Unit Outline

In this unit you will develop and apply the skills necessary to succeed in obtaining employment and a career in accounting and finance. As a graduate, it is essential to be able to demonstrate capability in applying technical skills in a contemporary workplace context together with other professional ‘soft’ skills. In your role as an accountant or finance professional, you will be required to apply critical thinking, decision making techniques and effective communication methods in a range of situations. The workshops will consist of expert guest presentations, discussion topics, and role plays. You will create a portfolio of activities that demonstrate your professional qualities and skills in applying your knowledge to generate relevant recommendations and solutions.

Intended Learning Outcomes

As per the Assessment and Results Policy 1.3, your results will reflect your achievement against specified learning outcomes.

On completion of this unit, you will be able to:


1.	Evaluate emerging issues in contemporary accounting and finance environments
2.	Evaluate the effect of individual differences on business careers
3.	Articulate concise accounting and finance information individually and in teams.
4.	Propose clear business solutions for management decision-making

Requisites


REQUISITE TYPE	REQUISITES
Pre-requisite	N/A

Alterations as a result of student feedback

How will I be Assessed?

For more detailed assessment information please see MyLO.

Assessment schedule


ASSESSMENT TASK #	ASSESSMENT TASK NAME	DATE DUE	WEIGHT	LINKS TO INTENDED LEARNING OUTCOMES
Assessment Task 1:	Personal Action Plan	Week 5	20 %	LO1, LO2
Assessment Task 2:	Recommendations Report	Week 8	30 %	LO1, LO3, LO4
Assessment Task 3:	Post-Workshop Reflection	Week 12	10 %	LO1, LO2
Assessment Task 4:	Advice Proposal Presentation	Week 12	40 %	LO1, LO2, LO3, LO4

Assessment details

Assessment Task 1: Personal Action Plan

Task Description:

Students will be provided details on Assessment Task 1 at Week 2 workshop.

Task Length:

1000 words (report) and 5 minutes (video)

Due Date:

Week 5

Weight:

20 %

CRITERION #

CRITERION

MEASURES INTENDED

LEARNING OUTCOME(S)


1	Evaluate contemporary accounting and finance employment environment and careers	LO1
2	Analyse personal professional skills and career planning	LO2

Assessment Task 2: Recommendations Report

Task Description:

Students will be provided details on Assessment Task 2 at Week 4 workshop.

Task Length:

2,000 words plus supplementary attachments (minutes and proforma presentation)

Due Date:

Week 8

Weight:

30 %

CRITERION #

CRITERION

MEASURES INTENDED

LEARNING OUTCOME(S)


1	Evaluate business information using data analytics and visual tools	LO1
2	Present clear business information to prescribed audiences	LO3
3	Make appropriate and clear business recommendations as a team	LO4

Assessment Task 3: Post-Workshop Reflection

Task Description:

Students will be provided details on Assessment Task 3 at Week 2 workshop.

A Reflection Journal will be completed after each workshop and submitted during the final week.

Task Length:

1,000 words (250 words per reflection)

Due Date:

Week 12

Weight:

10 %

CRITERION #

CRITERION

MEASURES INTENDED

LEARNING OUTCOME(S)


1	Evaluate emerging opportunities specific to the student's career plans	LO1
2	Critically examine the student's fit with an organisation using evidence	LO2

Assessment Task 4: Advice Proposal Presentation

Task Description:

Students will be provided details on Assessment Task 4 at Week 8 workshop.

Task Length:

10-minute client presentation

Due Date:

Week 12

Weight:

40 %

CRITERION #

CRITERION

MEASURES INTENDED

LEARNING OUTCOME(S)


1	Identify and explain contemporary and emerging issues for accounting and finance	LO1
2	Apply professional judgement to recommend business solutions	LO2
3	Professionally present recommendations	LO3
4	Demonstrate professional written and verbal communications including feedback	LO4

How your final result is determined

To pass this unit, you need to demonstrate your attainment of each of the Intended Learning Outcomes, achieve a final unit grade of 50% or greater, and pass any hurdle tasks.

Submission of assignments

Where practicable, assignments should be submitted to an assignment submission folder in MYLO. You must submit assignments by the due date or receive a penalty (unless an extension of time has been approved by the Unit Coordinator). Students submitting any assignment in hard copy, or because of a practicum finalisation, must attach a student cover sheet and signed declaration for the submission to be accepted for marking.

Academic integrity

Academic integrity is about acting responsibly, honestly, ethically, and collegially when using, producing, and communicating information with other students and staff members.

In written work, you must correctly reference the work of others to maintain academic integrity. To find out the referencing style for this unit, see the assessment information in the MyLO site, or contact your teaching staff. For more detail about Academic Integrity, see Important Guidelines & Support.

Requests for extensions

If you are unable to submit an assessment task by the due date, you should apply for an extension.

A request for an extension should first be discussed with your Unit Coordinator or teaching support team where possible. A request for an extension must be submitted by the assessment due date, except where you can provide evidence it was not possible to do so. Typically, an application for an extension will be supported by documentary evidence: however, where it is not possible for you to provide evidence please contact your Unit Coordinator.

The Unit Coordinator must notify you of the outcome of an extension request within 3 working days of receiving the request.

Late penalties

Assignments submitted after the deadline will receive a late penalty of 5% of the original available mark for each calendar day (or part day) that the assignment is late. Late submissions will not be accepted more than 10 calendar days after the due date, or after assignments have been returned to other students on a scheduled date, whichever occurs first. Further information on Late Penalties can be found on the Assessments and Results Procedure.

Review of results and appeals

You are entitled to ask for a review of the marking and grading of your assessment task if there is an irregularity in the marking standards or an error in the process for determining the outcome of an assessment. Details on how to request a review of a mark for an assignment are outlined in the Review and Appeal of Academic Decisions Procedure.