MAA310 - Accounting and Society
Unit details
Year | 2018 unit information |
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Enrolment modes: | Trimester 1: Burwood (Melbourne), Online Trimester 2: Burwood (Melbourne), Warrnambool, Waterfront (Geelong), Online Trimester 3: Burwood (Melbourne), Online |
Credit point(s): | 1 |
Previously coded as: | MAA301 |
EFTSL value: | 0.125 |
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Incompatible with: | MAA301 |
Contact hours: | Campus: 1 x 3 hour seminar per week Cloud (online): Online independent and collaborative learning including 3 scheduled online workshops of 3 hours duration |
Tri-1 Unit Chair
Trimester 1: Christine Contessotto
Tri 2 Unit Chair
Trimester 2: Edwin Lim
Tri 3 Unit Chair
Trimester 3: Danny Burton
Content
This unit examines the role of accountants in society. Students apply selected accounting theories to explain accounting choices and organisational outcomes. Authentic contemporary accounting and societal issues are considered. The unit takes a problem solving approach requiring students to apply critical thinking skills to real life issues, to make and justify their evaluations and decisions. The aim is to encourage integration and consolidation of key concepts covered in prior units and to focus on current topical issues to assist students in transitioning into the work environment.
Assessment
Assessment 1 (Individual) Report - Evaluation of a contemporary issue (2000 words) 20%
Assessment 2 (Group of 5) Business Project - involvement/discussion /presentation /business analysis report (1000 words) 30%
Assessment 3 (Individual) Video interview (max 10 minute duration) 20%
Assessment 4 (Individual) Case study - timed assessment (2 hours) 30%
Hurdle requirement: Submit all assessment tasks and receive a minimum grade of 40% for each task.
From Trimester 2 2018:
Assessment 1 (Individual) Report - Evaluation of a contemporary issue (2000 words) 20%
Assessment 2 (Group of 5) Business Project - involvement/discussion /presentation /business analysis report (1000 words) 30%
Assessment 3 (Individual) Video interview (max 10 minute duration) 20%
Assessment 4 (Individual) Case study - timed assessment (2 hours) 30%
Hurdle requirement: Achieve at least 40% of the marks available on all assessment tasks. Successfully complete the professional literacy module to gain access to the assignment dropbox.
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