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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.
Please note that given the circumstances of COVID-19, there may be some modifications to the assessment schedule promoted in Handbook for Semester 1 2020 Units. Students will be notified of all approved modifications by Unit Coordinators via email and Unit Blackboard sites. Where changes have been made, these are designed to ensure that you still meet the unit learning outcomes in the context of our adjusted teaching and learning arrangements.
This unit is designed to build and extend students' knowledge 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 seminar | Not Offered | Not Offered |
| Semester 2 | 13 x 2 hour seminar | Not Offered | 13 x 2 hour seminar |
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 will attend on campus classes as well as engage in learning activities through weekly seminars and activities in Blackboard. To maximise engagement and opportunities for learning, some of the learning activities may be conducted in the form of webinars and video conferencing; mirroring the way that businesses use to communicate and learn. Details about these activities are provided in the unit plan schedule. Online students will engage in learning experiences through ECU Blackboard as well as additional ECU learning technologies. These may include the use of webinars, videoconferencing and online discussion board activities. Details about these activities are provided in the unit plan schedule. This unit uses technology enhanced learning (TEL) to enhance the teaching and learning experiences for students. The unit involves a mix of delivery modes, teaching approaches and learning styles, some of the modules in the unit will be taught via online video, and completing pre-class tasks. Students are assisted with the interpretation and application of the accounting standards. They are required to demonstrate the application of the accounting standard by working through practical examples.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Participation | Participation | 10% |
| Project | Collaborative project | 15% |
| Test | Progression Test | 15% |
| Examination ^ | Final Examination | 60% |
| Type | Description | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Participation | Participation | 10% |
| Project | Collaborative project | 15% |
| Test | Progression Test | 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.
Please note that given the circumstances of COVID-19, there may be some modifications to the assessment schedule promoted in Handbook for this unit. All assessment changes will be published by 27 July 2020. All students are reminded to check handbook at the beginning of semester to ensure they have the correct outline.
This unit is designed to build and extend students' knowledge 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 seminar | Not Offered | Not Offered |
| Semester 2 | 13 x 2 hour seminar | Not Offered | 13 x 2 hour seminar |
For more information see the Semester Timetable
Students will engage in learning experiences through ECU Blackboard as well as additional ECU learning technologies.
This unit uses technology enhanced learning (TEL) to enhance the teaching and learning experiences for students. The unit involves a mix of delivery modes, teaching approaches and learning styles with videos and completion of pre-class tasks prior to attending classes. Students are assisted with the interpretation and application of the accounting standards. They are required to demonstrate the application of the accounting standard by working through practical examples.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Participation | Participation | 10% |
| Project | Collaborative project | 15% |
| Test | Progression Test | 15% |
| Assignment ^ | Assignment - Short Exercise Questions | 20% |
| Assignment ^ | Assignment - Problem Questions | 40% |
| Type | Description | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Participation | Participation | 10% |
| Project | Collaborative project | 15% |
| Test | Progression Test | 15% |
| Assignment ^ | Assignment - Short Exercise Questions | 20% |
| Assignment ^ | Assignment - Problem Questions | 40% |
^ 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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