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2022 unit information
MAA716
Students will on average spend 150 hours over the teaching period undertaking the teaching, learning and assessment activities for this unit.
1 x 3 hour seminar per week
Online independent and collaborative learning including 3 scheduled online workshops of 3 hours duration
This unit builds on basic bookkeeping and the basic accounting for companies that were developed in MPA701 Accounting and MAA716 Financial Accounting. The unit deals with some of the more complex areas of financial accounting, including accounting for intangible assets, accounting for employee benefits, accounting for share-based payments, accounting for financial instruments, foreign currency issues, accounting for the extractive industries and earnings per share. In addition to the more technical areas of accounting, the fundamentals of accounting theory and of accounting for corporate social responsibility are introduced.
Explain evaluate and apply a range of advanced accounting theories and standards
GLO1: Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilities
ULO2
Identify define and integrate to construct explanations that can inform solutions to relevant accounting issues
ULO3
Reflect and critically examine personal actions and responsibilities for learning and applying theories and standards in accounting principles and practice
GLO6: Self-management
ULO4
Work with others effectively, and provide constructive feedback to peers that promotes improvement in understanding of advanced accounting principles and practice
GLO7: Teamwork
ULO5
Critically analyse and discuss concepts surrounding corporate ethical and social responsibilities within the global context of accounting
GLO8: Global citizenship
These Unit Learning Outcomes are applicable for all teaching periods throughout the year
Assessment 1: (Group of 3) Report (Analytical)
3000 words
30%
Week 6
Assessment 2: (Individual) Problem based written assignment
2000 words
20%
Week 9
Open Book Proctored Examination
50%
Exam period
The assessment due weeks provided may change. The Unit Chair will clarify the exact assessment requirements, including the due date, at the start of the teaching period.
Hurdle requirements: Achieve at least 50% of the marks available on the examination.
The texts and reading list for the unit can be found on the University Library via the link below: MAA725 Note: Select the relevant trimester reading list. Please note that a future teaching period's reading list may not be available until a month prior to the start of that teaching period so you may wish to use the relevant trimester's prior year reading list as a guide only.
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