ACFI3009
10 units
3000 level
Course handbook
Description
Focusing upon a wide range of resources incorporating both accounting standards and national and international information sources, the course evaluates issues arising from the use of financial accounting data and management accounting.As a capstone course, this course is designed to enhance students' understanding of the nature and development of accounting as it relates to the management of the organisation, the course extends into addressing professional challenges, the social contexts of the discipline, and specific discipline-based issues.
Availability2024 Course Timetables
Newcastle City Precinct
- Semester 1 - 2024
- Semester 2 - 2024
Singapore PSB
- Trimester 2 - 2024 (Singapore)
- Trimester 3 - 2024 (Singapore)
Ourimbah
- Semester 2 - 2024
Learning outcomes
On successful completion of the course students will be able to:
1. Apply modes of inquiry and research processes to investigate and engage in contemporary financial accounting issues reflective of social and cultural changes;
2. Demonstrate advanced understanding of appropriate professional practice and ethical conduct across diverse accounting contexts and environments;
3. Apply critical and reflective thinking to contemporary accounting issues regarding their impact on future career prospects and plans.
4. Engage in independent and collaborative work processes to plan, develop, deliver and evaluate a project.
5. Objectively analyse, interpret and display accounting information provided for management's needs, using technology.
Content
The topics in this course include the following:
1. Overview of issues in accounting.
2. Accounting in a changing organisational environment.
Requisite
Students must have successfully completed ACFI2011 and ACFI2003 to enrol in this course. You cannot enrol in this course if you have successfully completed ACFI3000.
Assessment items
Written Assignment: Data Analytics Exercise
Written Assignment: Written Assignment
Written Assignment: Reflective Exercise
Formal Examination: Final Examination
Contact hours
Semester 1 - 2024 - Newcastle City Precinct
Integrated Learning Session-1
- Face to Face On Campus 2 hour(s) per week(s) for 13 week(s) starting in week 1
- Students are expected to complete 4 hours of guided learning via online preparation, lectures, interactive workshops, tutorials, discussion groups or self-directed learning and an additional 6 hours of independent study per week.
Trimester 2 - 2024 (Singapore) - Singapore PSB
Integrated Learning Session-1
- Face to Face On Campus 2 hour(s) per week(s) for 13 week(s) starting in week 1
- Students are expected to complete 4 hours of guided learning via online preparation, lectures, interactive workshops, tutorials, discussion groups or self-directed learning and an additional 6 hours of independent study per week.
Trimester 3 - 2024 (Singapore) - Singapore PSB
Integrated Learning Session-1
- Face to Face On Campus 2 hour(s) per week(s) for 13 week(s) starting in week 1
- Students are expected to complete 4 hours of guided learning via online preparation, lectures, interactive workshops, tutorials, discussion groups or self-directed learning and an additional 6 hours of independent study per week.
Semester 2 - 2024 - Ourimbah
Integrated Learning Session-1
- Face to Face On Campus 2 hour(s) per week(s) for 13 week(s) starting in week 1
- Students are expected to complete 4 hours of guided learning via online preparation, lectures, interactive workshops, tutorials, discussion groups or self-directed learning and an additional 6 hours of independent study per week.
Semester 2 - 2024 - Newcastle City Precinct
Integrated Learning Session-1
- Face to Face On Campus 2 hour(s) per week(s) for 13 week(s) starting in week 1
- Students are expected to complete 4 hours of guided learning via online preparation, lectures, interactive workshops, tutorials, discussion groups or self-directed learning and an additional 6 hours of independent study per week.
Course outline
- ACFI3009 - Semester 2, 2023 (Centralcoast) (PDF, 265.1 KB)
- ACFI3009 - Semester 2, 2023 (Newcastle) (PDF, 265.1 KB)
- ACFI3009 - Trimester 3, 2023 (Singapore) (PDF, 295.4 KB)
- ACFI3009 - Semester 1, 2024 (Newcastle) (PDF, 266.1 KB)
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