Duration
16 weeks
Study method
Online and other materials
Available loans
- FEE-HELP
Assessments
Subjects may require attendance
Prior study
Not required
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QS RANKING 2021
34
Times Higher Education Ranking 2021
N/A
Subject details
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- Topics will be available to enrolled students in the subjects Learning Management System site approximately one week prior to the commencement of the teaching period.
Others
Candidature in the Graduate Certificate in Accounting or the Master of Professional Accounting.
Special requirements
- EquipmentDetails - Headphones or speakers (required to listen to lectures and other media) Headset, including microphone (highly recommended) Webcam (may be required for participation in virtual classrooms and/or media presentations).
- SoftwareDetails - It is essential for students to have reliable internet access in order to participate in and complete your units, regardless of whether they contain an on campus attendance or intensive school component. For additional information please visit UNE Hardware Requirements: https://www.une.edu.au/current-students/support/it-services/hardware
- TravelDetails - Travel may be required to attend the Final Examination for this subject.
- OtherDetails -
Textbook requirements:
Textbook information is not available until approximately 8 weeks prior to the commencement of the Teaching period.
Students are expected to purchase prescribed material.
Textbook requirements may vary from one teaching period to the next.
This subject is available to non-law students only. It provides students with foundational information on the Australian legal system and legal principles of relevance to commercial relationships. Specifically focusing on financial planning and advising under Chapter 7 of the Corporations Act 2001 (Cth). The topics covered include: the Australian legal system; an overview of the law of torts and property law; an overview of contract law; an overview of consumer law; business structures and the law of agency; structure of companies; corporate governance; corporate liability; corporate finance; and financial services law. Chapter 7 of the Corporations Act 2001 (Cth); the information content of a financial services guide and the requirements for issuing a statement of advice; an overview of the requirements of anti-money laundering regulations and the implications of privacy laws for issuing financial planning advice.
Written Assignment: 3000 words. Relates to Learning Outcomes 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 Final Examination: Open Book Examination 2 hrs 15 mins. Relates to Learning Outcomes 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 There is a supervised exam at the end of the teaching period in which you are enrolled. The exam will be offered online with supervision via webcam and screen sharing technology. Coordinated by UNE Exams Unit. UNE manages supervised exams associated with your UNE subjects. Prior to census date, UNE releases exam timetables. They’ll email important exam information directly to your UNE email address.
- Written Assignment (40%)
- Open Book Examination (60%)