Subject description

This subject explores accounting for sustainability and accountability for social and environmental impacts across a range of organisations. It critically evaluates the current methods of sustainability accounting with respect to an ever-changing business and political landscape. This includes reporting and governance arrangements related to an organisation’s social and environmental impacts … For more content click the Read More button below.

Equivalence

ACCY344 - Sustainability Accounting and Accountability

Tutorial enrolment

Students can enrol online via the Tutorial Enrolment link in SOLS

Delivery

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Learning outcomes

On successful completion of this subject, students will be able to:
1.
Explore and apply current methods of accounting for sustainability.
2.
Apply accountability frameworks to emerging social and environmental issues.
3.
Critically evaluate accounting for sustainability in light of contemporary social and environmental issues and challenges.
4.
Critically reflect on accounting as a technical and social practice and evaluate the extent to which it can contribute to sustainable business practices.
5.
Demonstrate the ability to effectively research and communicate findings across a range of media.

Assessment details

Weekly Reflections

WIL Practical Task

Research Project

Work integrated learning

Applied WIL:This subject has "Applied WIL". Students in this subject will experience both coursework and a work-related opportunity that typically includes interaction and feedback with industry.

Contact details

Faculty contact

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