James Cook University Subject Handbook - 2001

CO4001:04

Accounting (Honours)

Townsville

Prerequisites: Admission to BCom(Hons)

40 seminars. Offered as required.

Review of the development of accounting theory.

Learning Objectives:

1. demonstrate an understanding of the development of accounting theory;
2. discuss the various methodologies employed.

Assessment by projects (70%); essay (15%); class participation (15%).