AYB339 Accountancy Capstone
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| Unit code: | AYB339 |
|---|---|
| Prerequisite(s): | 192 credit points of Business units |
| Equivalent(s): | AYX339 |
| Credit points: | 12 |
| Timetable | Details in HiQ, if available |
| Availabilities |
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Unit Outline: Semester 1 2027, Gardens Point, Internal
| Unit code: | AYB339 |
|---|---|
| Credit points: | 12 |
| Pre-requisite: | 192 credit points of Business units |
| Equivalent: | AYX339 |
| Coordinator: | Stephen Marsden | s.marsden@qut.edu.au |
Overview
One of the essential elements in the real world is the ability to solve unstructured, multi-disciplined accounting problems. This unit integrates elements of the accountancy discipline using a Problem-Based Learning (PBL) approach. The unit addresses issues faced by a professional advisor/consultant by presenting you with simulated real-world problems. These problems require you to work together in teams, research issues, gather information, and form conclusions. You will therefore be better prepared for the various situations you will face in your accounting career.
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this unit you will be able to:
- Apply integrated, multidisciplinary accounting knowledge to explore and respond to client situations and needs. [KS 2.1]Relates to: UG Business Capabilities: HO (2.1)
- Make decisions and judgements to solve unstructured, multidisciplinary, client related accounting problems. [HO 2.2]Relates to: UG Business Capabilities: HO (2.2)
- Collaborate effectively with others to explore, discuss and solve accounting related problems. [TS 4.2]Relates to: UG Business Capabilities: TS (4.2)
- Reflect on and take responsibility for self learning and professional practice. [TS 4.1]Relates to: UG Business Capabilities: TS (4.1)
Content
The following provides a brief overview of the five topics to be covered:
- Business Planning and Structuring;
- Operations/Transactions;
- Employment Issues;
- Reporting (Internal and External); and
- Taxation.
Refer to the AYB339 unit Canvas site for a more detailed schedule.
The generic capabilities this unit develops are:
- discipline knowledge;
- critical thinking and judgement skills;
- self reflection; and
- teamwork skills.
QUT Business Capabilities (Undergraduate)
The content and assessment in this unit are aligned to a selection of the following set of QUT Business Capabilities, also known as Assurance of Learning Goals (AoLs). Developing these capabilities will assist you to meet the desired graduate outcomes set at QUT and equip you with the knowledge and skills to succeed in your chosen career.
Knowledge & Technical Skills (KS)
1.1 Demonstrate and apply integrated business knowledge, combining disciplinary depth and interdisciplinary insight, to address complex and evolving business challenges.
1.2 Apply technical and digital capabilities, including emerging technologies such as AI and data analytics, to solve real-world business problems and drive innovation and transformation.
Higher Order Thinking Skills (HO)
2.1 Investigate complex business issues by critically analysing, evaluating, and synthesising theory and practice to generate evidence-based insights.
2.2 Exercise independent judgment and initiative to adapt and apply knowledge and skills for strategic planning, creative problem-solving, and effective decision-making in diverse, dynamic, and technology-enabled contexts.
Professional Communication (PC)
3.1 Communicate effectively and professionally in written forms, demonstrating information literacy and the ability to craft clear, purposeful, and audience-appropriate messages using suitable media and formats across diverse business contexts.
3.2 Communicate effectively and professionally in oral forms, demonstrating information literacy and the ability to engage, inform, and influence diverse audiences using appropriate technologies and presentation formats across varied business contexts.
Teamwork & Self (TS)
4.1 Engage in reflective practice and demonstrate responsibility and accountability for your own learning, professional development, and performance in a rapidly changing world of work.
4.2 Collaborate effectively in diverse and digitally enabled team environments, applying teamwork knowledge and skills to achieve shared goals.
Social, Ethical & Global Understanding (SE)
5.1 Demonstrate and apply knowledge of ethical and legal principles to analyse and respond to business issues with integrity, professionalism, and accountability.
5.2 Demonstrate and apply knowledge of socially responsible and sustainable business practices to address national and global business challenges in ways that create long-term value.
Learning Approaches
Teaching and learning strategies in this unit are designed to facilitate the aims and objectives of the unit. Accountancy Capstone is based on a Problem-Based Learning (PBL) model/approach. The unit adopts a 'less teaching, more learning' philosophy. The emphasis of Accountancy Capstone is on active problem solving, rather than on technical content.
AYB339 takes a very practical, hands-on approach with students working together in groups discussing and solving real-world client problems. AYB339 will attempt to simulate the role of the professional advisor dealing with clients.
Feedback on Learning and Assessment
Students will receive feedback in various forms throughout the semester which may include:
- Informal: verbal feedback in relation to the client meeting/interview
- Formal: combination of written and verbal feedback in relation to the group's response to PBL 1 and verbal feedback in relation to the group's response to PBL 2.
- Direct: to individual students, either in written form or in consultation
- Indirect: to the whole class
Assessment
Overview
The assessment aims to support your achievement of the learning outcomes for this Unit. It has been designed in order to allow you to both:
- receive feedback on your learning as you progress toward the development of knowledge, understanding, skills and attitudes (formative assessment); and
- demonstrate your learning in order to achieve a final grade (summative assessment).
Unit Grading Scheme
7- point scale
Assessment Tasks
Assessment: Discussion Forum
As a team of accountants, you will consider unstructured, multidisciplinary, client related accounting problems typically encountered in professional practice and make decisions and recommend solutions.
The client (facilitator) will spend approximately 20 to 25 minutes of class time each week with each group assessing the group interactions and answering individual student's client questions.
This assessment item is based on teamwork and provides evidence of achievement of associated Unit Learning Outcomes and Course Learning Outcomes. Individual submissions/presentations will not be accepted.
This assessment item requires your attendance at your scheduled tutorial.
The ethical and responsible use of generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) tools is authorised in this assessment. See the relevant assessment details in Canvas for specific guidelines.
This assessment item is Verified Identity Assessment. Requirements are provided on the Unit Canvas site.
The late submission period does not apply, and no assignment extensions are available.
Formative or Summative: Formative and Summative
Business Capabilities (AoL goals): HO (2.1), HO (2.2), TS (4.2)
Assessment: Integrated Case Study
In the role of an accountant, you will review a client's MYOB accounting data file and make appropriate end-of-year adjustments to the data file. You will prepare an annual report for the client (which incorporates the external financial statements prepared in accordance with the AASB Accounting Standards), draft the client's income tax return and prepare a tax reconciliation. In addition, you will undertake an oral reflective interactive task in your final tutorial.
The ethical and responsible use of generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) tools is authorised in this assessment. See the relevant assessment details in Canvas for specific guidelines.
The oral reflective interactive task requires your attendance at your scheduled tutorial/session.
This assessment item is Verified Identity Assessment. Requirements are provided on the Unit Canvas site.
The Integrated Case Study is eligible for the 48-hour late submission period and assignment extensions. However, the late submission period does not apply, and no assignment extensions are available for the oral reflective interactive task.
Formative or Summative: Summative
Business Capabilities (AoL goals): HO (2.1), HO (2.2), TS (4.1)
Academic Integrity
Academic integrity is a commitment to undertaking academic work and assessment in a manner that is ethical, fair, honest, respectful and accountable.
The Academic Integrity Policy sets out the range of conduct that can be a failure to maintain the standards of academic integrity. This includes, cheating in exams, plagiarism, self-plagiarism, collusion and contract cheating. It also includes providing fraudulent or altered documentation in support of an academic concession application, for example an assignment extension or a deferred exam.
You are encouraged to make use of QUT’s learning support services, resources and tools to assure the academic integrity of your assessment. This includes the use of text matching software that may be available to assist with self-assessing your academic integrity as part of the assessment submission process.
Breaching QUT’s Academic Integrity Policy or engaging in conduct that may defeat or compromise the purpose of assessment can lead to a finding of student misconduct (Code of Conduct – Student) and result in the imposition of penalties under the Management of Student Misconduct Policy, ranging from a grade reduction to exclusion from QUT.
Resources
Resource Materials
Prescribed text(s)
There are no prescribed texts for this unit. However, as Accountancy Capstone draws together elements from other units in the accountancy degree, students are encouraged to refer to textbooks and materials used in other units studied in their degree.
Furthermore, there are no detailed notes for this unit. Instead, students are responsible for their own learning and gathering information on the content of each topic.
However, for each of the five topics, a set of Powerpoint slides summarising the most important aspects of each topic will be placed on the AYB339 Canvas site for students to download and review before each discussion forum.
Other
Students would normally be expected to print Powerpoint slides and the integrated case study from the AYB339 Canvas site.
The integrated case study requires students to access and use MYOB. A link to download the MYOB educational software version will be made available on the AYB339 Canvas site. Students will need to be familiar with the use and application of MYOB.
Risk Assessment Statement
There are no out-of-the-ordinary risks associated with lectures or tutorials in this unit.
Standards/Competencies
This unit is designed to support your development of the following standards\competencies.
QUT Business Capabilities (Undergraduate)
HO (2.1): Critical Analysis
Relates to: ULO1, Discussion Forum, Integrated Case Study
HO (2.2): Independent Judgement and Decision-Making
Relates to: ULO2, Discussion Forum, Integrated Case Study
TS (4.1): Self-Reflection and Accountability
Relates to: ULO4, Integrated Case Study
TS (4.2): Teamwork Knowledge and Skills
Relates to: ULO3, Discussion Forum
Course Learning Outcomes
This unit is designed to support your development of the following course/study area learning outcomes.BS05 Bachelor of Business
- Investigate complex business issues by critically analysing, evaluating, and synthesising theory and practice to generate evidence-based insights.
Relates to: ULO1, Discussion Forum, Integrated Case Study - Exercise independent judgment and initiative to adapt and apply knowledge and skills for strategic planning, creative problem-solving, and effective decision-making in diverse, dynamic, and technology-enabled contexts.
Relates to: ULO2, Discussion Forum, Integrated Case Study - Engage in reflective practice and demonstrate responsibility and accountability for your own learning, professional development, and performance in a rapidly changing world of work.
Relates to: ULO4, Integrated Case Study - Collaborate effectively in diverse and digitally enabled team environments, applying teamwork knowledge and skills to achieve shared goals.
Relates to: ULO3, Discussion Forum
BS08 Bachelor of Business - International
- Investigate complex business issues by critically analysing, evaluating, and synthesising theory and practice to generate evidence-based insights.
Relates to: ULO1, Discussion Forum, Integrated Case Study - Exercise independent judgment and initiative to adapt and apply knowledge and skills for strategic planning, creative problem-solving, and effective decision-making in diverse, dynamic, and technology-enabled contexts.
Relates to: ULO2, Discussion Forum, Integrated Case Study - Engage in reflective practice and demonstrate responsibility and accountability for your own learning, professional development, and performance in a rapidly changing world of work.
Relates to: ULO4, Integrated Case Study - Collaborate effectively in diverse and digitally enabled team environments, applying teamwork knowledge and skills to achieve shared goals.
Relates to: ULO3, Discussion Forum
Unit Outline: Semester 1 2027, Online
| Unit code: | AYB339 |
|---|---|
| Credit points: | 12 |
| Pre-requisite: | 192 credit points of Business units |
| Equivalent: | AYX339 |
Overview
One of the essential elements in the real world is the ability to solve unstructured, multi-disciplined accounting problems. This unit integrates elements of the accountancy discipline using a Problem-Based Learning (PBL) approach. The unit addresses issues faced by a professional advisor/consultant by presenting you with simulated real-world problems. These problems require you to work together in teams, research issues, gather information, and form conclusions. You will therefore be better prepared for the various situations you will face in your accounting career.
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this unit you will be able to:
- Apply integrated, multidisciplinary accounting knowledge to explore and respond to client situations and needs. [KS 2.1]Relates to: UG Business Capabilities: HO (2.1)
- Make decisions and judgements to solve unstructured, multidisciplinary, client related accounting problems. [HO 2.2]Relates to: UG Business Capabilities: HO (2.2)
- Collaborate effectively with others to explore, discuss and solve accounting related problems. [TS 4.2]Relates to: UG Business Capabilities: TS (4.2)
- Reflect on and take responsibility for self learning and professional practice. [TS 4.1]Relates to: UG Business Capabilities: TS (4.1)
Content
The following provides a brief overview of the five topics to be covered:
- Business Planning and Structuring;
- Operations/Transactions;
- Employment Issues;
- Reporting (Internal and External); and
- Taxation.
Refer to the AYB339 unit Canvas site for a more detailed schedule.
The generic capabilities this unit develops are:
- discipline knowledge;
- critical thinking and judgement skills;
- self reflection; and
- teamwork skills.
QUT Business Capabilities (Undergraduate)
The content and assessment in this unit are aligned to a selection of the following set of QUT Business Capabilities, also known as Assurance of Learning Goals (AoLs). Developing these capabilities will assist you to meet the desired graduate outcomes set at QUT and equip you with the knowledge and skills to succeed in your chosen career.
Knowledge & Technical Skills (KS)
1.1 Demonstrate and apply integrated business knowledge, combining disciplinary depth and interdisciplinary insight, to address complex and evolving business challenges.
1.2 Apply technical and digital capabilities, including emerging technologies such as AI and data analytics, to solve real-world business problems and drive innovation and transformation.
Higher Order Thinking Skills (HO)
2.1 Investigate complex business issues by critically analysing, evaluating, and synthesising theory and practice to generate evidence-based insights.
2.2 Exercise independent judgment and initiative to adapt and apply knowledge and skills for strategic planning, creative problem-solving, and effective decision-making in diverse, dynamic, and technology-enabled contexts.
Professional Communication (PC)
3.1 Communicate effectively and professionally in written forms, demonstrating information literacy and the ability to craft clear, purposeful, and audience-appropriate messages using suitable media and formats across diverse business contexts.
3.2 Communicate effectively and professionally in oral forms, demonstrating information literacy and the ability to engage, inform, and influence diverse audiences using appropriate technologies and presentation formats across varied business contexts.
Teamwork & Self (TS)
4.1 Engage in reflective practice and demonstrate responsibility and accountability for your own learning, professional development, and performance in a rapidly changing world of work.
4.2 Collaborate effectively in diverse and digitally enabled team environments, applying teamwork knowledge and skills to achieve shared goals.
Social, Ethical & Global Understanding (SE)
5.1 Demonstrate and apply knowledge of ethical and legal principles to analyse and respond to business issues with integrity, professionalism, and accountability.
5.2 Demonstrate and apply knowledge of socially responsible and sustainable business practices to address national and global business challenges in ways that create long-term value.
Learning Approaches
Teaching and learning strategies in this unit are designed to facilitate the aims and objectives of the unit. Accountancy Capstone is based on a Problem-Based Learning (PBL) model/approach. The unit adopts a 'less teaching, more learning' philosophy. The emphasis of Accountancy Capstone is on active problem solving, rather than on technical content.
AYB339 takes a very practical, hands-on approach with students working together in groups discussing and solving real-world client problems. AYB339 will attempt to simulate the role of the professional advisor dealing with clients.
Feedback on Learning and Assessment
Students will receive feedback in various forms throughout the semester which may include:
- Informal: verbal feedback in relation to the client meeting/interview
- Formal: combination of written and verbal feedback in relation to the group's response to PBL 1 and verbal feedback in relation to the group's response to PBL 2.
- Direct: to individual students, either in written form or in consultation
- Indirect: to the whole class
Assessment
Overview
The assessment aims to support your achievement of the learning outcomes for this Unit. It has been designed in order to allow you to both:
- receive feedback on your learning as you progress toward the development of knowledge, understanding, skills and attitudes (formative assessment); and
- demonstrate your learning in order to achieve a final grade (summative assessment).
Unit Grading Scheme
7- point scale
Assessment Tasks
Assessment: Discussion Forum
As a team of accountants, you will consider unstructured, multidisciplinary, client related accounting problems typically encountered in professional practice and make decisions and recommend solutions.
The client (facilitator) will spend approximately 20 to 25 minutes of class time each week with each group assessing the group interactions and answering individual student's client questions.
This assessment item is based on teamwork and provides evidence of achievement of associated Unit Learning Outcomes and Course Learning Outcomes. Individual submissions/presentations will not be accepted.
This assessment item requires your attendance at your scheduled tutorial.
The ethical and responsible use of generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) tools is authorised in this assessment. See the relevant assessment details in Canvas for specific guidelines.
This assessment item is Verified Identity Assessment. Requirements are provided on the Unit Canvas site.
The late submission period does not apply, and no assignment extensions are available.
Formative or Summative: Formative and Summative
Business Capabilities (AoL goals): HO (2.1), HO (2.2), TS (4.2)
Assessment: Integrated Case Study
In the role of an accountant, you will review a client's MYOB accounting data file and make appropriate end-of-year adjustments to the data file. You will prepare an annual report for the client (which incorporates the external financial statements prepared in accordance with the AASB Accounting Standards), draft the client's income tax return and prepare a tax reconciliation. In addition, you will undertake an oral reflective interactive task in your final tutorial.
The ethical and responsible use of generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) tools is authorised in this assessment. See the relevant assessment details in Canvas for specific guidelines.
The oral reflective interactive task requires your attendance at your scheduled tutorial/session.
This assessment item is Verified Identity Assessment. Requirements are provided on the Unit Canvas site.
The Integrated Case Study is eligible for the 48-hour late submission period and assignment extensions. However, the late submission period does not apply, and no assignment extensions are available for the oral reflective interactive task.
Formative or Summative: Summative
Business Capabilities (AoL goals): HO (2.1), HO (2.2), TS (4.1)
Academic Integrity
Academic integrity is a commitment to undertaking academic work and assessment in a manner that is ethical, fair, honest, respectful and accountable.
The Academic Integrity Policy sets out the range of conduct that can be a failure to maintain the standards of academic integrity. This includes, cheating in exams, plagiarism, self-plagiarism, collusion and contract cheating. It also includes providing fraudulent or altered documentation in support of an academic concession application, for example an assignment extension or a deferred exam.
You are encouraged to make use of QUT’s learning support services, resources and tools to assure the academic integrity of your assessment. This includes the use of text matching software that may be available to assist with self-assessing your academic integrity as part of the assessment submission process.
Breaching QUT’s Academic Integrity Policy or engaging in conduct that may defeat or compromise the purpose of assessment can lead to a finding of student misconduct (Code of Conduct – Student) and result in the imposition of penalties under the Management of Student Misconduct Policy, ranging from a grade reduction to exclusion from QUT.
Resources
Resource Materials
Prescribed text(s)
There are no prescribed texts for this unit. However, as Accountancy Capstone draws together elements from other units in the accountancy degree, students are encouraged to refer to textbooks and materials used in other units studied in their degree.
Furthermore, there are no detailed notes for this unit. Instead, students are responsible for their own learning and gathering information on the content of each topic.
However, for each of the five topics, a set of Powerpoint slides summarising the most important aspects of each topic will be placed on the AYB339 Canvas site for students to download and review before each discussion forum.
Other
Students would normally be expected to print Powerpoint slides and the integrated case study from the AYB339 Canvas site.
The integrated case study requires students to access and use MYOB. A link to download the MYOB educational software version will be made available on the AYB339 Canvas site. Students will need to be familiar with the use and application of MYOB.
Risk Assessment Statement
There are no out-of-the-ordinary risks associated with lectures or tutorials in this unit.
Standards/Competencies
This unit is designed to support your development of the following standards\competencies.
QUT Business Capabilities (Undergraduate)
HO (2.1): Critical Analysis
Relates to: ULO1, Discussion Forum, Integrated Case Study
HO (2.2): Independent Judgement and Decision-Making
Relates to: ULO2, Discussion Forum, Integrated Case Study
TS (4.1): Self-Reflection and Accountability
Relates to: ULO4, Integrated Case Study
TS (4.2): Teamwork Knowledge and Skills
Relates to: ULO3, Discussion Forum
Course Learning Outcomes
This unit is designed to support your development of the following course/study area learning outcomes.BS05 Bachelor of Business
- Investigate complex business issues by critically analysing, evaluating, and synthesising theory and practice to generate evidence-based insights.
Relates to: ULO1, Discussion Forum, Integrated Case Study - Exercise independent judgment and initiative to adapt and apply knowledge and skills for strategic planning, creative problem-solving, and effective decision-making in diverse, dynamic, and technology-enabled contexts.
Relates to: ULO2, Discussion Forum, Integrated Case Study - Engage in reflective practice and demonstrate responsibility and accountability for your own learning, professional development, and performance in a rapidly changing world of work.
Relates to: ULO4, Integrated Case Study - Collaborate effectively in diverse and digitally enabled team environments, applying teamwork knowledge and skills to achieve shared goals.
Relates to: ULO3, Discussion Forum
BS08 Bachelor of Business - International
- Investigate complex business issues by critically analysing, evaluating, and synthesising theory and practice to generate evidence-based insights.
Relates to: ULO1, Discussion Forum, Integrated Case Study - Exercise independent judgment and initiative to adapt and apply knowledge and skills for strategic planning, creative problem-solving, and effective decision-making in diverse, dynamic, and technology-enabled contexts.
Relates to: ULO2, Discussion Forum, Integrated Case Study - Engage in reflective practice and demonstrate responsibility and accountability for your own learning, professional development, and performance in a rapidly changing world of work.
Relates to: ULO4, Integrated Case Study - Collaborate effectively in diverse and digitally enabled team environments, applying teamwork knowledge and skills to achieve shared goals.
Relates to: ULO3, Discussion Forum
Unit Outline: Semester 2 2027, Gardens Point, Internal
| Unit code: | AYB339 |
|---|---|
| Credit points: | 12 |
| Pre-requisite: | 192 credit points of Business units |
| Equivalent: | AYX339 |
| Coordinator: | Stephen Marsden | s.marsden@qut.edu.au |
Overview
One of the essential elements in the real world is the ability to solve unstructured, multi-disciplined accounting problems. This unit integrates elements of the accountancy discipline using a Problem-Based Learning (PBL) approach. The unit addresses issues faced by a professional advisor/consultant by presenting you with simulated real-world problems. These problems require you to work together in teams, research issues, gather information, and form conclusions. You will therefore be better prepared for the various situations you will face in your accounting career.
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this unit you will be able to:
- Apply integrated, multidisciplinary accounting knowledge to explore and respond to client situations and needs. [KS 2.1]Relates to: UG Business Capabilities: HO (2.1)
- Make decisions and judgements to solve unstructured, multidisciplinary, client related accounting problems. [HO 2.2]Relates to: UG Business Capabilities: HO (2.2)
- Collaborate effectively with others to explore, discuss and solve accounting related problems. [TS 4.2]Relates to: UG Business Capabilities: TS (4.2)
- Reflect on and take responsibility for self learning and professional practice. [TS 4.1]Relates to: UG Business Capabilities: TS (4.1)
Content
The following provides a brief overview of the five topics to be covered:
- Business Planning and Structuring;
- Operations/Transactions;
- Employment Issues;
- Reporting (Internal and External); and
- Taxation.
Refer to the AYB339 unit Canvas site for a more detailed schedule.
The generic capabilities this unit develops are:
- discipline knowledge;
- critical thinking and judgement skills;
- self reflection; and
- teamwork skills.
QUT Business Capabilities (Undergraduate)
The content and assessment in this unit are aligned to a selection of the following set of QUT Business Capabilities, also known as Assurance of Learning Goals (AoLs). Developing these capabilities will assist you to meet the desired graduate outcomes set at QUT and equip you with the knowledge and skills to succeed in your chosen career.
Knowledge & Technical Skills (KS)
1.1 Demonstrate and apply integrated business knowledge, combining disciplinary depth and interdisciplinary insight, to address complex and evolving business challenges.
1.2 Apply technical and digital capabilities, including emerging technologies such as AI and data analytics, to solve real-world business problems and drive innovation and transformation.
Higher Order Thinking Skills (HO)
2.1 Investigate complex business issues by critically analysing, evaluating, and synthesising theory and practice to generate evidence-based insights.
2.2 Exercise independent judgment and initiative to adapt and apply knowledge and skills for strategic planning, creative problem-solving, and effective decision-making in diverse, dynamic, and technology-enabled contexts.
Professional Communication (PC)
3.1 Communicate effectively and professionally in written forms, demonstrating information literacy and the ability to craft clear, purposeful, and audience-appropriate messages using suitable media and formats across diverse business contexts.
3.2 Communicate effectively and professionally in oral forms, demonstrating information literacy and the ability to engage, inform, and influence diverse audiences using appropriate technologies and presentation formats across varied business contexts.
Teamwork & Self (TS)
4.1 Engage in reflective practice and demonstrate responsibility and accountability for your own learning, professional development, and performance in a rapidly changing world of work.
4.2 Collaborate effectively in diverse and digitally enabled team environments, applying teamwork knowledge and skills to achieve shared goals.
Social, Ethical & Global Understanding (SE)
5.1 Demonstrate and apply knowledge of ethical and legal principles to analyse and respond to business issues with integrity, professionalism, and accountability.
5.2 Demonstrate and apply knowledge of socially responsible and sustainable business practices to address national and global business challenges in ways that create long-term value.
Learning Approaches
Teaching and learning strategies in this unit are designed to facilitate the aims and objectives of the unit. Accountancy Capstone is based on a Problem-Based Learning (PBL) model/approach. The unit adopts a 'less teaching, more learning' philosophy. The emphasis of Accountancy Capstone is on active problem solving, rather than on technical content.
AYB339 takes a very practical, hands-on approach with students working together in groups discussing and solving real-world client problems. AYB339 will attempt to simulate the role of the professional advisor dealing with clients.
Feedback on Learning and Assessment
Students will receive feedback in various forms throughout the semester which may include:
- Informal: verbal feedback in relation to the client meeting/interview
- Formal: combination of written and verbal feedback in relation to the group's response to PBL 1 and verbal feedback in relation to the group's response to PBL 2.
- Direct: to individual students, either in written form or in consultation
- Indirect: to the whole class
Assessment
Overview
The assessment aims to support your achievement of the learning outcomes for this Unit. It has been designed in order to allow you to both:
- receive feedback on your learning as you progress toward the development of knowledge, understanding, skills and attitudes (formative assessment); and
- demonstrate your learning in order to achieve a final grade (summative assessment).
Unit Grading Scheme
7- point scale
Assessment Tasks
Assessment: Discussion Forum
As a team of accountants, you will consider unstructured, multidisciplinary, client related accounting problems typically encountered in professional practice and make decisions and recommend solutions.
The client (facilitator) will spend approximately 20 to 25 minutes of class time each week with each group assessing the group interactions and answering individual student's client questions.
This assessment item is based on teamwork and provides evidence of achievement of associated Unit Learning Outcomes and Course Learning Outcomes. Individual submissions/presentations will not be accepted.
This assessment item requires your attendance at your scheduled tutorial.
The ethical and responsible use of generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) tools is authorised in this assessment. See the relevant assessment details in Canvas for specific guidelines.
This assessment item is Verified Identity Assessment. Requirements are provided on the Unit Canvas site.
The late submission period does not apply, and no assignment extensions are available.
Formative or Summative: Formative and Summative
Business Capabilities (AoL goals): HO (2.1), HO (2.2), TS (4.2)
Assessment: Integrated Case Study
In the role of an accountant, you will review a client's MYOB accounting data file and make appropriate end-of-year adjustments to the data file. You will prepare an annual report for the client (which incorporates the external financial statements prepared in accordance with the AASB Accounting Standards), draft the client's income tax return and prepare a tax reconciliation. In addition, you will undertake an oral reflective interactive task in your final tutorial.
The ethical and responsible use of generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) tools is authorised in this assessment. See the relevant assessment details in Canvas for specific guidelines.
The oral reflective interactive task requires your attendance at your scheduled tutorial/session.
This assessment item is Verified Identity Assessment. Requirements are provided on the Unit Canvas site.
The Integrated Case Study is eligible for the 48-hour late submission period and assignment extensions. However, the late submission period does not apply, and no assignment extensions are available for the oral reflective interactive task.
Formative or Summative: Summative
Business Capabilities (AoL goals): HO (2.1), HO (2.2), TS (4.1)
Academic Integrity
Academic integrity is a commitment to undertaking academic work and assessment in a manner that is ethical, fair, honest, respectful and accountable.
The Academic Integrity Policy sets out the range of conduct that can be a failure to maintain the standards of academic integrity. This includes, cheating in exams, plagiarism, self-plagiarism, collusion and contract cheating. It also includes providing fraudulent or altered documentation in support of an academic concession application, for example an assignment extension or a deferred exam.
You are encouraged to make use of QUT’s learning support services, resources and tools to assure the academic integrity of your assessment. This includes the use of text matching software that may be available to assist with self-assessing your academic integrity as part of the assessment submission process.
Breaching QUT’s Academic Integrity Policy or engaging in conduct that may defeat or compromise the purpose of assessment can lead to a finding of student misconduct (Code of Conduct – Student) and result in the imposition of penalties under the Management of Student Misconduct Policy, ranging from a grade reduction to exclusion from QUT.
Resources
Resource Materials
Prescribed text(s)
There are no prescribed texts for this unit. However, as Accountancy Capstone draws together elements from other units in the accountancy degree, students are encouraged to refer to textbooks and materials used in other units studied in their degree.
Furthermore, there are no detailed notes for this unit. Instead, students are responsible for their own learning and gathering information on the content of each topic.
However, for each of the five topics, a set of Powerpoint slides summarising the most important aspects of each topic will be placed on the AYB339 Canvas site for students to download and review before each discussion forum.
Other
Students would normally be expected to print Powerpoint slides and the integrated case study from the AYB339 Canvas site.
The integrated case study requires students to access and use MYOB. A link to download the MYOB educational software version will be made available on the AYB339 Canvas site. Students will need to be familiar with the use and application of MYOB.
Risk Assessment Statement
There are no out-of-the-ordinary risks associated with lectures or tutorials in this unit.
Standards/Competencies
This unit is designed to support your development of the following standards\competencies.
QUT Business Capabilities (Undergraduate)
HO (2.1): Critical Analysis
Relates to: ULO1, Discussion Forum, Integrated Case Study
HO (2.2): Independent Judgement and Decision-Making
Relates to: ULO2, Discussion Forum, Integrated Case Study
TS (4.1): Self-Reflection and Accountability
Relates to: ULO4, Integrated Case Study
TS (4.2): Teamwork Knowledge and Skills
Relates to: ULO3, Discussion Forum
Course Learning Outcomes
This unit is designed to support your development of the following course/study area learning outcomes.BS05 Bachelor of Business
- Investigate complex business issues by critically analysing, evaluating, and synthesising theory and practice to generate evidence-based insights.
Relates to: ULO1, Discussion Forum, Integrated Case Study - Exercise independent judgment and initiative to adapt and apply knowledge and skills for strategic planning, creative problem-solving, and effective decision-making in diverse, dynamic, and technology-enabled contexts.
Relates to: ULO2, Discussion Forum, Integrated Case Study - Engage in reflective practice and demonstrate responsibility and accountability for your own learning, professional development, and performance in a rapidly changing world of work.
Relates to: ULO4, Integrated Case Study - Collaborate effectively in diverse and digitally enabled team environments, applying teamwork knowledge and skills to achieve shared goals.
Relates to: ULO3, Discussion Forum
BS08 Bachelor of Business - International
- Investigate complex business issues by critically analysing, evaluating, and synthesising theory and practice to generate evidence-based insights.
Relates to: ULO1, Discussion Forum, Integrated Case Study - Exercise independent judgment and initiative to adapt and apply knowledge and skills for strategic planning, creative problem-solving, and effective decision-making in diverse, dynamic, and technology-enabled contexts.
Relates to: ULO2, Discussion Forum, Integrated Case Study - Engage in reflective practice and demonstrate responsibility and accountability for your own learning, professional development, and performance in a rapidly changing world of work.
Relates to: ULO4, Integrated Case Study - Collaborate effectively in diverse and digitally enabled team environments, applying teamwork knowledge and skills to achieve shared goals.
Relates to: ULO3, Discussion Forum
Unit Outline: Semester 2 2027, Online
| Unit code: | AYB339 |
|---|---|
| Credit points: | 12 |
| Pre-requisite: | 192 credit points of Business units |
| Equivalent: | AYX339 |
Overview
One of the essential elements in the real world is the ability to solve unstructured, multi-disciplined accounting problems. This unit integrates elements of the accountancy discipline using a Problem-Based Learning (PBL) approach. The unit addresses issues faced by a professional advisor/consultant by presenting you with simulated real-world problems. These problems require you to work together in teams, research issues, gather information, and form conclusions. You will therefore be better prepared for the various situations you will face in your accounting career.
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this unit you will be able to:
- Apply integrated, multidisciplinary accounting knowledge to explore and respond to client situations and needs. [KS 2.1]Relates to: UG Business Capabilities: HO (2.1)
- Make decisions and judgements to solve unstructured, multidisciplinary, client related accounting problems. [HO 2.2]Relates to: UG Business Capabilities: HO (2.2)
- Collaborate effectively with others to explore, discuss and solve accounting related problems. [TS 4.2]Relates to: UG Business Capabilities: TS (4.2)
- Reflect on and take responsibility for self learning and professional practice. [TS 4.1]Relates to: UG Business Capabilities: TS (4.1)
Content
The following provides a brief overview of the five topics to be covered:
- Business Planning and Structuring;
- Operations/Transactions;
- Employment Issues;
- Reporting (Internal and External); and
- Taxation.
Refer to the AYB339 unit Canvas site for a more detailed schedule.
The generic capabilities this unit develops are:
- discipline knowledge;
- critical thinking and judgement skills;
- self reflection; and
- teamwork skills.
QUT Business Capabilities (Undergraduate)
The content and assessment in this unit are aligned to a selection of the following set of QUT Business Capabilities, also known as Assurance of Learning Goals (AoLs). Developing these capabilities will assist you to meet the desired graduate outcomes set at QUT and equip you with the knowledge and skills to succeed in your chosen career.
Knowledge & Technical Skills (KS)
1.1 Demonstrate and apply integrated business knowledge, combining disciplinary depth and interdisciplinary insight, to address complex and evolving business challenges.
1.2 Apply technical and digital capabilities, including emerging technologies such as AI and data analytics, to solve real-world business problems and drive innovation and transformation.
Higher Order Thinking Skills (HO)
2.1 Investigate complex business issues by critically analysing, evaluating, and synthesising theory and practice to generate evidence-based insights.
2.2 Exercise independent judgment and initiative to adapt and apply knowledge and skills for strategic planning, creative problem-solving, and effective decision-making in diverse, dynamic, and technology-enabled contexts.
Professional Communication (PC)
3.1 Communicate effectively and professionally in written forms, demonstrating information literacy and the ability to craft clear, purposeful, and audience-appropriate messages using suitable media and formats across diverse business contexts.
3.2 Communicate effectively and professionally in oral forms, demonstrating information literacy and the ability to engage, inform, and influence diverse audiences using appropriate technologies and presentation formats across varied business contexts.
Teamwork & Self (TS)
4.1 Engage in reflective practice and demonstrate responsibility and accountability for your own learning, professional development, and performance in a rapidly changing world of work.
4.2 Collaborate effectively in diverse and digitally enabled team environments, applying teamwork knowledge and skills to achieve shared goals.
Social, Ethical & Global Understanding (SE)
5.1 Demonstrate and apply knowledge of ethical and legal principles to analyse and respond to business issues with integrity, professionalism, and accountability.
5.2 Demonstrate and apply knowledge of socially responsible and sustainable business practices to address national and global business challenges in ways that create long-term value.
Learning Approaches
Teaching and learning strategies in this unit are designed to facilitate the aims and objectives of the unit. Accountancy Capstone is based on a Problem-Based Learning (PBL) model/approach. The unit adopts a 'less teaching, more learning' philosophy. The emphasis of Accountancy Capstone is on active problem solving, rather than on technical content.
AYB339 takes a very practical, hands-on approach with students working together in groups discussing and solving real-world client problems. AYB339 will attempt to simulate the role of the professional advisor dealing with clients.
Feedback on Learning and Assessment
Students will receive feedback in various forms throughout the semester which may include:
- Informal: verbal feedback in relation to the client meeting/interview
- Formal: combination of written and verbal feedback in relation to the group's response to PBL 1 and verbal feedback in relation to the group's response to PBL 2.
- Direct: to individual students, either in written form or in consultation
- Indirect: to the whole class
Assessment
Overview
The assessment aims to support your achievement of the learning outcomes for this Unit. It has been designed in order to allow you to both:
- receive feedback on your learning as you progress toward the development of knowledge, understanding, skills and attitudes (formative assessment); and
- demonstrate your learning in order to achieve a final grade (summative assessment).
Unit Grading Scheme
7- point scale
Assessment Tasks
Assessment: Discussion Forum
As a team of accountants, you will consider unstructured, multidisciplinary, client related accounting problems typically encountered in professional practice and make decisions and recommend solutions.
The client (facilitator) will spend approximately 20 to 25 minutes of class time each week with each group assessing the group interactions and answering individual student's client questions.
This assessment item is based on teamwork and provides evidence of achievement of associated Unit Learning Outcomes and Course Learning Outcomes. Individual submissions/presentations will not be accepted.
This assessment item requires your attendance at your scheduled tutorial.
The ethical and responsible use of generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) tools is authorised in this assessment. See the relevant assessment details in Canvas for specific guidelines.
This assessment item is Verified Identity Assessment. Requirements are provided on the Unit Canvas site.
The late submission period does not apply, and no assignment extensions are available.
Formative or Summative: Formative and Summative
Business Capabilities (AoL goals): HO (2.1), HO (2.2), TS (4.2)
Assessment: Integrated Case Study
In the role of an accountant, you will review a client's MYOB accounting data file and make appropriate end-of-year adjustments to the data file. You will prepare an annual report for the client (which incorporates the external financial statements prepared in accordance with the AASB Accounting Standards), draft the client's income tax return and prepare a tax reconciliation. In addition, you will undertake an oral reflective interactive task in your final tutorial.
The ethical and responsible use of generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) tools is authorised in this assessment. See the relevant assessment details in Canvas for specific guidelines.
The oral reflective interactive task requires your attendance at your scheduled tutorial/session.
This assessment item is Verified Identity Assessment. Requirements are provided on the Unit Canvas site.
The Integrated Case Study is eligible for the 48-hour late submission period and assignment extensions. However, the late submission period does not apply, and no assignment extensions are available for the oral reflective interactive task.
Formative or Summative: Summative
Business Capabilities (AoL goals): HO (2.1), HO (2.2), TS (4.1)
Academic Integrity
Academic integrity is a commitment to undertaking academic work and assessment in a manner that is ethical, fair, honest, respectful and accountable.
The Academic Integrity Policy sets out the range of conduct that can be a failure to maintain the standards of academic integrity. This includes, cheating in exams, plagiarism, self-plagiarism, collusion and contract cheating. It also includes providing fraudulent or altered documentation in support of an academic concession application, for example an assignment extension or a deferred exam.
You are encouraged to make use of QUT’s learning support services, resources and tools to assure the academic integrity of your assessment. This includes the use of text matching software that may be available to assist with self-assessing your academic integrity as part of the assessment submission process.
Breaching QUT’s Academic Integrity Policy or engaging in conduct that may defeat or compromise the purpose of assessment can lead to a finding of student misconduct (Code of Conduct – Student) and result in the imposition of penalties under the Management of Student Misconduct Policy, ranging from a grade reduction to exclusion from QUT.
Resources
Resource Materials
Prescribed text(s)
There are no prescribed texts for this unit. However, as Accountancy Capstone draws together elements from other units in the accountancy degree, students are encouraged to refer to textbooks and materials used in other units studied in their degree.
Furthermore, there are no detailed notes for this unit. Instead, students are responsible for their own learning and gathering information on the content of each topic.
However, for each of the five topics, a set of Powerpoint slides summarising the most important aspects of each topic will be placed on the AYB339 Canvas site for students to download and review before each discussion forum.
Other
Students would normally be expected to print Powerpoint slides and the integrated case study from the AYB339 Canvas site.
The integrated case study requires students to access and use MYOB. A link to download the MYOB educational software version will be made available on the AYB339 Canvas site. Students will need to be familiar with the use and application of MYOB.
Risk Assessment Statement
There are no out-of-the-ordinary risks associated with lectures or tutorials in this unit.
Standards/Competencies
This unit is designed to support your development of the following standards\competencies.
QUT Business Capabilities (Undergraduate)
HO (2.1): Critical Analysis
Relates to: ULO1, Discussion Forum, Integrated Case Study
HO (2.2): Independent Judgement and Decision-Making
Relates to: ULO2, Discussion Forum, Integrated Case Study
TS (4.1): Self-Reflection and Accountability
Relates to: ULO4, Integrated Case Study
TS (4.2): Teamwork Knowledge and Skills
Relates to: ULO3, Discussion Forum
Course Learning Outcomes
This unit is designed to support your development of the following course/study area learning outcomes.BS05 Bachelor of Business
- Investigate complex business issues by critically analysing, evaluating, and synthesising theory and practice to generate evidence-based insights.
Relates to: ULO1, Discussion Forum, Integrated Case Study - Exercise independent judgment and initiative to adapt and apply knowledge and skills for strategic planning, creative problem-solving, and effective decision-making in diverse, dynamic, and technology-enabled contexts.
Relates to: ULO2, Discussion Forum, Integrated Case Study - Engage in reflective practice and demonstrate responsibility and accountability for your own learning, professional development, and performance in a rapidly changing world of work.
Relates to: ULO4, Integrated Case Study - Collaborate effectively in diverse and digitally enabled team environments, applying teamwork knowledge and skills to achieve shared goals.
Relates to: ULO3, Discussion Forum
BS08 Bachelor of Business - International
- Investigate complex business issues by critically analysing, evaluating, and synthesising theory and practice to generate evidence-based insights.
Relates to: ULO1, Discussion Forum, Integrated Case Study - Exercise independent judgment and initiative to adapt and apply knowledge and skills for strategic planning, creative problem-solving, and effective decision-making in diverse, dynamic, and technology-enabled contexts.
Relates to: ULO2, Discussion Forum, Integrated Case Study - Engage in reflective practice and demonstrate responsibility and accountability for your own learning, professional development, and performance in a rapidly changing world of work.
Relates to: ULO4, Integrated Case Study - Collaborate effectively in diverse and digitally enabled team environments, applying teamwork knowledge and skills to achieve shared goals.
Relates to: ULO3, Discussion Forum