Unit convenor and teaching staff |
Unit convenor and teaching staff
Unit Convenor
Melanie Seifert
Contact via Email
Lecturer - North Ryde Campus
Katarina Djukic
Contact via Email
Consultation: E4A Room 223
Monday 11am - 12pm - Please email for appointment
Lecturer - City Campus
John-Paul Monck
Contact via Email
Friday 11am - 12pm - Please email for appointment
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Credit points |
Credit points
4
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Prerequisites |
Prerequisites
(Admission to MAdvProfAcc and 4cp at 800 level) or (16cp at 600 level and ACCG921 and ACCG923 and ACCG926 and ((AFIN858 and ACCG922) or (admission to (MAccg(Adv) or MAccg))
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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 important unit introduces and explains core professional capabilities that must be possessed by accountants. It explores and analyses the roles and functions of the accounting profession and its impact on and interface with society at large. It considers in detail a wide variety of issues including general theories of ethics and also the nature and application of the mandatory accounting professional ethical framework. The unit explores a range of governance issues that must be understood by accountants, including corporate social responsibility, corporate law and competition and consumer law. ‘Corporate social responsibility’ aspects are wide-ranging and include environmental and social reporting and intergenerational concerns. Students’ skills are extended with a focus on both developing practical problem solving capabilities and effective communication in complex managerial and related circumstances. This unit is undertaken concurrently with the student being also enrolled in the Ethics and Governance segment of the CPA Australia Professional Program.
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Information about important academic dates including deadlines for withdrawing from units are available at https://www.mq.edu.au/study/calendar-of-dates
On successful completion of this unit, you will be able to:
To be eligible to pass the unit it is necessary to:
·Gain the necessary knowledge by preparing fully and attending classes regularly and attempting ALL assessment components.
·Obtain at least a PASS assessment in the CPA external examination. Note that if you do NOT pass the CPA Australia Ethics and Governance Exam then you cannot attain a pass in this Unit in this Session.
·Obtain at least half marks for the 70% comprising Macquarie University assessment.
Where a student attains at least 35 (ie scores 50% of 70 marks) in the Macquarie University assessment but fails the CPA Australia CPA118 E&G Exam then an Incomplete grade may be awarded. The I grade may remain in place for up to twelve months pending successful completion of the CPA Australia CPA118 E&G Exam in a subsequent Session at which time the I grade may be replaced by a substantive pass grade. This statement is general information and is NOT policy advice so students in this position must contact administration to ensure they gain precise advice on their position and the rules. |
Turnitin and Text Based Assignment Submission [university policy]
Unless otherwise advised in this Assessment Guide (and therefore approved) all text based assessments must be submitted through Turnitin according to instructions provided in the unit guide and/or on iLearn. It is the student’s responsibility to ensure that work is submitted correctly prior to the due date and time. No hard copies of assessments will be accepted and only Turnitin records will be taken as records of submission.
Multiple submissions are not allowed. Please refer to turnitin instructions on how to submit your assignment through Turnitin and access similarity reports and feedback provided by teaching staff. Should you have questions about Turnitin or experience issues submitting through the system, you must inform your unit coordinator immediately. If the issue is technical in nature may also lodge OneHelp Ticket, refer to the IT help page.
It is the responsibility of the student to retain a copy of any work submitted. Students must produce these documents upon request. Copies should be retained until the end of the grade appeal period each term. In the event that a student is asked to produce another copy of work submitted and is unable to do so, they may be awarded zero (0) for that particular assessment task.
Name | Weighting | Hurdle | Due |
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1. In Class Test 1 | 10% | No | Week 4 |
2. Class Test 2 | 30% | No | During Week 10 - date TBA |
3. Final Examination | 30% | Yes | April as advised CPA Aust |
4. Group Assessment Task | 30% | No | Various |
Due: Week 4
Weighting: 10%
A 1 hour test taken in class covering 15 multiple choice questions and 2-3 short answer questions. This will cover weeks 1- 3 and modules 1 and 2.
It will not be an open book test
Type of Collaboration: This is an individual assessment. Submission: The test will be held in the wkb 18/2/19 in class Format: The test will be held online in the computer labs Length: 1 hour Inherent Task Requirements: In class test Late Submission: No extensions will be granted. Students who have not submitted the task prior to the deadline will be awarded a mark of 0 for the task, except for cases in which an application for special consideration is made and approved.Feedback: Student marks will be returned and the questions reviewed in the following lecture
Due: During Week 10 - date TBA
Weighting: 30%
The test will cover all of the CPA Australia Ethics and Governance Study Guide Modules and all related content (including readings, case studies, questions and solution) as well as all assumed prior learning/knowledge (as identified in the CPA Study Guide). The test will be conducted as a fully open book exam which is the same approach that you will see in the CPA Australia Final Exam.
The test will consist of multiple choice questions and also short answer style questions to be answered by students. The value of all questions will be stated clearly and all multiple choice questions will be the same value.
Assessment Task 2 is designed to comprise valuable formative assessment. Accordingly, shortly after marking is complete, you will receive full feedback about this test in class. You will receive your own marked exam script (this will be re-collected at the end of the class) for review and discussion.
Type of Collaboration: Individual Submission: The Test will take place during Week 10 of classes. The precise day, date, time and location will be advised on iLearn and in classes. The test will have a duration of 3 hours. It will be conducted as an invigilated exam and University ID will be required in the exam room. Format: On-line Length: 180 minute Class Test Inherent Task Requirements: Late Submission:Extension: No extensions are possible for this specific formative assessment task so there will not be a specific supplementary test available for Assessment Task 2. A student who is absent from this test must correctly complete and submit a valid “Special Consideration” application. If this application is approved by the relevant Faculty authorities this will permit the student to sit an alternative assessment examination. This alternative assessment will be a newly created full exam that will be conducted on a closed book basis very shortly after the CPA Australia exams are concluded.
Penalties: Students who do not sit for Assessment Task 2 on the initial required date will score zero marks for this assessment item and cannot pass this Unit. Documented absence that is substantiated by a Special Consideration application which meets University requirements, and that is approved, will allow a student to sit the alternative assessment as discussed above in 'Extension'.
Due: April as advised CPA Aust
Weighting: 30%
This is a hurdle assessment task (see assessment policy for more information on hurdle assessment tasks)
Extension: Subject to the rules applicable to CPA Australia candidature
Penalties: Students who do not achieve at least a Pass grade in this exam will not be awarded a Pass grade in ACCG913. Students who do not achieve a Pass grade should discuss this with MACC administration staff.
Due: Various
Weighting: 30%
Students will work in groups of 5 (students will be allocated to a group in week 1). The report should be handed in components as described below.
MCQ Questions (5%) Due Date Week 7: Friday 15/3/19 5pm
Report (20%) Due Date Week 14: wkb 06/05/19 Complete 3000 word report is required based on an existing company. Full Details with respect to the group Assessment can be found in the unit Assessment Guide. Presentation (5%) Due Date : Week 14 wkb 06/05/19 A 20 minute group presentation. Students will present the findings of their report with the class. All group members are required to participate appropriately in all aspects of the Group Task. Detailed requirements are stated in the ACCG913 Unit Assessment Guide.
Type of Collaboration: The assessment has both individual and group components. Please ensure that you are familiar with the Assessment Guide which includes the requirements of the group assignment. Submission: Students will be formed into groups with 5 members. Format: The report should be submitted online - refer to Assessment Guide Length: The report should be no longer than 5000 words. Inherent Task Requirements Refer to Assessment Guide. Late Submission Late Submission: Extension: No extension will be granted. Penalties: A mark of ZERO will be assigned for late submission or where all submission requirements are not met. Where any aspect of this assessment item is not completed on time and fully by a group member that group member will score zero marks for the entire assessment component (that is the student will score zero out of 30) unless a Special Consideration application is lodged according to university requirements and that application is subsequently approved.Feedback: Feedback on reports and presentations will be made via iLearn to students 2 weeks following presentations
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Reference Texts/Materials APES 110 Compiled Code of Professional Ethics for Professional Accountants, available online at http://www.apesb.org.au The CPA Australia 'CPA118 Ethics & Governance Study Guide' provides a comprehensive reference list at the end of each module containing all references cited by the authors. These CPA Australia references will assist you in undertaking further study and they will be very valuable for assignments and research generally. Additional materials and references will be made available or advised in iLearn. Please note you MUST refer to iLearn regularly. |
Other Course Materials: |
Preparation for classes It is essential that you prepare for each class by reading all materials and references carefully. This will include carefully working through the relevant CPA module, noting any issues which you might like to discuss in class and, of course, contributing to in-class discussions and overall ‘group learning’. In addition to your CPA Study Guide Modules, you may download additional relevant class materials required each week from iLearn – login at https://ilearn.mq.edu.au/login/MQ/. These class materials will be placed on iLearn prior to class time. It is your responsibility to ensure that you access and have copies of relevant material prior to classes. You should allow time for thorough reading of all materials before each class. |
Learning and Teaching Activities
Each 3 hour class will consist of a combination of activities including seminar presentations by the lecturer and student presentations and discussions which will review key concepts. You are encouraged to engage in class discussion relating to questions posed, case studies and their analysis, current events/issues and practical, problem solving exercises. In addition to other assessment tasks, all students are required to participate in preparing and presenting a substantive Group Assessment Task (the ‘Group Task’).
A revision class will be held prior to the external CPA Program exam and will include analysis, questions and cases designed to explore the entire course. All students will be required to complete a group presentation based on a group prepared report which is to be submitted at the same time as the group presentation.
The material to be covered each week is identified in this Unit Guide.
UNIT DIARY ACCG913 CPA – Ethics and Governance – Session 1 2019
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W1
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Class 1 Week start 29 January |
Accounting and Society Study Guide pp15-69. Please read these pages before the first class. NOTE: There will be no classes held on Monday 28th January as this is a public holiday. Students are to attend the class to be held on Wednesday 6-9pm. Note the classroom for this class will be 14SCOT2 |
Module 1 |
Module references are to CPA118 Ethics and Governance Study Guide. |
W2
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Class 2 Week start 4 February |
Ethics – Part A Professional Ethics – Part B Ethical Theories – Part C Code of Ethics. |
Module 2 Parts A, B and C |
Please also read the Code of Ethics itself |
W3
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Class 3 Week start 11 February |
Ethics – Part C APES110 Code of Ethics – Part D Ethical Decision-making. |
Module 2 Parts C and D |
Please also read the Code of Ethics itself |
W4 |
Class 4 Week start 18 February |
In Class Test 1 This test will be held in computer labs. Location TBA. |
Modules 1 and 2 |
The remainder of this class is available for students to work on their group assignments. |
W5
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Class 5 Week start 25 February |
Governance Concepts – Part A Overview of Corporate Governance & Part B International Perspectives on Corporate Governance |
Module 3 Parts A & B |
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W6
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Class 6 Week start 4 March |
Governance Concepts – Part C Codes & Guidance and Part D Governance Failures etc |
Module 3 Parts C & D |
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W7
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Class 7 Week start 11 March |
Governance in Practice
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Module 4 pp273-316 |
MCQ due Fri 15/3/19 5pm |
W8
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Class 8 Week start 18 March |
Governance in Practice
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Module 4 pp316-373 |
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W9
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Class 9 Week start 25 March |
Corporate Social Responsibility Please start reading early to cover whole module. |
Module 5
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W10 |
Class 10 Week start 1 April
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Class Test 2. Class Test – 35% of marks – test is compulsory. 3 hours ACTUAL DAY & TIME to be advised. Test is compulsory. |
Class Test |
This test is an important EXAM 35% of total marks SEE iLearn for DATE, TIME, LOCATION and seating. Formal invigilation – bring ID. |
W11
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Class 11 Week start 8 April |
Class Test review Exam techniques discussion. PLEASE MAKE SURE YOU ATTEND THIS CLASS. Class Date and Time TBA. |
MQU Test review & revision |
IMPORTANT CLASS YOU MUST ATTEND. Review of Class Test 2 and preparation for CPA exam. |
W12
W13
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Class 12 & Class 13
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Final (CPA Australia) Exam – CPA Exam period 10 April to 30 April
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CPA Australia EXAM 30% of total marks You must personally check ALL exam details with CPA Australia |
W14
W15
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Week start 6 May |
Assessment Task 4 – Group Report and Structured Presentations A Turnitin Report must accompany the Group Report. |
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Task Final SUBMISSION Group Report and Structured Presentations – ensure you read and follow ALL requirements |
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Undergraduate students seeking more policy resources can visit the Student Policy Gateway (https://students.mq.edu.au/support/study/student-policy-gateway). It is your one-stop-shop for the key policies you need to know about throughout your undergraduate student journey.
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The nature of scholarly endeavour, dependent as it is on the work of others, binds all members of the University community to abide by the principles of academic honesty. Its fundamental principle is that all staff and students act with integrity in the creation, development, application and use of ideas and information. This means that:
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Our postgraduates will demonstrate a high standard of discernment and common sense in their professional and personal judgment. They will have the ability to make informed choices and decisions that reflect both the nature of their professional work and their personal perspectives.
This graduate capability is supported by:
Our postgraduates will be able to demonstrate a significantly enhanced depth and breadth of knowledge, scholarly understanding, and specific subject content knowledge in their chosen fields.
This graduate capability is supported by:
Our postgraduates will be capable of systematic enquiry; able to use research skills to create new knowledge that can be applied to real world issues, or contribute to a field of study or practice to enhance society. They will be capable of creative questioning, problem finding and problem solving.
This graduate capability is supported by:
The unit syllabus has been updated in minor ways in relation to dates and content coverage.
There have been changes to the Assessments. Please refer to Assessment Guide S1_2019 for details of current assessments.