The objective of this project is for you to research a current issue in accounting, auditing, or tax that interests you in depth. The topic could be one that we will discuss in class, such as a specific topic within IFRS, XBRL, ethics, or another topic that you will find interesting. It is important that the topic be extensive enough that eight-to-ten pages can be written on it.
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This is an individual project. Each student will identify a topic and prepare the outline of the research paper and the final draft. Each student will submit their research work in a Word document and narrated Power Point slides/Kaltura video with at least a 1-2 minute per-slide narration in two phases as described below.
Phase I (150 Points – Due Week 7) – Written Paper
Please note that these details are given in the outline briefly and will be used as the framework for the final paper.
- Title of the paper
- Introduction
- Need for the study or the importance of the topic in the present context
- History and Current Status: Give a preliminary view of the history and current status of the topic
- Future: Discuss the future of the topic
- Conclusion
- References
Grading Rubric – Paper
| Section | Points | Description |
| Title Page & Introduction | 10 | Title of your research paper, your name, course number and title, instructor, and date.Provide a brief, 1-2 paragraph overview of the topic that you are researching. |
| History | 25 | Present the history of the topic including what events led up to the topic coming into being. If applicable, present the history in multiple countries. |
| Current Status | 45 | Present the current status of the topic. |
| Future | 40 | Describe what you think the future of the topic will be. |
| Conclusion | 15 | Present a conclusion to your topic. |
| References and Professionalism | 7 | The paper is well organized, contains correct spelling and grammar, has properly formatted references in APA, and includes an overall impact.You must use no fewer than six library resources. All references must be cited in two places: within the body of your paper and on a separate reference list. Choose references judiciously and cite them accurately. Cite all sources using APA format. Do not use Wikipedia as a reference source. If you find useful information from Wikipedia, triangulate your research and find other, more credible source(s) which provide the same (or better) information, and then utilize the information from that more credible source in your paper and reference page/bibliography. |
| OutcomesAssessment | 8 | Paper demonstrates mastery of overall course and program objectives relating to the application of accounting theory, and evaluation of accounting standards. |
| Total | 150 |
Research Sources
- All papers must have a minimum of six scholarly sources cited within the text of the paper and identified in the references section.
- Additional research sources can be attached in a bibliography.
Paper Format
- All papers should be single sided, double-spaced, using 12-point font.
- Length of the paper should be between eight-to-ten pages, counting the cover page and bibliography.
- The first page should include the title of the work, student name, course number, date, and instructor name.
- Follow APA style for general format and citations.