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AC4033: ACCOUNTING THEORY (2019-2020)

Last modified: 25 Sep 2019 09:58


Course Overview

 

The content is organised into three main areas covering mainstream, positive and critical theoretical literature in accounting related to:

- Financial reporting practices and regulations

- Management accounting practices and history

- Accounting research methodologies

Course Details

Study Type Undergraduate Level 4
Term First Term Credit Points 30 credits (15 ECTS credits)
Campus Aberdeen Sustained Study No
Co-ordinators
  • Chair in Accountancy Azizul Islam

Qualification Prerequisites

  • Either Programme Level 4 or Programme Level 5

What courses & programmes must have been taken before this course?

What other courses must be taken with this course?

None.

What courses cannot be taken with this course?

None.

Are there a limited number of places available?

No

Course Description

The content is organised into three main areas covering mainstream, positive and critical theoretical literature in accounting related to:

- Financial reporting practices and regulations

- Management accounting practices and history

- Accounting research methodologies


Contact Teaching Time

Information on contact teaching time is available from the course guide.

Teaching Breakdown

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Details, including assessments, may be subject to change until 21st September 2026 for Term 1 and Full Year courses and 8th January 2027 for Term 2 courses.

Summative Assessments

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