ACX4090 Issues in management accounting and systems
Faculty of Business and Economics
ACX4090 Issues in management accounting and systems is a level 4, 6-credit-point, undergraduate and postgraduate unit from the Faculty of Business and Economics, offered in 2026 in Semester 1 at Caulfield. It has no prerequisites.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2026
- Semester 1
- Caulfield
- 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 ACX4090
No prerequisites or corequisites besides the enrolment rules below.
After ACX4090
No unit lists ACX4090 as a prerequisite in the 2026 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
The unit provides an overview of research in management accounting and Accounting Information Systems (AIS), including consideration of the major theoretical foundations and the variety of research methods employed. Research related to a variety of management accounting practices and AIS is examined, including performance measurement, incentives, management control systems, budgeting, data analytics (including visualisation and analysis of Big Data), IT governance and audit, information security, blockchain, XBRL and other emerging technologies.
Offerings in 2026
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| First semester | Caulfield | On campus, block |
Assessment
- Demonstration40%
- Presentation30%
- Written30%
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
discuss research paradigms and relevant theories as they relate to management accounting and accounting information systems research
- 2
evaluate and contrast research paradigms and different research methods used in management accounting and accounting information systems research
- 3
critically evaluate empirical research and develop an ability to identify major research questions in management accounting and accounting information systems research
- 4
apply critical thinking, problem solving and presentation skills in individual and/or group activities dealing with issues in management accounting and accounting information systems research.
Workload and teaching
- Seminars36 hours
- Teaching approachResearch activities
- Teaching approachActive learning
- Teaching approachEnquiry-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 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 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.
Where it fits
ACX4090 is part of 2 areas of study in the 2026 handbook.
Contacts
- Chief Examiners
- Dr Christo Karunananthan
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for ACX4090?
ACX4090 has no prerequisites, but enrolment rules apply.
When is ACX4090 offered?
In 2026, ACX4090 runs in Semester 1 at Caulfield.
How much work is ACX4090?
The handbook expects about 144 hours of study across the semester. No students have rated its difficulty yet.
Does ACX4090 have an exam?
No. ACX4090 has 3 assessment tasks and no exam.
Which majors and minors include ACX4090?
ACX4090 is part of Accounting.