AFF5150

Financial reporting issues ( 6 points, SCA Band 2, 0.125 EFTSL)

Leader: Associate Professor Frashid Navissi

Offered:
Caulfield Second semester 2006 (Day)

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: Oral and written presentation of a current issues topic: 30% + Examination (3 hours): 70%

Contact Hours: 3 hours per week, or equivalent