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

Code:	ACCT71-315
Study areas:	Business, Commerce, and Entrepreneurship

Learning outcomes

Critically analyse and synthesise the relevant literature on an approved accounting topic.
Design and undertake commonly used techniques for data collection and analysis to investigate a research question.
Explain the role of statistical analysis for decision making.
Review statistical data and interpret the results of data analysis for hypothesis testing.
Articulate the rationale, theory, methods, findings and implications of a research project in an appropriate style and format.
Deliver a clear, concise well-organised research presentation appropriate to specialist and non-specialist audiences using suitable visual aids.

Enrolment requirements

Requisites:	Nil
Assumed knowledge:	Assumed knowledge is the minimum level of knowledge of a subject area that students are assumed to have acquired through previous study. It is the responsibility of students to ensure they meet the assumed knowledge expectations of the subject. Students who do not possess this prior knowledge are strongly recommended against enrolling and do so at their own risk. No concessions will be made for students’ lack of prior knowledge. Assumed Prior Learning (or equivalent): ACCT71-303: Advanced Financial Accounting and Reporting
Restrictions:	This subject is not available as a general elective. To be eligible for enrolment, the subject must be specified in the students’ program structure.

Requisites:

Nil

Assumed knowledge:

Assumed knowledge is the minimum level of knowledge of a subject area that students are assumed to have acquired through previous study. It is the responsibility of students to ensure they meet the assumed knowledge expectations of the subject. Students who do not possess this prior knowledge are strongly recommended against enrolling and do so at their own risk. No concessions will be made for students’ lack of prior knowledge.

Assumed Prior Learning (or equivalent):

ACCT71-303: Advanced Financial Accounting and Reporting

Restrictions:

This subject is not available as a general elective. To be eligible for enrolment, the subject must be specified in the students’ program structure.