305227 (v.1) Accounting for Business and Society 261

Area:

School of Accounting

Credits:

25.0

Contact Hours:

3.0

Lecture:

1 x 1 Hours Weekly

Tutorial:

1 x 2 Hours Weekly

Prerequisite(s):

305228 (v.1) Accounting (Financial) 250 or any previous version

Syllabus:

Record complex financial transactions such as leasing, tax-effect accounting and consolidations, culminating in the preparation of general-purpose financial reports. Emerging issues are also examined, including corporate social responsibility in accounting and environmental accounting.

Unit Outcomes:

On successful completion of this unit students will have - An understanding of the emerging issues facing accountants, and accountants' responsibilities, in the 21st Century. Developed skills in key financial accounting areas and an appreciation of the different accounting procedures used by, and issues faced by, public sector and private sector accountants.

Text and references listed above are for your information only and current as of September 30, 2003. Please check with the unit coordinator for up-to-date information.

Unit References:

No prescribed references.

Unit Texts:

Deegan, C., (2002), Australian Financial Accounting, 3rd ed., Sydney, McGraw Hill Book Company Australia Pty Ltd. ASCPA/ICAA, (2003), Accounting Handbook (latest edition), Volume 1, Australia, Prentice Hall.

Unit Assessment Breakdown:

Final exam 50%. Test 30%. Participation 5%. Assignments 15%. This is by grade/mark assessment.

Year	Location	Period	Internal	Area External	Central External
2004	Bentley Campus	Semester 1	Y		Y
2004	Bentley Campus	Semester 2	Y		Y
2004	Joondalup Campus	Semester 1	Y
2004	Joondalup Campus	Semester 2	Y
2004	Mktg Inst of S'pore	Trimester 2A	Y