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PACC6005

Financial Accounting 3

10 Units 6000 Level Course

Available in 2013

Sydney Bathurst Street Semester 1, Semester 2

Previously offered in 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008

This courses focuses on company accounting. It provides students with an understanding of the regulatory framework for corporate financial reporting in Australia, and provides detailed coverage of the requirements for the preparation of financial statements for a group of companies operating under common control. Topics covered include accounting for corporate acquisitions; consolidation accounting; consolidated cash flow statements; accounting for company income tax; and accounting for foreign operations and corporate insolvency.

Objectives On successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

1. Demonstrate an understanding of the theoretical constructs of contemporary financial accounting;
2. Exhibit an awareness of selected accounting standards, including the ability to apply these standards in appropriate circumstances.
3. Demonstrate an understanding of the technical skills, underlying concepts and issues in accounting for corporations.
4. Prepare consolidated financial statements.
Content The course will provide an overview of the theories of accounting and policy choice with respect to the requirements for the preparation of financial statements. Topics included in the course are:
i. Intangible Assets
ii. Leases
iii. Financial Instruments
iv. Accounting for Company Income Tax
v. Business Combinations
vi. Consolidation
vii. Company Liquidation
viii. Foreign Currency Transactions
ix. Extractive Industries
Replacing Course(s) Nil
Transition Nil
Industrial Experience 0
Assumed Knowledge PACC6000 Financial Accounting 1 and PACC6004 Financial Accounting 2
Modes of Delivery Internal Mode
Teaching Methods Lecture
Tutorial
Assessment Items
Essays / Written Assignments
Examination: Formal
Quiz - Class Mid trimester quiz
Contact Hours Lecture: for 2 hour(s) per Week for Full Term
Tutorial: for 1 hour(s) per Week for Full Term
Compulsory Components
Requisite by Enrolment This course is only available to students enrolled in the Master of Professional Accounting, Master of Professional Accounting (Advanced) and Master of Professional Accounting/Master of Business.
Timetables 2013 Course Timetables for PACC6005