BUSN9124 Accounting Theory in Practice

Mr Ludek Seda

2011

4.5

1 x 3-hour seminar weekly

1 of BUSN9102, BUSN9114

A basic understanding of accounting and financial statements will be assumed. Some knowledge of introductory economics will also be beneficial.

Master of Accounting

This topic includes an overview of the nature of theory and theory development. It then focuses on accounting theories, including positive and normative accounting theory. It incorporates consideration of practical issues such as international accounting, cultural factors in accounting, regulation, financing operations, financial statements and companies.

This topic aims to develop students' understanding of selected theories of accounting and introduce them to the application of theory in practice.

At the end of this topic, students will be able to:

articulate various theories of accounting
demonstrate an understanding of the reporting environmen
undertake a piece of research on an accounting theory or application of a theory
prepare a report on a contemporary issue in accounting.

Key dates and timetable

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