LAW7233

Accounting - Trust Accounts and Costs

(LAW)

Not offered in 2001

Associate Professor G Powles

2 credit points + Intensive + Average workload (including student's own time on exercises and study): 42 hours per week for one week + Clayton

Synopsis: This subject is concerned with the statutory requirements and rules relating to the keeping of trust and office accounts, the fiduciary duties arising out of holding client's money and the obligations on the practitioner relating to costs information and the rendering of accounts to clients. It will require the development of skills in interpersonal relationships and practice management. The understanding of professional values will be enhanced.

Assessment: Regular feedback will be provided on written exercises and oral presentation. Two written assessments: 40% and 60% each. Assessment will be according to the grades 'Merit', 'Pass' or 'Fail'.