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ACCT19082 Financial Accounting Theory

Course details

This course engages the advanced undergraduate accounting student to critically evaluate financial accounting theories in a range of traditional and contemporary accounting contexts. Theories are examined within areas including the accounting framework, capital market, regulatory environment, corporate social responsibility, sustainability, international accounting and from a critical perspective. Students will be required to analyse and critically evaluate accounting theories and research, as well as aspects of the accounting discipline, by formulating and communicating academic arguments.


Course at a glance
Career: Undergraduate
Credit points: 6
Requisites: Prerequisite: ACCT 11057
Student Contribution Band: 3A
EFTSL: 0.12500
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2011 Term One BDG BNE EMD FLEX GLD MEL MKY ROK SYD
2011 Term Two BNE FLEX GDC MEL SYD
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