James Cook University Subject Handbook - 2016

BX3012 - Contemporary Issues in Accounting

Credit points: 03
Year: 2016
Student Contribution Band: Band 3
Administered by: College of Business, Law & Governance

This subject critically examines issues in financial accounting research and practice. Controversial issues in financial accounting that have been debated over the years will be critically evaluated in this subject. This subject is designed to provide a foundation for students to understand and participate in debates on important issues in financial accounting. This subject will also provide increased coverage of key areas of financial accounting such as accounting for foreign exchange and leases.

Learning Outcomes

Prerequisites:(BU1002 OR BU1902 OR CO1101 OR CO1002) AND (BX2011 OR CO1003 OR CO1001)
Inadmissible
Subject
Combinations:
CO3011 CO3013

Availabilities

Townsville, Internal, Study Period 1
Census Date 24-Mar-2016
Coordinator: Ms Karen Ness
Lecturers: Ms Karen Ness, Mrs Amelia Jones.
Contact hours:
  • 50 hours - Combined Lectures; Tutorials/Workshops; Lecturer directed activities.
    Assessment:end of semester exam (60%); assignments (20%); online quizzes (20%).

    External, Study Period 1
    Census Date 24-Mar-2016
    Coord/Lect: Ms Karen Ness.
    Contact hours:
    • 0 hours
      Method of Delivery:WWW - LearnJCU
      Assessment:end of semester exam (60%); assignments (20%); online quizzes (20%).

      Cairns, Internal, Study Period 1
      Census Date 24-Mar-2016
      Coordinator: Ms Karen Ness
      Lecturers: Ms Karen Ness, Mrs Amelia Jones.
      Contact hours:
      • 50 hours - Combined Lectures; Tutorials/Workshops; Lecturer directed activities.
        Assessment:end of semester exam (60%); assignments (20%); online quizzes (20%).

        JCU Singapore, Internal, Study Period 51
        Census Date 07-Apr-2016
        Coordinator: Ms Karen Ness
        Contact hours:
        • 50 hours - Combined Lectures; Tutorials/Workshops; Lecturer directed activities.
          Assessment:end of semester exam (60%); assignments (20%); online quizzes (20%).

          JCU Singapore, Internal, Study Period 53
          Census Date 08-Dec-2016
          Coordinator: Ms Karen Ness
          Contact hours:
          • 50 hours - Combined Lectures; Tutorials/Workshops; Lecturer directed activities.
            Assessment:end of semester exam (60%); assignments (20%); online quizzes (20%).

            JCU Brisbane, Internal, Study Period 21
            Census Date 07-Apr-2016
            Coordinator: Ms Karen Ness
            Contact hours:
            • 50 hours - Combined Lectures; Tutorials/Workshops; Lecturer directed activities.
              Assessment:end of semester exam (60%); assignments (20%); online quizzes (20%).

              JCU Brisbane, Internal, Study Period 22
              Census Date 11-Aug-2016
              Coordinator: Ms Karen Ness
              Contact hours:
              • 50 hours - Combined Lectures; Tutorials/Workshops; Lecturer directed activities.
                Assessment:end of semester exam (60%); assignments (20%); online quizzes (20%).

                JCU Brisbane, Internal, Study Period 23
                Census Date 08-Dec-2016
                Coordinator: Ms Karen Ness
                Contact hours:
                • 50 hours - Combined Lectures; Tutorials/Workshops; Lecturer directed activities.
                  Assessment:end of semester exam (60%); assignments (20%); online quizzes (20%).

                  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.