acc3afa advanced financial accounting
ADVANCED FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING
ACC3AFA
2019
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
This subject provides you with an understanding of some of the major contemporary issues associated with the measurement and reporting of the operating results and financial position of modern reporting entities. In keeping with recent recommendations of the Australian accounting profession, this subject covers foreign currency transactions, employee benefits, financial instruments, construction contracts and other topical issues. The role of theory in accounting is also covered.
SchoolLa Trobe Business School
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorBalachandran Muniandy
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 | Australian Financial Accounting | Prescribed | Deegan, C (2016) | Mc Graw Hill |
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Analyse and apply relevant accounting standards within a dynamic organisational environment, with a particular focus on complex transactions, specialised industries and financial statement disclosure
- Activities:
- Workshop and online material
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Quantitative Literacy)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Adaptability Skills,Study and Learning Skills)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Adaptability Skills,Study and Learning Skills)
- Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)
02. Evaluate the criteria for assets and liabilities as they apply to the components of the accounting equation
- Activities:
- Workshop and online material
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Quantitative Literacy)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Adaptability Skills,Study and Learning Skills)
- Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)
03. Explain and apply the main accounting theories as they apply to accounting practices and regulations
- Activities:
- Workshop and online material
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Quantitative Literacy)
Subject options
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Albury-Wodonga, 2019, Semester 2, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorBalachandran Muniandy
Class requirements
WorkShopWeek: 31 - 43
One 2.0 hours workshop per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
"In addition, students are expected to undertake between 1-3 hours of learning and assessment activities each week prior to class."
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| One individual assignment (1000 words per student) | The assignment will be calculation or case study and accounting theory based. | 20 | 03 |
| One 3-hour final examination (3000 words) | 60 | 01, 02, 03 | |
| Two in-class tests (500 words) | 20 | 01, 02 |
Bendigo, 2019, Semester 2, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorBalachandran Muniandy
Class requirements
WorkShopWeek: 31 - 43
One 2.0 hours workshop per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
"In addition students are expected to undertake between 1-3 hours of learning and assessment activities each week prior to class."
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| One individual assignment (1000 words per student) | The assignment will be calculation or case study and accounting theory based. | 20 | 03 |
| One 3-hour final examination (3000 words) | 60 | 01, 02, 03 | |
| Two in-class tests (500 words) | 20 | 01, 02 |
Chisholm311(ChisholmInstitute), 2019, Semester 2, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorBalachandran Muniandy
Class requirements
WorkShopWeek: 31 - 43
One 2.0 hours workshop per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
"In addition, students are expected to undertake between 1-3 hours of learning and assessment activities each week prior to class."
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| One individual assignment (1000 words per student) | The assignment will be calculation or case study and accounting theory based. | 20 | 03 |
| One 3-hour final examination (3000 words) | 60 | 01, 02, 03 | |
| Two in-class tests (500 words) | 20 | 01, 02 |
Chisholm311(ChisholmInstitute), 2019, Semester 1, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorBalachandran Muniandy
Class requirements
WorkShopWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.0 hours workshop per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
"In addition, students are expected to undertake between 1-3 hours of learning and assessment activities each week prior to class."
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| One individual assignment (1000 words per student) | The assignment will be calculation or case study and accounting theory based. | 20 | 03 |
| One 3-hour final examination (3000 words) | 60 | 01, 02, 03 | |
| Two in-class tests (500 words) | 20 | 01, 02 |
Melbourne, 2019, Semester 2, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorBalachandran Muniandy
Class requirements
WorkShopWeek: 31 - 43
One 2.0 hours workshop per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
"In addition, students are expected to undertake between 1-3 hours of learning and assessment activities each week prior to class."
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| One individual assignment (1000 words per student) | The assignment will be calculation or case study and accounting theory based. | 20 | 03 |
| One 3-hour final examination (3000 words) | 60 | 01, 02, 03 | |
| Two in-class tests (500 words) | 20 | 01, 02 |
Melbourne, 2019, Semester 1, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorBalachandran Muniandy
Class requirements
WorkShopWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.0 hours workshop per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
"In addition, students are expected to undertake between 1-3 hours of learning and assessment activities each week prior to class."
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| One individual assignment (1000 words per student) | The assignment will be calculation or case study and accounting theory based. | 20 | 03 |
| One 3-hour final examination (3000 words) | 60 | 01, 02, 03 | |
| Two in-class tests (500 words) | 20 | 01, 02 |
Mildura, 2019, Semester 2, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorBalachandran Muniandy
Class requirements
WorkShopWeek: 31 - 43
One 2.0 hours workshop per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
"In addition, students are expected to undertake between 1-3 hours of learning and assessment activities each week prior to class."
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| One individual assignment (1000 words per student) | The assignment will be calculation or case study and accounting theory based. | 20 | 03 |
| One 3-hour final examination (3000 words) | 60 | 01, 02, 03 | |
| Two in-class tests (500 words) | 20 | 01, 02 |
Shepparton, 2019, Semester 2, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorBalachandran Muniandy
Class requirements
WorkShopWeek: 31 - 43
One 2.0 hours workshop per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
"In addition, students are expected to undertake between 1-3 hours of learning and assessment activities each week prior to class."
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| One individual assignment (1000 words per student) | The assignment will be calculation or case study and accounting theory based. | 20 | 03 |
| One 3-hour final examination (3000 words) | 60 | 01, 02, 03 | |
| Two in-class tests (500 words) | 20 | 01, 02 |
Sydney, 2019, Study Period 1, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorBalachandran Muniandy
Class requirements
WorkShopWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.0 hours workshop per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
"In addition, students are expected to undertake between 1-3 hours of learning and assessment activities each week prior to class."
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| One individual assignment (1000 words per student) | The assignment will be calculation or case study and accounting theory based. | 20 | 03 |
| One 3-hour final examination (3000 words) | 60 | 01, 02, 03 | |
| Two in-class tests (500 words) | 20 | 01, 02 |
Sydney, 2019, Study Period 2, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorBalachandran Muniandy
Class requirements
WorkShopWeek: 31 - 42
One 2.0 hours workshop per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 42 and delivered via face-to-face.
"In addition, students are expected to undertake between 1-3 hours of learning and assessment activities each week prior to class."
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| One individual assignment (1000 words per student) | The assignment will be calculation or case study and accounting theory based. | 20 | 03 |
| One 3-hour final examination (3000 words) | 60 | 01, 02, 03 | |
| Two in-class tests (500 words) | 20 | 01, 02 |
Sydney, 2019, Study Period 3, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorBalachandran Muniandy
Class requirements
WorkShop
One 2.0 hours workshop per week on weekdays during the day and delivered via face-to-face.
"In addition, students are expected to undertake between 1-3 hours of learning and assessment activities each week prior to class."
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| One individual assignment (1000 words per student) | The assignment will be calculation or case study and accounting theory based. | 20 | 03 |
| One 3-hour final examination (3000 words) | 60 | 01, 02, 03 | |
| Two in-class tests (500 words) | 20 | 01, 02 |