306-461 Studies in Corporate Reporting

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306-461 Studies in Corporate Reporting
Credit Points	12.5
HECS Band	2
Coordinator	Professor N Spear
Prerequisites	306-301 Financial Accounting (or equivalent)
Semester	2 (view timetable)
Contact	14 seminars of 3 hours duration
Subject Description	This subject provides a rigorous review and critical analysis of the theory and methodology underlying empirical research in financial accounting. It discusses how alternative research paradigms explain financial accounting practices, and explains how accounting practices influence decision-making at macro- and micro-economic levels.
Assessment	A final end-of-semester examination (50%), written assignments totalling not more than 3000 words (30%) and seminar participation and presentations (20%).
Prescribed Texts	To be advised.

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