ACF3900 Global issues in accounting
Faculty of Business and Economics
ACF3900 Global issues in accounting is a level 3, 6-credit-point, undergraduate unit from the Faculty of Business and Economics, offered in 2020 in Semester 1, Winter and Semester 2 at Caulfield. It needs (ACC2400, ACF2400 or ACB2420), (ACF3200, ACB3220 or ACC3200) and (ACB2120, ACC2100 or ACF2100).
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2020
- Semester 1, Winter, Semester 2
- Caulfield
- Assessment
- No exam
- 1 task
- Workload
- 144 hours
- per semester
This is the 2020 handbook entry. See the 2021 entry.
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Requisites
Before ACF3900
Prerequisites
Pass these before you enrol.
After ACF3900
No unit lists ACF3900 as a prerequisite in the 2020 handbook.
Overview
This capstone unit integrates prior learning gained throughout the Bachelor of Accounting course and prepares students for transition to a professional career and for undertaking postgraduate studies. Students will be required to analyse, synthesise, critically evaluate, and apply knowledge and skills acquired over the course of their studies to real-world scenarios. Students will also be required to reflect on the role of accounting in organisations and society more generally, and will develop professional judgement, as well as the key skills that are expected of accountants.
Offerings in 2020
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| First semester | Caulfield | On campus |
| Winter semester (Extended) | Caulfield | On campus |
| Second semester | Caulfield | On campus |
Assessment
- Within semester assessmentThreshold hurdle100%
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
analyse, synthesise and critically evaluate the effect of accounting policies, regulatory requirements and other external factors on organisational performance
- 2
analyse business models and evaluate the drivers of competitive advantage and value creation in various organisational settings, including their impact on various stakeholders
- 3
appraise the role of accounting and accountants in strategy formulation and implementation, as well as in decision-making
- 4
demonstrate the ability to report, interpret and communicate effectively accounting advice and ideas, through written reports and oral presentations, at a level required for a career in accounting and business
- 5
demonstrate a capacity to work independently, to self-manage, and lead and participate in teams.
Workload and teaching
- Workshops36 hours
- Teaching approachActive learning
- Teaching approachPeer assisted learning
Minimum total expected workload to achieve the learning outcomes for this unit is 144 hours per semester typically comprising a mixture of scheduled learning activities and independent study. Independent study may include associated readings, assessment and preparation for scheduled activities. The unit requires on average three/four hours of scheduled activities per week. Scheduled activities may include a combination of teacher directed learning, peer directed learning and online engagement.
Class discussions
in-class casse studies
Interative activities with various mediums
Self-directed learning
Where it fits
ACF3900 is part of 1 area of study in the 2020 handbook.
Contacts
- Chief Examiners
- Ms Lu Yang
- Dr Alessandro Ghio
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for ACF3900?
You need (ACC2400, ACF2400 or ACB2420), (ACF3200, ACB3220 or ACC3200) and (ACB2120, ACC2100 or ACF2100) before you enrol.
When is ACF3900 offered?
In 2020, ACF3900 runs in Semester 1, Winter and Semester 2 at Caulfield.
How much work is ACF3900?
The handbook expects about 144 hours of study across the semester. No students have rated its difficulty yet.
Does ACF3900 have an exam?
No. ACF3900 has 1 assessment task and no exam.
Which majors and minors include ACF3900?
ACF3900 is part of Accounting.
More details
- Credit points
- 6
- Level
- 3
- Study level
- Undergraduate
- Faculty
- Faculty of Business and Economics
- Organisational unit
- Department of Accounting
- Type
- Coursework
- EFTSL
- 0.125
- Student contribution
- SCA Band 3
- Study abroad
- Not available
- Handbook years
- 20202021