Undergraduate Course: Issues in Accounting and Auditing Regulation (ACCN10001)
Course Outline
| School |
Business School |
College |
College of Humanities and Social Science |
| Course type |
Standard |
Availability |
Not available to visiting students |
| Credit level (Normal year taken) |
SCQF Level 10 (Year 4 Undergraduate) |
Credits |
20 |
| Home subject area |
Accounting |
Other subject area |
None |
| Course website |
None
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Taught in Gaelic? |
No |
| Course description |
Legal and professional framework of accounting and auditing regulation, economic rationales for accounting and auditing regulation, usefulness of accounting information, economic motives of participants in the accounting standards setting process. |
Entry Requirements
| Pre-requisites |
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Co-requisites |
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| Prohibited Combinations |
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Other requirements |
None
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| Additional Costs |
None |
Course Delivery Information
| Not being delivered |
Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes
| The aim of the course is to build upon prior study to further develop the student's appreciation of accounting practice. Through the use of class presentation, group work, and independent study, the course attempts to foster a knowledge and understanding of key theories within the discipline and the ability to critically appraise them. |
Assessment Information
Degree Examination - 70%
Report - 30%
Given the size of the computer room, the class is restricted to a quota of 22 students. Students who would like to enrol for the course must obtain permission from the Course Organiser. |
Special Arrangements
| There is a quota for the course. Please obtain permission from the course organiser to attend the course. |
Additional Information
| Academic description |
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| Syllabus |
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| Transferable skills |
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| Reading list |
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| Study Abroad |
Not entered |
| Study Pattern |
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| Keywords |
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Contacts
| Course organiser |
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Course secretary |
Ms Ruth Winkle
Tel: (0131 6)50 8335
Email: Ruth.Winkle@ed.ac.uk |
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