School Of BusinessThe Role of Accounting in Corporate GovernanceWestern Sydney University Unit Code: 200464.2
Discipline: ACCOUNTING
Student Contribution Band: 4
Level: 7
Credit Points: 10
Assumed Knowledge
Undergraduate or equivalent degree in Accounting
Unit Enrolment Restrictions
Students wishing to take this unit as an elective need approval from the Course Advisor and must be enrolled in a postgraduate program.
About this Unit
Good corporate governance is crucial to the sound functioning of the economic systems. Not only has the topic succeeded in attracting much attention to adopt best practices in improving corporate performance and sustainable economic growth, but also it has drawn attention to the importance of high level of transparency and accountability to the various stakeholders. This unit is concerned with the role of accounting and auditing in the corporate governance process.