Hobart
This unit has been discontinued.
Students intending to enrol concurrently in the CPA program must have completed the 8 foundation units in order to seek associate membership with the CPA.
Introduction
CPA Financial Reporting is designed to provide you with financial reporting and business skills that are applicable in an international professional environment. This unit is delivered in preparation for CPA exams and provides tuition support for your enrolment in the core CPA professional Level segment: Financial Reporting. As a member of accounting profession with financial reporting skills and knowledge, you are expected to provide business advice to board of directors, analysts, shareholders, creditors, colleagues and other stakeholders as well as to provide assurance services for financial reports. Therefore, a good understanding of the International Financial Reporting Standard (IFRSs) and financial reporting is essential for your professional career. The unit also develops some professional skills such as reporting writing and communication skills.
Summary 2020
| Unit name | CPA Financial Reporting |
|---|---|
| Unit code | BFA604 |
| Credit points | 12.5 |
| Faculty/School | College of Business & Economics Tasmanian School of Business and Economics |
| Discipline | Accounting and Corporate Governance |
| Coordinator | |
| Available as student elective? | No |
| Breadth Unit? | No |
Availability
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* 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 (see withdrawal dates explained for more information).
Learning Outcomes
| LO1 | Explain the application and basis of selected IFRSs issued by the IASB |
| LO2 | Apply IFRSs in the preparation of general purpose financial statements |
| LO3 | Explain details relating to general purpose financial statements |
| LO4 | Prepare general purpose financial statements for designated entities, including the exercise of professional judgment. |
Fees
Requisites
Prerequisites
Students must be an Associate Member of CPA Australia and be concurrently enrolled in the segment with CPA Australia.
Co-requisites
N/A
Mutual Exclusions
You cannot enrol in this unit as well as the following:
N/A
Teaching
| Teaching Pattern | Please see the unit outline for details. |
|---|---|
| Assessment | CPA Exam (100%). |
| Timetable | View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable |
Textbooks
| Required | Please see the unit outline for details. |
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