Course Title: Prepare complex corporate financial reports

Part B: Course Detail

Teaching Period: Term2 2019

Course Code: ACCT5393C

Course Title: Prepare complex corporate financial reports

School: 650T Vocational Business Education

Campus: City Campus

Program: C6163 - Advanced Diploma of Accounting

Course Contact: Doug Gourlay

Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 5944

Course Contact Email: doug.gourlay@rmit.edu.au


Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff

Bruce Phillips

Ph 99255735; room 80.5.30

bruce.phillips@rmit.edu.au

Nominal Hours: 60

Regardless of the mode of delivery, represent a guide to the relative teaching time and student effort required to successfully achieve a particular competency/module. This may include not only scheduled classes or workplace visits but also the amount of effort required to undertake, evaluate and complete all assessment requirements, including any non-classroom activities.

Pre-requisites and Co-requisites

None

Course Description

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to compile and analyse financial data, identify appropriate reporting requirements, and develop and prepare complex financial reports for reporting entities.

It applies to individuals who use specialised knowledge and systematic approaches to construct detailed reports following specific guidelines and compliance requirements.

Work functions in the occupational areas where this unit may be used are subject to regulatory requirements. Refer to the FNS Implementation Guide Companion Volume or the relevant regulator for specific guidance on requirements.


National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria

National Element Code & Title:

FNSACC614 Prepare complex corporate financial reports

Element:

1. Compile data

Performance Criteria:

1.1 Obtain, systematically code and classify data, and check for accuracy and reliability in accordance with organisational policy, procedures and accounting standards

1.2 Use conversion and consolidation procedures to compile data in accordance with organisational policy and procedures

1.3 Identify and record valuations in compliance with relevant accounting standards and effects of taxation

Element:

2. Identify appropriate reporting entities

Performance Criteria:

2.1 Identify partially owned subsidiaries and controlled entities

2.2 Identify joint ventures and other entities to be included in reports

2.3 Identify and apply appropriate accounting treatments for reporting entities

Element:

3. Prepare reports

Performance Criteria:

3.1 Ensure structure and format of reports that may include charts, diagrams and supporting data are clear and conform to statutory and other regulatory requirements and organisational procedures

3.2 Ensure statements and data are accurate, comprehensive and comply with statutory and other regulatory requirements and organisational procedures

3.3 Prepare reports in accordance with corporation law, accounting standards, securities exchange listing requirements and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), and comply with disclosure requirements

Element:

4. Analyse reports

Performance Criteria:

4.1 Identify significant issues in statements, including comparative financial performances

4.2 Report implications of analysis to appropriate levels of management and external bodies


Learning Outcomes



Details of Learning Activities

Learning Outcomes:

1 Compile data,
2 Identify appropriate reporting entities
3 Prepare reports
4 Analyse reports.

Learning Activities:

We will participate together in a range of learning activities including self-paced and collaborative classroom exercises.  Self-paced activities will include exercises from the recommended text, and others provided by your trainer.
You are expected to participate in all scheduled learning activities and to complete any or all exercises set for homework.

Pre-requisites and Co-requisites:


FNSACC514 Prepare financial reports for reporting entities.


Teaching Schedule

 Week Topics  Assessment 
 1  Introduction to the course, assessment requirements, textbook, Practical Placement
Revision of double entry accounting
 
 Chapter 1: Consolidations of companies' accounts with an NCI (non controlling interest)  
 Chapter 1:Consolidation; advanced exercises  
 Chapter 2: intro to amalgamations  
 Chapter 2: advanced amalgamations  
 Chapter 2: amalgamations exercises  

Chapter 3: liquidations 

 
Chapter 3: liquidations   
  Mid semester break  
9  Revision for test  
 10    Test
11 Chpt 4: foreign currency transactions  
12 Chpt 4 cont'd; Chpt 5: joint arrangements  
13 Chpt 5 :joint arrangements  
14 Chpt 6: extractive industries  
15 Chpt 6: construction industries/contracts Case study IN
16   Resits, resubmissions, feedback  


Learning Resources

Prescribed Texts


References

Prepare Complex Corporate Financial Reports by Dumbrell and Kelly, 4th edition

978 187 612 4984


Other Resources

Text:


‘Prepare complex corporate financial reports’ , Gavin Dumbrell and Damien Kelly, 4th edition, published by Learnnow, www.learnnowbiz.com, ISBN 978-1 876124 98 4. The text may be ordered direct from the publisher.

 


Overview of Assessment

In order to achieve competency in this unit, you must provide:

Performance Evidence

Evidence of the ability to:

  • compile, analyse and validate complex financial data
  • prepare complex corporate reports for reporting entities that comply with:
    • organisational policy and procedures
    • statutory requirements
    • accounting standards

Knowledge Evidence

To complete the unit requirements safely and effectively, the individual must:

  • identify appropriate key reporting entities and their main purposes and roles
  • outline the key types and sources of data required for complex financial reports
  • outline the key features of integrated accounting computerised systems
  • identify and explain the key features of business taxation requirements
  • discuss ethical considerations relating to conflict of interest, confidentiality and disclosure requirements
  • explain the key features of financial legislation and statutory requirements relating to delegated authorities, disclosure requirements, reporting periods and taxation payment timings
  • compare and contrast methods of presenting financial data
  • explain options, methods and practices for deductions, benefits and depreciations
  • identify and explain the key features of organisational guidelines and procedures
  • identify and explain the key principles of double-entry bookkeeping and accrual accounting
  • identify and discuss issues relevant to business legal requirements

Assessment Conditions

Assessment must be conducted in a safe environment where evidence gathered where evidence gathered demonstrates consistent performance of typical activities experienced in the accounting field of work and include access to:

  • common office equipment, technology, software and consumables.
  • an integrated financial software system and data

You are advised that you are likely to be asked to personally demonstrate your assessment work to your teacher to ensure that the relevant competency standards are being met.

Feedback

Feedback will be provided throughout the semester in class and/or online discussions.  You are encouraged to ask and answer questions during class time and online sessions so that you can obtain feedback on your understanding of the concepts and issues being discussed. Finally, you can email or arrange an appointment with your teacher to gain more feedback on your progress.

You should take note of all feedback received and use this information to improve your learning outcomes and final performance in the course. 


Assessment Tasks

Assessments:


Three assessment requirements are planned. You are required to complete 3 tasks. You must successfully complete two (Assessment one and assessment two) tasks to be deemed competent in this course.

The Teacher or Course Coordinator may request anytime to ask students to demonstrate and/or reproduce assessments to validate authenticity. 


Assessment one is an in-class open book assessment of the first three (of six) chapters.  Assessment one currently scheduled for Week 10. Feedback for this assessment will be provided in the following week.


Assessment two will require a report. This will be an analysis of the financial performance of a corporate entity. Case studies will be selected in collaboration with your teacher, these may include entities which have been subject to a liquidation and/or administration. Feedback for this assessment will be provided in the following week.

Evaluation will include ability to present information and draw conclusions with recommendations for future decision making.

Assessment Two due Week 15 (earlier is recommended)

 

 You are required to complete two (2) tasks. You must successfully complete both tasks to be deemed competent in this course.

NOTE: Details about specific tasks and assessment criteria will be included in the Cover Sheets for each task. Feedback for this assessment will be provided in the following week.


Assessment Matrix

The assessment  matrix that maps all the assessment is available on CANVAS.

Other Information

Submission Requirements


You should:


• Ensure that you submit assessments on or before the due date.


• Always retain a copy of your assessment tasks. (hard copy and soft copy).


• When you submit work for assessment at RMIT University you need to use a cover sheet that includes a declaration and statement of authorship. You must complete, sign and submit a cover sheet with all work you submit for assessment, whether individual or group work. On the cover sheet, you declare that the work you are presenting for assessment is your own work. 


• Each page of your assessment should include footer with your name, student number, the title of the assessment, unit code and title and page numbers. For example, Oscar May,  s324567, Task 2, FNSACC614 Prepare complex reports for corporate entities, Page 1 of 10.

Late Submission Procedures


You are required to submit assessment items and/or ensure performance based assessment is completed by the due dates.

If you are prevented from submitting an assessment item on time, by circumstances outside your control, you may apply in advance to your teacher for an extension to the due date of up to seven calendar days.


More Information: http://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/assessment-and-exams/assessment/extension-of-time-for-submission-of-assessable-work


Where an extension of greater than seven days is needed, you must apply for special consideration. Applications for special consideration must be submitted no later than two working days after the assessment task deadline or scheduled examination. More Information: http://www.rmit.edu.au/ (unresolved)students/student-essentials/assessment-and-exams/assessment/special-consideration

 


Resubmissions (VET Programs):


If you are found to be unsuccessful in a particular Course Assessment Task (or you do not submit/attend) you will be allowed one resit or resubmission. Your teacher will provide feedback regarding what you need to do to improve and will set a new deadline for the re-submission.


If you are still not meeting the assessment requirements you must apply to your Program Manager in writing outlining the steps you will take to demonstrate competence in your course. Your resit or re-submission will be considered and you will be advised of the outcome as soon as possible.


Adjustments to Assessment


In certain circumstances students may be eligible for an assessment adjustment. For more information about the circumstances under which the assessment arrangements might be granted please access the following website:


More Information: http://rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/assessment-and-exams/assessment/adjustments-to-assessment


Marking Guide (Competency):


You must demonstrate that you have all the required skills/knowledge/elements in the unit of competency you are studying.  You will receive feedback on each assessment task that will inform you about your progress and how well you are performing.

 

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