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ACC3116 Accounting and Society

Short Description: Accounting and Society
Units : 1
Faculty or Section : Faculty of Business, Education, Law and Arts
School or Department : School of Commerce
Student contribution band : Band 3
ASCED code : 080101 - Accounting
Grading basis : Graded

Requisites

Pre-requisite: ACC2115

Other requisites

Students are required to have access to a personal computer, e-mail capabilities and Internet access to UConnect. Current details of computer requirements can be found at .

Synopsis

This course introduces students to the theory that underpins accounting practice. Using established accounting theories, the factors or incentives that exist for preparers of financial reports are investigated. These factors require consideration when making financial reporting decisions or evaluating the decisions of others. The primary objective of this course is to overlay theory concepts and a framework to accounting practice from a critical perspective so students see the relevance of theory to practice. This includes an investigation of the popular theories and evidence with regard to financial reporting. The financial reporting issues addressed include the choice of accounting methods, voluntary disclosures, environmental performance reporting and the regulation of financial reporting. As a capstone course for the accounting major, students are expected to bring together all their learned knowledge of accounting from prior courses and take a critical look at theory and practice of accounting.

Course offers

Semester Mode Campus
Semester 1, 2020 On-campus Springfield
Semester 1, 2020 On-campus Toowoomba
Semester 1, 2020 Online
Semester 2, 2020 Online
Date printed 12 February 2021