AFF5150

Financial reporting issues

(BUS)

To be advised

6 points + 3 hours per week, or equivalent + First, second, summer semester + Caulfield, Sydney, Singapore, Hong Kong, (not offered in all locations in all semesters)

Synopsis: The extent to which accounting theories provide a basis for determining the content of external financial reports and resolving accounting controversies. The subject will provide students with the opportunity to further develop skills of analysis, evaluation and synthesis in the areas of financial accounting and reporting and in the process create an awareness of some current developments in accounting regulation.

Assessment: Assignment (2000 words) and Oral: 24% + Written summaries: 36% + Examination: 40%