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ACCG8226 – CA - Strategy and Business Performance
2026 – Session 1, In person-scheduled-weekday, North Ryde
General Information
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| Unit convenor and teaching staff |
Unit convenor and teaching staff
Carl Shen
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| Credit points |
Credit points
10
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| Prerequisites |
Prerequisites
Admission to MProfAccg and (ACCG6011 and ACCG6014 and ACST6003 and ECON6049 and ACCG8225)
Students must successfully complete CA - Ethics and Business module prior to enrolling in this unit. Students should directly enroll in the Ethic and Business module directly with CA ANZ.
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| Corequisites |
Corequisites
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| Co-badged status |
Co-badged status
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| Unit description |
Unit description
Business performance is concerned with equipping students with skills for critiquing the performance of a business and supporting business decision making. The ability to critique the performance of a business and provide advice in the execution of business strategy is an essential skill for Accountants. In this unit, students apply appropriate financial models in conjunction with non-financial factors in order to evaluate alternatives and determine appropriate business solutions. Students analyse financial and non-financial factors and develop a model that incorporates sensitivity analysis to support business investment decisions. Students then evaluate funding options to support these investment decisions. By engaging in activities and assessments, students develop and demonstrate skills for communicating their insights and recommendations to a variety of audiences. |
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: Critically evaluate an organisation’s performance and advise on improvements to business strategy and operations.
- ULO2: Advise on investment and funding options to support business decision-making.
- ULO3: Communicate appropriately with stakeholders about an organisation's performance and provide advice to support decision-making.
- ULO4: Apply an ethical approach in assessing business performance and decision-making.
General Assessment Information
Late Assessment Submission Penalty Unless an application for Special Consideration has been submitted and approved, a 5% penalty (of the total possible mark) will be applied each day a written assessment is not submitted, up until the 7th day (including weekends). After the 7th day, a grade of ‘0’ will be awarded even if the assessment is submitted. Submission time for all written assessments is set at 11.55pm. A 1-hour grace period is provided to students who experience a technical concern. For any late submissions of time-sensitive tasks, such as scheduled tests, exams, performance assessments, and/or scheduled practical assessments/labs, students need to submit an application for Special Consideration.
Assessment Tasks
| Name | Weighting | Hurdle | Due | Groupwork/Individual | Short Extension | AI assisted? |
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| CA - Workshop participation and Communication | 10% | No | Weekly | Group | No | Open AI |
| MQ - Final exam | 30% | No | Exam Period | Individual | No | Observed |
| CA - Written submission 1 | 20% | No | 11 May, 2026 | Individual | No | Open AI |
| CA - Written submission 2 | 40% | Yes | 22 or 23 May, 2026 | Individual | No | Open AI |
CA - Workshop participation and Communication
Assessment Type 1: Professional task
Indicative Time on Task 2: 10 hours
Due: Weekly
Weighting: 10%
Groupwork/Individual: Group
Short extension 3: No
AI assisted?: Open AI
Students attend a Virtual workshop (organised by CA), working in groups to complete tasks relating to communicating with stakeholders about an organisation's performance and providing advice to support decision-making.
On successful completion you will be able to:
- Critically evaluate an organisation’s performance and advise on improvements to business strategy and operations.
- Communicate appropriately with stakeholders about an organisation's performance and provide advice to support decision-making.
MQ - Final exam
Assessment Type 1: Examination
Indicative Time on Task 2: 20 hours
Due: Exam Period
Weighting: 30%
Groupwork/Individual: Individual
Short extension 3: No
AI assisted?: Observed
Students are expected to sit and complete the MQ final exam.
On successful completion you will be able to:
- Critically evaluate an organisation’s performance and advise on improvements to business strategy and operations.
- Advise on investment and funding options to support business decision-making.
- Communicate appropriately with stakeholders about an organisation's performance and provide advice to support decision-making.
- Apply an ethical approach in assessing business performance and decision-making.
CA - Written submission 1
Assessment Type 1: Professional task
Indicative Time on Task 2: 20 hours
Due: 11 May, 2026
Weighting: 20%
Groupwork/Individual: Individual
Short extension 3: No
AI assisted?: Open AI
Students are required to apply their knowledge to discrete, scenario-based questions relating to topics covered in weeks 1-3 (According to MQ's weekly schedule).
On successful completion you will be able to:
- Critically evaluate an organisation’s performance and advise on improvements to business strategy and operations.
- Communicate appropriately with stakeholders about an organisation's performance and provide advice to support decision-making.
CA - Written submission 2
Assessment Type 1: Professional task
Indicative Time on Task 2: 20 hours
Due: 22 or 23 May, 2026
Weighting: 40%
Groupwork/Individual: Individual
Short extension 3: No
AI assisted?: Open AI
This is a hurdle assessment task (see assessment policy for more information on hurdle assessment tasks)
Students apply their knowledge to scenario-based questions that support strategic business decisions
Students are expected to complete and pass the CA final written submission to pass the unit.
On successful completion you will be able to:
- Critically evaluate an organisation’s performance and advise on improvements to business strategy and operations.
- Advise on investment and funding options to support business decision-making.
- Communicate appropriately with stakeholders about an organisation's performance and provide advice to support decision-making.
- Apply an ethical approach in assessing business performance and decision-making.
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.
3 An automatic short extension is available for some assessments. Apply through the Service Connect Portal.
Delivery and Resources
Unit Web Page: Students are required to access a computer and the internet at various times in completing this unit, to download course material available on the learning management system (iLearn) and to complete assessment tasks. Technology Used and Required: Please refer to iLearn. Delivery Format and Other Details: • http://www.timetables.mq.edu.au/ • Seminar attendance for this unit is compulsory. • Students are required to get involved in seminar discussion
Unit Schedule
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Week |
Week Commencing |
No of seminars |
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1 |
13th April |
1x 3hrs |
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2 |
20nd April |
2 x 3hrs |
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3 |
27th April |
2 x 3hrs |
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4 |
4th May |
2 x 3hrs |
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5 |
11th May |
2x 3hrs |
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6 |
18th May |
1x 3hrs |
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7 |
25th May |
2 x 3hrs |
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8 |
1st June |
1x 3hrs |
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9 |
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Nil |
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Total 39 hours |
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:
- Academic Appeals Policy
- Academic Integrity Policy
- Academic Progression Policy
- Assessment Policy
- Fitness to Practice Procedure
- Assessment Procedure
- Complaints Resolution Procedure for Students and Members of the Public
- Special Consideration Policy
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
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Academic Success
Academic Success provides resources to develop your English language proficiency, academic writing, and communication skills.
- Workshops
- Chat with a WriteWISE peer writing leader
- Access StudyWISE
- Upload an assignment to Studiosity
- Complete the Academic Integrity Module
The Library provides online and face to face support to help you find and use relevant information resources.
Student Services and Support
Macquarie University offers a range of Student Support Services including:
- IT Support
- Accessibility and disability support with study
- Mental health support
- Safety support to respond to bullying, harassment, sexual harassment and sexual assault
- Social support including information about finances, tenancy and legal issues
- Student Advocacy provides independent advice on MQ policies, procedures, and processes
Student Enquiries
Got a question? Ask us via the Service Connect Portal, or contact Service Connect.
IT Help
For help with University computer systems and technology, visit http://www.mq.edu.au/about_us/offices_and_units/information_technology/help/.
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.
Unit information based on version 2026.04 of the Handbook