ADVANCED ACCOUNTING ISSUES
ACC5AAI
2021
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
In this subject, you will be studying some of the major contemporary issues in financial accounting. Following discussion and evaluation of accounting theories, and their implications for accounting research and practice, consideration will be given to significant national and international accounting issues which influence financial position and performance. Topics covered include theoretical principles underlying accounting policy choice and global harmonisation of the International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS), advanced measurement issues, and emerging accounting issues such as carbon emission trading and technology-enhanced accounting.
SchoolLa Trobe Business School
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorKamran Ahmed
Available to Study Abroad/Exchange StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 5 - Masters
Available as ElectiveNo
Learning ActivitiesFace-to-face lectures, online resources and tutorial activities.
Capstone subjectYes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites ACC5CRE Advanced Corporate Accounting or seek exemption by the subject coordinator
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjectsN/A
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Quota Management StrategyN/A
Quota-conditions or rulesN/A
Special conditionsN/A
Minimum credit point requirementN/A
Assumed knowledgeN/A
Career Ready
Career-focusedNo
Work-based learningNo
Self sourced or Uni sourcedN/A
Entire subject or partial subjectN/A
Total hours/days requiredN/A
Location of WBL activity (region)N/A
WBL addtional requirementsN/A
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
Graduate Capabilities
Intended Learning Outcomes
Subject options
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Melbourne (Bundoora), 2021, Semester 1, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorKamran Ahmed
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.00 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
Two-hour weekly face-to-face lectures
TutorialWeek: 11 - 22
One 1.00 hour tutorial per week on weekdays during the day from week 11 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
Weekly one-hour face-to-face tutorials
Assessments
Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Mid-semester Test (equivalent to 1,500 words) Closed-book test. | Other | Individual | No | 20 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3 |
One Group Assignment (equivalent to 1,000 words per student) Research assignment | Assignment | Group | No | 30 | SILO2, SILO4, SILO5 |
One 3-hour final examination (equivalent to 3000 words) Closed-book exam. | Central exam | Individual | No | 50 | SILO1, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5 |
Sydney, 2021, Semester 1, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorKamran Ahmed
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.00 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
TutorialWeek: 11 - 22
One 1.00 hour tutorial per week on weekdays during the day from week 11 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Mid-semester Test (equivalent to 1,500 words) Closed-book test. | Other | Individual | No | 20 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3 |
One Group Assignment (equivalent to 1,000 words per student) Research assignment | Assignment | Group | No | 30 | SILO2, SILO4, SILO5 |
One 3-hour final examination (equivalent to 3000 words) Closed-book exam. | Central exam | Individual | No | 50 | SILO1, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5 |
Melbourne (Bundoora), 2021, Semester 2, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorKamran Ahmed
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 31 - 43
One 2.00 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
TutorialWeek: 31 - 42
One 1.00 hour tutorial per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 42 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Mid-semester Test (equivalent to 1,500 words) Closed-book test. | Other | Individual | No | 20 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3 |
One Group Assignment (equivalent to 1,000 words per student) Research assignment | Assignment | Group | No | 30 | SILO2, SILO4, SILO5 |
One 3-hour final examination (equivalent to 3000 words) Closed-book exam. | Central exam | Individual | No | 50 | SILO1, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5 |
Sydney, 2021, Semester 2, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorKamran Ahmed
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 30 - 42
One 2.00 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 30 to week 42 and delivered via face-to-face.
TutorialWeek: 31 - 41
One 1.00 hour tutorial per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 41 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Mid-semester Test (equivalent to 1,500 words) Closed-book test. | Other | Individual | No | 20 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3 |
One Group Assignment (equivalent to 1,000 words per student) Research assignment | Assignment | Group | No | 30 | SILO2, SILO4, SILO5 |
One 3-hour final examination (equivalent to 3000 words) Closed-book exam. | Central exam | Individual | No | 50 | SILO1, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5 |