The subject examines current and emerging topical areas within accounting research. Specific topics may be drawn from any area of contemporary developments in accounting research (e.g., financial, managerial, audit, systems).
Intended learning outcomes
On successful completion of this subject students should be able to:
Explain the key issues associated with the special topic;
Analyse the relationship of the special topic to the broader accounting research literature.
Generic skills
On successful completion of this subject, students should have improved the following generic skills:
Written communication
Collaborative learning
Problem solving
Team work
Statistical reasoning
Application of theory to practice
Interpretation and analysis
Critical thinking
Synthesis of data and other information
Evaluation of data and other information
Using computer software
Accessing data and other information from a range of sources