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Research in Financial Accounting (ACCT40001)

HonoursPoints: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)

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This subject provides a rigorous review and critical analysis of the theory and methodology underlying economics-based empirical research in financial accounting.

Intended learning outcomes

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

  • Apply alternative paradigms to explain financial accounting practice;
  • Explain how accounting practice influences decision-making at macro-economic and micro-economic levels;
  • Evaluate the role of accounting information in security valuation; and
  • Describe how accounting and accounting regulation impact upon firm value due to the use of accounting numbers in contracting and political processes.

Generic skills

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

  • High level of development: oral communication; written communication; collaborative learning; statistical reasoning; application of theory to practice; interpretation and analysis; critical thinking; accessing data and other information from a range of sources; receptiveness to alternative ideas.
  • Moderate level of development: problem solving; synthesis of data and other information; evaluation of data and other information; use of computer software.
  • Some level of development: team work.

Last updated: 8 November 2024