Contemporary Issues in Accounting
Subject ACCT30008 (2015)
Note: This is an archived Handbook entry from 2015.
| Credit Points: | 12.5 |
|---|---|
| Level: | 3 (Undergraduate) |
| Dates & Locations: | This subject is not offered in 2015. |
| Time Commitment: | Contact Hours: Three hours of seminars per week Total Time Commitment: Not available |
| Prerequisites: | Both of: Subject Study Period Commencement: Credit Points: |
| Corequisites: | None |
| Recommended Background Knowledge: | Please refer to Prerequisites and Corequisites. |
| 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 |
Contact
to be advised.
| Subject Overview: |
Topics cover recent emerging issues in the accounting literature including changes to financial accounting requirements (including AASB pronouncements) and accounting policy issues, industry specific issues (including the oil and gas industry), topics in managerial accounting including budgetary and strategic managerial accounting, cost control and accounting in a not-for-profit setting. |
|---|---|
| Learning Outcomes: | Information not available. |
| Assessment: |
A 3-hour end-of-semester examination (70%) and assignments totalling not more than 3000 words due at regular intervals during semester (30%). |
| Prescribed Texts: | You will be advised of prescribed texts by your lecturer. |
| Recommended Texts: | Information Not Available |
| 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 |
| Generic Skills: |
|
Download PDF version.