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Analytical Accounting Research (ACCT90038)
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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: 21 March 2023
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
Admission into the MC-COMACT Master of Commerce (Accounting)
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: 21 March 2023
Assessment
Description | Timing | Percentage |
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Assignment
| Due at the mid-point of the seminar program (i.e. 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 | Throughout the teaching period | 20% |
Completion of a research project
| Due at the conclusion of the seminar program | 60% |
Additional details
Note: Due dates for this subject will not conflict with due dates for:
ACCT90011 Special Topics in Accounting
ACCT90036 Advanced Financial Accounting Research
ACCT90037 Advanced Management Accounting Research
Last updated: 21 March 2023
Dates & times
Not available in 2022
Last updated: 21 March 2023
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
Selected readings, Department of Accounting
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Course Master of Commerce (Accounting)
Last updated: 21 March 2023