I have attached a template for the term paper to be followed and I have also attached the references that are to be used to gather the information. The topic is Managerial accounting / Cost Accounting.

Angelo Carollo September 10, 2014 Prof. Richard Adamich Week 2 Term Paper Cost Accounting References References Geense, I. M. (n.d.). Managerial Accounting. From http://www.managerialaccounting.org/ Management Accounting Research. (n.d.). Retrieved 2014 14-Sep from http://www.journals.elsevier.com/management-accounting-research/ Managerial Accounting Research. (n.d.). Retrieved 2014 14-September from http://www.colorado.edu/catalog/2012-13/courses/busn/b-acct/7340-doctoral-seminarmanagerial-accounting-research Melnyka, S. A. (n.d.). Is performance measurement and management fit for the future. Retrieved 14 2014-September from http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1044500513000723 THE JAPANESE ASSOCIATION OF MANAGEMENT ACCOUNTING. (2013 December ). Journal on Management Accounting. From https://sites.google.com/site/ueno321jp/journal-of-management-accounting-japansupplement-2 Walther, L. M. (2013 14-January). Managerial Accounting. Retrieved 2014 14September from http://www.amazon.com/Managerial-Accounting-Edition-LarryWalther/dp/1481235338 Jaijairam, P. (2013). Fair Value Accounting vs. Historical Cost Accounting. Retrieved from Proquest database. http://search.proquest.com.proxy.devry.edu/docview/1418721786/DE7E6CD1A0D04AF 4PQ/21?accountid=44759 Kuzdowicz, P. (2012). Application of cost accounting systems in an enterprise. Retrieved from Proquest database. http://search.proquest.com.proxy.devry.edu/docview/1331091482/DE7E6CD1A0D04AF 4PQ/61?accountid=44759 Leonardo A. (2012). Integration of quality cost and accounting practices. Retrieved from Proquest database. http://search.proquest.com.proxy.devry.edu/docview/1022004060/DE7E6CD1A0D04AF 4PQ/103?accountid=44759 Miller, L. (2013). A managerial accounting case utilizing optimization and Simulation. Retrieved from Proquest database. http://search.proquest.com.proxy.devry.edu/docview/1433049074/5ED884FDEA5D4E2C PQ/48?accountid=44759 Ocneanu, L. (2012). Advantages of Using Standard Cost method in managerial Accounting. Retrieved from Proquest database. http://search.proquest.com.proxy.devry.edu/docview/1117099091/AA13C7AF93294274P Q/81?accountid=44759 This book discusses the managerial and cost accounting topics. The topics covered in this book are planning, organizing and directing. A number of control functions are discussed like operating budget, analysis tools, decision making processes, capital budget, and methods of costing and reporting techniques. The material presented in the mentioned book is very essential for business persons. Author has provided information which is very useful for accountants. Melnyka, S. A. (n.d.). Is performance measurement and management fit for the future. Retrieved September 2014, 14, from http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1044500513000723 This research paper provides information about Performance measurement and management (PMM). In this paper author S.A. Melnyka tried to give proof that PPM badly affects the performance. Author tried to resolve the problem of fit. This fit factor lead to the necessity of new metrics. According to author if metrics are not revised then there are situations like what are the achievements of the firm? Managerial Accounting Research. (n.d.). Retrieved September 14, 2014, from http://www.colorado.edu/catalog/2012-13/courses/busn/b-acct/7340-doctoral-seminarmanagerial-accounting-research The article is about the managerial accounting. In this paper author give emphasis to a number of methods such as economic based experimental approaches. Main topics are management incentives, management control system, risk taking, intra firm transfer pricing and slack performance etc. THE JAPANESE ASSOCIATION OF MANAGEMENT ACCOUNTING. (2013, December ). Journal on Management Accounting. Retrieved from https://sites.google.com/site/ueno321jp/journal-of-management-accounting-japansupplement-2 In this paper author not only discusses traditional management issues, but also discussed a wide varieties of new managerial issues. New theories for economic and social phenomenon are analyzed. Management Accounting Research. (n.d.). Retrieved Sep 14, 2014, from http://www.journals.elsevier.com/management-accounting-research/ This article discusses the new standards of managerial accounting. And tells that managerial accounting is related with giving information to managers-who control the overall operation of organization. In the paper author differentiate managerial accounting with financial accounting. This gives information to stockholders, creditors and to the outsiders of an organization. ACCT601 - ACCOUNTING CAPSTONE TERM PAPER TEMPLATE Get familiar with this Term Paper Template. The items in red are some recommendations of the things that should be covered in each section of the template. Do not include the red explanations - remove them before you complete your Term Paper. [Type the document title] [Type the document subtitle] Author name [Pick the date] Include who you prepared the paper for, who prepared the paper, and date submitted. [Type the abstract of the document here. The abstract is typically a short summary of the contents of the document. Type the abstract of the document here. The abstract is typically a short summary of the contents of the document.] Table of Contents List the main ideas and section of your paper and the pages in which they are located. The illustrations should be included separately. Make sure that you have page numbers in your paper and list the page number(s) in the table of contents for the page where the appropriate section starts. Helpful Notes: Prepare an outline of your paper before you go forward. The outline is due at the end of Week 5 - which is also the first draft of your paper. Complete a first draft and then go back to edit, evaluate, and make any changes required. You can use example like graphs, diagrams, photographs, flowcharts, maps, drawings, etc. to help clarify and support the written part of your report. ACCT601 - ACCOUNTING CAPSTONE TERM PAPER TEMPLATE I. Executive Summary Use a header titled with the name of your project. Explain what you found, how you researched your topic, and what you recommend. II. Introduction Problem statement and how the topic fits with the course, the degree, and your focus area. Include a reason for the audience to read the paper. Include an overview of what you are going to cover in your paper and the importance of the material. Preview the main ideas and the order in which they will be covered. Establish a tone of the document. III. Review of Literature References and sources used should be from academic journals and professional publications and should be current within the past 18-24 months. IV. Analysis State the main ideas, state major points in each idea, provide evidence. Show some type of division like separate sections that are labeled; separate group of paragraphs. You would include information you found during your research and investigation. Generally your analysis will depend on what your intent is in your problem statement. You need to analyze your findings in comparison to what you said that you wanted to study (in your problem statement). You can discuss such things as: how do the findings relate to your problem statement? How do your findings compare and contrast with each other or with your problem statement or with an aspect of the profession? V. Recommendations What do you recommend? The recommendation can be for a particular company, the profession or the public. VI. Summary and Conclusions Summarize your work and your findings. The conclusion should include a recommendation . Summarizing is similar to paraphrasing but presents the gist of the material in fewer words than the original. Identify the main ideas and major support points from the body of your report. Minor details are left out. Summarize the benefits of the ideas and how they affect the profession, company, or public. Page 3 of 4 ACCT601 - ACCOUNTING CAPSTONE TERM PAPER TEMPLATE VII. Appendix x You can include an appendix or exhibits if you would like to (this is optional). VIII. References References are very important. At least five-to-eight references are required for the term paper. Anonymous authors or web pages are not acceptable. At least three of those sources used should be from academic journals or professional publications and should be current within the past 18 to 24 months from the Keller library. All references should be cited within the body of your work and listed on the last page of your term paper in a section titled "References." Page 4 of 4