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ACCG8141 – Strategic Business Leader I

2024 – Session 2, In person-scheduled-weekday, North Ryde

General Information

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Unit convenor and teaching staff Unit convenor and teaching staff
Andreas Hellmann
andreas.hellmann@mq.edu.au
Amy Tung
manamy.tung@mq.edu.au
Credit points Credit points
10
Prerequisites Prerequisites
ACCG926 or ACCG8126
Corequisites Corequisites
ACCG943 or ACCG8143
Co-badged status Co-badged status
Unit description Unit description

This unit, part 1 of the strategic business leader series, provides knowledge about governance within an organisation in the broad context of the agency relationship. It focuses on the respective roles and responsibilities of directors and officers to organisational stakeholders and of accountancy and auditing as a support and control functions. The topics addressed include internal review, control and feedback, compliance issues relating to decision-making and the decision support function as well as risk controls. In addition, the unit critically examines professional ethical issues, ethical frameworks and professional values as applied in the context of the accountants’ duties in senior consultancy or advisory capacities and as a guide to appropriate professional behaviour and conduct in a variety of situations.

Important Academic Dates

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Learning Outcomes

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

  • ULO1: Critically analyse the role of governance, risks and ethics in accounting.
  • ULO2: Evaluate the effectiveness of the governance and agency system in an organisational context.
  • ULO3: Analyse the professional accountant's role in internal control, review and compliance.
  • ULO4: Apply responsible risk management onto the organisation by identifying, assessing, controlling and mitigating risk.
  • ULO5: Apply professional values and judgements through an ethical framework that is in the best interests of society and the accounting profession.

Assessment Tasks

Name Weighting Hurdle Due
Class Participation 20% No Ongoing
Class Test 30% No Class 4 (Monday, 12 August 2024)
Final Examination 50% No Examination Period

Class Participation

Assessment Type 1: Participatory task
Indicative Time on Task 2: 30 hours
Due: Ongoing
Weighting: 20%

 

Students are required to actively participate in online discussions (e.g. zoom, discussion forums) both individually and in a group context when required. Prior preparation is necessary for active participation.

The participation mark will be a result of attempting to participate, as well as the quality and frequency of that participation. Class participation is designed to encourage and help students achieve the learning outcomes of this unit.

 
On successful completion you will be able to:
  • Critically analyse the role of governance, risks and ethics in accounting.
  • Evaluate the effectiveness of the governance and agency system in an organisational context.
  • Analyse the professional accountant's role in internal control, review and compliance.
  • Apply responsible risk management onto the organisation by identifying, assessing, controlling and mitigating risk.
  • Apply professional values and judgements through an ethical framework that is in the best interests of society and the accounting profession.

Class Test

Assessment Type 1: Quiz/Test
Indicative Time on Task 2: 20 hours
Due: Class 4 (Monday, 12 August 2024)
Weighting: 30%

 

An online class test will be conducted during class time.

This test is designed to provide feedback to students on their level of understanding of key topics and concepts covered and to identify any particular learning challenges or areas of difficulty.

 
On successful completion you will be able to:
  • Critically analyse the role of governance, risks and ethics in accounting.
  • Evaluate the effectiveness of the governance and agency system in an organisational context.
  • Analyse the professional accountant's role in internal control, review and compliance.
  • Apply responsible risk management onto the organisation by identifying, assessing, controlling and mitigating risk.

Final Examination

Assessment Type 1: Examination
Indicative Time on Task 2: 30 hours
Due: Examination Period
Weighting: 50%

 

An online computer exam, mirroring the ACCA exam conditions and length will be conducted on-campus during class time.

The exam is designed to provide feedback to students on their level of understanding of key topics and concepts covered and to identify any particular learning challenges or areas of difficulty.

 
On successful completion you will be able to:
  • Critically analyse the role of governance, risks and ethics in accounting.
  • Evaluate the effectiveness of the governance and agency system in an organisational context.
  • Analyse the professional accountant's role in internal control, review and compliance.
  • Apply responsible risk management onto the organisation by identifying, assessing, controlling and mitigating risk.
  • Apply professional values and judgements through an ethical framework that is in the best interests of society and the accounting profession.

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

Details of delivery and resources required are provided in ilearn. 

Policies and Procedures

Macquarie University policies and procedures are accessible from Policy Central (https://policies.mq.edu.au). Students should be aware of the following policies in particular with regard to Learning and Teaching:

Students seeking more policy resources can visit Student Policies (https://students.mq.edu.au/support/study/policies). It is your one-stop-shop for the key policies you need to know about throughout your undergraduate student journey.

To find other policies relating to Teaching and Learning, visit Policy Central (https://policies.mq.edu.au) and use the search tool.

Student Code of Conduct

Macquarie University students have a responsibility to be familiar with the Student Code of Conduct: https://students.mq.edu.au/admin/other-resources/student-conduct

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 connect.mq.edu.au or if you are a Global MBA student contact globalmba.support@mq.edu.au

Academic Integrity

At Macquarie, we believe academic integrity – honesty, respect, trust, responsibility, fairness and courage – is at the core of learning, teaching and research. We recognise that meeting the expectations required to complete your assessments can be challenging. So, we offer you a range of resources and services to help you reach your potential, including free online writing and maths support, academic skills development and wellbeing consultations.

Student Support

Macquarie University provides a range of support services for students. For details, visit http://students.mq.edu.au/support/

The Writing Centre

The Writing Centre provides resources to develop your English language proficiency, academic writing, and communication skills.

The Library provides online and face to face support to help you find and use relevant information resources. 

Student Services and Support

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Student Enquiries

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IT Help

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When using the University's IT, you must adhere to the Acceptable Use of IT Resources Policy. The policy applies to all who connect to the MQ network including students.

Changes since First Published

Date Description
24/07/2024 assessments and due dates

Unit information based on version 2024.02 of the Handbook