Unit details
MAA310 - Accounting and Society
| Offered at: | (B, G, W, X) |
|---|---|
| Credit point(s): | 1 |
| Offerings: | Trimester 1 (B, G, W, X), trimester 3 (B, X) |
| EFTSL value: | 0.125 |
| Previously coded as: | MAA301 |
| Unit chair: | L Perera (Trimester 1), L Perera (Trimester 3) |
| Prerequisite: | MAA201 or MAA260 or MAA363 |
| Corequisite: | Nil |
| Incompatible with: | MAA301 |
| Contact hours: | 1 x 2 hour lectures, 1 x 1 hour workshop per week |
| Note: Online teaching methods require internet access. Please refer to the most current computer specifications. | |
Content
This unit examines accounting as a social construct and the role of the accounting profession in society, accounting theory approaches, and various accounting issues that stem from these areas. Some of the key areas include positive and normative accounting theories, corporate social reporting arguments, international accounting issues and other contemporary issues in accounting in a broader sense.
Assessment
Written Assignment (Individual or Group/2 students) 3000/4500 words 40%, Examination 3 hours 60%
Hurdle requirementachieve at least 50% of the marks available on the examination.
From Trimester 2, 2012:
Written Assignment (Individual or Group/2 students) 3000/4500 words 40%, Examination 2 hours 60%
Hurdle requirementachieve at least 50% of the marks available on the examination.
Unit Fee Information
| Student Contribution Rate* | Student Contribution Rate** | Student Contribution Rate*** | Fee rate - Domestic Students | Fee rate - International students |
| $1178 | $1178 | $1178 | $2386 | $2562 |
* Student contribution rate for Commonwealth Supported students who commenced studies from 2010
** Student contribution rate for Commonwealth Supported students who commenced studies from 2009
*** Student contribution rate for Commonwealth Supported students who commenced studies from 2008
Please note: Unit fees listed do not apply to Deakin Prime students.
