CO4001 - Accounting (Honours)

Credit points:	03
Year:	2006
Student Contribution Band:	Band 2
Administered by:

Not available to new students. Only available to students enrolled pre 2005 with appropriate approval.

Review of the development of accounting theory.

Learning Outcomes

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

Graduate Qualities

• The ability to think critically, to analyse and evaluate claims, evidence and arguments;
• The ability to adapt knowledge to new situations;
• The ability to define and to solve problems in at least one discipline area;
• The ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences;
• The ability to lead, manage and contribute effectively to teams;
• The ability to speak and write logically, clearly and creatively;
• The ability to calculate, produce, interpret and communicate numerical information;
• The ability to select and use appropriate IT tools;
• The ability to access and employ online technologies effectively;
• The ability to use and interpret different media;
• A coherent and disciplined body of skills, knowledge, values and professional ethics in at least one discipline area;
• The ability to use a variety of media and methods to retrieve, analyse, evaluate, organise and present information;
• The ability to reflect on and evaluate learning processes and products;
• The ability to learn independently and in a self-directed manner;
• A commitment to lifelong learning and intellectual development.

Prerequisites:

Admission to BCom(Hons)

Availabilities
, , Study Period 1
Census Date 24-Mar-2006
Coord/Lect:	jc128028.
Contact hours:	40 hours
Assessment:	(15%); (15%); (70%).
, , Study Period 2
Census Date 08-Sep-2006
Coord/Lect:	jc128028.
Contact hours:	40 hours
Assessment:	(15%); (15%); (70%).

Note: Minor variations might occur due to the continuous Subject quality improvement process, and in case of minor variation(s) in assessment details, the Subject Outline represents the latest official information.