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ACT301 - Accounting Theory and Contemporary Issues

2024

Sector

Higher Education

Discipline

Accounting and Finance

Credit Points

Equivalent Units

(CMA301)

Prerequisites

Must have passed 1 unit in (ACT102, CMA101) AND Must have passed 1 unit in (ACT204, CMA204)

Incompatible

Assumed Knowledge

Unit Description

This unit focuses on explaining and discussing the alternative theories and perspectives of accounting. It enables students to appreciate the principles and concepts that underlie accounting practice and to present relevant information to address issues arising in practice.

Unit Learning Outcomes

1.	Identify and assess the nature of accounting theory and methods of theory development in accounting.
2.	Apply alternative theoretical frameworks in examining accounting issues and practices.
3.	Demonstrate an understanding of the need for regulation of financial accounting and the approach to regulation in Australia.
4.	Analyse emerging issues in accounting and evaluate its implications for the accounting profession.

Assessment Overview

	Assessment Task	Value (of total mark)	Related Learning Outcome/s
1.	Weekly quizzes (10 x 15 minutes)	20%	1 - Identify and assess the nature of accounting theory and methods of theory development in accounting. 2 - Apply alternative theoretical frameworks in examining accounting issues and practices. 3 - Demonstrate an understanding of the need for regulation of financial accounting and the approach to regulation in Australia.
2.	Written assignment (1000 - 1500 words)	30%	1 - Identify and assess the nature of accounting theory and methods of theory development in accounting. 2 - Apply alternative theoretical frameworks in examining accounting issues and practices. 3 - Demonstrate an understanding of the need for regulation of financial accounting and the approach to regulation in Australia. 4 - Analyse emerging issues in accounting and evaluate its implications for the accounting profession.
3.	Final Examination (3 hours)	50%	1 - Identify and assess the nature of accounting theory and methods of theory development in accounting. 2 - Apply alternative theoretical frameworks in examining accounting issues and practices. 3 - Demonstrate an understanding of the need for regulation of financial accounting and the approach to regulation in Australia. 4 - Analyse emerging issues in accounting and evaluate its implications for the accounting profession.

Unit Availability

Year	Semester	Att Mode	Location	Learning Method	Timetable*
2024	Semester 1	Internal	CDU Waterfront Darwin	OLR
2024	Semester 1	External	External Studies	OLR

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