ACF5150 Financial reporting issues
Faculty of Business and Economics
ACF5150 Financial reporting issues is a level 5, 6-credit-point, postgraduate unit from the Faculty of Business and Economics, offered in 2027 in Semester 2 at Caulfield. It needs ACF5956.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2027
- Semester 2
- Caulfield
- Assessment
- No exam
- 4 tasks
- Workload
- 144 hours
- per semester
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Requisites
Before ACF5150
Prerequisites
Pass these before you enrol.
After ACF5150
No unit lists ACF5150 as a prerequisite in the 2027 handbook.
Enrolment rules
If you are enrolled in course B6002, B6038, B6046, B6053 there are no prerequisites.
Overview
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 you 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.
Offerings in 2027
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Second semester | Caulfield | On campus |
Assessment
- Written20%
- Presentation30%
- Written20%
- Written30%
Assessment details may change. Please refer to the assessment information in Moodle closer to the start of the teaching period.
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
acquire advanced knowledge and skills in understanding research articles
- 2
synthesise academic literature related to financial reporting issues like voluntary disclosure and earnings management
- 3
appraise and apply a methodology relating to capital markets research in accounting
- 4
develop capabilities to work effectively in a group; and/or demonstrate effective individual research skills to produce a professional quality business document that reports on the findings of an empirical research project; and/or deliver a professional quality presentation; and/or develop oral communication skills and demonstrate independent thinking through contributions to class discussions; and demonstrate in individual summative assessment tasks the acquisition of an comprehensive understanding of the topics covered by this unit.
Workload and teaching
- Lectures12 hours
- Tutorials24 hours
- Teaching approachCase-based teaching
- Teaching approachProblem-based learning
- Teaching approachEnquiry-based learning
- Teaching approachResearch activities
- 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. You are expected to complete all pre-class activities prior to your scheduled class, and post-class activities should be completed after your scheduled class. Learning activities may include a combination of teacher directed, peer directed and online engagement activities.
This unit includes case-based teaching, where you apply your knowledge and engage in analytical and reflective thinking to solve complex contextual scenarios. Activities are often designed so that there is not one clear answer, but you need to work together to examine, analyse and make decisions to resolve the situation.
This unit includes problem-based learning approaches, where you engage in research, integrate theory and practice and apply knowledge and skills to develop viable solutions in response to a problem or set of problems.
This unit engages you in enquiry-based learning, where you will be encouraged to use your own knowledge to develop and engage in a process of enquiry, study and research to identify areas to be investigated and an approach to doing so.
This unit allows you to develop your research skills by engaging in structured inquiry using a systematic approach and discipline-specific methodologies.
This unit engages you in actively applying your knowledge, skills and attributes in interactive, collaborative and reflective activities.
Learning resources
Required resources
O'Brien, P.C., & Scott, W. Financial Accounting Theory (8th ed.). United States: Pearson Education Australia;
Rankin, M., Stanton, P., McGowan, S., Ferlauto, K., & Tilling, M. Contemporary Issues in Accounting (2nd ed.). Milton, Qld: Wiley & Sons.
Technology resources
There may be an additional cost associated with purchasing a physical and/or virtual calculator. Specific details will be provided in the Learning Management System by commencement of Orientation week.
Contacts
- Chief Examiners
- Dr Mehdi Khedmati
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for ACF5150?
You need ACF5956 before you enrol. Enrolment rules also apply.
When is ACF5150 offered?
In 2027, ACF5150 runs in Semester 2 at Caulfield.
How much work is ACF5150?
The handbook expects about 144 hours of study across the semester. No students have rated its difficulty yet.
Does ACF5150 have an exam?
No. ACF5150 has 4 assessment tasks and no exam.