AFC4120

Financial accounting theory (7 points)

(BUS)

Leader: Dr Paul Mather

Offered:
Clayton First semester 2003 (Day)
Clayton First semester 2004 (Day)

Synopsis: Part 1: The nature and development of accounting theory, positive accounting theory and empirical research. Part 2: Empirical capital markets - based research in financial accounting.

Assessment: Two written essays (6000 words): 60% + Two seminar presentations: 40%

Contact Hours: 3 hour session per week

Prerequisites: AFC3120