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Public Sector Accounting and Reporting (ACCT90035)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5Not available in 2019
Overview
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This subject will develop student’s knowledge of the theory and practice of public sector accounting, accountability and reporting. This subject will examine the regulatory framework and consider the role and application of accounting in the public sector.
Intended learning outcomes
On completion of this subject, students should be able to:
- Discuss the nature and role of public sector accounting;
- Apply accounting tools and methods to resolve issues faced by public sector and government agencies; and
- Critically evaluate the role of accounting in the governance of public sector and government agencies.
Generic skills
On successful completion of this subject, students should have improved the following generic skills:
- Critical thinking, specifically in relation to the application of accounting in the public sector;
- Problem solving skills, specifically in relation to the application of tools and methods to resolve issues faced by public sector and government agencies;
- Application of theory and analysis to real-world contexts;
- Oral and written communication skills; and
- Collaborative learning and team work.
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
Entry into the Master of Accounting; or ACCT90012 Corporate Reporting and ACCT90009 Strategic Cost Management.
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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ACCT90012 | Corporate Reporting |
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
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12.5 |
ACCT90009 | Strategic Cost Management |
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
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12.5 |
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
- Seminar participation (presentations, discussion) during the semester (10%)
- 1,000 word group project proposal due mid-semester (10%)
- 3,000 group project due end of the semester (30%)
- Group project presentation (10%)
- 2 hour end of semester exam (40%)
Note: Successful completion of this subject requires a pass (50%) in the end-of-semester examination.
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Dates & times
Not available in 2019
Time commitment details
Estimated total time commitment of 170 hours per semester
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
You will be advised of prescribed texts by your lecturer.
- Available through the Community Access Program
About the Community Access Program (CAP)
This subject is available through the Community Access Program (also called Single Subject Studies) which allows you to enrol in single subjects offered by the University of Melbourne, without the commitment required to complete a whole degree.
Entry requirements including prerequisites may apply. Please refer to the CAP applications page for further information.
- Available to Study Abroad and/or Study Exchange Students
This subject is available to students studying at the University from eligible overseas institutions on exchange and study abroad. Students are required to satisfy any listed requirements, such as pre- and co-requisites, for enrolment in the subject.
Last updated: 3 November 2022