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ACCG8142 – Strategic Business Reporting
2020 – Session 2, Special circumstance
Notice
As part of Phase 3 of our return to campus plan, most units will now run tutorials, seminars and other small group learning activities on campus for the second half-year, while keeping an online version available for those students unable to return or those who choose to continue their studies online.
To check the availability of face to face activities for your unit, please go to timetable viewer. To check detailed information on unit assessments visit your unit's iLearn space or consult your unit convenor.
General Information
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| Unit convenor and teaching staff |
Unit convenor and teaching staff
Mark Abraham
Moderator
Parmod Chand
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| Credit points |
Credit points
10
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| Prerequisites |
Prerequisites
ACCG926 or ACCG8126
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| Corequisites |
Corequisites
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| Co-badged status |
Co-badged status
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| Unit description |
Unit description
The aim of this unit is to discuss, apply and evaluate the concepts, principles and practices underpinning the preparation and interpretation of corporate reports. It looks into the assessment of managements’ stewardship and ethics and considers the needs of the wider group of stakeholders. The content examines the financial reporting framework within which accountants operate. The detailed financial reporting requirements for entities are examined, leading to the preparation of group financial reports in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards. The unit deals with the nature of reporting for specialised entities including small to medium sized enterprises. The unit explores and demonstrates the role of the accountant as both a financial analyst and an adviser, through assessment of the financial performance and position of reporting entities. The accountant’s role is examined, in assessing and advising on the implications of accounting regulations on financial reporting. |
Important Academic Dates
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Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this unit, you will be able to:
- ULO1: Apply fundamental ethical and professional principles to situations and discuss the effects of unethical behaviour.
- ULO2: Evaluate the financial reporting framework and discuss developments in accounting regulations.
- ULO3: Apply professional judgement in reporting the financial performance of entities.
- ULO4: Prepare consolidated financial statements and all accompanying information, in accordance with the regulatory requirements and group financial statements where significant activities had been discontinued.
- ULO5: Analyse financial statements to evaluate and assess the financial performance and financial position of the reporting entity.
- ULO6: Discuss the effects of changes to accounting regulation on financial reporting.
General Assessment Information
Late assessment must also be submitted through Turnitin. 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 incurs a 20% penalty). Late submissions will not be accepted after solutions have been discussed and/or made available. This penalty does not apply for cases in which an application for Special Consideration is made and approved. Note: applications for Special Consideration Policy must be made within 5 (five) business days of the due date and time.
Assessment Tasks
| Name | Weighting | Hurdle | Due |
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| Final Exam | 55% | No | Formal exam period |
| Take Home Test | 20% | No | 20 October |
| Research assignment | 25% | No | 29 September |
Final Exam
Assessment Type 1: Examination
Indicative Time on Task 2: 35 hours
Due: Formal exam period
Weighting: 55%
A two-hour online final examination for this unit will be held. The exam is a summative assessment designed to demonstrate knowledge and understanding attained during the session and may cover any of the topics taught. The exam questions and form will require medium- and long-form answers and the exam will adopt the structure, form and substance of the equivalent ACCA professional exam.
On successful completion you will be able to:
- Apply fundamental ethical and professional principles to situations and discuss the effects of unethical behaviour.
- Evaluate the financial reporting framework and discuss developments in accounting regulations.
- Apply professional judgement in reporting the financial performance of entities.
- Prepare consolidated financial statements and all accompanying information, in accordance with the regulatory requirements and group financial statements where significant activities had been discontinued.
- Analyse financial statements to evaluate and assess the financial performance and financial position of the reporting entity.
- Discuss the effects of changes to accounting regulation on financial reporting.
Take Home Test
Assessment Type 1: Quiz/Test
Indicative Time on Task 2: 25 hours
Due: 20 October
Weighting: 20%
This assessment is a diagnostic summative assessment designed to demonstrate the knowledge and understanding attained in the first six lectures. This is a take-home test that must be completed by students individually. Questions require medium- and long-form answers and may include numeric components.
On successful completion you will be able to:
- Apply fundamental ethical and professional principles to situations and discuss the effects of unethical behaviour.
- Evaluate the financial reporting framework and discuss developments in accounting regulations.
- Apply professional judgement in reporting the financial performance of entities.
- Prepare consolidated financial statements and all accompanying information, in accordance with the regulatory requirements and group financial statements where significant activities had been discontinued.
- Analyse financial statements to evaluate and assess the financial performance and financial position of the reporting entity.
- Discuss the effects of changes to accounting regulation on financial reporting.
Research assignment
Assessment Type 1: Report
Indicative Time on Task 2: 30 hours
Due: 29 September
Weighting: 25%
Students are required to undertake research into and prepare a report on contemporary or emerging issues in accounting and/or financial reporting. The report is a maximum 2,500 words and will require some original thought and opinion. Marks will be awarded for relevance, completeness, form, substance and originality.
On successful completion you will be able to:
- Evaluate the financial reporting framework and discuss developments in accounting regulations.
- Analyse financial statements to evaluate and assess the financial performance and financial position of the reporting entity.
1 If you need help with your assignment, please contact:
- the academic teaching staff in your unit for guidance in understanding or completing this type of assessment
- the Writing Centre for academic skills support.
2 Indicative time-on-task is an estimate of the time required for completion of the assessment task and is subject to individual variation
Delivery and Resources
Students are required to attend 13 x 3 hour on-line seminars. The seminars comprise a 2 hour lecture and 1 hour for reviewing exercises and revising coursework.
Required Text Books Students are to acquire two texts published by BPP Learning Media:
- ACCA Strategic Business Reporting (International) Workbook 2020 ISBN 9781509784394
- ACCA Strategic Business Reporting (International) Practice & Revision Kit ISBN 9781509783953
Unit Schedule
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Wk 1 |
Ch. 1 The financial reporting framework & Ch. 2 The professional and ethical duties of accountants |
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Wk 2 |
Ch. 3 Revenue & Ch. 4 Non-current assets |
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Wk 3 |
Ch. 4 Non-current assets continued |
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Wk 4 |
Ch. 5 Employee benefits & Ch. 6 Provisions, contingencies & post balance events & Ch.9 Leases |
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Wk 5 |
Ch. 9 Lessor accounting & Ch. 7 Income taxes & Ch. 10 Share-based payments |
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Wk 6 |
Ch. 8 Financial instruments |
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Wk 7 |
Ch. 11 Group accounting - basic groups & Ch. 15 Joint arrangements |
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Wk 8 |
Ch. 12 Changes in group structure - step acquisition & Ch. 13 Disposals and reorganisations |
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Wk 9 |
Ch. 14 Non-current assets held for sale & Ch. 16 Foreign transactions & entities |
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Wk 10 |
Ch. 17 Group statement of cash flows |
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Wk 11 |
Ch. 18 Interpreting financial statements & Ch. 19 Reporting for SMEs and Ch. 20 Effects of changes to accounting regulation |
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Wk 12 |
Revision and additional practice questions |
| Wk 13 |
Revision and additional practice questions |
Policies and Procedures
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- Academic Appeals Policy
- Academic Integrity Policy
- Academic Progression Policy
- Assessment Policy
- Fitness to Practice Procedure
- Grade Appeal Policy
- Complaint Management Procedure for Students and Members of the Public
- Special Consideration Policy (Note: The Special Consideration Policy is effective from 4 December 2017 and replaces the Disruption to Studies Policy.)
Students seeking more policy resources can visit the Student Policy Gateway (https://students.mq.edu.au/support/study/student-policy-gateway). It is your one-stop-shop for the key policies you need to know about throughout your undergraduate student journey.
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