ACF5000 · Business communication for accounting professionals

Overview

This unit focuses on business communication and it’s relevance to accountants and the broader profession. To operate as an accounting professional, it is critical to learn to communicate effectively and understand the broader environment in which accountants operate. This unit provides opportunities to develop practical business communication competencies that relate to diverse contexts relevant to the accounting profession. Topics include: understanding the communication needs of accountants; developing written communication skills; presenting for influence; conflict resolution and non-violent forms of communication; networking and development of professional identity; and working collaboratively in teams and with clients.

Offerings

Assessment

The Handbook does not list a final examination among the assessment items. That is not a guarantee there is none.

Assessment details may change. Please refer to the assessment information in Moodle closer to the start of the teaching period.

Requisites

The Handbook lists no prerequisite, corequisite or prohibition for this unit.

Learning outcomes

1. develop an understanding of the professional environment in which accountants operate
2. assess and develop competencies in the different communication needs of accountants and their diverse stakeholders
3. critically assess presentations skills, developing an ability to deliver clear, informative and engaging presentations
4. employ intercultural and interpersonal understanding to enhance effective professional communication
5. create key professional documents that are designed to influence specialist and non-specialist audiences.

Workload

Minimum total expected workload to achieve the learning outcomes for this unit is 144 hours per semester typically comprising a mixture of scheduled learning activities and independent study. Independent study may include associated readings, assessment and preparation for scheduled activities. You are expected to complete all pre-class activities prior to your scheduled class, and post-class activities should be completed after your scheduled class. Learning activities may include a combination of teacher directed, peer directed and online engagement activities.

Student experience, not official rules. Nothing here changes what the Handbook says.