Murdoch University: Units

Advanced Financial Accounting (MBS635)
Points:	4
Enrolment Options:	Murdoch: S1-internal [see Teaching Periods and Census Dates]
Description:	This unit provides an advanced study of corporate financial reporting and contemporary accounting issues. The topics will include (but not be limited to) accounting for financial instruments, foreign currency translation, leases, extractive industries, intangible assets and employee benefits. These will be analysed and interpreted in the context of the law, International and Australian Accounting Standards and generally accepted accounting practices.
Contact time:	Lectures/seminars/workshops: 3 hours per week
Prerequisites:	MBS513 Accounting for Managers.
Used in these Courses:	Postgraduate Diploma in Professional Accounting Master of Professional Accounting

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Handbook 2010

Unit: Advanced Financial Accounting

Advanced Financial Accounting (MBS635)