ACC275 Professional Practice in Accounting (8)
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In this subject students will explore a range of employability skills which will enhance their future transition to professional life and assist in career planning. Students will, in conjunction with the subject co-ordinator, select one of three streams of work-related activity: a structured learning experience to further develop employment skills; a new project at their usual place of employment; or a work placement at a host organisation. These streams will provide opportunities for students to consider the professional skills needed within a work environment and to develop the employability skills needed for future career progression. |
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+ Subject Availability Modes and Location
| Session 1 | | Internal | CSU Study Centre Melbourne | | Distance | Bathurst Campus | Session 2 | | Internal | CSU Study Centre Melbourne | | Internal | CSU Study Centre Sydney | | Distance | Bathurst Campus |
Continuing students should consult the SAL for current offering details: ACC275
Where differences exist between the Handbook and the SAL, the SAL should be taken as containing the correct subject offering details.
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Subject information| Duration | Grading System | School: |
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| One session | SY/US | School of Accounting and Finance |
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Assumed Knowledge|
Students should have an understanding of concepts in ACC100 Accounting 1, ACC110 Accounting 2 and ACC200 Accounting Systems.
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Enrolment restrictions|
Not available to students who have completed BUS210 or BUS220 |
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| Incompatible subject(s) |
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| BUS210 BUS220 |
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Learning OutcomesUpon successful completion of this subject, students should:
- be able to identify relevant work opportunities, prepare effective job applications, and set career goals;
- be able to communicate effectively in the workplace;
- be able to explain obligations to employers;
- be able to demonstrate an undedrstanding of the obligations of a professional accountant; and
- be able to apply the knowledge gained through university study to work environments.
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SyllabusThe subject will cover the following topics:
- Workplace communications;
- Work ethic, time management and other workplace skills;
- Preparing and giving presentations;
- Professionalism and ethics;
- Teamwork, collaboration and the work environment;
- Negotation and assertiveness in the workplace;
- Choosing a position;
- Marketing yourself;
- The interview: preparation, presentation, and feedback;
- Mapping career development needs;
- Career mentors; and
- Linking theory and practice in the work environment.
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Work Place Learning| This subject contains a Compulsory Workplace Learning component of 15 days duration.
Students are given the opportunity to develop their employability skills through 100 hours of activity completed as a work placement with a new host organisation, a new project or higher duties undertaken with a current employer; or structured learning activities.
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Specialised Resources|
Travel may be required to attend a work placement with a host organisation.
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The information contained in the 2015 CSU Handbook was accurate at the date of publication: 01 October 2015. The University reserves the right to vary the information at any time without notice.
