MAA310 - Accounting and Society
Unit details
Year | 2017 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 |
Unit chair: | Christine Contessotto (Trimester 1 and Trimester 2), Edwin Lim (Trimester 3) |
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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 10 scheduled online workshops of 3 hours duration |
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 throughout activity (in person for on-campus students, via skype/BB Collaborate for cloud students) 30%
Assessment 3 (Individual) Self reflective video presentation (8-10 minutes) 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 2017:
Assessment 1 (Individual) Report - Evaluation of a contemporary issue (2000 words) 20%
Assessment 2 (Group of 5) Business Project - involvement/discussion/presentation throughout activity (in person for on-campus students, via skype/BB Collaborate for cloud students) 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.
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