ACX5951 Accounting study tour
Faculty of Business and Economics
ACX5951 Accounting study tour is a level 5, 6-credit-point, postgraduate unit from the Faculty of Business and Economics, offered in 2024 in Summer A and Winter at Overseas and Australia (Other). It has no prerequisites.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2024
- Summer A, Winter
- Overseas, Australia (Other)
- Assessment
- No exam
- 1 task
- Workload
- 144 hours
- per semester
This is the 2024 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 2024 handbook.
Enrolment rules
You must have completed 24 credit points of study 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 2024
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Summer semester A | Overseas | Immers blk |
| Winter semester | Australia (Other) | Immers blk |
Assessment
- Within semester assessment100%
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
compare and contrast accounting for specific chosen sectors from both a management and financial accounting perspective
- 2
develop a practical understanding and appreciation of current and emerging accounting aspects for the chosen sectors
- 3
evaluate academic and professional papers in relation to the emerging accounting topics in the chosen sectors
- 4
apply critical thinking, problem solving and presentation skills in individual and/or group activities.
Workload and teaching
- Workshops1 hours
- 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. 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 provides you with opportunities to participate in experiential learning by visiting cultural, geographical and/or industrial sites relevant to your studies.
This unit engages you in actively applying your 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 Carly Moulang
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for ACX5951?
ACX5951 has no prerequisites, but enrolment rules apply.
When is ACX5951 offered?
In 2024, ACX5951 runs in Summer A and Winter at Overseas and 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.