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Accounting Research Report 2 (ACCT90043)

Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)

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Accounting Research Report 2 is the second subject designed to develop a student’s research skills during their coursework training. The objective is to give students an opportunity to use what they have learned during the first year of coursework and develop a research project based on a sound theoretical framework. The subject will also require students to collect data to test their theoretical framework and develop a manuscript that can be workshopped and submitted for publication in a leading accounting research journal. The Director of the Doctoral Program in Accounting or their nominee must approve the topic and in discussion with the student, will assign a supervisor. A one‐page summary of the Research Proposal should be submitted to Director of the Doctoral Program and the Supervisor/s of the project. This is due by the end of May. This is not an assessment piece but rather for discussion with the Director of the Program, potential supervisor of the project and the student. The Research Report must be submitted by the end of the November University Examination Period.

Intended learning outcomes

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

  • Analyse the role of theory development in explaining accounting behaviour
  • Evaluate the principal existing theories that explain the production and/or usage of accounting information
  • Synthesise the range of emerging issues facing organizations that impact accounting or control system design
  • Understand the role of accounting in understanding how people within firms behave
  • Understand an organization's accounting practices and/or the control systems used within the organization
  • Be able to communicate coherently, concisely and effectively in writing

Generic skills

  • Problem Solving
  • Application of theory to the practice of scientific enquiry
  • Evaluation of data and other information related to practical research problems
  • Interpretation and analysis of information obtained in relation to research problems
  • Ability to access data from a range of sources
  • Articulation of responses in written form;
  • Ability to listen to others with tolerance; and
  • Ability to engage in discussion where appropriate.

Last updated: 21 February 2024

Eligibility and requirements

Prerequisites

Admission into the MC-COMACT Master of Commerce (Accounting)

AND

Completion of a minimum of 100 credit points of study

Corequisites


Non-allowed subjects


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 February 2024

Assessment

DescriptionTimingPercentage

A 5000 (+/-10%) word report, with the word limit to be agreed upon in consultation with the supervisor

  • 5000 words (equivalent)
Due at the end of the second semester examination period100%

Additional details

This a year-long subject, the written report is due at the end of the second semester examination period.

Last updated: 21 February 2024

Dates & times

  • Year Long
    Principal coordinatorVic Naiker
    Mode of deliveryOn Campus (Parkville)
    Contact hoursPeriodic workshops throughout the semester
    Total time commitment170 hours
    Teaching period26 February 2024 to 20 October 2024
    Last self-enrol date 8 March 2024
    Census date31 May 2024
    Last date to withdraw without fail20 September 2024
    Assessment period ends15 November 2024

    Year Long contact information

    vic.naiker@unimelb.edu.au

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Last updated: 21 February 2024

Further information

  • Texts

    Prescribed texts

    There are no specifically prescribed or recommended texts for this subject.

Last updated: 21 February 2024