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Contemporary Accounting Practice - ACCG950
This unit aims to consolidate learning across postgraduate studies in accounting, preparing students for employment in complex business environments. Leadership and entrepreneurship are discussed as well as the importance of risk management in business decision making. Using real life case studies, reviews of industry reports and research as well as presentations by industry leaders and student alumni, this unit develops the knowledge and skills necessary to work as a professional accountant. This unit requires students to think critically, ethically and strategically in solving business problems whilst integrating technical knowledge and professional skills. It also provides an opportunity for students to further develop and consolidate their graduate capabilities, particularly their analytical, critical and integrative thinking skills, their professional judgement and problem solving capabilities and most importantly their role as engaged global citizens.
| Credit Points: | 4 |
| When Offered: | S1 Evening - Session 1, North Ryde, Evening S2 Evening - Session 2, North Ryde, Evening City S1 Day - City, Session 1, Day, February to June City S2 Day - City, Session 2, Day, August to November |
| Staff Contact(s): | Dr Catriona Lavermicocca, Associate Professor Munir Rahat |
| Prerequisites: |
16cp in units at 800 level or above |
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| Assessed As: | Graded |
| Offered By: | Department of Accounting and Corporate Governance Faculty of Business and Economics |
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