ACCT212

Accountants: skills, attributes and practice

15 points

Not offered 2018, offered in 2017

For further information see Department of Accounting and Information Systems

Description

The course is student-centred and career-oriented. It is designed around working in professional firms and in corporate, public and social enterprise sectors; and joining a chartered accounting or certified accounting professional body (e.g., CA ANZ, CPAA, ACCA, CIMA). The course covers job finding, career development, communication, people skills, leadership and followership, deep learning, conducting inquiries, whistleblowing and ethical dilemmas, culture, and being work-ready and employable. The course materials feature the life and work of accountants, auditors, consultants, tax specialists and the like, in various organisations around the globe. Students are encouraged to reflect on the technical and academic learning in the rest of their degree, and the challenging and rewarding situations they will face during their accounting careers.

Prerequisites