Session 2 Learning and Teaching Update
The decision has been made to conduct study online for the remainder of Session 2 for all units WITHOUT mandatory on-campus learning activities. Exams for Session 2 will also be online where possible to do so.
This is due to the extension of the lockdown orders and to provide certainty around arrangements for the remainder of Session 2. We hope to return to campus beyond Session 2 as soon as it is safe and appropriate to do so.
Some classes/teaching activities cannot be moved online and must be taught on campus. You should already know if you are in one of these classes/teaching activities and your unit convenor will provide you with more information via iLearn. If you want to confirm, see the list of units with mandatory on-campus classes/teaching activities.
Visit the MQ COVID-19 information page for more detail.
Unit convenor and teaching staff |
Unit convenor and teaching staff
Unit Convenor and Lecturer
Tas Husain
Contact via accg2024@mq.edu.au
4ER 354
TBA
Unit Moderator
Rajni Mala
Contact via accg2024@mq.edu.au
Teaching Assistant
Claudia Chau
Contact via accg2024@mq.edu.au
4ER 320B
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Credit points |
Credit points
10
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Prerequisites |
Prerequisites
ACCG101 or ACCG1001
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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 builds on first year accounting units, exploring financial reporting environment in greater depth and challenging students to question the foundations of financial reporting. Areas and topics within International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) and its Australian equivalents Australian Accounting Standards Board (AASB) are reviewed. On the completion of this unit, students will be familiar with the regulatory environment for financial reporting, be able to apply relevant accounting standards to key business processes, prepare a complete set of financial statements based on both accrual and cash accounting, describe the alternative reporting frameworks such as the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI and be able to show the accounting entries for company financing. The unit develops technical and professional judgment skills and effective business communication skills through the Business Research Report which requires students to research, review and recommend relevant accounting treatments. |
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On successful completion of this unit, you will be able to:
Late Submission(s): Late assessments 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.
Name | Weighting | Hurdle | Due |
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In Tutorial Quizzes | 10% | No | Weeks 3 - 12 random |
Online Class Test | 20% | No | Week 6 : Date and Time TBA on iLearn |
Business Report & Oral Presentation | 20% | No | Business Report Week 8 and Oral Presentation Week 9 |
Online Final Examination | 50% | No | University Exam Period |
Assessment Type 1: Quiz/Test
Indicative Time on Task 2: 10 hours
Due: Weeks 3 - 12 random
Weighting: 10%
During the session, there will be 5 quizzes held during your tutorials in Weeks 3 to 12. Marks for the best 4 out of 5 quizzes attempted will be taken. The quizzes will be held randomly for each tutorial group, and the students will not be advised which week they will have the quiz. The questions for each quiz will relate to topics which have been covered in the tutorials in the previous week. More details regarding the logistics of the quizzes are provided on iLearn.
Assessment Type 1: Quiz/Test
Indicative Time on Task 2: 15 hours
Due: Week 6 : Date and Time TBA on iLearn
Weighting: 20%
In Week 6 of the session, students will be required to take an online quiz through iLearn. The quiz may include multiple choice questions, short answer theory questions, and/or practical questions covering topics from Weeks 1-5. More information will be provided on iLearn.
Assessment Type 1: Case study/analysis
Indicative Time on Task 2: 25 hours
Due: Business Report Week 8 and Oral Presentation Week 9
Weighting: 20%
Business Report (15%): Students are required to write a 1,200-word business report recommending the appropriate accounting treatment and disclosures to a type of transaction(s) and/or event(s), for a specified case study. This assessment requires students to research the transaction(s) / event(s), examine the outcome(s) of the treatment and evaluate and interpret issues regarding the preparation and presentation of financial reports to the case study. Students are required to present their report’s recommendation in a clear, coherent and professional manner. Oral Presentation (5%): Students are required to prepare a 4 minute video oral presentation linked to the business report. The purpose of this component of the assessment is to help develop student’s oral presentation skills.
Assessment Type 1: Examination
Indicative Time on Task 2: 20 hours
Due: University Exam Period
Weighting: 50%
An open book 2 hour 20 minutes final exam for this unit will be held online during the University Examination period. All key topics will be examinable.
1 If you need help with your assignment, please contact:
2 Indicative time-on-task is an estimate of the time required for completion of the assessment task and is subject to individual variation
Required Text:
Required text (referred to as ACCG2024 textbook) is Financial Reporting, 3rd Edition, Janice Loftus, Ken Leo, Noel Boys, Sorin Daniliuc, Belinda Luke, Ang Hong, Karyn Byrnes.
You must have access to this textbook prior to the start of the session . The required textbook is available in multiple formats and options:
All other course materials are available on the ACCG2024 iLearn web page.
Technology Used and Required:
Delivery Format and Other Details:
Classes
Classes in ACCG2024 for Session 2 2021 are composed of lectures and tutorials.
The lectures will be pre-recorded and provide comprehensive explanations of the key concepts and worked out lecture examples for the technical aspects of the topics. This pre-recorded lecture will be uploaded on iLearn the week prior. Students are expected to watch the pre-recorded lectures before attending their tutorials.
There will also be a 1.5 hour tutorial every week from weeks 2 to 13. The tutorials will involve the tutors and the students working through pre-set tutorial questions. Students must register for a tutorial and attend the same tutorial each week.
The unit's learning outcomes can only be achieved through self-study and independent learning supported by watching the lectures and attending the tutorials. The lectures provide a general overview of the topics highlighting a number of concepts and techniques. The tutorials complement lectures by providing opportunities to further explore all relevant concepts and techniques. Both lectures and tutorials will only support your learning if you prepare them thoroughly by doing the recommended readings and the pre-set tutorial questions as outlined in the Unit Schedule (available on the ACCG2024 iLearn web page) beforehand. Lecture slides will be available on the ACCG2024 iLearn web page. Tutorial solutions will be made available at the end of the relevant week on the ACCG2024 iLearn web page.
Week |
Topics |
1 |
Introduction to the Regulatory Environment and Conceptual Framework Introduction to Financing a company - Equity and Debt Financing |
2 |
Accounting for Income Tax - Part I |
3 |
Accounting for Income Tax - Part II |
4 |
Accounting for Property, Plant and Equipment |
5 |
Accounting for Intangibles |
6 |
Accounting for Impairment |
7 |
Accounting for Leases |
8 |
Revenue Recognition and Statement of Comprehensive Income |
9 |
Statement of Financial Position, Statement of Changes in Equity and Disclosures Accounting Policies, Estimates and Errors Accounting Theory and its impact on accounting policy choices |
10 |
Statement of Cash Flows - Overview and Direct Method Notes and Limitations |
11 |
Statement of Cash Flows - Indirect Method |
12 |
Alternative Reporting Frameworks |
13 |
Revision |
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The unit schedule has been amended to better reflect the flow of topics and learning outcomes of the unit.
Unit information based on version 2021.04 of the Handbook