ACCTING 7023 - Advanced Financial Accounting (M)
North Terrace Campus - Semester 1 - 2015
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General Course Information
Course Details
Course Code ACCTING 7023 Course Advanced Financial Accounting (M) Coordinating Unit Adelaide Business School Term Semester 1 Level Postgraduate Coursework Location/s North Terrace Campus Units 3 Contact Up to 4 hours per week Available for Study Abroad and Exchange Y Prerequisites ACCTING 7020 Assessment Exam/assignments/tests/tutorial work as prescribed at first lecture Course Staff
Course Coordinator: Mr Michael Jones
Course Timetable
The full timetable of all activities for this course can be accessed from .
Lecture: Thursdays 3.10 pm to 5.00 pm
Johnson Labs, G29, Rennie Lecture Theatre -
Learning Outcomes
Course Learning Outcomes
By the end of this course students should be able to:
1. explain the key issues involved with accounting for relationships between entities;
2. discuss the accounting issues involved with accounting for business combinations;
3. explain the need to prepare consolidated financial statements, alternative concepts of groups and criteria for determining with consolidation is necessary;
4. discuss and apply the requirements of AASB 3 for accounting for business combinations;
5. discuss the forms of controlled entities and the “entity concept “ of consolidation;
6. discuss and apply the consolidation process;
7. analyse the parent’s acquisition of a subsidiary and prepare pre-acquisition consolidation elimination entries;
8. explain the need for making consolidation adjustment entries for intra-group transactions;
9. prepare consolidation elimination entries for various intra-group transactions;
10. discuss the nature of non-controlling interest and explain how to calculate non-controlling interest;
11. calculate the non-controlling interest share of equity;
12. outline and explain the issues associated with accounting for associates and joint ventures;
13. discuss the theory and issues associated with equity accounting;
14. account for associates using equity accounting;
15. discuss and account for translation of foreign currency denominated financial statements;
16. discuss the nature of related parties and the relevant disclosures;
17. prepare a statement of cash flows in accordance with AASB 107; and
18. outline and apply the presentation requirements for a set of financial statements.University Graduate Attributes
This course will provide students with an opportunity to develop the Graduate Attribute(s) specified below:
University Graduate Attribute Course Learning Outcome(s) Knowledge and understanding of the content and techniques of a chosen discipline at advanced levels that are internationally recognised. All The ability to locate, analyse, evaluate and synthesise information from a wide variety of sources in a planned and timely manner. 1-5, 12 -13, 15 - 18 An ability to apply effective, creative and innovative solutions, both independently and cooperatively, to current and future problems. 1-5, 12 -13, 15 - 18 Skills of a high order in interpersonal understanding, teamwork and communication. All A proficiency in the appropriate use of contemporary technologies. 6-11, 14 - 15 A commitment to continuous learning and the capacity to maintain intellectual curiosity throughout life. All A commitment to the highest standards of professional endeavour and the ability to take a leadership role in the community. All An awareness of ethical, social and cultural issues within a global context and their importance in the exercise of professional skills and responsibilities. All -
Learning Resources
Required Resources
Text Books
Leo, K., Knapp, J., McGowan, S., and Sweeting, J., 2015, Company Accounting, Tenth Edition, John Wiley & Sons, Australia Ltd, Milton Queensland.
Financial Reporting/Accounting Handbook 2015.
Either the CPA Australia or ICAA edited 2015 version may be used.Recommended Resources
Loftus, J., Leo, K. J., Picker, R., Wise, V, and Clark, K., 2012, Understanding Australian Accounting Standards, John Wiley & Sons.
Use of the internet
Advanced Financial Accounting (M) will make use of various internet sites which are accounting related. Access to the internet can be via the library or various computer pools located within the university.Online Learning
Some course resources are available on the course website: :
· Course outlines and powerpoint slides
· Assignment and test material.
· Selected tutorial answers. -
Learning & Teaching Activities
Learning & Teaching Modes
Lectures
Lectures will provide students with accounting concepts and issues that underpin accounting procedures, and give explanations and examples of preparing accounting information relating to group financial statements and other topics that involve preparing financial statements. The material presented will be expanded and reinforced in tutorials the following week.
Tutorials
Tutorial classes will be held weekly commencing the week beginning Monday 9 March 2015. Tutorial questions are included in the handout for each topic and reinforce the material covered in lectures the previous week.
Membership of tutorial classes is to be finalised by the end of the second week of semester. Students wishing to swap between tutorial classes after this time are required to present their case to the lecturer-in-charge, but should be aware that such a request may not be approved.
Tutorials are an important component of your learning in this course. The communication skills developed in tutorials by regularly and actively participating in discussions are considered to be most important by the School and are highly regarded by employers and professional bodies.Workload
The information below is provided as a guide to assist students in engaging appropriately with the course requirements.
The University expects full-time students (i.e. those taking 12 units per semester) to devote a total of 48 hours per week to their studies. This means that you are expected to commit approximately 8 hours for a three-unit course of private study outside of your regular classes.
Students in this course are expected to attend all lectures throughout the semester plus one tutorial class each week.Learning Activities Summary
No information currently available.
Specific Course Requirements
The University’s policy on Assessment for Coursework Programs is based on the following five principles: 1) assessment must encourage and reinforce learning; 2) assessment must measure achievement of the stated learning objectives; 3) assessment must enable robust and fair judgements about student performance; 4) assessment practices must be fair and equitable to students and give them the opportunity to demonstrate what they have learned; and 5) assessment must maintain academic standards (see: )
Assessment comprises:
Assignment 1 5%
Class test 20%
Assignment 2 10%
Final examination 65%
Total 100% -
Assessment
The University's policy on Assessment for Coursework Programs is based on the following four principles:
- Assessment must encourage and reinforce learning.
- Assessment must enable robust and fair judgements about student performance.
- Assessment practices must be fair and equitable to students and give them the opportunity to demonstrate what they have learned.
- Assessment must maintain academic standards.
Assessment Summary
Assignment 1 5%
Class test 20%
Assignment 2 10%
Final examination 65%
Total 100%Assessment Related Requirements
To gain a pass for this course, a mark of at least 45% must be obtained on the examination as well as a total of at least 50% overall. Students not achieving the minimum examination mark will be awarded no more than 49 for the course.Assessment Detail
No information currently available.
Submission
Assignments 1 and 2 must be submitted electronically by the due date and time using ‘Turnitin’(web-based plagiarism prevention and detection software). A submission link for lodgement will be available for you to access from the MyUni course site.Course Grading
Grades for your performance in this course will be awarded in accordance with the following scheme:
M10 (Coursework Mark Scheme) Grade Mark Description FNS Fail No Submission F 1-49 Fail P 50-64 Pass C 65-74 Credit D 75-84 Distinction HD 85-100 High Distinction CN Continuing NFE No Formal Examination RP Result Pending Further details of the grades/results can be obtained from Examinations.
Grade Descriptors are available which provide a general guide to the standard of work that is expected at each grade level. More information at Assessment for Coursework Programs.
Final results for this course will be made available through .
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