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ACC6025 Accounting Theory, Research and Practice
SCHOOL OF BUSINESS
Credit Points: 20
Prerequisites:
ACC6015 Corporate Accounting and Reporting
 
Description:

The unit explores the linkages between accounting theory, research and practice. It examines current accounting practice and contemporary issues from the perspectives of the theory underpinning it, as well as environmental factors, including cultural factors, that have shaped practice.


A main objective of the unit is to highlight the changing nature of accounting research and practice. Another objective is to expose students to research that has been conducted and students will learn how to analyse an academic research paper.


In the unit students will develop the capacity for inquiry and critical analysis skills when examining contemporary accounting issues. The capstone unit ACC6040 Integrated Accounting Projects builds on the knowledge and skills developed in this unit.



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This Unit is part of the following Courses / Unit Sets
L97Master of Professional Accounting
 
 
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Last Updated - Higher Education: 15/03/2014 VET: 14/05/2014