Ethics and Accounting Theory

Singapore University of Social Sciences

Ethics and Accounting Theory (ACC493)

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Language: English

Duration: 6 months

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Area of Interest: Business Administration

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School/Department: School of Business

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Synopsis

ACC493 Ethics and Accounting Theory discusses the principles and framework underlying the code of ethics for professional accountants and its application to professional accountants in public practice and in business. It also focuses on two important roles of accounting information - the decision usefulness role of accounting information in helping investors and creditors in their decisions to provide resources to the company, and the stewardship role of accounting information in managing the many contracts that companies enter into with various contracting parties.

Level: 4
Credit Units: 2.5
Presentation Pattern: EVERY JAN

Topics

Professional ethics
Decision usefulness objective
Value relevance perspective of decision usefulness
Measurement perspective of decision usefulness
Efficient contracting theory
Earnings management

Learning Outcome

Examine the ethical issues relevant to professional accountants.
Evaluate the decision usefulness of accounting information, based on the qualitative characteristics of useful financial information.
Analyse the value relevance perspective of decision usefulness of accounting information, taking into account the implications of the efficient market hypothesis and the empirical findings of relevant capital markets research.
Assess the measurement perspective of decision usefulness of accounting information.
Appraise the efficient contracting theory and the stewardship role of accounting information.
Discuss the motivations, applications, and implications of earnings management.
Develop the essential knowledge and interpersonal skills to work effectively in a team.
Demonstrate proficiency in written and verbal communication skills.