ACX5951 International study program in accounting
Faculty of Business and Economics
ACX5951 International study program in accounting is a level 5, 6-credit-point, postgraduate unit from the Faculty of Business and Economics, offered in 2022 in Winter at Australia (Other). It has no prerequisites.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2022
- Winter
- Australia (Other)
- 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 ACX5951
No prerequisites or corequisites besides the enrolment rules below.
After ACX5951
No unit lists ACX5951 as a prerequisite in the 2022 handbook.
Enrolment rules
You must be granted permission by the Chief Examiner to undertake this unit.
Enrolment in this unit is subject to an application process. More information on this unit is available here.
Overview
This unit centres on both a conceptual and practical approach to International Accounting Issues with emphasis on international standard setting and compliance as viewed by regulators and private sector preparers of accounts. You will gain a practical understanding of these issues in an international context through the overseas visitation program which forms an integral part of this unit.
Offerings in 2022
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Winter semester | Australia (Other) | Block on |
Assessment
- Within semester assessment100%
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
develop an understanding the history of accounting standard setting in various countries and the international convergence of accounting standards
- 2
develop a practical understanding and appreciation of cultural differences within the area of international accounting through an overseas visitation program
- 3
develop a set of academic skills which include the ability to work independently, evaluate academic papers in terms of the application of theories to understand and explain differences in financial reporting, search the web and to submit assignments on time
- 4
develop excellent oral and written communication skills to be able to analyse case studies and to lead/participate in groups from diverse cultural and social backgrounds.
Workload and teaching
- Teaching approachField trips
- 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. 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 provides students with opportunities to participate in experiential learning by visiting cultural, geographical and/or industrial sites relevant to their studies.
This unit engages students in actively applying their knowledge, skills and attributes in interactive, collaborative and reflective activities.
Learning resources
Required resources
Q Manual this manual can be purchased at the bookshop or accessed online at URL: http://www.buseco.monash.edu.au/publications/qmanual/qmanual.pdf.
Doupnik, T., & Perera, H. (2015). International Accounting (4th ed.). McGraw-Hill Education.
Contacts
- Chief Examiners
- Dr Wei Lu
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for ACX5951?
ACX5951 has no prerequisites, but enrolment rules apply.
When is ACX5951 offered?
In 2022, ACX5951 runs in Winter at Australia (Other).
How much work is ACX5951?
The handbook expects about 144 hours of study across the semester. No students have rated its difficulty yet.
Does ACX5951 have an exam?
No. ACX5951 has 1 assessment task and no exam.