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ASSESSMENT BRIEF
Subject Code and Title ACCT6007 Financial Accounting Theory and Practice
Assessment Critical Analysis
Individual/Group Individual
Length 1500 words +/- 10%
Learning Outcomes 1. Identify the underlying social and corporate
imperatives that underlie the accounting conceptual
framework.
2. Identify the key players in Australian financial
eporting regulation and articulate the relationship
etween International Financial Reporting Standards
(IFRSs) and Australian Accounting Standards (AASs).
3. Explain the relationship between accounting theory,
the accounting conceptual framework and accounting
standards.
4. Work individually and in groups to identify and apply
appropriate accounting standards to a range of authentic
accounting scenarios.
Submission Week 11 Thursday midnight (AEST)
Weighting 20%
Total Marks 50 marks
Context:
This assignment develops research and critical thinking abilities. It is a critical
analysis
eview of an academic article.
Changes in technology are impacting accounting and how accountants perform their jobs. Is
it a threat or an opportunity for accounting profession? AI and blockchain are few examples.
This activity will provide students information on new trends in accounting field.
Instructions:
Download and critically analyse an academic article written by Daniel Hood. This article can
e found in the To
ens University li
ary using the following citation:
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Hood, D. (2018), Brace yourself for AI & blockchain: There's less threat and more opportunity in
emerging technologies than many think Accounting Today. Vol. 32 No. 1, p1-31.3p, Database:
Business Source Ultimate
You may use an essay format or any other acceptable academic format for critical review. Use APA
eferencing style guide. Use minimum 10 academic references.
Answer the following questions or topics during your analysis.
1. Briefly explore and explain what is Artificial intelligence and Blockchain? How are they cu
ently
used in accounting? What is the potential use in accounting in the future?
2. Describe in detail one case for each how Artificial intelligence is being used in accounting and how
Blockchain can be used in accounting.
3. Do you disagree with any arguments made by the author? Explain your point of view and provide
evidence in support of your point of views.
4. Comment on how would financial reporting regulation change in the future and with
advancement in technologies in accounting?
Academic skills resources: Analysing the Brief, Essay Writing, and Critical Thinking
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Learning Ru
ics
Assessment
Attributes
Fail (Unacceptable)
0%-49%
Pass
(Functional)
50%- 64%
Credit
(Proficient)
65%-74%
Distinction
(Advanced)
75%-84%
High Distinction
(Exceptional)
85% - 100%
Grade Description
(Grading Scheme)
Evidence of unsatisfactory achievement
of one or more of the learning
objectives of the course, insufficient
understanding of the course content
and/or unsatisfactory level of skill
development.
Evidence of satisfactory
achievement of course
learning objectives, the
development of
elevant skills to a
competent level, and
adequate
interpretation and
critical analysis skills.
Evidence of a good
level of understanding,
knowledge and skill
development in
elation to the content
of the course or work
of a superior quality on
the majority of the
learning objectives of
the course.
Demonstration of a
high level of
interpretation and
critical analysis skills.
Evidence of a high
level of
achievement of the
learning objectives
of the course
demonstrated in
such areas as
interpretation and
critical analysis,
logical argument,
use of
methodology and
communication
skills.
Evidence of an
exceptional level of
achievement of
learning objectives
across the entire
content of the course
demonstrated in such
areas as
interpretation and
critical analysis, logical
argument, creativity,
originality, use of
methodology and
communication skills.
AI and blockchain
explained
10
Does not meet minimum standard
Demonstrates no awareness of content
and/or purpose of the assignment.
Meets minimum
standard
Demonstrates limited
awareness of content
and/or purpose of the
assignment
Moves beyond
minimum standard
Demonstrates
consistent awareness
of content and/or
purpose of the
assignment.
Exceeds minimum
standard
Demonstrates an
advanced and
integrated
understanding of
content and/or
purpose of the
assignment.
Exceeds minimum
standard and exhibits
high levels of
independence
Consistently
demonstrates a
systematic and critical
understanding of
content and purpose
of the assignment.
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One case each for AI
& blockchain
10
Limited understanding of required
concepts and knowledge
Key components of the assignment are
not addressed.
Knowledge or
understanding of the
field or discipline.
Resembles a recall or
summary of key ideas.
Often
conflates/confuses
assertion of personal
opinion with
information
substantiated by
evidence from the
esearch/course
materials.
Thorough knowledge
or understanding of the
field or discipline/s.
Supports personal
opinion and
information
substantiated by
evidence from the
esearch/course
materials.
Demonstrates a
capacity to explain and
apply relevant
concepts.
Highly developed
understanding of
the field or
discipline/s.
Discriminates
etween assertion
of personal opinion
and information
substantiated by
obust evidence
from the
esearch/course
materials and
extended reading.
Well demonstrated
capacity to explain
and apply relevant
concepts.
A sophisticated
understanding of the
field or discipline/s.
Systematically and
critically discriminates
etween assertion of
personal opinion and
information
substantiated by
obust evidence from
the research/course
materials and
extended reading.
Mastery of concepts
and application to
new
situations/further
learning.
Critical reasoning,
presentation and
defence of an
argument and/or
position
Specific position (perspective or
argument) fails to take into account the
complexities of the issue(s) or scope of
the assignment.
Makes assertions that are not justified.
Specific position
(perspective or
argument) begins to
take into account the
issue(s) or scope of the
assignment.
Justifies any
conclusions reached
with arguments not
merely assertion.
Specific position
(perspective or
argument) takes into
account the
complexities of the
issue(s) or scope of the
assignment. Others’
points of view are
acknowledged.
Justifies any
conclusions reached
with well-formed
Specific position
(perspective or
argument) is
expertly presented
and accurately
takes into account
the complexities of
the issue(s) and
scope of the
assignment.
Justifies any
conclusions
eached with well-
Specific position
(perspective or
argument) is
presented expertly,
authoritatively and
imaginatively,
accurately taking into
account the
complexities of the
issue(s) and scope of
the assignment. Limits
of position are
acknowledged.
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10 arguments not merely
assertion.
developed
arguments.
Justifies any
conclusions reached
with sophisticated
arguments.
Future financial
eporting regulation
10
Limited discussion Justifies any
conclusions reached
with arguments
Justifies any
conclusions reached
with arguments not
merely assertion.
Justifies any
conclusions
eached with very
well developed
arguments not
merely assertion.
Justifies any
conclusions reached
with sophisticated
arguments.
Use of academic and
discipline conventions
and sources of
evidence.
Grammar, spelling
and referencing
10
Poorly written with e
ors in spelling,
grammar.
Demonstrates inconsistent use of good
quality, credible and relevant research
sources to support and develop ideas.
There are mistakes in using the APA
style.
Is written according to
academic genre (e.g.
with introduction,
conclusion or
summary) and has
accurate spelling,
grammar, sentence and
paragraph
construction.
Demonstrates
consistent use of
credible and relevant
esearch sources to
support and develop
ideas, but these are not
always explicit or well
developed.
There are no mistakes
in using the APA style.
Is well-written and
adheres to the
academic genre (e.g.
with introduction,
conclusion or
summary).
Demonstrates
consistent use of high
quality, credible and
elevant research
sources to support and
develop ideas.
There are no mistakes
in using the APA style.
Is very well-written
and adheres to the
academic