I have used the author guidelines for a Journal of Accountancy feature article to determine the length and general style of this paper.These are the types of research papers that you will be asked to produce as a practicing accountant. Because these guidelines also assume other certain criteria, I have supplemented them with my own.

Prompt:

The AICPA's Enhancing Audit Quality initiative currently emphasizes risk assessment procedures and the importance of linking risk assessment to the audit work performed. An article for the JofA to explain the initiative and the impact it will have on the small audit firm. Think about what readers need to know and how your article can help them in their audit practice. I am available during office hours or by appointment to discuss your topic.This paper serves as your final exam and is worth 100 points or 10% of your grade.

Guidelines for Length and style

You should reference a minimum of five peer reviewed sources and preferably you should reference teen peer reviewed sources.You may use the two articles that I posted as part of these references.

Short, lively quotes are desirable. This paper should be a coherent analysis of bias and not represent a book report or a data dump.