University of Technology SydneyHandbook 2006

75415 Professional Conduct 1

3cp
Requisite(s): 132 credit points of completed study in C04148 Master of Law and Legal Practice
These requisites may not apply to students in certain courses. See access conditions.
Undergraduate and Postgraduate
Subject coordinator: D Hipsley

This subject encompasses studies in accounting practices (bookkeeping for legal practitioners). Issues covered include the execution of good accounting practice in relation to trust and general accounting procedures, the accounting requirements under the Legal Profession Act 2004 (NSW) and Legal Profession Regulations 2005 (NSW) and the use of financial statements in commercial transactions.

Assessment: Online research assignment (20 per cent), online quiz (20 per cent), workbook (5 per cent), examination (55 per cent).

Typical availability

Autumn semester, City campus
Spring semester, City campus
Summer session, City campus
May be offered either on-campus or by distance, requiring no on-site attendence.

Fee information

2006 contribution for 2005/06 commencing Commonwealth-supported undergraduate students: $510.62
2006 amount for undergraduate domestic fee-paying students: $1,155.00
Subject EFTSL: 0.063
Note: The above fees are applicable in 2006 for 2005/06 commencing Commonwealth-supported and domestic fee-paying undergraduate students only. Pre-2005 Commonwealth-supported undergraduate students should consult the Student contribution charges for Commonwealth supported students webpage.
Not all students are eligible for Commonwealth supported places, and not all subjects are available to Commonwealth supported students. Other students (such as postgraduate students and international students) should refer to the Fees webpage.

Access conditions

Note: The requisite information presented in this subject description covers only academic requisites. Full details of all enforced rules, covering both academic and admission requisites, are available at Access conditions and My Student Admin.