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 2026 in Winter and Summer B at Australia (Other) and Overseas. It has no prerequisites.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2026
- Winter, Summer B
- Australia (Other), Overseas
- Assessment
- No exam
- 2 tasks
- Workload
- 144 hours
- per semester
This is the 2026 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 2026 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 2026
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Winter semester | Australia (Other) | Immers blk |
| Summer semester B | Overseas | Immers blk |
Assessment
- Written65%
- Presentation35%
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
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
- Teaching approachProblem-based learning
- Teaching approachField trips
- Teaching approachCase-based teaching
- 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 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.
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 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 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.
Learning resources
Required resources
Doupnik, T., & Perera, H. (2015). International Accounting (4th ed.). McGraw-Hill Education.
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.
Contacts
- Chief Examiners
- Ms Lorena Mitrione
- Dr Carly Moulang
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for ACX5951?
ACX5951 has no prerequisites, but enrolment rules apply.
When is ACX5951 offered?
In 2026, ACX5951 runs in Winter and Summer B at Australia (Other) and Overseas.
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 2 assessment tasks and no exam.