AFW3040

Accounting theory ( 6 points, SCA Band 2, 0.125 EFTSL)

Leader: Dr Mereana Barrett

Offered:
Malaysia First semester 2006 (Day)
Malaysia First semester 2006 (Day)
Berwick Second semester 2006 (Day)
Gippsland Second semester 2006 (Day)
Gippsland Second semester 2006 (OCL)
Hong Kong Second semester 2006 (OCL)
Malaysia Second semester 2006 (Day)
Peninsula Second semester 2006 (Day)
Singapore Second semester 2006 (OCL)

Synopsis: Scientific method and emergency of accounting theory. General descriptive theories. General prescriptive theories. Not-for-profit, conceptual framework and neo-empirical research. Business ethics.

Assessment: Assignments (2000 words/presentation): 30% + Examination (3 hours): 70%

Contact Hours: 2-hour lecture and 1-hour tutorial per week

Prerequisites: AFW2020 and AFW3050