Financial Accounting
Subject 306-301 (2009)
Note: This is an archived Handbook entry from 2009. Search for this in the current handbook
| Credit Points: | 12.50 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Level: | 3 (Undergraduate) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Dates & Locations: | This subject has the following teaching availabilities in 2009: Semester 1, - Taught on campus.
Semester 2, - Taught on campus.
Timetable can be viewed here. For information about these dates, click here. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Time Commitment: | Contact Hours: One 2-hour lecture and one 1-hour workshop per week Total Time Commitment: Not available | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Prerequisites: |
333-201 Business Finance and 306-202 Intermediate Financial Accounting | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Corequisites: | None | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Recommended Background Knowledge: | None | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Non Allowed Subjects: | None | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Core Participation Requirements: |
For the purposes of considering request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Cwth 2005), and Student Support and Engagement Policy, academic requirements for this subject are articulated in the Subject Overview, Learning Outcomes, Assessment and Generic Skills sections of this entry. It is University policy to take all reasonable steps to minimise the impact of disability upon academic study, and reasonable adjustments will be made to enhance a student's participation in the University's programs. Students who feel their disability may impact on meeting the requirements of this subject are encouraged to discuss this matter with a Faculty Student Adviser and Student Equity and Disability Support: http://services.unimelb.edu.au/disability |
Coordinator
Prof John Douglas Lyon| Subject Overview: |
This subject aims to develop a critical understanding of the supporting theories and assumptions underpinning financial accounting and an analysis of contemporary financial accounting issues. Topics covered include the conceptual framework of accounting; alternative theories for explaining accounting behaviour and accounting choice; the regulatory process as it affects financial reporting; recognition and measurement issues and controversies; and emerging issues in accounting. |
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| Objectives: | . |
| Assessment: | A 3-hour end-of-semester examination (70%) and a 1.5 hour mid-semester test (30%). |
| Prescribed Texts: |
Prescribed Texts: To be advised. |
| Breadth Options: | This subject potentially can be taken as a breadth subject component for the following courses:
You should visit learn more about breadth subjects and read the breadth requirements for your degree, and should discuss your choice with your student adviser, before deciding on your subjects. |
| Fees Information: | Subject EFTSL, Level, Discipline & Census Date |
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