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ACCG8126 – Corporate Accounting

2021 – Session 2, Special circumstances

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.

General Information

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Unit convenor and teaching staff Unit convenor and teaching staff Lecturer, Unit Convenor
Le Luo
le.luo@mq.edu.au
Unit moderator
Chris Patel
chris.patel@mq.edu.au
Credit points Credit points
10
Prerequisites Prerequisites
Admission to MAccg or MAccLead or MAccg(Adv) or MProfAcc or MProfAccgLead
Corequisites Corequisites
ACCG923 or ACCG8123
Co-badged status Co-badged status
Unit description Unit description

This unit discusses and analyses the accounting issues that pertain to the corporate form of organisation operating in the private sector. It includes an examination of the framework for regulating corporate financial reporting in Australia, as well as an in-depth study of the requirements for the preparation of financial statements for a group of companies operating under common control. This unit evaluates the application and basis of selected accounting standards that relates to investment in entities, which includes consolidation, equity accounting and joint arrangement. Case studies are used to illustrate the application of accounting standards in the real-world setting. Students are expected to analyse and integrate conceptual and technical corporate accounting knowledge.

Important Academic Dates

Information about important academic dates including deadlines for withdrawing from units are available at https://www.mq.edu.au/study/calendar-of-dates

Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of this unit, you will be able to:

  • ULO1: Evaluate the application and basis of selected accounting standards and apply accounting standards including the Conceptual Framework in the preparation of company financial statements
  • ULO2: Analyse and integrate conceptual and technical corporate accounting knowledge to report formation of organisations
  • ULO3: Use a visual analytics software to explore and gain insight(s) into a company’s financial and non-financial performance
  • ULO4: Effectively communicate within a group and to an intended audience

Assessment Tasks

Name Weighting Hurdle Due
Assessed coursework 20% No Week 4, 7, 9, 10
Company analysis 10% No Week 12
Online quiz 10% No Week 13
Final Examination 60% No Examination period

Assessed coursework

Assessment Type 1: Participatory task
Indicative Time on Task 2: 20 hours
Due: Week 4, 7, 9, 10
Weighting: 20%

 

Practical questions that are similar to weekly homework questions are included in the assessed coursework. Four assessed coursework will be collected throughout the session. Each assessment will contribute 5% to student’s overall assessment for this unit. Marks will be awarded based on accuracy.

 
On successful completion you will be able to:
  • Evaluate the application and basis of selected accounting standards and apply accounting standards including the Conceptual Framework in the preparation of company financial statements
  • Analyse and integrate conceptual and technical corporate accounting knowledge to report formation of organisations
  • Use a visual analytics software to explore and gain insight(s) into a company’s financial and non-financial performance

Company analysis

Assessment Type 1: Case study/analysis
Indicative Time on Task 2: 15 hours
Due: Week 12
Weighting: 10%

 

Students will use a visual analytics software to explore and gain insights into a company’s financial and non-financial performance. Students are required to conduct analysis for multiple years and effectively communicate their finding(s) in the presentation slides.

 
On successful completion you will be able to:
  • Evaluate the application and basis of selected accounting standards and apply accounting standards including the Conceptual Framework in the preparation of company financial statements
  • Analyse and integrate conceptual and technical corporate accounting knowledge to report formation of organisations
  • Use a visual analytics software to explore and gain insight(s) into a company’s financial and non-financial performance
  • Effectively communicate within a group and to an intended audience

Online quiz

Assessment Type 1: Quiz/Test
Indicative Time on Task 2: 6 hours
Due: Week 13
Weighting: 10%

 

The online quiz will be computer based (accessed from iLearn) with multiple choice questions.

 
On successful completion you will be able to:
  • Evaluate the application and basis of selected accounting standards and apply accounting standards including the Conceptual Framework in the preparation of company financial statements
  • Analyse and integrate conceptual and technical corporate accounting knowledge to report formation of organisations
  • Use a visual analytics software to explore and gain insight(s) into a company’s financial and non-financial performance

Final Examination

Assessment Type 1: Examination
Indicative Time on Task 2: 20 hours
Due: Examination period
Weighting: 60%

 

A two-hour online examination will be held during the University examination period

 
On successful completion you will be able to:
  • Evaluate the application and basis of selected accounting standards and apply accounting standards including the Conceptual Framework in the preparation of company financial statements
  • Analyse and integrate conceptual and technical corporate accounting knowledge to report formation of organisations

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

Classes The timetable for classes can be found on the University web site at: http://www.timetables.mq.edu.au/

Required and Recommended Texts and/or Materials

Prescribed text: Leo, Knapp, McGowan, Sweeting, and Meng, Custom Publication for Macquarie University ACCG8123/ACCG8126, John Wiley & Sons Australia Ltd, 2021. Please find the link for the textbook information via https://www.wileydirect.com.au/buy/accg8123-accg8126/ .

Unit Web Page Unit materials, suggested solutions, announcements, and other relevant information are found on iLearn for the unit at: http://ilearn.mq.edu.au. Students are expected to visit the unit webpage on a regular basis and at a minimum of at least one a week.

Teaching and Learning Activities We will provide a unit schedule on ilearn which contains a list of the topics that will be covered in classes over the duration of the session. Also included are details of weekly readings, weekly homework questions, and additional self-study questions.

Unit Schedule

Week commencing Monday Week No. Topic Readings   Assignment Due
26-Jul 1 Accounting for income tax Ch. 4 (Leo) Review qu: 1, 2, 3, 11, 12  
Case study: 1
Practice qu: 4.8, 4.14 Additional qu: refer to iLearn
2-Aug 2 Business combinations Ch. 7 (Leo) Review qu: 2, 4, 7, 10  
Case studies: 1
Practice qu: 7.3, 7.4 Additional qu: refer to iLearn
9-Aug 3 Consol. I – the consolidation method Ch. 9 (Leo) Review qu: 4, 5, 6  
Case studies: 1, 4, 6, 9, 10, 11
16-Aug 4 Consol. II – wholly owned subsidiaries Ch. 10 (Leo) Review qu: 1, 2, 4, 8, 9 Assessed Coursework 1 Due on Sunday 
Case study: 4
Practice qu: 10.9, 10.13 Additional qu: refer to iLearn
23-Aug 5 Consol. III - Intra-group transactions Ch. 11 (Leo) Review qu:  3, 4  
Case studies: 1, 2
Practice qu: 11.11 Additional qu: refer to iLearn
30-Aug 6 Consol. IV – Non-controlling interests Ch. 12 (Leo) Review qu: 5, 8  
Case studies: 1, 2
Practice qu: Additional qu: refer to iLearn
6-Sep 7 Introduction to Tableu   Refer to ilearn Assessed Coursework 2 Due on Sunday 
 
Mid-session break (5 April - 18 April)    
27-Sep 8 Translation of foreign currency financial statements Ch. 15 (Leo) Case studies: 3, 5  
Practice qu: 15.2, 15.5 Part A Additional qu: refer to iLearn
4-Oct 9 Equity accounting Ch. 17 (Leo) Review qu: 2,12,13 Assessed Coursework 3 Due on Sunday 
Case study: 1
Practice qu: 17.2 Additional qu: refer to iLearn
11-Oct 10 Joint arrangements Ch. 16 (Leo) Review qu: 5 Assessed Coursework 4 Due on Sunday 
Practice qu: 16.2
Additional qu: refer to iLearn
18-Oct 11 Financial Instrument Ch. 11 (Loftus) Comprehension qu: 1, 2, 3, 5, 6  
Exercises: 11.1, 11.3
25-Oct 12 In-class Case Study    Company analysis Due on Monday 5pm
1-Nov 13 Revision   Online Quiz Due

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Results

Results published on platform other than eStudent, (eg. iLearn, Coursera etc.) 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 or if you are a Global MBA student contact globalmba.support@mq.edu.au

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Students with a disability are encouraged to contact the Disability Service who can provide appropriate help with any issues that arise during their studies.

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Unit information based on version 2021.03 of the Handbook