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 2025 in Semester 1 and Semester 2 at Caulfield and Clayton. It needs (ACC2100, ACW2120, ACF2100, ACB2120 or ACX2100) and (ACC2400, ACF2400, ACB2420, ACX2400 or ACW2420).
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2025
- Semester 1, Semester 2
- Caulfield, Clayton
- Assessment
- No exam
- 3 tasks
- Workload
- 144 hours
- per semester
This is the 2025 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 2025 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 2025
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| First semester | Caulfield | On campus |
| Second semester | Clayton | On campus |
Assessment
- Within semester assessment100%
- Project55%
- Portfolio45%
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
analyse, synthesise and critically evaluate the effect of accounting policies, regulatory environments and other external factors on firm behaviours and long term sustainability of the organisation
- 2
analyse business models and evaluate the financial and non-financial drivers of competitive advantage and value creation, including their impact on a broad range of stakeholders
- 3
appraise the role of accounting and accountants in strategy formulation and implementation, considering sustainability, social responsibility, and ethical decision-making in contemporary contexts
- 4
interpret financial and non-financial information to justify and communicate business advice to address contemporary issues and challenges
- 5
reflect on professional values, attitudes and personal development
- 6
collaborate effectively with others to examine, discuss and address contemporary business issues and challenges
Workload and teaching
- Workshops36 hours
- Teaching approachActive learning
- Teaching approachCase-based teaching
- Teaching approachProblem-based 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 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 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.
Learning resources
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.
Where it fits
ACX3900 is part of 2 areas of study in the 2025 handbook.
Contacts
- Chief Examiners
- Dr Lisa Powell
- Dr Jerry Lin
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for ACX3900?
You need (ACC2100, ACW2120, ACF2100, ACB2120 or ACX2100) and (ACC2400, ACF2400, ACB2420, ACX2400 or ACW2420) before you enrol; and ACC3200, ACB3220 or ACF3200 before or alongside it. Enrolment rules also apply.
When is ACX3900 offered?
In 2025, 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 3 assessment tasks and no exam.
Which majors and minors include ACX3900?
ACX3900 is part of Accountancy and Accounting.