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This unit information may be updated and amended immediately prior to semester. To ensure you have the correct outline, please check it again at the beginning of semester.
This unit is designed to build and extend student understanding of the impact of accounting theory, law and practice on corporate accounting in Australia. A number of accounting standards are considered and key topics in the preparation of general purpose financial reports are addressed.
Students must have passed ACC2250.
Unit was previously coded ACC3530
On completion of this unit students should be able to:
Students will attend on campus classes as well as engage in learning activities through ECU Blackboard.
| Joondalup | Mount Lawley | South West (Bunbury) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 | 13 x 2 hour lecture | Not Offered | Not Offered |
| Semester 1 | 13 x 1 hour tutorial | Not Offered | Not Offered |
| Semester 2 | 13 x 2 hour lecture | Not Offered | Not Offered |
| Semester 2 | 13 x 1 hour tutorial | Not Offered | Not Offered |
For more information see the Semester Timetable
Students will engage in learning experiences through ECU Blackboard as well as additional ECU learning technologies.
On-campus students attend a weekly lecture and tutorial. The purpose of the lecture is to introduce the topic, identify key accounting issues addressed by a relevant accounting standard and to demonstrate application of the standard in terms of work-related practical examples. The purpose of the tutorial is to gain additional practice in the application of accounting standards relevant to financial reporting topics. Students are supplied with unit materials encompassing lecture notes and lecture exercises. These materials are accessible via Blackboard. Regular online access is required. Students are assigned a tutor to assist with the interpretation and application of the accounting standards that form the basis for each topic. Students are supported by videos incorporating the explanation and interpretation of accounting standards related to each financial reporting topic as well as detailed explanation of the application of the accounting standard. Students are also required to demonstrate the application of each accounting standard by attempting relevant questions concerning each week's topic.
GS1 GRADING SCHEMA 1 Used for standard coursework units
Students please note: The marks and grades received by students on assessments may be subject to further moderation. All marks and grades are to be considered provisional until endorsed by the relevant Board of Examiners.
| Type | Description | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Project | Collaborative project | 10% |
| Test | Progression Test One | 15% |
| Test | Progression Test Two | 15% |
| Examination ^ | Final Examination | 60% |
| Type | Description | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Project | Collaborative project | 10% |
| Test | Progression Test One | 15% |
| Test | Progression Test Two | 15% |
| Examination ^ | Final Examination | 60% |
^ Mandatory to Pass
For the purposes of considering a request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005), inherent requirements for this subject are articulated in the Unit Description, Learning Outcomes and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the support for students with disabilities or medical conditions can be found at the Access and Inclusion website.
Edith Cowan University has firm rules governing academic misconduct and there are substantial penalties that can be applied to students who are found in breach of these rules. Academic misconduct includes, but is not limited to:
Additionally, any material submitted for assessment purposes must be work that has not been submitted previously, by any person, for any other unit at ECU or elsewhere.
The ECU rules and policies governing all academic activities, including misconduct, can be accessed through the ECU website.
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This unit information may be updated and amended immediately prior to semester. To ensure you have the correct outline, please check it again at the beginning of semester.
This unit is designed to build and extend student understanding of the impact of accounting theory, law and practice on corporate accounting in Australia. A number of accounting standards are considered and key topics in the preparation of general purpose financial reports are addressed.
Students must have passed ACC2250.
Unit was previously coded ACC3530
On completion of this unit students should be able to:
Students will attend on campus classes as well as engage in learning activities through ECU Blackboard.
| Joondalup | Mount Lawley | South West (Bunbury) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 | 13 x 2 hour lecture | Not Offered | Not Offered |
| Semester 1 | 13 x 1 hour tutorial | Not Offered | Not Offered |
| Semester 2 | 13 x 2 hour lecture | Not Offered | Not Offered |
| Semester 2 | 13 x 1 hour tutorial | Not Offered | Not Offered |
For more information see the Semester Timetable
Students will engage in learning experiences through ECU Blackboard as well as additional ECU learning technologies.
On-campus students attend a weekly lecture and tutorial. The purpose of the lecture is to introduce the topic, identify key accounting issues addressed by a relevant accounting standard and to demonstrate application of the standard in terms of work-related practical examples. The purpose of the tutorial is to gain additional practice in the application of accounting standards relevant to financial reporting topics. Students are supplied with unit materials encompassing lecture notes and lecture exercises. These materials are accessible via Blackboard. Regular online access is required. Students are assigned a tutor to assist with the interpretation and application of the accounting standards that form the basis for each topic. Students are supported by videos incorporating the explanation and interpretation of accounting standards related to each financial reporting topic as well as detailed explanation of the application of the accounting standard. Students are also required to demonstrate the application of each accounting standard by attempting relevant questions concerning each week's topic.
GS1 GRADING SCHEMA 1 Used for standard coursework units
Students please note: The marks and grades received by students on assessments may be subject to further moderation. All marks and grades are to be considered provisional until endorsed by the relevant Board of Examiners.
| Type | Description | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Project | Collaborative project | 10% |
| Test | Progression Test One | 15% |
| Test | Progression Test Two | 15% |
| Examination ^ | Final Examination | 60% |
| Type | Description | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Project | Collaborative project | 10% |
| Test | Progression Test One | 15% |
| Test | Progression Test Two | 15% |
| Examination ^ | Final Examination | 60% |
^ Mandatory to Pass
For the purposes of considering a request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005), inherent requirements for this subject are articulated in the Unit Description, Learning Outcomes and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the support for students with disabilities or medical conditions can be found at the Access and Inclusion website.
Edith Cowan University has firm rules governing academic misconduct and there are substantial penalties that can be applied to students who are found in breach of these rules. Academic misconduct includes, but is not limited to:
Additionally, any material submitted for assessment purposes must be work that has not been submitted previously, by any person, for any other unit at ECU or elsewhere.
The ECU rules and policies governing all academic activities, including misconduct, can be accessed through the ECU website.
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