Examination Rules
- Examinations in the PGDipAcc/MAcc are formal university exams and as such all university rules relating to the conduct of exams apply. Cheating is a serious academic offence and penalties include failure and exclusion from the University.
- All students will be given a seat allocation for each examination. These will be posted on the notice board outside E4B 214 and C4A 315 in the week prior to the examination. Please ensure you know your seat allocation for each unit prior to the examination.
- Commencement and finish times will be strictly applied. Penalties will be incurred for failure to cease writing when instructed, and for writing when instructed not to do so (such as during reading time). Penalty - 5%
- Programmable calculators or calculators with text capabilities are not allowed.
- Electronic dictionaries are not allowed.
- Hardcopy dictionaries are not allowed except for ACCG851 Business Law. Only paper based translation dictionaries are permitted and they must not contain any notes, formulae or other course material. Dictionaries will be thoroughly checked by a supervisor before the commencement of the exam.
- No unauthorized materials are permitted eg. notes, papers, writing on hands or rulers. Severe penalties apply.
- Students may not leave the examination room in the first hour or the last 10 minutes of an examination. In a one hour examination students are required to remain for the entire duration of the exam.
- No mobile phones are allowed on or around desks or persons. Mobile phones should be turned off and left inside bags. Students found in possession of a mobile phone in an examination room may be expelled from the University.
- Do not look at any other students' papers around you.
- Student card should be placed in the top corner of the desk and must remain there throughout the examination.
- Signatures on the Attendance slip must be the same as those on the Student Identification card.
- All bags and belongings should be left where directed by supervisors.
Following Examination Instructions
Students must READ and FOLLOW the instructions printed on the front of their examination question papers, paying particular attention to the use of answer booklets. Students failing to follow these instructions may not have their scripts marked.
Correct Completion of Machine Marked Answer Sheets
Students who no complete their pink machine marked multiple choice answer sheets correctly may lose some of all of their marks. For complete information please see the Instructions on the use of machine marked answer sheets. The following points should be noted:
- Bring 2B pencils to the exam for use on the sheet. Do not use biro or ink as it is impossible to erase if you should change your answer. Do not use liquid paper.
- Put another sheet of paper under the answer sheet when you are filling in the circles.
- Fill each circle COMPLETELY. Incompletely filled circles may be marked as incorrect. Do not cross out a mistake. You must erase it.
- You MUST enter your name and identification number in the correct field. Each field has 2 parts: one with letters or numbers and the other machine readable circles. You must complete BOTH parts.
- The name field must be in the order: Family name, Given name and Initial. Leave a BLANK column between Family name, Given name and Initial (see example in Instructions on the use of machine marked answer sheets). If you do not identify your answer sheet correctly we may not be able to credit the marks to you.
Examination Venues
Examinations in the PGDipAcc/MAcc program are conducted at a number of venues. Students must check the website Examination Timetables page and noticeboards for the precise location of their examinations. Maps are provided on this page. Going to the incorrect venue is not valid grounds for Application of Special Consideration.
Special Consideration and Supplementary Examinations
Students who are prevented by unavoidable disruption from completing any of the work required to complete a unit should report the circumstances in writing. Where students were prevented by unavoidable disruption from attending an examination or prior to or during an examination were affected by unavoidable disruption which they believe prejudiced their performance, they should report the circumstances in writing. (Macquarie University Calendar 2003)
Any request for special consideration must be submitted in writing within TWO DAYS of the original examination.
Students should refer to Special Consideration Procedures. Please note that both the Special Consideration Application Form and the Professional Authority Form, must also be completed. A medical certificate alone is considered inadequate. These forms must be submitted to the MAcc office, E4A Level 2 Reception, NOT at the Student Enquiry Centre in the Lincoln building.
Advance notice is required if students know they will be unable to attend an examination due to special circumstances. You are advised that it is Macquarie University policy not to set early examinations. All students are expected to ensure that they are available until the final day of the official examination period.
Supplementary examinations are not granted automatically. Each request for Special Consideration is considered on its merits. You will only be granted special consideration in a unit if you have satisfactory coursework results and a satisfactory attendance record in that unit.
For further information email Mrs Dawn Cable at dcable@efs.mq.edu.au
