RESEARCH ESSAY TOPIC
“It is surprising and distressing to find so little discussion of the total asset figure in the accounting literature. Since total assets is one of the central concepts of accounting, one would expect to find a good deal of explanation and interpretation.”
4RESEARCH ESSAY – SEMESTER 2, 2014 INFORMATION Your research essay must be submitted at the beginning of your seminar in week 10. Penalties will apply for late submission. The following matters should be given particular attention: Writing assignments must not exceed the word counts indicated. Double space your pages, use a 12 pt Times New Roman font, use 2 cm margins on all four sides of your page. Your essay must include an abstract/synopsis, introduction, essay body that clearly addresses the problem areas, a conclusion and a properly referenced bibliography. (refer to the research essay marking rubric for further guidance) Evidence of extensive research beyond the prescribed text is required. Ensure these are referenced appropriately in your bibliography. Refer to the statement regarding plagiarism. NO extensions will be granted unless supported by appropriate documentation prior to the due date. This assignment must be handed in for successful completion of the course and will count 20 marks towards the final mark. The word count for the research essay is 3000 words. Please refer to the Research Essay Marking Rubric for the specific allocation of word count for each specific section of your research essay (refer point 2 above). Points (fractional marks) have also been allocated to each specific section of your research essay. Student must select a company (Caltex group Australia) from the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX) website and download the 2014 annual report. Students can not do the same company and preferably from different ASX sectors and should discuss their selection prior to commencing their research essay. No banks allowed. Company selected: (Caltex group Australia) RESEARCH ESSAY TOPIC “It is surprising and distressing to find so little discussion of the total asset figure in the accounting literature. Since total assets is one of the central concepts of accounting, one would expect to find a good deal of explanation and…
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