Subject description
The purpose of this subject is to provide students with the skills to understand and interpret advanced financial and non-financial accounting disclosures. In addition, to appreciate the impact of accounting on the allocation of resources students will be introduced to several alternative theoretical approaches. Students will explore how accounting relates … For more content click the Read More button below.
Enrolment rules
Pre-Requisite
Delivery
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Engagement hours
Wollongong, Sydney & Distance Learning:Please refer to subject timetable / subject Moodle site for contact hours detail
Learning outcomes
On successful completion of this subject, students will be able to:
1.
Apply International Financial Reporting Standards and professional judgement in complex organisational situations.
2.
Use different theories to explain accounting practice and critically evaluate the impact of financial and non-financial accounting information on organisations and society.
3.
Demonstrate an understanding of ethical and professional values and attitudes as important to the development of accounting professionals.
4.
Demonstrate the ability to evaluate data and information and communicate in a variety of formats.
Assessment details
Oral Presentation
Mid-session Exam
Research Report Case Study
Work integrated learning
Embedded WIL:This subject contains elements of "Embedded WIL". Students in this subject will experience activities that relate to or simulate professional practice as part of their learning.
Textbook information
Refer to Subject Outline.