James Cook University Subject Handbook - 2017

BX3012 - Contemporary Issues in Accounting

Credit points: 03
Year: 2017
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 23-Mar-2017
Coord/Lect: 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%).

    External, Study Period 1
    Census Date 23-Mar-2017
    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 23-Mar-2017
      Coordinator: Ms Karen Ness
      Lecturer: Dr Dale Wadeson.
      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 52
        Census Date 10-Aug-2017
        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 06-Apr-2017
          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 10-Aug-2017
            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 07-Dec-2017
              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.