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Last updated: 4 June 2021
MAA103, MAA261
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 studies Australian financial reporting within the international accounting environment, with the aim to provide a broad context for the understanding of corporate reporting issues. Issues to be examined include recognition and measurement of assets, liabilities, equity income and expenses; the processes for accounting for investments in subsidiaries in Australian financial reporting; and the form and content of published financial reports.
Explain accounting theory, principles, and accounting standards in the global financial reporting environment.
GLO1: Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilities
ULO2
Apply accounting principles and techniques in a variety of business scenarios in line with accounting standards.
GLO1: Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilitiesGLO5: Problem solving
ULO3
Identify and analyse complex business problems.
ULO4
Develop strategies to resolve business problems, and report on these resolutions in line with accounting standards.
Critically evaluate and reflect on contemporary business issues.
These Unit Learning Outcomes are applicable for all teaching periods throughout the year
Assessment 1 (Individual)
Part A: Written reflection (self)
Part B: Case Study (Data analysis and financial reporting)
1000 words
10%
15%
Week 6
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 requirement: 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: MAA363 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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