Topics

The details for the course, Special Topics in Commerce (BUSN8101), apply to all of the following topics. Specific descriptions for Syllabus and Proposed Assessment that apply to each topic are detailed below.

Financial Analytics and Investigations

There are no syllabus or indicative asesssment details for this topic.

Judgement and Decision Making Research in Accounti

Syllabus

It provides an introduction to behavioural accounting research and, more specifically, judgement and decision making research in accounting. The literature in this area is extensive, and encompasses disciplines including auditing, financial accounting and management accounting. As part of this course, you are expected to develop an appreciation and understanding of how behavioural research is conducted.

This course is only available to students enrolled in a Doctoral degree within the College of Business and Economics. Enrolment must be approved by the Convenor of the PhD program in which you are enrolled.

Indicative Assessment

Research project – experimental design and analysis 40%

Seminar report and discussion 30%

Essay 30%

The information published on the Study at ANU 2013 website applies to the 2013 academic year only. All information provided on this website replaces the information contained in the Study at ANU 2012 website.