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ACCTFIN 7001 - Ethical Principles in Finance & Accounting

North Terrace Campus - Semester 1 - 2022

The purpose of this course is to focus on the context of the theoretical and empirical underpinning of professional ethics in finance and accounting. The course seeks to link theory and research to the practical application of ethical choices facing the finance and accounting professions. The conduct of stakeholders responsible for preparing and using financial information including moral dimensions and ethical aspects are interpreted through the application of various accounting and finance theories. This reinforces the role of finance and accounting professionals in a dynamic business environment and their significance to society in general. In accordance with various principle-based Association and Regulatory Codes of Ethics and Standards of Professional Conduct, a number of contemporary business issues are examined to illustrate these concepts.

  • General Course Information
    Course Details
    Course Code ACCTFIN 7001
    Course Ethical Principles in Finance & Accounting
    Coordinating Unit Accounting
    Term Semester 1
    Level Postgraduate Coursework
    Location/s North Terrace Campus
    Units 3
    Contact Up to 3 hours per week
    Available for Study Abroad and Exchange Y
    Prerequisites ACCTING 7019, CORPFIN 7005
    Assumed Knowledge ECON 7200
    Assessment Exam/assignments/tests/tutorial work as prescribed at the first lecture
    Course Staff

    Course Coordinator: Dr Paskalis Glabadanidis

    Course Timetable

    The full timetable of all activities for this course can be accessed from .

  • Learning Outcomes
    Course Learning Outcomes
    1. Analyse, evaluate and critically reflect on various theoretical and practice based principles of morals and ethics.
    2. Apply and explain ethical principles to the role of business in society including the reporting of financial information and the competing perspectives of the stakeholder and shareholder.
    3. Demonstrate an ability to exercise professional judgement consistent with an organisations ethical values and corporate social responsibility.
    4. Identify and discuss the application of professional body ethics and professional conduct standards to business decision-making and it's consequences in an ethical context.
    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)

    Attribute 1: Deep discipline knowledge and intellectual breadth

    Graduates have comprehensive knowledge and understanding of their subject area, the ability to engage with different traditions of thought, and the ability to apply their knowledge in practice including in multi-disciplinary or multi-professional contexts.

    1 & 2

    Attribute 2: Creative and critical thinking, and problem solving

    Graduates are effective problems-solvers, able to apply critical, creative and evidence-based thinking to conceive innovative responses to future challenges.

    2, 3, & 4

    Attribute 3: Teamwork and communication skills

    Graduates convey ideas and information effectively to a range of audiences for a variety of purposes and contribute in a positive and collaborative manner to achieving common goals.

    3 & 4

    Attribute 4: Professionalism and leadership readiness

    Graduates engage in professional behaviour and have the potential to be entrepreneurial and take leadership roles in their chosen occupations or careers and communities.

    3 & 4

    Attribute 5: Intercultural and ethical competency

    Graduates are responsible and effective global citizens whose personal values and practices are consistent with their roles as responsible members of society.

    1, 2, 3, & 4

    Attribute 8: Self-awareness and emotional intelligence

    Graduates are self-aware and reflective; they are flexible and resilient and have the capacity to accept and give constructive feedback; they act with integrity and take responsibility for their actions.

    3 & 4
  • Learning Resources
    Required Resources
    There is no specific textbook required for this course.  

    The following professional codes are required reading for this course and will be examined.  These can be accessed using the links available on the MyUni site for this course:

    CFA Insitute, Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice

    Accounting Professional & Ethical Standards Board.


    Recommended Resources
    Various on-line and other resources will be recommended to you throughout the course.  Relevant information will be provided via MyUni.
    Online Learning
    The MyUni site for this course contains various links to on-line resources and the websites of relevant professional associations and government regulators.
  • Learning & Teaching Activities
    Learning & Teaching Modes
    This course will be taught in a standard lecture and tutorial format.
    Lectures for all topics will be posted to Echo360 on a regular basis.
    Tutorials are designed to review topic-based Student Review questions and will be conducted on both a face-to-face and online basis (via provided Zoom links).
    Workload

    The information below is provided as a guide to assist students in engaging appropriately with the course requirements.

    Review of lecture topics posted to Echo360: 2 hours per week for 12 weeks

    Required attendance at face-to-face / online tutorials: 1 hour per week for 11 weeks


    Learning Activities Summary

    Interactive lectures comprising a historical and contemporary analysis of issues relating to each of the specified topics include; underlying theory and practical application of theoretical constructs, case study analysis, empirical research and evidence.

    Topic 1.   Introduction to Ethics
    Topic 2.   Professional service body Codes of Ethics and Standards of Professional Conduct 
    Topic 3.   CFA Standard I - Professionalism
    Topic 4.   CFA Standard II - Integrity of Capital Markets
    Topic 5.   CFA Standard III - Duties to Clients
    Topic 6.   CFA Standard IV - Duties to Employers
    Topic 7.   Case studies on Business Ethics
    Topic 8.   CFA Standard V - Investment Analysis, Recommendations & Actions
    Topic 9.   CFA Standard VI - Conflicts of Interest
    Topic 10.   Accounting and Ethical Standards
    Topic 11.  Other Business Professional and Ethical Standards

  • Assessment

    The University's policy on Assessment for Coursework Programs is based on the following four principles:

    1. Assessment must encourage and reinforce learning.
    2. Assessment must enable robust and fair judgements about student performance.
    3. Assessment practices must be fair and equitable to students and give them the opportunity to demonstrate what they have learned.
    4. Assessment must maintain academic standards.

    Assessment Summary
    Assessment Task Task Type Weighting Word Count / Time
    Due Date
    Learning Outcome
    Online Class Test #1 Individual

    15%

    90 minutes

    Week 6 1 & 2
    Group Assignment Collaborative 20% 2,500 word equivalent Week 9 1, 2, 3 & 4
    Online Class Test #2 Individual 15% 90 minutes Week 11 3 & 4
    Final Exam Individual 50% 2 hours and 10 minutes Exam Period 1, 2, 3 & 4
    Assessment Detail
    Online Class Tests:

    Combination of multiple-choice, true-false and discussion questions completed individually, with each Class Test covering specified course topics.
    Assessment will be based on the correctness of the response marked against a solutions guide and will be provided in the form of a mark.
    Further information regarding these assessment tasks will be posted to MyUni during the semester.


    Group Assignment:

    A journal/newspaper article relevant to the topics covered in the course will be provided to student groups. Group members will be required to respond to various questions in relation to the given journal/newspaper article in the form of presentation-based slides and summary handout.  In addition, groups are required to prepare minutes / agendas as to how the group worked together to complete the assignment and also a reflection as to what they would do differently in a subsequent group task to improve their submission. 
    Assessment will be based on the quality of the submitted response consistent with course objectives and will be provided in the form of a grade equivalent.
    Further information regarding this assessment task will be posted to MyUni during the semester.

    Final Exam:

    Combination of multiple-choice, true-false and discussion questions completed individually, covering all course topics.
    Assessment will be based on the correctness of the response marked against a solutions guide and will be provided in the form of a mark.
    Further information regarding this assessment task will be posted to MyUni during the semester.




       
    Submission
    To be provided.
    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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    SELTs are an important source of information to inform individual teaching practice, decisions about teaching duties, and course and program curriculum design. They enable the University to assess how effectively its learning environments and teaching practices facilitate student engagement and learning outcomes. Under the current SELT Policy (http://www.adelaide.edu.au/policies/101/) course SELTs are mandated and must be conducted at the conclusion of each term/semester/trimester for every course offering. Feedback on issues raised through course SELT surveys is made available to enrolled students through various resources (e.g. MyUni). In addition aggregated course SELT data is available.

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