Hobart, Launceston
Introduction
This unit is a compulsory unit in the accounting major and expands the skill, knowledge and understanding students have gained in BFA201 Financial Accounting. It integrates the theory and practice of financial accounting in relation to combined business entities. Students will critically evaluate professional and ethical decision making while applying International Financial Reporting Standards to prepare consolidated accounts and group reports. The consideration of the issues and techniques in this unit enhances the skills students will need to perform effectively in the workplace as a financial accountant.
Summary 2021
| Unit name | Advanced Financial Accounting |
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| Unit code | BFA301 |
| Credit points | 12.5 |
| Faculty/School | College of Business & Economics Tasmanian School of Business and Economics |
| Discipline | Accounting and Accountability |
| Coordinator | |
| Level | Advanced |
| Available as student elective? | Yes |
| Breadth Unit? | No |
Availability
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Learning Outcomes
| ILO1 | Integrate theoretical and technical accounting knowledge and skills for combined business entities. |
| ILO2 | Analyse and apply theoretical frameworks to critically evaluate contemporary and emerging accounting issues for combined business entities. |
| ILO3 | Communicate effectively in a formal and professional manner, using both oral and written formats. |
Fees
Requisites
Prerequisites
BFA201
Teaching
| Teaching Pattern | Please see the unit outline for details. |
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| Assessment | Test (20%); Research Report (20%); Final Assessment (Part 1: written; Part 2: viva voce) (60%). |
| Timetable | View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable |
Textbooks
| Required | Please see the unit outline for details. |
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