acc5aai advanced accounting issues
ADVANCED ACCOUNTING ISSUES
ACC5AAI
2014
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
In this subject, students will be studying some of the major contemporary issues in financial accounting. Following discussion and evaluation of different theories of accounting, and their implications for accounting practice, consideration will be given to significant accounting issues which impact on reported performance and financial position. Case studies will be used as a basis for critically examining issues surrounding the measurement, definition, and recognition of the elements of financial statements-assets, liabilities, revenues, expenses and owners' equity. Topics covered include accounting for intangible assets, asset revaluation and impairment, provisions and contigent liabilities, employee benefits and leases.
FacultyFaculty of Business, Economics and Law
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorKamran Ahmed
Available to Study Abroad StudentsNo
Subject year levelYear Level 5 - Masters
Exchange StudentsNo
Subject particulars
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PrerequisitesN/A
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjectsN/A
Equivalent subjectsN/A
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Melbourne, 2014, Semester 1, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorKamran Ahmed
Class requirements
Lecture/SeminarWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.0 hours lecture/seminar other recurrence on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
TutorialWeek: 10 - 22
One 1.0 hours tutorial other recurrence on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
Assessment element | Comments | % |
---|---|---|
one 1-hour multiple choice test | 10 | |
one 1000-word assignment | 10 | |
one 2-hour final examination | Students must achieve at least 40% on the final examination as well as an overall total of 50% to pass the unit. | 70 |
tutorial preparation | totalling 1,000-words | 10 |
Melbourne, 2014, Semester 2, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorKamran Ahmed
Class requirements
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.
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.
Assessments
Assessment element | Comments | % |
---|---|---|
one 1-hour multiple choice test | 10 | |
one 1000-word assignment | 10 | |
one 2-hour final examination | Students must achieve at least 40% on the final examination as well as an overall total of 50% to pass the unit. | 70 |
tutorial preparation | totalling 1,000-words | 10 |