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Corporate Reporting (ACCT90012)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)
About this subject
- Overview
- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
- Further information
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Contact information
Semester 1
Brad Potter: bnpotter@unimelb.edu.au
Semester 2
Overview
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The framework within which regulatory aspects of corporate reporting are conducted, the preparation of general purpose financial reports in accordance with the Corporations Law, the Australian Accounting Standards, and Interpretations.
Intended learning outcomes
On successful completion of this subject, students should be able to:
- Describe the different types of corporate entities
- Explain both the legislated and professional regulation that governs financial reporting of corporate entities
- Prepare the information contained in Financial Statements and associated note disclosures in accordance with the relevant Accounting Standards
- Apply key Accounting Standards. These include accounting for assets, revaluations, impairments, financial instruments, leases, consolidations and income tax
- Undertake basic evaluation of current Australian Standards and proposed amendments and new Standards
- Resolve accounting issues by reference to the conceptual framework and accounting standards, including those not covered in the subject
- Discuss and explain incentives that may influence accounting choices by preparers of financial reports
Generic skills
On successful completion of this subject, students should have improved the following generic skills:
- Analytical and problem solving skills
- Application of theory to accounting practice
- Critical evaluation of evidence in support of an argument or proposition
- Teamwork skills through a collaborative assignment
Last updated: 31 January 2024
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
Admission into one of the following: MC-MGMTAFN Master of Management (Accounting and Finance), 150pt Program course entry point in the MC-MGMTACT Master of Management (Accounting)
OR
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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ACCT90004 | Accounting for Decision Making |
Summer Term (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 2 (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: 31 January 2024
Assessment
Description | Timing | Percentage |
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Mid-semester test
| Mid semester | 20% |
A group assignment (normally in groups of 3-5 students)
| End of semester | 20% |
End-of-semester examination
| During the examination period | 60% |
Last updated: 31 January 2024
Dates & times
- Semester 1
Principal coordinator Brad Potter Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours 36 hours, comprised of one 90 minute lecture and one 90 minute seminar per week Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 26 February 2024 to 26 May 2024 Last self-enrol date 8 March 2024 Census date 3 April 2024 Last date to withdraw without fail 3 May 2024 Assessment period ends 21 June 2024 Semester 1 contact information
Brad Potter: bnpotter@unimelb.edu.au
- Semester 2
Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours 36 hours, comprised of one 90 minute lecture and one 90 minute seminar per week Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 22 July 2024 to 20 October 2024 Last self-enrol date 2 August 2024 Census date 2 September 2024 Last date to withdraw without fail 20 September 2024 Assessment period ends 15 November 2024 Semester 2 contact information
What do these dates mean
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- Your tuition fees, academic transcript and statements.
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- Student Learning Entitlement. This applies to all students enrolled in a Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP).
Subjects withdrawn after the census date (including up to the ‘last day to withdraw without fail’) count toward the Student Learning Entitlement.
Last updated: 31 January 2024
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
There are no specifically prescribed or recommended texts for this subject.
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Course Master of Management (Accounting and Finance) Course Master of Management (Accounting) - 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: 31 January 2024