Accounting in Society - WACC100
This unit focuses on the role of accounting and the accounting profession in society. By exploring and discovering diverse accountability frameworks, students will learn to appreciate the role accounting plays. The unit aims to introduce basic accounting language, concepts and methods. Students will be provided with an opportunity to discuss evolving means of information preparation, with an emphasis on understanding how such information assists users when making important business decisions. The role of accounting stewardship is explored, developing students’ awareness of social, environmental and ethical concerns in an attempt to develop well rounded business professionals. The unit develops graduate capabilities centred upon discipline specific knowledge and professional judgment, and their application to problem solving, with one particular learning outcome being the demonstration of communication skills.
| Credit Points: | 3 |
| When Offered: | MUIC Term 1 - Macquarie University International College, North Ryde MUIC Term 2 - Macquarie University International College, North Ryde MUIC Term 4 - Macquarie University International College, North Ryde MUIC Term 5 - Macquarie University International College, North Ryde |
| Staff Contact(s): | Dr Onur Ates |
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| NCCW(s): | ACCG100, ACCG106, ARTS105, MMCS105, WACC106 |
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| Unit Type: | DiplomaMUIC unit |
| Assessed As: | Graded |
| Offered By: | Macquarie University International College |
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