ACW3900 Global issues in accounting
Faculty of Business and Economics
ACW3900 Global issues in accounting is a level 3, 6-credit-point, undergraduate unit from the Faculty of Business and Economics, offered in 2026 in Semester 1 and Semester 2 at Malaysia. It needs (ACX2400, ACB2420, ACW2420, ACF2400 or ACC2400) and (ACF2100, ACC2100, ACW2120, ACX2100 or ACB2120).
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2026
- Semester 1, Semester 2
- Malaysia
- Assessment
- No exam
- 3 tasks
- Workload
- 144 hours
- per semester
This is the 2026 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.
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Requisites
Before ACW3900
Prerequisites
Pass these before you enrol.
Corequisites
Pass these before, or take them in the same semester.
Prohibitions
You can't enrol if you have passed any of these.
After ACW3900
No unit lists ACW3900 as a prerequisite in the 2026 handbook.
Overview
This capstone unit integrates the knowledge and skills developed throughout the Bachelor of Business and Commerce course and prepares you for transition into a professional career or postgraduate studies. You will analyse, critically evaluate, and apply your learning to real-world or simulated business challenges. Individually or collaboratively in teams, you will address complex accounting and business problems, demonstrate professional judgement, communicate effective solutions, and develop key capabilities expected of accounting professionals in dynamic organisational settings.
Offerings in 2026
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| First semester | Malaysia | On campus |
| Second semester | Malaysia | On campus |
Assessment
- Written30%
- Project40%
- Presentation30%
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
evaluate how accounting policies, regulatory requirements, and/or external factors influence organisational behaviour and performance, and propose evidence-based recommendations
- 2
evaluate business models, the drivers of competition advantage, and value creation in various organisational settings with relevant frameworks or tools
- 3
appraise the effectiveness in strategising and addressing multifaceted business challenges in a team context
- 4
demonstrate the ability to report, interpret, and communicate effectively accounting advice and ideas at a level required for a career in accounting and business
- 5
evaluate case study on an international company and provide a critical reflection on the sustainability initiatives or practices of the company.
Workload and teaching
- Tutorials24 hours
- Teaching approachResearch activities
- Teaching approachActive learning
- Teaching approachCase-based teaching
- Teaching approachSimulation or virtual practice
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 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.
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 allows you to engage in guided, immersive experiences to develop relevant skills, knowledge and attitudes through simulation or virtual practice.
Contacts
- Chief Examiners
- Furqan Shah
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for ACW3900?
You need (ACX2400, ACB2420, ACW2420, ACF2400 or ACC2400) and (ACF2100, ACC2100, ACW2120, ACX2100 or ACB2120) before you enrol; and ACW3620 and ACW3120 before or alongside it.
When is ACW3900 offered?
In 2026, ACW3900 runs in Semester 1 and Semester 2 at Malaysia.
How much work is ACW3900?
The handbook expects about 144 hours of study across the semester. No students have rated its difficulty yet.
Does ACW3900 have an exam?
No. ACW3900 has 3 assessment tasks and no exam.