Analytical Accounting Research (ACCT90038)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)
Overview
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This subject provides a rigorous review and critical analysis of the theory and methodology underlying economics-based analytical research in accounting.
Intended learning outcomes
On successful completion of this subject, students should be able to:
- Evaluate critically the theoretical frameworks used in analytical financial and managerial accounting research;
- Recognise and understand key model design features in current analytical financial and managerial accounting research; and
- Critically assess research design choices in the context of specific research questions in analytical accounting research.
Generic skills
- High level of development: oral communication; written communication; statistical reasoning; application of theory to practice; interpretation and analysis; critical thinking; evaluation of data and other information; receptiveness to alternative ideas;
- High level of development: collaborative learning; problem solving; team work; accessing data and other information from a range of sources; and
- High level of development: synthesis of data and other information; use of computer software.
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
Admission into the Master of Commerce (Accounting) or the Doctor of Philosophy-Business and Economics.
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
None
Inherent requirements (core participation requirements)
The University of Melbourne is committed to providing students with reasonable adjustments to assessment and participation under the Disability Standards for Education (2005), and the Assessment and Results Policy (MPF1326). Students are expected to meet the core participation requirements for their course. These can be viewed under Entry and Participation Requirements for the course outlines in the Handbook.
Further details on how to seek academic adjustments can be found on the Student Equity and Disability Support website: http://services.unimelb.edu.au/student-equity/home
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Assessment
Additional details
- A 1000 word assignment, due at the mid-point of the seminar program (ie after 6 of the 12 seminar program has been completed)(20%);
- Class participation in each seminar - Students are expected to attend all seminars. Student input at seminars must contribute to class learning, demonstrate understanding of key concepts and show that appropriate pre-reading has been completed (20%);
- Completion of a 4000 word research project, due at the conclusion of the seminar program (60%).
Note: Due dates for this subject will not conflict with due dates for ACCT90011 Special Topics in Accounting, ACCT90036 Advanced Financial Accounting Research and ACCT90037 Advanced Management Accounting Research.
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Dates & times
- Year Long
Principal coordinator Margaret Abernethy Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours Twelve 3-hour seminars offered over the year Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 26 February 2018 to 21 October 2018 Last self-enrol date 9 March 2018 Census date 31 May 2018 Last date to withdraw without fail 21 September 2018 Assessment period ends 16 November 2018
Time commitment details
Estimated total time commitment of 170 hours
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Further information
- Texts
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Course Master of Commerce (Accounting) Course Doctor of Philosophy - Business and Economics
Last updated: 3 November 2022