Contemporary Issues in Accounting

Undergraduate

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Mode
Mode
Your studies will be on-campus, and may include some online delivery
On campus
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Area/Catalogue
ACCT 3000
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Course ID
200277
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Campus
Adelaide City Campus East, Adelaide City Campus West
Level of study
Level of study
Undergraduate
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Unit value
6
Course owner
Course owner
School of Accounting and Fin
Course coordinator
Course coordinator
Katherine Christ
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Course level
3
Work Integrated Learning course
Work Integrated Learning course
Yes
Work Integrated Learning hours
Work Integrated Learning hours
110 hours
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Inbound study abroad and exchange
Inbound study abroad and exchange
The fee you pay will depend on the number and type of courses you study.
Yes
Discipline group A
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University-wide elective course
Yes
Single course enrollment
Single course enrolment
Yes

Course overview

The aim of this course is to understand some key topics for a career in accounting, including theoretical underpinnings of accounting; ethical issues and professional judgement in accounting; and social and environmental accounting issues.

  • Accounting Regulations And Professional Judgment
  • Accounting Policy Choices And Consequences
  • Emerging And Contemporary Issues In Accounting

Course learning outcomes

  • Explain the role of key players, such as standard setting bodies and accountants, in the development of accounting principles
  • Apply accounting principles, concepts and theories to critically analyse and solve accounting problems
  • Apply a structured decision model to exercise judgement in the application of accounting standards and frameworks
  • Analyse contemporary and emerging issues in accounting practice
  • Apply the code of ethics for professional accountants to make informed decisions

Prerequisite(s)

  • must have completed ACCT2001 Financial Accounting 2

Corequisite(s)

N/A

Antirequisite(s)

N/A

Assumed knowledge

N/A

Textbook(s)

Michaela Rankin, Kimberly Ferlauto, Susan McGowan, Patricia Stanton, 2022-09-16, Contemporary Issues in Accounting, 3rd Edition

Inherent requirements

N/A

Other resources

N/A

Assessment

  • Problem Solving Task, Problem Solving Task, Problem Solving Task – 50%
  • Exam – 50%

Availability

Enrol by date
Enrol by date
Fri 13/08/2027
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Census date
Fri 03/09/2027
Last day to W
Last day to W
Fri 17/09/2027
Last day to WF
Last day to WF
Fri 15/10/2027

Class details

Adelaide City Campus West

Group 1

Class number
Class number 65893
Section
Section WS07
Size
Size 30
Available
Available 28
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
11 Oct - 1 Nov Monday 2:10pm - 5pm Adelaide City Campus West Jeffrey Smart, JS3-13B
2 Aug - 20 Sep Monday 2:10pm - 5pm Adelaide City Campus West Jeffrey Smart, JS3-13B
Class number
Class number 65894
Section
Section WS06
Size
Size 30
Available
Available 27
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
4 Aug - 22 Sep Wednesday 2:10pm - 5pm Adelaide City Campus West Barbara Hanrahan, BH3-12
13 Oct - 3 Nov Wednesday 2:10pm - 5pm Adelaide City Campus West Barbara Hanrahan, BH3-12
Class number
Class number 65895
Section
Section WS05
Size
Size 30
Available
Available 24
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
2 Aug - 20 Sep Monday 11:10am - 2pm Adelaide City Campus West Jeffrey Smart, JS5-12
11 Oct - 1 Nov Monday 11:10am - 2pm Adelaide City Campus West Jeffrey Smart, JS5-12
Class number
Class number 65896
Section
Section WS04
Size
Size 30
Available
Available 23
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
4 Aug - 22 Sep Wednesday 11:10am - 2pm Adelaide City Campus West Barbara Hanrahan, BH2-12
13 Oct - 3 Nov Wednesday 11:10am - 2pm Adelaide City Campus West Barbara Hanrahan, BH2-12
Class number
Class number 65897
Section
Section WS03
Size
Size 30
Available
Available 28
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
6 Aug - 24 Sep Friday 2:10pm - 5pm Adelaide City Campus West Jeffrey Smart, JS4-12B
15 Oct - 5 Nov Friday 2:10pm - 5pm Adelaide City Campus West Jeffrey Smart, JS4-12B
Class number
Class number 65898
Section
Section WS02
Size
Size 30
Available
Available 24
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
3 Aug - 21 Sep Tuesday 9:10am - 12pm Adelaide City Campus West Jeffrey Smart, JS4-11
12 Oct - 2 Nov Tuesday 9:10am - 12pm Adelaide City Campus West Jeffrey Smart, JS4-11
Class number
Class number 65899
Section
Section WS01
Size
Size 30
Available
Available 27
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
3 Aug - 21 Sep Tuesday 2:10pm - 5pm Adelaide City Campus West Jeffrey Smart, JS3-13B
12 Oct - 2 Nov Tuesday 2:10pm - 5pm Adelaide City Campus West Jeffrey Smart, JS3-13B

Enrol by date
Enrol by date
Fri 05/03/2027
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Census date
Fri 26/03/2027
Last day to W
Last day to W
Fri 09/04/2027
Last day to WF
Last day to WF
Fri 07/05/2027

Class details

Adelaide City Campus West

Group 1

Class number
Class number 31026
Section
Section WS06
Size
Size 30
Available
Available 22
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
25 Feb - 15 Apr Thursday 5:10pm - 8pm Adelaide City Campus West Jeffrey Smart, JS4-12A
6 May - 27 May Thursday 5:10pm - 8pm Adelaide City Campus West Jeffrey Smart, JS4-12A
Class number
Class number 31027
Section
Section WS05
Size
Size 30
Available
Available 0
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
22 Feb - 12 Apr Monday 11:10am - 2pm Adelaide City Campus West Sir George Kingston, GK2-15
3 May - 24 May Monday 11:10am - 2pm Adelaide City Campus West Sir George Kingston, GK2-15
Class number
Class number 31028
Section
Section WS04
Size
Size 30
Available
Available 7
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
25 Feb - 15 Apr Thursday 10:10am - 1pm Adelaide City Campus West Sir Hans Heysen, HH3-09
6 May - 27 May Thursday 10:10am - 1pm Adelaide City Campus West Sir Hans Heysen, HH3-09
Class number
Class number 31030
Section
Section WS02
Size
Size 30
Available
Available 12
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
25 Feb - 15 Apr Thursday 2:10pm - 5pm Adelaide City Campus West Jeffrey Smart, JS4-12A
6 May - 27 May Thursday 2:10pm - 5pm Adelaide City Campus West Jeffrey Smart, JS4-12A
Class number
Class number 31031
Section
Section WS01
Size
Size 30
Available
Available 10
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
3 May - 24 May Monday 2:10pm - 5pm Adelaide City Campus West Sir George Kingston, GK4-18
22 Feb - 12 Apr Monday 2:10pm - 5pm Adelaide City Campus West Sir George Kingston, GK4-18

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Degree list
The following degrees include this course
Bachelor of Commerce majoring in Accounting and Financial Planning
Bachelor of Commerce majoring in Accounting
Bachelor of Commerce majoring in Accounting and Business Analytics
Bachelor of Laws (Honours), Bachelor of Commerce
Bachelor of Commerce majoring in Accounting and Property
Bachelor of Commerce majoring in Accounting and Finance