ACC3020W - Corporate Reporting

Introduction

Course Description

Welcome to Financial Accounting 3T. This is a major subject for those not proceeding to the PGDA. The course is designed to cover most advanced accounting topics, as well as new accounting developments. It also prepares the student to conduct further studies.

Aims of the Course

The aims of the course may be summarised as follows -

• to provide a broad-based accounting major that ensures that UCT graduates are well prepared for the business and financial reporting environment.
   
• to focus on the understanding and interpretation of advanced accounting concepts and financial reporting.
   
• to provide a basis for further postgraduate studies in financial accounting and related disciplines; in particular to provide a grounding for professional qualifications issued by bodies such as CIMA, ACCA, CFA, AIMR and SAICA.
   
• To provide a learning environment which facilitates the development of essential graduate qualities:
   
  • Operate effectively with and upon a body of knowledge
  • Be prepared for lifelong learning
  • Be an effective problem solver
  • Work autonomously and collaboratively
  • Be committed to ethical action and social responsibility
  • Communicate effectively (in writing and orally)
  • Demonstrate a world-wide perspective

(Source: University of South Australia www.unisa.edu.au)