UnitLevel 3Undergraduate

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 2021 in Semester 1 and Semester 2 at Caulfield. It needs (ACB2420, ACC2400 or ACF2400), (ACC3200, ACF3200 or ACB3220) and (ACC2100, ACF2100, ACX2100, ACB2120 or ACX2400).

Credit points: 6
Offered in 2021: Semester 1, Semester 2; Caulfield
Assessment: No exam; 1 task
Workload: 144 hours; per semester

The 2027 handbook has no page for ACF3900. This is its 2021 entry, the latest one.

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Requisites

Before ACF3900

Prerequisites

Pass these before you enrol.

All of

One of

After ACF3900

No unit lists ACF3900 as a prerequisite in the 2021 handbook.

Enrolment rules

To be successful in this unit, background knowledge and application of maths is required at the equivalent of VCE Year 12 level. You may have satisfied this by completing relevant prerequisite unit/s, or you have covered relevant topics in your final years of secondary study. You should self-assess your maths competency prior to enrolling in this unit.

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 2021

Teaching period	Campus	Mode
First semester	Caulfield	On campus
Second semester	Caulfield	On campus

Assessment

Within semester assessmentThreshold hurdle
100%

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 approachPeer assisted learning
Teaching approachActive 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 2021 handbook.

ACCOUNTG05Additional business unitsAccountingNo reviews yet

Contacts

Chief Examiners: Ms Lu Yang; Dr Jerry Lin

Common questions

What are the prerequisites for ACF3900?

You need (ACB2420, ACC2400 or ACF2400), (ACC3200, ACF3200 or ACB3220) and (ACC2100, ACF2100, ACX2100, ACB2120 or ACX2400) before you enrol. Enrolment rules also apply.

When is ACF3900 offered?

In 2021, ACF3900 runs in Semester 1 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 4
Study abroad: Available
Handbook years: 20202021