ACCTING 3013 - Public Sector Accountability
North Terrace Campus - Winter - 2022
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General Course Information
Course Details
Course Code ACCTING 3013 Course Public Sector Accountability Coordinating Unit Accounting Term Winter Level Undergraduate Location/s North Terrace Campus Units 3 Contact Winter offering up to 18 hours per week Available for Study Abroad and Exchange Y Prerequisites ACCTING 1002 Assessment Mid-Semester test, professionalism (class participation), final exam Course Staff
Course Coordinator: Dr Sabine Schuhrer
Course Timetable
The full timetable of all activities for this course can be accessed from .
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Learning Outcomes
Course Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
1. Explain the role of government in a modern democratic society; including all levels of government in Australia and the differences to the private sector with regard to accountability;
2. Explain and critically evaluate major requirements and issues in public sector budgeting, accounting, performance management and auditing;
3. Explain and critically discuss selective current issues and international developments in public sector accounting;
4. Work professionally (i.e., independent, self-motivated and organised, reliable, show respect for others, competent) with a high level of engagement as an individual and in small groups;
5. Communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholdersUniversity 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 - 3 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.
1 - 3 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.
4 & 5 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.
1 - 5 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 - 5 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.
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Learning Resources
Required Resources
Funnell, W., Cooper, K. & Lee, J. (2012). Public sector accounting and accountability in Australia. (2 ed.). Sydney, Australia: UNSW Press.
Additional required readings are listed on to MyUni.Recommended Resources
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Learning & Teaching Activities
Learning & Teaching Modes
This course is designed as an interactive seminar/workshop style in intensive mode and is not recorded. This means that students are expected to attend all scheduled seminars, including excursions and presentations by guest speakers. Students are also expected to prepare, actively participate and contribute throughout the course.Workload
The information below is provided as a guide to assist students in engaging appropriately with the course requirements.
The information below is provided as a guide to assist students in engaging appropriately with the course requirements.
A full time course load equates to approximately 144 hours, including face-to-face, preparation and revision. As this course is offered in intensive mode, students are expected to devote significant hours outside of the workshops, from the beginning of the workshops until the exam.
It is essential to prepare and revise the required readings and exercises performed in class.Learning Activities Summary
1. Accountability in the Australian Public Sector and legislative foundations
2. Introduction: A brief history of Government and the public sector in Australia;
Constitutional and institutional framework of public sector accounting and accountability in Australia
3. Basics of Public Sector Accounting in Australia and the budget cycle
4. Selected Accounting Standards and Issues
(Mid-semester quiz and Excursion)
5. Selected Accounting Standards and Issues
6. Performance and sustainability reporting
7. Public Sector Auditing
8. Current Issues and International developments in public sector accounting and accountability -
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
Assessment Task Task Type Due Weighting Learning Outcome Mid-semester test Individual TBA
25% 1, 2, 3, 5 Professionalism Individual Throughout 10% 4, 5 Final Exam Individual TBA 65% 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 TOTAL 100%
The assessment tasks are used to evaluate your knowledge of content covered in this course, your ability to apply it, your progress in achieving the learning objectives and your ability to demonstrate professional behaviour in Public Sector Accountability.
Assessment Related Requirements
To pass this course, students must earn at least 50% in the final exam AND achieve a total of at least 50% overall. Students not achieving the minimum exam mark of 50% will be awarded no more than 49 as their final grade for the course.Assessment Detail
Mid-semester Test (25%)
A closed-book test will cover sessions 1 to 4, inclusive during the scheduled lecture time in session 5. This assessment task relates to course learning outcomes 1 and 4. Further details, including location(s), will be posted on MyUni.
Professionalism (10%)
This assessment component relates to student participation and engagement. Marks will be awarded by the workshop instructor based on elements such as punctuality, level of engagement/participation, preparedness and respectful interactions and communications with peers, guests and instructors. A maximum of 1 mark per workshop will be awarded. For workshops with guest speakers or excursions, a maximum of 2 marks are awarded. Punctual attendance and active listening are basic expectations and are not sufficient to obtain any marks. A maximum of 10 marks can be awarded for this component
Final Exam (65%)
There will be a three-hour face-to-face exam. This assessment task relates to course learning outcomes 1 - 5. This is a closed book exam. All content discussed in the course, including lecture slides, documents and readings, as well as content presented by guest speakers and in excursion is assessable. You are not permitted to take a dictionary into the examination. Legible hand-writing and the quality of English expression are considered to be integral parts of the assessment process. Poor or illegible handwriting may result in marks not being awarded.Submission
No information currently available.
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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Student Feedback
The University places a high priority on approaches to learning and teaching that enhance the student experience. Feedback is sought from students in a variety of ways including on-going engagement with staff, the use of online discussion boards and the use of Student Experience of Learning and Teaching (SELT) surveys as well as GOS surveys and Program reviews.
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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