acc3pam public sector acc
PUBLIC SECTOR ACCOUNTING AND MANAGEMENT
ACC3PAM
2014
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
This subject critically examines the fundamental issues underlying recent developments in public sector financial management and control. These include the pursuit of efficiency and effectiveness, the development of managerial culture, the tendency toward a smaller public sector, and the growing importance of performance management. The assumptions and values underlying accounting and accountability systems in the public sector are closely examined. The subject questions the way we think about accounting in public sector organisations, focussing on recent developments in public sector domains such as health and education.
FacultyFaculty of Business, Economics and Law
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorRobert Nyamori
Available to Study Abroad StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 3 - UG
Exchange StudentsYes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
PrerequisitesN/A
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjectsN/A
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Special conditionsN/A
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Melbourne, 2014, Semester 2, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorRobert Nyamori
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 31 - 43
One 2.0 hours lecture other recurrence on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
TutorialWeek: 31 - 43
One 1.0 hours tutorial other recurrence on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % |
|---|---|---|
| class participation and individual tutorial activities | totalling 1,000-words | 25 |
| one group class presentation; two students per group. | 10-minutes per student | 25 |
| one group research project; three students per group | 2,000 words per student | 50 |