acc3ias internatnal accon study progrm
INTERNATIONAL ACCOUNTING STUDY PROGRAM
ACC3IAS
2014
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
This subject is conducted over summer and mid-year. It is based on an international study program visiting a number of countries. The subject comprises visits to companies, professional accounting firms, and regulatory bodies. It seeks to develop an understanding of the development and role of international accounting standards and their impact on business. It also examines the roles of the profession and government in the implementation and development of accounting standards and their relevance for business.
FacultyFaculty of Business, Economics and Law
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorLeslie Nethercott
Available to Study Abroad StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 3 - UG
Exchange StudentsYes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites ACC2CRE
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjectsN/A
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Special conditionsN/A
Learning resources
Readings
| Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readings | Accounting Handbook | Prescribed | CPA Australia | PEARSON PRENTICE HALL, 2010 |
| Readings | Applying international accounting standards | Recommended | Alfredson, K., Leo, K., | WILEY, 2007 |
| Readings | Issues in Financial Accounting | Recommended | Henderson, S., Pearson, G. and K. Herbolm | PEARSON PRENTICE HALL 13TH EDITION, 2008 |
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Melbourne, 2014, Week 02-08, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment size22
Enrolment information Limited because of travel, accommodation limitations and restrictions at foreign presentation sites. Students unable to enrol without written permission of lecturer.
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorLeslie Nethercott
Class requirements
SeminarWeek: 02 - 08
One 3.0 hours seminar per day on weekdays during the day from week 02 to week 08 and delivered via face-to-face.
"Three-week intensive study tour preceded by one 7-hour prepatory lecture in Melbourne."
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % |
|---|---|---|
| One 1500-word case study | 30 | |
| One final 2-hour examination | 50 | |
| Participation in presentation | Participation in presentation includes posing appropriate questions and relevant contributions to discussions | 20 |