Late Submission Penalties

If you submit your assessment late, 5% of the total possible marks will be deducted for each day (including weekends), up to 7 days. Submissions more than 7 days late will receive a mark of 0.

Example 1 (out of 100):

If you score 85/100 but submit 20 hours late, you will lose 5 marks and receive 80/100.

Example 2 (out of 30):

If you score 27/30 but submit 20 hours late, you will lose 1.5 marks and receive 25.5/30.

Extensions

Automatic short extension: Some assessments are eligible for automatic short extension. You can only apply for an automatic short extension before the due date.

Special Consideration: If you need more time due to serious issues and for any assessments that are not eligible for Short Extension, you must apply for Special Consideration. Need help? Review the Special Consideration page for further details.

Unit delivery and learning resources

Students are required to attend a weekly lecture and tutorial (lectures commence in Week 1, tutorials commence from Week 2). There are also online learning resources that students are required to engage with to complement the weekly lecture and tutorial.

Lectures and tutorials are interactive and are designed to facilitate further discussion of concepts covered in online learning resources and their application to practical cases.

The timetable for classes can be found on the University website at: https://publish.mq.edu.au/ 

Changes to student timetables may only be made through eStudent. Students wishing to change their allocated tutorial should log onto to eStudent and enrol in a tutorial where there is a vacancy. 

Required and Recommended Texts and/or Materials

The required text for the unit is: 

Accounting: Reporting, Analysis and Decision Making (7th edition) by Carlon, S., McAlpine-Mladenovic, Lee, C., Mitrione, L., Kirk, N. and Wong, L. (2022), Wiley QLD Australia

Additional required readings will also be made available on iLearn.

What is required to complete this unit satisfactorily

University study marks an exciting shift in how you learn. In this unit, you are encouraged to become an independent learner: someone who takes personal responsibility for their learning journey and actively engages with new ideas, challenges and feedback.

Success in this unit stems from showing up, engaging actively with the material, and taking purposeful steps to strengthen your understanding. Every question you ask, every problem you attempt, and every concept you revisit contributes to building your confidence and capability. Over time, these small, consistent efforts form the foundation for your success in accounting as well as the professional skills and mindset that will support you throughout your degree and future career. Successful students are those who ask questions, seek clarification, practise regularly, and take initiative in strengthening their understanding through independent research, working with classmates, or engaging with your teaching team.

Think of this unit as a place to build confidence, capability and curiosity. By taking a proactive approach to your learning, you are developing problem-solving, communication, and self-management skills that employers value across every profession. You are supported every step of the way but the most meaningful progress happens when you take ownership of your learning and back yourself to give things a go.