Analytical Accounting Research

This subject has the following teaching availabilities in 2016:

Estimated total time commitment of 160 hours

Acceptance into the PhD program or as approved by Head of the Department.

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This subject provides a rigorous review and critical analysis of the theory and methodology underlying economics-based analytical research in accounting.

On successful completion of this subject, students should be able to:

• Evaluate critically the theoretical frameworks used in analytical financial and managerial accounting research;
• Recognise and understand key model design features in current analytical financial and managerial accounting research; and
• Critically assess research design choices in the context of specific research questions in analytical accounting research.

• A 1000 word assignment, due at the mid-point of the seminar program (ie after 6 of the 12 seminar program has been completed)(20%);
• Class participation in each seminar - Students are expected to attend all seminars. Student input at seminars must contribute to class learning, demonstrate understanding of key concepts and show that appropriate pre-reading has been completed (20%);
• Completion of a 4000 word research project, due at the conclusion of the seminar program (60%).

Note: Due dates for this subject will not conflict with due dates for ACCT90011 Special Topics in Accounting, ACCT90036 Advanced Financial Accounting Research and ACCT90037 Advanced Management Accounting Research.

Selected readings, Department of Accounting

This subject is not available as a breadth subject.

• High level of development: oral communication; written communication; statistical reasoning; application of theory to practice; interpretation and analysis; critical thinking; evaluation of data and other information; receptiveness to alternative ideas;
• High level of development: collaborative learning; problem solving; team work; accessing data and other information from a range of sources; and
• High level of development: synthesis of data and other information; use of computer software.