Contemporary Issues in Accounting

Undergraduate | 2026

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Mode
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Your studies will be on-campus, and may include some online delivery
On campus
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Area/Catalogue
ACCT 3000
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Course ID
200277
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Campus
Adelaide City Campus East, Adelaide City Campus West
Level of study
Level of study
Undergraduate
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Unit value
6
Course owner
Course owner
School of Accounting and Fin
Course coordinator
Course coordinator
Amanpreet Kaur
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Course level
3
Work Integrated Learning course
Work Integrated Learning course
No
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Inbound study abroad and exchange
Inbound study abroad and exchange
The fee you pay will depend on the number and type of courses you study.
Yes
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University-wide elective course
Yes
Single course enrollment
Single course enrolment
Yes

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

Availability

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Census date
Fri 27/03/2026
Enrol by date
Enrol by date
Fri 13/03/2026
Last day to W
Last day to W
Fri 10/04/2026
Last day to WF
Last day to WF
Fri 08/05/2026

Class details

Adelaide City Campus West

Class number
Class number 20572
Section
Section SE01
Size
Size 40
Available
Available 40
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
26 Feb - 16 Apr Thursday 2:10pm - 5pm Adelaide City Campus West Sir George Kingston, GK2-12
7 May - 4 Jun Thursday 2:10pm - 5pm Adelaide City Campus West Sir George Kingston, GK2-12
Class number
Class number 20571
Section
Section SE02
Size
Size 40
Available
Available 40
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
26 Feb - 16 Apr Thursday 9:10am - 12pm Adelaide City Campus West Sir George Kingston, GK2-12
7 May - 4 Jun Thursday 9:10am - 12pm Adelaide City Campus West Sir George Kingston, GK2-12
Class number
Class number 20570
Section
Section SE03
Size
Size 40
Available
Available 40
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
27 Feb - 17 Apr Friday 9:10am - 12pm Adelaide City Campus West Sir George Kingston, GK2-12
8 May - 5 Jun Friday 9:10am - 12pm Adelaide City Campus West Sir George Kingston, GK2-12
Class number
Class number 20569
Section
Section SE04
Size
Size 40
Available
Available 40
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
25 Feb - 15 Apr Wednesday 2:10pm - 5pm Adelaide City Campus West Sir George Kingston, GK2-12
6 May - 3 Jun Wednesday 2:10pm - 5pm Adelaide City Campus West Sir George Kingston, GK2-12
Class number
Class number 20926
Section
Section SE05
Size
Size 40
Available
Available 40
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
23 Feb - 13 Apr Monday 10:10am - 1pm Adelaide City Campus West Sir George Kingston, GK5-15
4 May - 1 Jun Monday 10:10am - 1pm Adelaide City Campus West Sir George Kingston, GK5-15
Class number
Class number 20925
Section
Section SE06
Size
Size 40
Available
Available 40
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
27 Feb - 17 Apr Friday 2:10pm - 5pm Adelaide City Campus West Sir George Kingston, GK5-24
8 May - 5 Jun Friday 2:10pm - 5pm Adelaide City Campus West Sir George Kingston, GK5-24

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Census date
Fri 04/09/2026
Enrol by date
Enrol by date
Fri 21/08/2026
Last day to W
Last day to W
Fri 18/09/2026
Last day to WF
Last day to WF
Fri 16/10/2026

Class details

Adelaide City Campus West

Class number
Class number 53213
Section
Section SE01
Size
Size 40
Available
Available 40
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
5 Aug - 23 Sep Wednesday 2:10pm - 5pm Adelaide City Campus West Sir George Kingston, GK5-15
14 Oct - 11 Nov Wednesday 2:10pm - 5pm Adelaide City Campus West Sir George Kingston, GK5-15
Class number
Class number 53212
Section
Section SE02
Size
Size 40
Available
Available 40
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
3 Aug - 21 Sep Monday 2:10pm - 5pm Adelaide City Campus West Rowland Rees, RR5-09
12 Oct - 9 Nov Monday 2:10pm - 5pm Adelaide City Campus West Rowland Rees, RR5-09
Class number
Class number 53210
Section
Section SE04
Size
Size 40
Available
Available 39
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
6 Aug - 24 Sep Thursday 2:10pm - 5pm Adelaide City Campus West Sir George Kingston, GK2-12
15 Oct - 12 Nov Thursday 2:10pm - 5pm Adelaide City Campus West Sir George Kingston, GK2-12
Class number
Class number 51104
Section
Section SE05
Size
Size 40
Available
Available 40
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
7 Aug - 25 Sep Friday 10:10am - 1pm Adelaide City Campus West Sir George Kingston, GK2-16
16 Oct - 13 Nov Friday 10:10am - 1pm Adelaide City Campus West Sir George Kingston, GK2-16
Class number
Class number 51103
Section
Section SE06
Size
Size 40
Available
Available 35
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
5 Aug - 23 Sep Wednesday 11:10am - 2pm Adelaide City Campus West Sir George Kingston, GK5-15
14 Oct - 11 Nov Wednesday 11:10am - 2pm Adelaide City Campus West Sir George Kingston, GK5-15

Prerequisite(s)

  • must have completed ACCT2001 Financial Accounting 2

Corequisite(s)

N/A

Antirequisite(s)

N/A

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