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CPA Ethics and Governance

Postgraduate | RMI-ACCT2270 | 2018

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Gain a global perspective on the professional and ethical roles of the accountant. Investigate issues surrounding corporate governance in accountancy. Ask questions about corporations’ responsibilities towards society and their stakeholders.

Study method
100% online
Assessments
Subject may require attendance
Entry requirements
Part of a degree
Duration
-

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CPA Ethics and Governance

About this subject

  • On completion of this subject you will be able to:

    1. Explain, from a global perspective, the nature of the accounting profession and the roles of professional accountants
    2. Apply the key professional responsibilities of an accountant from the perspective of a professional accounting body
    3. Explain the importance of ethics and professional judgement
    4. Describe key governance and regulatory frameworks, including international perspectives on corporate governance and the roles of various stakeholders
    5. Explain the expectations placed on various internal and external stakeholders arising from organisational governance responsibilities
    6. Ascertain various compliance and regulatory regimes impacting the global business environment
    7. Identify the strategic, leadership and global issues impacting accountants and the accounting profession
    8. Describe the nature, role and importance of corporate social responsibility, including climate change and sustainable development.

Entry requirements

To enrol in this subject, you must be admitted into a degree.

Prior study

To help set you up for success before you start this subject, we suggest completing or having equivalent knowledge in:

and one of

Others

Students should successfully complete Stages A and B prior to commencing this subject.

Additional requirements

No additional requirements

Study load

0.125 EFTSL
This is in the range of 10 to 12 hours of study each week.

Equivalent full time study load (EFTSL) is one way to calculate your study load. One (1.0) EFTSL is equivalent to a full-time study load for one year.

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