ACCT71-315: Applied Research Project

Description

This subject requires students to draw on the theories and frameworks from their entire program and apply them in an accounting research project under the supervision of an academic staff member. Students will learn the research process, develop a research question that is relevant to practice and the academic community, synthesise the relevant literature related to their project, and use empirical analysis and hypothesis testing to answer the underlying research question. This process will result in a written research paper and a presentation of findings to peers and the accounting faculty.

Subject details

Learning outcomes

1. Demonstrate integrated knowledge of accounting theories, principles and methods.
2. Critically analyse and synthesise the relevant literature on an approved accounting topic.
3. Design and undertake empirical data collection and analysis to investigate a research question.
4. Articulate the rationale, theory, methods, findings and implications of a research project in an appropriate style and format.
5. Deliver a clear, concise well-organised research presentation appropriate to specialist and non-specialist audiences using suitable visual aids.

Prerequisites

ACCT71-303 - Accounting Theory and Application

Subject outlines

• September 2018 [Standard]
• May 2018 [Standard]
• January 2018 [Standard]
• September 2017 [Supervised*]

Subject dates