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ACCTN502-23B (HAM)
Advanced Financial Reporting
30 Points
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Vida Botes
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MSB.3.06
vida.botes@waikato.ac.nz
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What this paper is about
The paper will allow students to investigate a selected issue related to preparing financial reports for external users. It will enhance understanding of the complexity of a specific issue facing accountants, preparers, and users of general-purpose financial reports. Future Accountants are expected to be able to consider the requirements of new equivalents to International Financial Reporting Standards. This paper provides an array of issues for students to consider. Through an in-depth exploration of a controversial issue underlying the preparation of annual financial statements, students will be able to critically examine the problems involved in preparing financial reports for external users. From a theoretical perspective, the paper examines financial reporting issues in their political, social, and economic contexts.
How this paper will be taught
Required Readings
Students are required to access the links provided to obtain copies of the required readings in the reading list:
https://waikato.rl.talis.com/lists/213CFC1A-9EA8-3B35-E1CA-C705124FD415
Learning Outcomes
Students who successfully complete the course should be able to:
Assessments
How you will be assessed
The Internally assessed components make up 100.00% of the total assessment.
The internal assessment/exam ratio (as stated in the University Calendar) is 100:0. There is no final exam.