MAA310 - Accounting and Society

Unit details

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Year:2019 unit information
Enrolment modes:Trimester 1: Burwood (Melbourne), Online
Trimester 2: Burwood (Melbourne), Warrnambool, Waterfront (Geelong), Online
Trimester 3: Burwood (Melbourne), Online
Credit point(s):1
EFTSL value:

0.125

Previously coded as:MAA301
Trimester 1 Unit Chair:

Christine Contessotto

Trimester 2 Unit Chair:

Danny Burton

Trimester 3 Unit Chair:

Edwin Lim

Prerequisite:
  • For students who commenced the following courses prior to Trimester 1 2016: D301, D313, D317, D321, D322, D325, D338, D366, D388, M307, M300.1
    Pre-requisite: MAA201 or MAA260 or MAA363 plus MAA250 and MAA262
  • For students who commenced the following courses from Trimester 1 2016: D301, D313, D317, D321, D322, D325, D338, D366, D388, M307, M300.2
    Pre-requisite: Must have passed MAA261, MAA262, MAF203, MAA250, and MAA363
  • For students in other courses:
    Pre-requisite: MAA201 or MAA260 or MAA363 plus MAA250 and MAA262
Corequisite:
  • For students who commenced the following courses prior to Trimester 1 2016: D301, D313, D317, D321, D322, D325, D338, D366, D388, M307, M300.1
    Co-requisite: Nil
  • For students who commenced the following courses from Trimester 1 2016: D301, D313, D317, D321, D322, D325, D338, D366, D388, M307, M300.2
    Co-requisite:  MAA303 and MLC301
  • For students in other courses:
    Co-requisite: Nil
Incompatible with:

MAA301

Scheduled learning activities - campus:

1 x 3 hour seminar per week

Scheduled learning activities - cloud (online):

Online independent and collaborative learning including 3 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 (2,000 words) 20%

Assessment 2: (Group of 5) Business Project - involvement/discussion/presentation/business analysis report (1,000 words) 30%

Assessment 3: (Individual) Video presentation (max 8-minute duration)  20%

Assessment 4: (Individual) Case study - timed assessment (2-hours) 30%

Hurdle requirement

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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