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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 provides an introduction to contemporary environmental accounting and reporting issues in the context of sustainable development. It introduces students to the concept of environmental accounting and the different terminologies associated with it. The importance of incorporating environmental issues into the business model using a stakeholder perspective. The unit also focuses on the controversial Emission Trading Scheme (ETS) and Carbon Tax scheme and the implications for business.
Students must pass 1 units from ACC6010
On completion of this unit students should be able to:
On-campus students are expected to participate actively in a weekly seminar of three hours duration and access online materials regularly through Blackboard. Each seminar will comprise of activities such as lectures, group discussions and class presentations. Group discussions are carried out in the weekly seminar to provide students from different backgrounds the opportunity to work in teams. Communication and presentation skills are enhanced through students presentations. The assignment provides students the opportunity to apply their accounting knowledge to solve problems. The material for this unit will be supplemented with relevant industry speakers and where appropriate these will be recorded for off-campus students. Off-campus students work through an online study program with resources provided via Blackboard. Students are required to review learning materials each week and to complete assigned questions on each topic. Regular online access is required. The assignment will improve students problem solving and critical thinking skills when they apply accounting concepts and techniques to work examples. Students are expected to demonstrate clarity of communication and analytical skills in the written report of the assignment.
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 | Assignment | 20% |
| Tutorial Presentation | Group Presentation and Report | 20% |
| Examination | Final Examination | 60% |
| Type | Description | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Assignment | Assignment | 20% |
| Test | Test | 20% |
| Examination | Final Examination | 60% |
^ Mandatory reference
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 provides an introduction to contemporary environmental accounting and reporting issues in the context of sustainable development. It introduces students to the concept of environmental accounting and the different terminologies associated with it. The importance of incorporating environmental issues into the business model using a stakeholder perspective. The unit also focuses on the controversial Emission Trading Scheme (ETS) and Carbon Tax scheme and the implications for business.
Students must pass 1 units from ACC6010
On completion of this unit students should be able to:
On-campus students are expected to participate actively in a weekly seminar of three hours duration and access online materials regularly through Blackboard. Seminars will comprise of activities such as lectures, group discussions, case analysis and presentations. Group discussions are carried out in the weekly seminars to provide the opportunity for students from different backgrounds to work in teams. Communication and presentation skills are enhanced through students' presentations while improving problem solving and critical thinking skills of students. Off-campus students work through an online study program with resources provided via Blackboard. Students are required to review learning materials each week and to complete assigned questions on each topic. Regular online access is required. The assignments will improve students' problem solving and critical thinking skills when they apply relevant concepts and techniques to work examples. Students are expected to demonstrate clarity of communication and analytical skills in the written assignments.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Test | Test | 20% |
| Presentation | Presentation | 20% |
| Examination | Final Examination | 60% |
| Type | Description | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Assignment | Assignment | 20% |
| Assignment | Assignment | 20% |
| Examination | Final Examination | 60% |
^ Mandatory reference
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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