AC310 Accountancy Capstone I

DESCRIPTION

This unit aims to (i) integrate, consolidate and extend functional knowledge from previous courses in management, marketing, finance, human resource management and business operations; (ii) facilitate students in applying acquired knowledge to management problems which emanate from a firm’s internal and external environment; (iii) develop team-working skills in diverse and cross-functional situations; (iv) emphasise the importance of research to practical problem solving and decision-making, (v) improve written and communication skills; and (vi) highlight the importance of ethical principles and socially responsible management practices. Throughout this unit students will be required to apply theory and research to practice and so transition from the learning environment to the professional work environment. The learning activities for this unit include studying case studies, writing brief issue paper, project work in small groups, oral presentation, and project report.

RELEVANT COURSES

Bachelor of Accounting* 

*Core unit

CREDIT POINTS

10

DELIVERY MODE

On campus

Intensive

Extensive

PREREQUISITE OR CO-REQUISITE

AC101 Accounting I

80 credit points

UNIT LEARNING OUTCOMES

LO1 Synthesise theoretical and practical knowledge and apply it to a contemporary issue within your field of study

LO2 Critically evaluate the underlying economic and non-economic drivers affecting the internal and external

environment of organisations

LO3 Strategically appraise threats and opportunities presented by emerging issues in an ever-changing business environment

LO4 Critically evaluate and synthesise information for oral and written presentations

LO5 Work effectively to create professional quality outputs, independently and in a team environment

CONTENT

• Introduction to the research process: Theory and research – theoretical foundation & literature review

• Research methodology – quantitative and qualitative

• Business and accounting strategies for a competitive environment

• Australian accounting and business responses to the demands of competition

• Business analysis tools – PEST & SWOT frameworks

• Case study methodology and analysis in accounting and business

• Accounting and corporate social responsibility; credibility, costs, and advantages

• Accounting MNCs

• Future agenda in accounting

ASSESSMENT METHODS

1. Proposal - 10%

2. Exam - 50%

3. Project Report and Oral Presentation - 40%

PRESCRIBED READINGS

Nil

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