Current Issues in Accounting (ACCT90034)

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This subject will provide an opportunity for students to investigate a contemporary accounting issue. Under the guidance of the subject coordinator, working in groups, students will design and conduct an analysis of a contemporary accounting issue and communicate their findings in writing and in an oral presentation.

Intended learning outcomes

On completion of this subject, students should be able to:



  • Synthesize and apply accounting professional literature to inform a contemporary accounting issue or problem;
  • Use creativity and initiative to plan and execute an analysis of an accounting issue or problem;
  • Analyse and evaluate the findings obtained from executing the analysis; and
  • Communicate, in writing and orally, the implications of the findings for accounting practice.

Generic skills

On successful completion of this subject, students should have improved the following generic skills:

  • Critical thinking, specifically in relation to the contemporary accounting issue examined;
  • Source, synthesize and evaluate in a scholarly way, relevant professional literature relating to a particular topic within the accounting discipline;
  • Problem solving skills, specifically in relation to planning, designing and executing the analysis of a contemporary accounting problem;
  • Application of theory and analysis to real-world contexts;
  • Oral and written communication skills; and
  • Collaborative learning and team work.

Last updated: 4 March 2025