Unit convenor and teaching staff |
Unit convenor and teaching staff
Unit Convenor
Meiting Lu
Contact via accg923@mq.edu.au
E4A 242
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Lecturer
Tas Husain
Contact via accg923@mq.edu.au
E4B 104
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Moderator
Rajni Mala
Contact via Contact via Email
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Credit points |
Credit points
4
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Prerequisites |
Prerequisites
(ACCG611 or ACCG861) and (admission to MAccg or MAccg(Adv) or MAcc(Prof) or MAcc(CPA) or MAcc(Prof)MCom or MIntAccg)
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Corequisites |
Corequisites
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Co-badged status |
Co-badged status
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Unit description |
Unit description
This unit examines advanced topics relating to accounting standards, practice, financial reporting and business processes. The general purpose financial reporting framework is examined from the perspective of a single incorporated entity. Based on International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) and their Australian equivalents (AASB), topics include the regulatory and conceptual foundations of financial reporting; accounting for income/deferred taxes; recognition, measurement, revaluation and impairment of different types of assets, accounting for leases and construction of a complete set of financial statements, including the statement of cash flows. The unit also introduces students to the key business processes and risks and controls associated with these processes. The unit develops graduate capabilities centred upon critical, analytical and integrative thinking, research and problem solving capability and students to be capable of professional and personal judgement and initiative. The unit also requires students to undertake research and write a Business Research Report.
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Information about important academic dates including deadlines for withdrawing from units are available at https://www.mq.edu.au/study/calendar-of-dates
On successful completion of this unit, you will be able to:
Turnitin
All text based assessments must be submitted through Turnitin as per instructions provided in the unit guide. It is the student’s responsibility to ensure that work is submitted correctly prior to the due date. No hard copies of assessments will be accepted and only Turnitin records will be taken as records of submission.
Multiple submissions may be possible in some units via Turnitin prior to the final due date and time of an assessment task and originality reports may be made available to students to view and check their work. All identified matching text will be reconsidered carefully. Students should note that the system will not immediately produce the similarity score on a second or subsequent submission - it approximately takes 24 hours for the report to be generated. This may be after the due date so students should plan any resubmissions carefully. Please refer to these instructions on how to submit your assignment through Turnitin and access similarity reports and feedback provided by teaching staff. Should you have questions about Turnitin or experience issues submitting through the system, you must inform your unit coordinator immediately. If the issue is technical in nature may also lodge OneHelp Ticket, refer to the IT help page.
It is the responsibility of the student to retain a copy of any work submitted. Students must produce these documents upon request. Copies should be retained until the end of the grade appeal period each term. In the event that a student is asked to produce another copy of work submitted and is unable to do so, they may be awarded zero (0) for that particular assessment task.
Activities | Hours | |
1 | Weekly Seminars | 39 |
2 | Assessment Task 1 (Class Test) | 15 |
3 | Assessment Task 2 (Research Assignment) | 15 |
4 | Assessed course work | 18 |
5 | Final Examination | 25 |
6 | Readings/Self Study | 38 |
Total | 150 |
Name | Weighting | Hurdle | Due |
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1. Class Test | 21% | No | Week 6 |
2. Assignment | 15% | No | 4 May |
3. Assessed Coursework | 9% | No | weekly |
4. Final Examination | 55% | No | Examination period |
Due: Week 6
Weighting: 21%
During the session, one test will be conducted during the class time. The test is designed to give feedback as to your understanding of key topics and concepts of topics covered and to identify any particular learning challenges or areas of difficulty prior to the final examination. Students who achieve poor results in class test should consult the teaching staff regarding strategies for improving their performance. The duration and details of the test will be advised the week prior to the test. The tests may include multiple choice questions, true/false questions, problem solving exercises and short answers to set questions.
The test will be conducted under closed book examination conditions. You have to only sit the test in your registered class unless prior permission received in writing from the Unit Convenor. Students need to submit adequate documentation to the Unit Convenor in the case of misadventure or illness.
Extensions
No extensions will be granted. Students who have not attempted the class test will be awarded a mark of 0 for the test, except for cases in which an application for Disruption to Studies is made and approved in which case students will be given a supplementary test.
Penalties
Students who do not complete the class test in their registered class will be awarded a mark of ZERO for the task, except for cases in which an application for disruption to studies is made and approved.
Due: 4 May
Weighting: 15%
Full details of the major research assignment (assignment objectives, question materials and requirements, etc) will be posted to the unit web page (iLearn) by the end of week 6.
You need to submit your report by the respective due date electronically through the ACCG923 iLearn webpage. A Cover Sheet including your full name, student number and class time must be attached to the front of your assignment. Assignments will be checked for plagiarism or 'copying' (within and across seminar classes) through Turnitin. Guilty parties (being the person/s who copied and the person/s who allowed the copying) will be subject to a procedure as outlined in the University's Academic Honesty Procedure. To avoid penalties like a fail for the whole unit (see for all potential penalties: Academic Dishonesty - Schedule of Penalties) make yourself familiar with the University's Academic Honesty Policy.
Extensions
No extensions will be granted. There will be a deduction of 10% of the total available marks made from the total awarded mark for each 24 hour period or part thereof that the submission is late (for example, 25 hours late in submission – 20% penalty). This penalty does not apply for cases in which an application for special consideration is made and approved.
Penalties
Late submission will be penalized at the rate of 10% of the maximum marks per day or part thereof, except for cases in which an application for disruption to studies is made and approved.
Due: weekly
Weighting: 9%
Independent work on the homework problems is fundamental to satisfying the learning objectives of this unit.
You are not expected to always have the right answers from your independent work but you are expected to make a significant attempt at assigned questions before each class.
During the session, three of your weekly assignments will be collected for the purpose of assessing your ongoing effort in the unit. Advance notice will NOT be given that a particular assignment is to be collected.
You should note that it is only possible for you to submit your assignment in the class in which you are enrolled and to which the assignment relates. The assignment must be submitted by you and not by an agent. If you do not attend a class and that week’s assignment is collected, the marks for that assignment will be forfeited.
For each of these three weekly assignments, your mark will be determined using the following grading system:
You should note that lecturers will not be marking the tutorial homework answers for correctness. It is your responsibility to correct your assignment during the class. You can choose either of the following options to submit your weekly assignments:
1) word-processed or typed
2) hand-written
On the front page of each weekly assignment that you submit you must include your full name and your student number.
Extensions:
No extensions will be granted for submitting the weekly assignment late. Students absent from classes for medical reasons, upon presentation of medical certificate with be granted an allowance to submit an additional weekly assignment.
Penalties:
Zero for non submission in designated class (i.e. 0 mark for each collected assignment not handed in).
Due: Examination period
Weighting: 55%
A three hour final examination for this unit will be held during the University Examination period. You are expected to present yourself for examination at the time and place designated in the University Examination Timetable. The timetable will be available in Draft form approximately eight weeks before the commencement of the examinations and in Final form approximately four weeks before the commencement of the examinations. http://exams.mq.edu.au/
The only exception to not sitting an examination at the designated time is because of documented illness or unavoidable disruption. In these circumstances you may wish to consider applying for Disruption to Studies. The University’s policy on Disruption to Studies is available at
http://www.mq.edu.au/policy/docs/disruption_studies/policy.html
If a Supplementary Examination is granted as a result of the Disruption to Studies the examination will be scheduled as per the Supplementary Examination timetable of the Faculty. Please note that the supplementary examination will be of the similar format as the final examination.
The Macquarie university examination policy details the principles and conduct of examinations at the University. The policy is available at: http://www.mq.edu.au/policy/docs/examination/policy.htm Further details about the final exam for this unit will be available in the final week of classes and also on the unit web page (iLearn).
Classes
This unit is taught in the form of weekly three-hour class. Students are required to enrol in one class for this unit.
You can also access details of scheduled classes through the university’s timetable facility (https://timetables.mq.edu.au/2017/).
Changes to lecture time are managed by the on-line enrolment system. Please note that it is students' responsibility to check your class time and venue and ensure that you attend your registered class each week. The attendance records will be kept by lecturers.
On-line registration changes to lectures will be shut down at the end of Week 3 so all changes must be made by then. If you have unavoidable disruption during the session and need to change class, you must contact Unit Convenor to get written approval to attend an alternative class.
ConsultationTimes
The consultation timetable will be posted on the unit iLearn webpage at the beginning of the session.
You are encouraged to seek help at a time that is convenient to you from a staff member teaching on this unit during their regular consultation hours. In special circumstances, an appointment may be made outside regular consultation hours.
Staff will not conduct consultations by email. You may,however, phone staff during their consultation hours. In order to gain access to staff located at levels 2 and 3 of building E4A during their consultation hours please ring the staff member from the phones available in the lobby (phone numbers of relevant staff members will be provided on iLearn and are available next to the phones).
Students experiencing significant difficulties with any topic in the unit must seek assistance immediately.
Required Texts and/or Materials
The prescribed textbook can be purchased from the Co-op Bookshop on campus. In addition, copies of the textbook are available in the reserve section of the library.
Both the Binder Ready Version (BRV) and eBook Version are available. It is up to students to choose either the Binder Ready Version (BRV) or eBook Version. The BRV format means that they are loose-leaf pages of the text book and not bound into a book. The advantage is that students only carry with them the chapters they require at a time and can add in other notes to their folders. EBook Version in conjunction with the WileyPlus pack is also available for students who prefer to access learning materials through iPad. Please note that WileyPlus is not a required learning material.
Accounting Information Systems: Understanding Business Processes, 4th Edition Considine B., Parkes A, Olesen K, Blount Y., Speer D.,ISBN: 978-0-7303-0247-6
Course material is available on Macquarie University’s learning management system (iLearn). The unit web site (iLearn) is available via the link below: https://ilearn.mq.edu.au/login/MQ/
Technology Used and Required
· iLearn
This unit will use Macquarie University’s online technology for students to access course material, announcements as well as any other documents related to this unit. Students are required to regularly check the website for accessing up-to-dated information about this unit. The unit web site is available via the link below: https://ilearn.mq.edu.au/login/MQ/
Students need to have username and password to access to the unit web site. Please contact iLearn directly if you have any difficulties to access to the unit site. iLearn Student Help can be found from the following link: http://www.mq.edu.au/iLearn/help-pages/students.htm
This unit will be taught in the form of weekly three-hour class. Students are required to enrol in one class for this unit. The weekly three-hour class includes two components: lecture and tutorial.
Lecture Component
The lecture section will include a 1.5 – 2 hour presentation of the main concepts and content and a demonstration of practical example(s). Students need to download their lecture slides from the unit web page (iLearn) prior to attending the lecture. Students should complete their prescribed reading for the week prior to attending the lecture.
Tutorial Component
The tutorial section will be up to 1 to 1.25 hours. In the tutorial section, lecturers will discuss the previous week’s assigned homework questions and address any issues from the previous week’s materials. The tutorial provides an opportunity to discuss the solutions to selected homework questions and to have any problems or difficulties explained. Students should complete the assigned homework for the topic, consisting of discussion questions and practical exercises. Each week, an in-class question will be worked through to demonstrate the logical steps and processes involved in working through the practical aspect of the topic.
Lecture Materials and Homework Solutions
The lecture materials provided on the unit web page (iLearn) will have some gaps for which you are required to complete in class, in particular for the practical aspect of the course. Completed lecture notes will be made available on the unit web page (iLearn).
All homework solutions will be available on the unit web page (iLearn). You are required to complete your weekly assignment and make correction by using red pen.
Any important changes in lecture materials and homework solutions will be posted on the unit web page (iLearn). It is your responsibility to check the unit web page (iLearn) on the regular basis to ensure you are aware of any information which may be posted by the Unit Convenor during the course of the session.
ACCG923/612 Study Schedule
S1, 2017
Week commencing |
Topic |
Readings |
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1 |
February 27 |
Introduction of the course and Revision of the fundamentals of Accounting (Basic Accounting Concepts) |
See iLearn for the Reading |
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March 6 |
Nature and regulation of companies |
Ch 1 |
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3 |
March 13 |
Financing company operations—Accounting for share capital and debentures |
Ch 2 |
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March 20 |
Accounting for company operations—including the elements of financial statements |
Ch 3 |
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5 | March 27 | Accounting for non-current assets—property, plant and equipment |
Ch9 AASB 116 |
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6 |
April 3 |
CLASS TEST Revenue Cycle |
See iLearn for the Reading |
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7 |
April 10 |
Accounting for impairment of non-current assets |
Ch 13 AASB 136 |
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Mid Session Break (April 17 – April 30) |
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8 |
May 1
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RESEARCH ASSIGNMENT DUE – 4 May by 6pm Expenditure Cycle |
See iLearn for the Reading |
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May 8 |
Preparation and presentation of company financial statements |
Ch15 AASB 101 |
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10 |
May 15 |
Cash flow statements I |
Ch16 AASB 107 |
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11 |
May 22 |
Cash flow statements II |
Ch 16 AASB 107 |
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12 |
May 29 |
Accounting for leases |
Ch 10 AASB 117 |
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13 |
June 5 |
Revision |
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Macquarie University policies and procedures are accessible from Policy Central. Students should be aware of the following policies in particular with regard to Learning and Teaching:
Academic Honesty Policy http://mq.edu.au/policy/docs/academic_honesty/policy.html
Assessment Policy http://mq.edu.au/policy/docs/assessment/policy_2016.html
Grade Appeal Policy http://mq.edu.au/policy/docs/gradeappeal/policy.html
Complaint Management Procedure for Students and Members of the Public http://www.mq.edu.au/policy/docs/complaint_management/procedure.html
Disruption to Studies Policy (in effect until Dec 4th, 2017): http://www.mq.edu.au/policy/docs/disruption_studies/policy.html
Special Consideration Policy (in effect from Dec 4th, 2017): https://staff.mq.edu.au/work/strategy-planning-and-governance/university-policies-and-procedures/policies/special-consideration
In addition, a number of other policies can be found in the Learning and Teaching Category of Policy Central.
Macquarie University students have a responsibility to be familiar with the Student Code of Conduct: https://students.mq.edu.au/support/student_conduct/
Results shown in iLearn, or released directly by your Unit Convenor, are not confirmed as they are subject to final approval by the University. Once approved, final results will be sent to your student email address and will be made available in eStudent. For more information visit ask.mq.edu.au.
The nature of scholarly endeavour, dependent as it is on the work of others, binds all members of the University community to abide by the principles of academic honesty. Its fundamental principle is that all staff and students act with integrity in the creation, development, application and use of ideas and information. This means that:
Further information on the academic honesty can be found in the Macquarie University Academic Honesty Policy at http://www.mq.edu.au/policy/docs/academic_honesty/policy.html
Macquarie University uses the following grades in coursework units of study:
Grade descriptors and other information concerning grading are contained in the Macquarie University Grading Policy which is available at:
http://www.mq.edu.au/policy/docs/grading/policy.html
If, at the conclusion of the unit, you have performed below expectations, and are considering lodging an appeal of grade and/or viewing your final exam script please refer to the following website which provides information about these processes and the cut off dates in the first instance. Please read the instructions provided concerning what constitutes a valid grounds for appeal before appealing your grade.
Macquarie University provides a range of support services for students. For details, visit http://students.mq.edu.au/support/
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Our postgraduates will demonstrate a high standard of discernment and common sense in their professional and personal judgment. They will have the ability to make informed choices and decisions that reflect both the nature of their professional work and their personal perspectives.
This graduate capability is supported by:
Our postgraduates will be capable of utilising and reflecting on prior knowledge and experience, of applying higher level critical thinking skills, and of integrating and synthesising learning and knowledge from a range of sources and environments. A characteristic of this form of thinking is the generation of new, professionally oriented knowledge through personal or group-based critique of practice and theory.
This graduate capability is supported by:
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This graduate capability is supported by:
This unit addresses global and sustainability issues as direct areas of study and as necessary implications arising from the materials, assessment and academic discussion and debate in classes/seminars. We promote sustainability by developing ability in students to research and locate information within accounting discipline. We aim to provide students with an opportunity to obtain skills which will benefit them throughout their career.
This unit gives you opportunities to understand the current accounting research. This unit provides you with insight in examining and applying research findings in your assignments. The unit contains a research-based major assignment.
The unit materials have a reference list at the end of each chapter/module/text containing all references cited by the author. These provide some guidance to references that could be used to research particular issues.