Description

This subject critically examines issues in financial accounting research and practice. Controversial issues in financial accounting that have been debated over the years will be critically evaluated in this subject. This subject is designed to provide a foundation for students to understand and participate in debates on important issues in … For more content click the Read More button below.

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Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this subject, graduates will be able to:
1.
Appraise theoretical and practical aspects of alternative accounting models for profit and capital measurement in times of changing prices
2.
Integrate and apply International Financial Reporting Standards for the disclosure of financial and non-financial information
3.
Develop researched and reflective opinions and judgements concerning theoretical and practical standard setting in accounting, drawing on relevant research and practice and convey this using oral and written communication techniques
4.
Use accounting frameworks to critically analyse current financial reporting issues encountered by accountants, auditors, regulators and users of financial information and develop well-supported arguments to inform decision making

Assessments

1. Written - Test/Quiz

2. Participation - Online participation

3. Written - Examination (centrally administered)

Offerings

Trimester 1

CAM-BNE-TR1

Trimester 1 Singapore

CAM-SIN-TR1S

Trimester 2

CAM-BNE-TR2

CAM-TSV-TR2

MML-CNS-TR2

ONL-TSV-TR2

Trimester 3

CAM-BNE-TR3

CAM-SIN-TR3

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