Department of Accounting and Finance

ACCG323: Financial Accounting Theory and Practice

Lecturer in charge

Ms Shritika Chugh

 

Availability

D1 - Day; Offered in the first half-year
D2 - Day; Offered in the second half-year
E2 - Evening; Offered in the second half-year

Unit Outline

Websites

Handbook entry

Coursework unit website - WebCT (Login required)

Description

The unit provides an evaluation of various theoretical and practical issues and students are challenged to question and critically evaluate the foundations and current issues associated with of financial accounting. Topics include the accounting standard setting environment; alternative measurement systems in accounting; the impact of accounting numbers on capital markets and contracts; critical dimensions in accounting; international accounting issues; professional ethics in accounting; leasing, employee benefits, director, executive and related party disclosures, intangibles, and agriculture and heritage assets.