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. Students will have the opportunity to demonstrate the consolidation of knowledge gained throughout their degree to solve problems, make judgements, and communicate recommendations.
This unit provides an increased understanding of the contemporary workplace context through connection with employers, mentor and workplace experience programs. Students will experience specialty clinics in tax, sustainability, project management or start-up/entrepreneurship to gain an understanding of relevant career pathways and emerging areas. Students will reflect on these experiences and relate them to their personal career plans.
Summary
| Unit name | Accounting Futures |
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| Unit code | BFA392 |
| Credit points | 12.5 |
| College/School | College of Business & Economics Tasmanian School of Business and Economics |
| Discipline | Accounting and Accountability |
| Coordinator | Mrs Naomi Walsh |
| Available as an elective? | Yes |
| Delivered By | University of Tasmania |
Availability
This unit is currently unavailable.
* The Final WW Date is the final date from which you can withdraw from the unit without academic penalty, however you will still incur a financial liability (refer to How do I withdraw from a unit? for more information).
Unit census dates currently displaying for 2022 are indicative and subject to change. Finalised census dates for 2022 will be available from the 1st October 2021. Note census date cutoff is 11.59pm AEST (AEDT during October to March).
Learning Outcomes
- Analyse and interpret business information to make accountability and accounting recommendations.
- Demonstrate business acumen by formulating relevant responses to situations and contexts.
- Demonstrate professional communication skills as a team or individual.
- Critically reflect on engagements within the workplace and with industry professionals to improve your¿professional and business performance.
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 |
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| not applicable |
1 Please refer to more information on student contribution amounts.
2 Please refer to more information on eligibility and Approved Pathway courses.
3 Please refer to more information on eligibility for HECS-HELP.
4 Please refer to more information on eligibility for FEE-HELP.
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Teaching
| Teaching Pattern | Weekly pre-recorded Blended Lecture (online). Up to 1 hour (2-3 short lectures/industry insights which are approximately 10 minutes each). Fortnightly online discussion group (3 times in non-workshop weeks). 30 minutes each. Four Blended Workshops (face to face and via Zoom). 180 minutes each. |
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| Assessment | Workplace experience (30%)|Specialty Clinic experience (30%)|Project based on industry provided case studies (40%) |
| Timetable | View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable |
Textbooks
| Required |
Required readings will be listed in the unit outline prior to the start of classes. |
Links | Booktopia textbook finder |
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