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BX3012 - Contemporary Issues in Accounting
Credit points: |
3 |
Year: |
2021 |
Student Contribution Band: |
Band
4 |
Administered by: |
College of Business, Law & Governance |
This subject critically examines issues in financial accounting research and practice.
Controversial issues in financial accounting that have been debated over the years
will be critically evaluated in this subject. This subject is designed to provide
a foundation for students to understand and participate in debates on important issues
in financial accounting. This subject will also provide increased coverage of key
areas of financial accounting such as accounting for foreign exchange and leases.
Learning Outcomes
- appraise theoretical and practical aspects of alternative accounting models for profit
and capital measurement in times of changing prices;
- integrate and apply International Financial Reporting Standards for the disclosure
of financial and non-financial information;
- develop researched and reflective opinions and judgements concerning theoretical and
practical standard setting in accounting, drawing on relevant research and practice
and convey this using oral and written communication techniques;
- use accounting frameworks to critically analyse current financial reporting issues
encountered by accountants, auditors, regulators and users of financial information
and develop well-supported arguments to inform decision making.
Subject Assessment
- Written > Examination (centrally administered) - (60%) - Individual
- Written > Test/Quiz 1 - (10%) - Individual
- Participation > Online participation - (30%) - Group & Individual.
Prerequisites: |
(BU1002 OR BU1902 OR CO1101 OR CO1002) AND (BX2011 OR CO1003 OR CO1001) |
Inadmissible Subject Combinations:
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CO3011 CO3013 |
Availabilities
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Cairns,
Trimester 2,
Internal
|
Census Date 24-Jun-2021 |
Coordinator: |
Dr Dale Wadeson |
Lecturer:
|
Mr Douglas Dunstan. |
Workload expectations: |
The student workload for this
3
credit point subject is approximately
130 hours.
- 50 hours - Combined Lectures; Tutorials/Workshops; Lecturer directed activities.
- assessment and self-directed study
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JCU Brisbane,
Study Period 21,
Internal
|
Census Date 11-Mar-2021 |
Coordinator: |
Dr Dale Wadeson |
Lecturer:
|
Dr Bandula Nambukara-Gamage. |
Workload expectations: |
The student workload for this
3
credit point subject is approximately
130 hours.
- 50 hours - Combined Lectures; Tutorials/Workshops; Lecturer directed activities.
- assessment and self-directed study
|
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JCU Brisbane,
Study Period 23,
Internal
|
Census Date 07-Oct-2021 |
Coordinator: |
Mr Ian Burnett |
Lecturer:
|
Dr Bandula Nambukara-Gamage. |
Workload expectations: |
The student workload for this
3
credit point subject is approximately
130 hours.
- 50 hours - Combined Lectures; Tutorials/Workshops; Lecturer directed activities.
- assessment and self-directed study
|
|
|
JCU Singapore,
Study Period 52,
Internal
|
Census Date 05-Aug-2021 |
Coordinator: |
Dr Chris Durden |
Lecturers:
|
Mr David Song, Mr Daniel Ong. |
Workload expectations: |
The student workload for this
3
credit point subject is approximately
130 hours.
- 50 hours - Combined Lectures; Tutorials/Workshops; Lecturer directed activities.
- assessment and self-directed study
|
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Townsville,
Trimester 2,
Internal
|
Census Date 24-Jun-2021 |
Coordinator: |
Dr Dale Wadeson |
Lecturer:
|
Mr Douglas Dunstan. |
Workload expectations: |
The student workload for this
3
credit point subject is approximately
130 hours.
- 50 hours - Combined Lectures; Tutorials/Workshops; Lecturer directed activities.
- assessment and self-directed study
|
|
|
Trimester 2,
External
|
Census Date 24-Jun-2021 |
Coordinator: |
Dr Dale Wadeson |
Lecturers:
|
Mr Ian Burnett, Mr Douglas Dunstan. |
Workload expectations: |
The student workload for this
3
credit point subject is approximately
130 hours.
- 0 hours
- assessment and self-directed study
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Method of Delivery: |
WWW - LearnJCU |
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Note:
Minor variations might occur due to the continuous Subject quality improvement process,
and in case
of minor variation(s) in assessment details, the Subject Outline represents the latest
official information.