ACX3900 Global issues in accounting
Faculty of Business and Economics
ACX3900 Global issues in accounting is a level 3, 6-credit-point, undergraduate unit from the Faculty of Business and Economics, offered in 2022 in Semester 1 and Semester 2 at Caulfield and Clayton. It needs (ACB2420, ACC2400 or ACF2400) and (ACC2100, ACF2100 or ACB2120).
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2022
- Semester 1, Semester 2
- Caulfield, Clayton
- Assessment
- No exam
- 1 task
- Workload
- 144 hours
- per semester
This is the 2022 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.
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Requisites
Before ACX3900
Corequisites
Pass these before, or take them in the same semester.
Prerequisites
Pass these before you enrol.
After ACX3900
No unit lists ACX3900 as a prerequisite in the 2022 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 you for transition to a professional career and for undertaking postgraduate studies. You will be required to analyse, synthesize, critically evaluate, and apply knowledge and skills acquired over the course of your studies to real-world scenarios. You will also be required to reflect on the role of accounting in organizations and society more generally, and will develop professional judgement, as well as the key skills that are expected of accountants.
Offerings in 2022
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| First semester | Caulfield | On campus |
| Second semester | Clayton | On campus |
Assessment
- Within semester assessment100%
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
analyse, synthesize 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 approachProblem-based learning
- Teaching approachActive learning
- Teaching approachCase-based teaching
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.
This unit includes problem-based learning approaches, where students 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 students in actively applying their knowledge, skills and attributes in interactive, collaborative and reflective activities.
This unit includes case-based teaching, where students apply their 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 students need to work together to examine, analyse and make decisions to resolve the situation.
Where it fits
ACX3900 is part of 2 areas of study in the 2022 handbook.
Contacts
- Chief Examiners
- Ms Tao Tao
- Dr Jerry Lin
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for ACX3900?
You need (ACB2420, ACC2400 or ACF2400) and (ACC2100, ACF2100 or ACB2120) before you enrol; and ACF3200, ACB3220 or ACC3200 before or alongside it. Enrolment rules also apply.
When is ACX3900 offered?
In 2022, ACX3900 runs in Semester 1 and Semester 2 at Caulfield and Clayton.
How much work is ACX3900?
The handbook expects about 144 hours of study across the semester. No students have rated its difficulty yet.
Does ACX3900 have an exam?
No. ACX3900 has 1 assessment task and no exam.
Which majors and minors include ACX3900?
ACX3900 is part of Accountancy and Accounting.