AFX3551

International study program in accounting ( 6 points, SCA Band 2, 0.125 EFTSL)

Leader: Mr Lawrence Webb

Offered:
Berwick SA-02 2005 (Day)
Caulfield SA-02 2005 (Day)
Clayton SA-02 2005 (Day)
Gippsland SA-02 2005 (Day)
Malaysia SA-02 2005 (Day)
Peninsula SA-02 2005 (Day)
Berwick Summer 2005 (Day)
Berwick Summer 2005 (Flexible)
Caulfield Summer 2005 (Day)
Caulfield Summer 2005 (Flexible)
Clayton Summer 2005 (Day)
Clayton Summer 2005 (Flexible)
Gippsland Summer 2005 (Day)
Gippsland Summer 2005 (Flexible)
Malaysia Summer 2005 (Day)
Malaysia Summer 2005 (Flexible)
Peninsula Summer 2005 (Day)
Peninsula Summer 2005 (Flexible)

Synopsis: This unit centres on both a conceptual and practical approach to International Accounting Issues with emphasis on International Standard Setting and compliance as viewed by regulatory and private sector preparers of accounts. Students gain a practical understanding of these issues in an international context through the overseas visitation program which forms an integral part of this unit.

Assessment: Examination:(60%)+ 2000 word case study:(20%) + participation:(20%)

Contact Hours: 2 x 3.5 hour seminars, 10 x 3.5 hour visits to professional bodies and corporations during the international component of programs over a period of approximately three weeks

Prerequisites: Must have passed 8 units, including at least 2 units from the Department of Accounting and Finance

Prohibitions: AFX3791