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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.
The unit explores the linkages between accounting theory, research and practice. It examines current accounting practice and contemporary issues from the perspectives of the theory underpinning it, as well as environmental factors, including cultural factors, that have shaped practice. A main objective of the unit is to highlight the changing nature of accounting research and practice. Another objective is to expose students to research that has been conducted and students will learn how to summarise an academic research paper. In the unit, students will develop the capacity for inquiry and critical analysis skills when examining contemporary accounting issues.
Students must pass 1 units from ACC6015
On completion of this unit students should be able to:
On-campus students will meet each week for three hours to review and discuss assigned weekly discussion topics. The unit Blackboard site will provide unit resources, including, PowerPoint presentation slides, study schedule and assessment information. Students will engage in active discussion on current issues and topics relating to accounting theory, research or practice. The two assessments will involve examination of a contemporary accounting issue, and summary and critique of a published academic research paper, respectively. Off-campus students will have access via Blackboard. The Blackboard site will provide unit resources, including PowerPoint presentation slides, study schedule and assessment information. Regular online access is required. The discussion board will be used to enable students to post current information relating to accounting theory, research or practice. The two assessments will involve examination of a contemporary accounting issue, and summary and critique of a published academic research paper, respectively.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Assignment | Summary and critique of research paper - written report | 20% |
| Assignment | Analysis of accounting issue | 30% |
| Examination ^ | Examination | 50% |
| Type | Description | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Assignment | Summary & critique of research paper - written report | 20% |
| Assignment | Analysis of accounting issue | 30% |
| Examination ^ | Examination | 50% |
^ 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.
The unit explores the linkages between accounting theory, research and practice. It examines current accounting practice and contemporary issues from the perspectives of the theory underpinning it, as well as environmental factors, including cultural factors, that have shaped practice. A main objective of the unit is to highlight the changing nature of accounting research and practice. Another objective is to expose students to research that has been conducted and students will learn how to summarise an academic research paper. In the unit, students will develop the capacity for inquiry and critical analysis skills when examining contemporary accounting issues.
Students must pass 1 units from ACC6015
On completion of this unit students should be able to:
On-campus students will meet each week for three hours to review and discuss assigned weekly discussion topics. The unit Blackboard site will provide unit resources, including, PowerPoint presentation slides, study schedule and assessment information. Students will engage in active discussion on current issues and topics relating to accounting theory, research or practice. The two assessments will involve examination of a contemporary accounting issue, and summary and critique of a published academic research paper, respectively. Off-campus students will have access via Blackboard. The Blackboard site will provide unit resources, including PowerPoint presentation slides, study schedule and assessment information. Regular online access is required. The discussion board will be used to enable students to post current information relating to accounting theory, research or practice. The two assessments will involve examination of a contemporary accounting issue, and summary and critique of a published academic research paper, respectively.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Assignment | Summary and critique of research paper - written report | 20% |
| Assignment | Analysis of accounting issue | 30% |
| Examination ^ | Examination | 50% |
| Type | Description | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Assignment | Summary & critique of research paper - written report | 20% |
| Assignment | Analysis of accounting issue | 30% |
| Examination ^ | Examination | 50% |
^ 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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