ACX4070 Foundations of financial accounting and auditing research
Faculty of Business and Economics
ACX4070 Foundations of financial accounting and auditing research is a level 4, 6-credit-point, undergraduate and postgraduate unit from the Faculty of Business and Economics, offered in 2027 in Semester 1 at Caulfield. It has no prerequisites.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2027
- Semester 1
- Caulfield
- Assessment
- No exam
- 3 tasks
- Workload
- 144 hours
- per semester
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Requisites
Before ACX4070
No prerequisites or corequisites besides the enrolment rules below.
After ACX4070
No unit lists ACX4070 as a prerequisite in the 2027 handbook.
Enrolment rules
You must be enrolled in course B3701, B6023 or B6038 to undertake this unit.
If you are enrolled in course B6038, you must be accepted into the Research Pathway to undertake this unit.
Overview
This unit develops a critical understanding of the evolution of research in financial accounting and auditing. You will engage with a curated selection of foundational and contemporary academic literature to examine key theoretical frameworks, conduct critical analysis and scholarly evaluation, and identify opportunities for future research.
Offerings in 2027
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| First semester | Caulfield | On campus, block |
Assessment
- Project30%
- 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
critically evaluate foundational research in financial accounting and auditing, including its theoretical contributions, methodological approaches, and limitations
- 2
compare and critically analyse major theoretical frameworks and research paradigms used in financial accounting and auditing research
- 3
synthesise and critically evaluate key literature in financial accounting and auditing, including underlying philosophical perspectives, methodological approaches and central debates
- 4
communicate scholarly arguments effectively through clear and structured academic writing and oral presentations.
Workload and teaching
- Seminars36 hours
- Teaching approachResearch activities
- Teaching approachEnquiry-based learning
- 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 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 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 engages you in actively applying your knowledge, skills and attributes in interactive, collaborative and reflective activities.
Where it fits
ACX4070 is part of 2 areas of study in the 2027 handbook.
Contacts
- Chief Examiners
- Dr Ahmed Abdalla
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for ACX4070?
ACX4070 has no prerequisites, but enrolment rules apply.
When is ACX4070 offered?
In 2027, ACX4070 runs in Semester 1 at Caulfield.
How much work is ACX4070?
The handbook expects about 144 hours of study across the semester. No students have rated its difficulty yet.
Does ACX4070 have an exam?
No. ACX4070 has 3 assessment tasks and no exam.
Which majors and minors include ACX4070?
ACX4070 is part of Accounting.