
ACCTN302-19S (HAM)
Financial Accounting
15 Points
Staff
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Haiyan Jiang
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Wednesday 3-5pm
haiyan.jiang@waikato.ac.nz
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Paper Description
This paper examines various issues of accounting practice and research. The paper aims to foster critical and independent thinking, enhance analytical ability, creativity and initiative in students. Although the development of technical skills is important, students are encouraged to develop intellectual ability so as to be in a position to reflect upon current accounting practice in a critical manner.
This paper is designed to facilitate students’ understanding of the issues involved in the principles, practices and regulations of accounting within the New Zealand environment. The paper is a prerequisite for those wishing to fulfill NZICA requirements.
Paper Structure
- 2 hours of lectures per teaching day - 4 hours of lectures per week
- 1 hour of workshop per week on Tuesday
- 1 hour of tutorial per week on Thursday
Learning Outcomes
Students who successfully complete the course should be able to:
Assessment
Assessment Components
The internal assessment/exam ratio (as stated in the University Calendar) is 50:50. The final exam makes up 50% of the overall mark.
Required and Recommended Readings
Required Readings
Other Resources
Online Support
Workload
1. 2 hours of lectures per teaching day;
2. 1 workshop per week;
3. 1 tutorial per week.
Linkages to Other Papers
Prerequisite(s)
Prerequisite papers: ACCT202 or ACCTN202
Restriction(s)
Restricted papers: ACCT302