to give you a comprehensive opportunity to apply knowledge and skills in financial and management accounting, information systems,

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to give you a comprehensive opportunity to apply knowledge and skills in financial and management accounting, information systems, technical issues, concepts and issues, the historical development of accounting, quantitative and qualitative decision makin

Rationale

The final examination paper is designed to give you a comprehensive opportunity to apply knowledge and skills in financial and management accounting, information systems, technical issues, concepts and issues, the historical development of accounting, quantitative and qualitative decision making, clear thinking and written communication skills, ethics and extant accounting issues.

Requirements

The final examination in this subject covers all topics and consists of one two hour paper with ten minutes reading time. You are permitted to write during the reading time.

Section A of the examination consists of 40 multiple choice questions each with five alternatives. Some questions require calculation. The questions cover the assigned chapters from the textbook, generic spread sheeting skills, the distance learning materials and any supplementary materials. Included in this section is a group of questions on worksheets. Section A will not focus on the subject readings.

Revision for Section A could include the multiple choice questions provided with the online learning materials, the quick check multiple choice questions at the end of each textbook chapter, the sample examination and multiple choice questions in MyAccountingLab.

Section A is weighted at 60% of the paper.

Section B is weighted at 40% and consists of two essays weighted at 20% each – choose 2 of 5. These questions will be based predominantly on the readings.

For the exam, students may use a silent, hand held, non-programmable calculator. Students will be required to record details regarding the calculator on the front of the examination paper.

A sample examination paper is provided in the Interact2 online learning materials and here ACC566 Sample Exam As pointed out in the subject outline, in order to achieve a passing grade in this subject, a student must attain a minimum passing standard in the overall total mark and the final examination.

Materials provided by the University Multiple Choice Answer Sheet, Writing Booklet. Materials required by the student Silent, non programmable calculator, blue or black pen for essays, 2B pencil for multiple choice.

Advice re essays

• Plan your essay structure
• Read the question carefully
• Answer the question
• Don’t quote unnecessarily
• Do refer to your readings when appropriate
• Check out references provided
• Plan your time
• Check out the readings and the sample exam paper

Possible essay areas

• Business communication, clear thinking, logical fallacies
• History of accounting
• Ethics, corporate collapses
• Accounting principles
• Spreadsheets in accounting

Marking Criteria

Section A is weighted as 60% of the total mark for the examination. No marks will be deducted for incorrect responses. Thus each question is weighted at 1.5%

Section B is weighted at 40% of the examination.

Possible essay topics include:

• Business communication, clear thinking, logical fallacies
• History of accounting Ethics, corporate collapses Accounting principles
• Spreadsheets, structure and functions

Marking Criteria Rubric Final Examination

This marking criteria rubric indicates how the various grades will be determined in this subject.

Your examination consists of two sections as outlines above. Your grade in the subject is a cumulative aggregate of the assignments and section A and section B of the exam. Note that in order to pass the subject you need to pass the final exam and pass overall. A pass is defined as 50%

Note that you do not have to pass both sections A and section B. You do need to pass the final exam in aggregate. This is a Faculty and professional accounting body requirement.