Contemporary Issues in Accounting

Undergraduate | 2026

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Area/Catalogue
ACCT 3000
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Course ID
200277
Level of study
Level of study
Undergraduate
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Unit value
6
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Course level
3
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Inbound study abroad and exchange
Inbound study abroad and exchange
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Yes
Discipline group A
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University-wide elective course
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Single course enrolment
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Note:
Course data is interim and subject to change

Course overview

The aim of this course is to understand some key topics for a career in accounting, including theoretical underpinnings of accounting; ethical issues and professional judgement in accounting; and social and environmental accounting issues.

  • Accounting Regulations And Professional Judgment
  • Accounting Policy Choices And Consequences
  • Emerging And Contemporary Issues In Accounting

Course learning outcomes

  • Explain the role of key players, such as standard setting bodies and accountants, in the development of accounting principles
  • Apply accounting principles, concepts and theories to critically analyse and solve accounting problems
  • Apply a structured decision model to exercise judgement in the application of accounting standards and frameworks
  • Analyse contemporary and emerging issues in accounting practice
  • Apply the code of ethics for professional accountants to make informed decisions

Prerequisite(s)

N/A

Corequisite(s)

N/A

Antirequisite(s)

N/A

Assessment

Problem Solving Task, Problem Solving Task, Problem Solving Task, Problem Solving Task

Degree list
The following degrees include this course
Study Bachelor of Laws (Honours), Bachelor of Commerce at Adelaide University - Information for Domestic students