AQ053-3-2-AAD ASSIGNMENT Page 6 of 3 Instructions This is an INDIVIDUAL assignment of 3,000 words. You are expected to prepare a report that is original from your own ability to analyze, interpret and critically evaluate relevant literatures pertinent to the question. Secondary Sources of Literature The literature sources (printed or electronic) that you will be expected to refer to when completing your assignments include Refereed academic journals - articles in such publications are evaluated by academic peers prior to publication to assess their quality and suitability Other academic journals - such publications normally have an editor and/or cditorial board to select articles. The relevance and usefulness of such journals vary considerably . Professional journals - articles included in such publications are often of a practical nature and more closely aligned to professional (practitioner) needs than those in academic journals Books - may be aimed at the academic market or at practicing professionals. It is likely that those with an academic slant will be of most relevance to you Newspapers - a good source of topical events and developments Referencing guidelines You are required to comply with the APA Style of referencing accessible from various websites. Submission Guidelines 1. Media of submission: submit to "MOODLE TURNITIN ASSIGNMENT". 2. The report should: Times New Roman Font, and 12-point Font letter size. 1.5 line spacing, top and bottom margin @ 1.0 in, left and right margin @ 1.0 in. . You are required to include your Student ID at the TOP Right-hand Corner of the Title page. State the number of words at the bottom right corner on the cover page. to Assignment Assessment Criteria 1. To address the subject satisfactorily, a typed format is mandatory. Pass assignments are expected to be legible, tidy, well organized and written in clear understandable English. 2. High grades (70%, 75%, +80%) need to demonstrate sustained coherent analytical ability. A systematic approach to analysis and evaluation is required for grades 60% to 85%, for grades at the higher end of the scale, integration and synthesis is a requirement. The quality of the arguments used develop and support prescriptions/recommendations are the essential test of integration. 3. Evidence of reading and some understanding of models and concepts are needed to achieve a pass grade (50%). Integration of theory and practice is expected for any grade above 65%. 4. You are expected to clearly state any assumptions you make and support statements and theories by referencing to appropriate sources. (This is essential for higher grades but does not necessarily prejudice a pass mark (50%) if it is missing) 5. The assignment is to be submitted as a single written report. 6. As well as submitting a hard copy of your assignment you are required to submit the electronic version. Unless both, hard copy and electronic versions are provided it will not be counted as submitted. 7. The length of the written assignment should not be more than 2,500 words. 8. There should at least be 20 academic references and citations included in your analysis. QUESTION A quality integrated report displayed a panoramic view of the organisations think, plan and report their business in the short, medium and long terms. It is crucial that the organisations communicate a clear and concise integrated story that report how all their capitals created value that meets stakeholders' needs by creating financial stability and sustainability. The higher level of integrated thinking and reporting will likely to close the legitimacy gap and provide satisfaction to the stakeholders (Oshika & Saka, 2017). REQUIRED: As a professional consultant from an audit form, your client wishes to understand the above statement. Explain to your client by preparing a report that discuss the nexus between the performance information and value creation in integrated report. Your discussions should cover the followings: Legislative requirement on sustainability reporting Integrated reporting and the role of accounting information Challenges on the disclosures of performance information in integrated report How the disclosures of performance information in integrated report create value for the organization. [100 MARKS] AQ053-3-2-AAD ASSIGNMENT Page 6 of 3 Instructions This is an INDIVIDUAL assignment of 3,000 words. You are expected to prepare a report that is original from your own ability to analyze, interpret and critically evaluate relevant literatures pertinent to the question. Secondary Sources of Literature The literature sources (printed or electronic) that you will be expected to refer to when completing your assignments include Refereed academic journals - articles in such publications are evaluated by academic peers prior to publication to assess their quality and suitability Other academic journals - such publications normally have an editor and/or cditorial board to select articles. The relevance and usefulness of such journals vary considerably . Professional journals - articles included in such publications are often of a practical nature and more closely aligned to professional (practitioner) needs than those in academic journals Books - may be aimed at the academic market or at practicing professionals. It is likely that those with an academic slant will be of most relevance to you Newspapers - a good source of topical events and developments Referencing guidelines You are required to comply with the APA Style of referencing accessible from various websites. Submission Guidelines 1. Media of submission: submit to "MOODLE TURNITIN ASSIGNMENT". 2. The report should: Times New Roman Font, and 12-point Font letter size. 1.5 line spacing, top and bottom margin @ 1.0 in, left and right margin @ 1.0 in. . You are required to include your Student ID at the TOP Right-hand Corner of the Title page. State the number of words at the bottom right corner on the cover page. to Assignment Assessment Criteria 1. To address the subject satisfactorily, a typed format is mandatory. Pass assignments are expected to be legible, tidy, well organized and written in clear understandable English. 2. High grades (70%, 75%, +80%) need to demonstrate sustained coherent analytical ability. A systematic approach to analysis and evaluation is required for grades 60% to 85%, for grades at the higher end of the scale, integration and synthesis is a requirement. The quality of the arguments used develop and support prescriptions/recommendations are the essential test of integration. 3. Evidence of reading and some understanding of models and concepts are needed to achieve a pass grade (50%). Integration of theory and practice is expected for any grade above 65%. 4. You are expected to clearly state any assumptions you make and support statements and theories by referencing to appropriate sources. (This is essential for higher grades but does not necessarily prejudice a pass mark (50%) if it is missing) 5. The assignment is to be submitted as a single written report. 6. As well as submitting a hard copy of your assignment you are required to submit the electronic version. Unless both, hard copy and electronic versions are provided it will not be counted as submitted. 7. The length of the written assignment should not be more than 2,500 words. 8. There should at least be 20 academic references and citations included in your analysis. QUESTION A quality integrated report displayed a panoramic view of the organisations think, plan and report their business in the short, medium and long terms. It is crucial that the organisations communicate a clear and concise integrated story that report how all their capitals created value that meets stakeholders' needs by creating financial stability and sustainability. The higher level of integrated thinking and reporting will likely to close the legitimacy gap and provide satisfaction to the stakeholders (Oshika & Saka, 2017). REQUIRED: As a professional consultant from an audit form, your client wishes to understand the above statement. Explain to your client by preparing a report that discuss the nexus between the performance information and value creation in integrated report. Your discussions should cover the followings: Legislative requirement on sustainability reporting Integrated reporting and the role of accounting information Challenges on the disclosures of performance information in integrated report How the disclosures of performance information in integrated report create value for the organization. [100 MARKS]