Courses & Units

Accounting Futures BFA392

Introduction

Organisations expect graduate accountants to be able to consolidate their technical knowledge and apply it to a range of business contexts which are often ambiguous and changing. Accountants and finance professionals are increasingly involved in cross disciplinary teams which requires a high level of business acumen to relate accounting and financial information to the whole business and real-world contexts. In this unit, you will have the opportunity to demonstrate the consolidation of knowledge gained throughout your degree to solve problems, make judgements, and communicate recommendations. In this unit, you will use reflective practice as a key tool for understanding the modern workplace. By reflecting on your industry experiences and considering your personal career plans, you will gain valuable insights into the contemporary professional landscape.

Summary

Unit name Accounting Futures
Unit code BFA392
Credit points 12.5
College/School College of Business & Economics
Tasmanian School of Business and Economics
Discipline Accounting
Coordinator Mrs Ashley Amore
Available as an elective? Yes
Delivered By University of Tasmania

Availability

Location Study period Attendance options Available to
Hobart Semester 2 On-Campus International Domestic
Launceston Accelerated Study Period 2 On-Campus International Domestic
Cradle Coast Accelerated Study Period 2 On-Campus International Domestic
Online Semester 2 Off-Campus International Domestic
Online Accelerated Study Period 2 Off-Campus International Domestic

Key

On-campus
Off-Campus
International students
Domestic students
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Key Dates

Study Period Start date Census date WW date End date
Accelerated Study Period 2 27/5/2024 19/6/2024 11/7/2024 25/8/2024
Semester 2 22/7/2024 16/8/2024 9/9/2024 27/10/2024

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Learning Outcomes

  • Analyse business information to make accountability and accounting recommendations.
  • Formulate relevant responses to business situations and contexts.
  • Demonstrate communication skills suitable to a professional audience.
  • Critically reflect on engagements with industry.

Fee Information

Field of Education Commencing Student Contribution 1,3 Grandfathered Student Contribution 1,3 Approved Pathway Course Student Contribution 2,3 Domestic Full Fee 4
089999 $2,040.00 $1,597.00 not applicable $2,979.00

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Requisites

Prerequisites

BFA203

Teaching

AssessmentContemporary Accounting Issues for Industry (20%)|Industry experience (40%)|Project based on industry provided case studies (40%)
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Textbooks

Required

Required readings will be listed in the unit outline prior to the start of classes.

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