MAA310 - Accounting and Society
Unit details
Year: | 2019 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 |
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 |
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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.
Unit Fee Information
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