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ACC2491

Company reporting

Mr Kim Wyatt

6 points
* 3 hours per week
* First, second semester
* Caulfield, Peninsula
* Prerequisite: ACC1121

Objectives On completion of this subject students should possess a thorough knowledge of the content of the reports of publicly listed companies and be able to prepare such reports and regulations of the various regulatory bodies; be aware of current issues in financial reporting and be cognisant of current changes in disclosure requirements and be able to critically evaluate such proposed changes; be able to demonstrate competence in business communications through oral and written assessment in this subject.

Synopsis The current Australian reporting and regulatory framework applicable to reporting entities including an analysis of significant accounting standards, professional reporting requirements and legal and stock exchange requirements. Accounting for corporate groups and issues in financial reporting are also explored.

Assessment Tutorial: 10%
* Assignment: 20%
* Examination: 70%

Prescribed texts

Jager M and others Company accounting procedures 6th edn, Butterworth, 1994

Parker L D (ed.) Accounting handbook Prentice-Hall, 1997

Henderson S and Pierson G Issues in financial accounting 7th edn, Longman Cheshire, 1995


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