA-ON-CAMPUS

Requisites

Prerequisite

Prohibition

Contacts

Chief Examiner(s)

Dr Norita Nasir

Learning outcomes

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

explain the nature and regulation of companies and the content of company financial reports

critically examine contemporary financial accounting issues including sustainability in company reporting

apply accounting policies and regulatory requirements in the preparations and presentation of company reports

interpret company reports and communicate effectively accounting advice

apply critical thinking, research, problem solving, communication skills to demonstrate accounting knowledge for the topics covered in this unit.

Teaching approach

Problem-based learning

Active learning

Assessment

1 - Within semester assessment

2 - Examination

Scheduled and non-scheduled teaching activities

Tutorials

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. You are expected to complete all pre-class activities prior to your scheduled class, and post-class activities should be completed after your scheduled class. Learning activities may include a combination of teacher directed, peer directed and online engagement activities.