ACX2900 Accounting for sustainability
Faculty of Business and Economics
ACX2900 Accounting for sustainability is a level 2, 6-credit-point, undergraduate unit from the Faculty of Business and Economics, offered in 2020 in Semester 2 at Clayton. It needs ACB1120, ACF1200, ACC1100, ACW1020, ACC1200, ACW1120, ACB1020 or ACF1100.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2020
- Semester 2
- Clayton
- Assessment
- No exam
- 1 task
- Workload
- 144 hours
- per semester
This is the 2020 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.
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Requisites
Before ACX2900
Prerequisites
Pass these before you enrol.
- ACB1120Financial accounting 1No reviews yet
- ACF1200Accounting for managersNo reviews yet
- ACC1100Introduction to financial accountingNo reviews yet
- ACW1020Accounting in businessNo reviews yet
- ACC1200Accounting for managersNo reviews yet
- ACW1120Financial accounting 1No reviews yet
- ACB1020Accounting in businessNo reviews yet
- ACF1100Introduction to financial accountingNo reviews yet
After ACX2900
No unit lists ACX2900 as a prerequisite in the 2020 handbook.
Overview
Business is facing increased scrutiny with respect to the sustainability implications of its operations. Against this setting, companies are exploring ways in which enhancing sustainability performance creates organisational value. This unit focuses on the ways in which sustainability impacts on the core functions performed by professionals in accounting and business. It considers both external and internal reporting aspects of corporate social and environmental sustainability, and the ways in which such information can be incorporated into decisions made within the entity. The implications of such information for the assurance function are also explored.
Offerings in 2020
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Second semester | Clayton | On campus |
Assessment
- Within semester assessment100%
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
critically evaluate the most common reporting frameworks used by organisations to report the sustainability implications of their operations
- 2
critically evaluate the implications of government policy relating to the reporting of sustainability implications of corporate operations
- 3
evaluate the factors effecting sustainability reporting by diverse organisations
- 4
demonstrate an understanding of Environmental Management Systems and their implications for environmental performance measurement
- 5
evaluate the factors effecting assurance of sustainability reports.
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.
Self-directed learning
Group and class discussions
Interactive learning with various mediums
Where it fits
ACX2900 is part of 4 areas of study in the 2020 handbook.
Contacts
- Chief Examiners
- Dr Annemarie Conrath-Hargreaves
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for ACX2900?
You need ACB1120, ACF1200, ACC1100, ACW1020, ACC1200, ACW1120, ACB1020 or ACF1100 before you enrol.
When is ACX2900 offered?
In 2020, ACX2900 runs in Semester 2 at Clayton.
How much work is ACX2900?
The handbook expects about 144 hours of study across the semester. No students have rated its difficulty yet.
Does ACX2900 have an exam?
No. ACX2900 has 1 assessment task and no exam.
Which majors and minors include ACX2900?
ACX2900 is part of Accounting and Sustainability.