Courses & Units
CPA Global Strategy and Leadership BFA737
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Introduction
Global Strategy and Leadership consolidates and builds on the learnings candidates have gained in prior units. In the increasingly complex business environment in which organisations operate, characterised by change, uncertainty and escalating competition, the disciplines of strategy and leadership have become critical to successful organisational performance.
The aim of this unit is to link the knowledge of management and financial accounting to the concepts of strategy and leadership. Accountants use a variety of technical information to make decisions for the future of the business within an ethical framework of operation. This subject shows that accounting information, ethics, strategy and leadership are applicable to accountants working throughout the world in diverse organisations. Students who have studied Strategic Management Accounting will note a number of other concepts that are expanded upon in this subject, including strategic analysis, performance measurement and the value chain. The international focus of this subject acknowledges the importance of the reporting requirements under the International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRSs).
Summary
| Unit name | CPA Global Strategy and Leadership |
|---|---|
| Unit code | BFA737 |
| Credit points | 12.5 |
| College/School | College of Business & Economics Tasmanian School of Business and Economics |
| Discipline | Accounting |
| Coordinator | Mr Paul Taranto |
| Delivered By | University of Tasmania |
| Level | Postgraduate |
Availability
| Location | Study period | Attendance options | Available to | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hobart | Semester 2 | On-Campus | International | Domestic | |
| Hobart | 11 Week Session Feb | On-Campus | International | Domestic | |
| Online | Semester 2 | Off-Campus | International | Domestic | |
| Online | 11 Week Session Feb | Off-Campus | International | Domestic | |
Key
- On-campus
- Off-Campus
- International students
- Domestic students
Note
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Key Dates
| Study Period | Start date | Census date | WW date | End date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Semester 2 | 10/7/2023 | 8/8/2023 | 28/8/2023 | 15/10/2023 |
| 11 Week Session Feb | 30/1/2023 | 15/2/2023 | 9/3/2023 | 16/4/2023 |
* 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 2023 are indicative and subject to change. Finalised census dates for 2023 will be available from the 1st October 2022. Note census date cutoff is 11.59pm AEST (AEDT during October to March).
Learning Outcomes
- Explain the role of the accountant in the development and implementation of strategy
- Explain the assumptions of standard models of international business
- Use business information for decision-making from an organisational perspective
- Identify and explain the key challenges faced in the implementation of strategy and the role of the accountant in the implementation and leadership functions
- Consolidate the understanding of strategy and leadership concepts through the use of real world examples integrated throughout the material, and apply these concepts to business case scenarios through the use of case studies.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 080101 | $1,892.00 | $1,482.00 | not applicable | $2,836.00 |
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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Requisites
Prerequisites
BFA502 AND BFA604 AND BFA738Teaching
| Assessment | CPA Exam (100%) |
|---|---|
| Timetable | View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable |
Textbooks
| Required |
You will need the CPA Global Strategy & Leadership text and access to the CPAA learning materials, available from CPA Australia. CPA Study Guide |
|---|---|
| Recommended | Peng, M.W. (2014). Global Strategy. 3rd Edition, Cengage Learning. Johnson G., Scholes, K., Whittington R. (2017), Exploring Corporate Strategy: Texts and Cases, 11th ed, Prentice Hall, Harlow, Essex. Hubbard, G., Rice, I., Beamish, P (2014), Strategic Management: Thinking, Analysis, Action, 5th ed., Pearson Education Australia, Frenchs Forest. | Links | Booktopia textbook finder |
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