AC311 Accountancy Capstone 2

DESCRIPTION

This unit provides the opportunity to undertake research that will augment knowledge and skills learned throughout the degree, and form a foundation for future learning and professional practice. It will encourage students to develop cognitive skills and to think critically about research methods, planning, analysis and presentation. Students will complete a capstone project that entails a research focused investigation involving analysis and interpretation of data or a critical review and interpretation of literature on a selected topic. The topic of the project will be based on an actual organization. This will provide an opportunity for students to apply the knowledge they have obtained in the degree to a practical industry scenario and consolidate theory with practice.

RELEVANT COURSES

Bachelor of Accounting*

*Core unit

CREDIT POINTS

10

DELIVERY MODE

On campus

Intensive

Extensive

PREREQUISITE OR CO-REQUISITE

AC101 Accounting I

80 credit points

UNIT LEARNING OUTCOMES

LO1 Conduct and critically evaluate research literature to determine the level of contemporary knowledge in a

specialist area

LO2 Develop and justify an integrated research plan and select and apply appropriate research methodologies

LO3 Undertake data collection through laboratory and/or field studies and/or critical analysis of the literature

LO4 Judge the degree to which research outcomes are supported by data and form   appropriate conclusion and recommendations based on the research

LO5 Apply techniques to present the significance of their research, findings and recommendations

CONTENT

  • Analysis and interpretation of quantitative data for business and research projects
  • Writing a project proposal
  • Writing a research report and reporting recommendations and findings
  • Opportunities and risk of the internal and external environment: Implications for production and supply change
  • Management
  • Business level strategy and its relationship with financial and management accounting techniques
  • Competitive dynamics: Opportunities or threats? The role of financial statement analysis and management
  • Accounting Techniques
  • Corporate level strategy and the role of the accountant
  • Acquisition and restructuring strategies and the impact on the balance  sheet
  • Impact of corporate governance, business ethics and social responsibility on strategic opportunities on the balance sheet: costs or benefits?
  • Organisational structure and controls for profitability and future growth
  • Impact on strategic leadership and entrepreneurship on internal projects and the firm

ASSESSMENT METHODS

  1. Part A: Group Project Proposal – 10%
  2. Part B: Group Project Literature Review – 15%
  3. Part C: Preliminary Research Report – 15%
  4. Presentation – 10%
  5. Project Report – 50%

PRESCRIBED READINGS

As discussed with Supervisor

Check with the lecturer each semester before purchasing any textbooks