MAA310 - Accounting and Society
| Year: | 2025 unit information |
|---|---|
| Enrolment modes: | Trimester 1: Burwood (Melbourne), Online Trimester 2: Burwood (Melbourne), Waterfront (Geelong), Online |
| Credit point(s): | 1 |
| EFTSL value: | 0.125 |
| Prerequisite: | For students who commenced the following courses prior to Trimester 1 2016: D301, D321, D322, D325, D338, D366, D388, M300.1 Pre-requisite: MAA363 plus MAA250 and MAA262 For students who commenced the course between Trimester 1 2016 and Trimester 3 2021: For students who commenced the course from Trimester 1 2022: |
| Corequisite: | For students who commenced the following courses prior to Trimester 1 2016: D301, D321, D322, D325, D338, D366, D388, M300.1 For students who commenced the course from Trimester 1 2016: |
| Study commitment | Students will on average spend 150 hours over the teaching period undertaking the teaching, learning and assessment activities for this unit. This will include educator guided online learning activities within the unit site. |
| Scheduled learning activities - campus | 1 x 3 hour on-campus seminar each week |
| Scheduled learning activities - online | 1 X 3 hour online seminar (recordings provided) each week |
| In-person attendance requirements | There is a compulsory attendance requirement for all students in weeks 4, 5, 6 and 7 |
Content
In this unit, you will explore the role of accountants in society. You will apply selected accounting theories to explain accounting choices and organisational outcomes and consider authentic contemporary accounting and societal issues. In the unit we take a problem-solving approach requiring students to apply critical thinking skills to real life issues, to make and justify their evaluations and decisions. The aim is to encourage integration and consolidation of key concepts covered in prior units and to focus on current topical issues to assist students in transitioning into the work environment.
Hurdle requirement
Hurdle requirement: achieve at least 40% of the marks available on assessment tasks 2 and 3, to evidence minimum proficiency in the aligned accounting discipline learning outcomes included in this unit. Successfully complete the professional literacy module to gain access to the assignment dropbox.
Unit Fee Information
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Tuition fees increase at the beginning of each calendar year and all fees quoted are in Australian dollars ($AUD). Tuition fees do not include textbooks, computer equipment or software, other equipment or costs such as mandatory checks, travel and stationery.
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