llll

Current Issues

Locate a journal article (not a newspaper) that is current and of interest to you. It must be related to a topic we have discussed during the current semester. Journals that might contain articles of interest are: Management Accounting Quarterly and Strategic Finance (both published by the Institute of Management Accountants), Journal of Accountancy, Harvard Business Review, Cost Management, Forbes, Fortune, etc. If you have having trouble finding a journal you can contact the business librarian for additional help. Her contact information is:

Meredith Futral

Business Reference Librarian

Clemson University Libraries

R.M. Cooper Library

phone 864-656-6373

fax 8..L@clemson.edu

Requirements (DUE December 3: hard copy and turn it in):

• In your own words discuss the major ideas, issues, insights, etc. that the author is trying to get across to his/her readers.
• Summarize how this article relates to what we have covered in class. For example, does it provide conflicting evidence? Does it provide a supporting viewpoint? Does it illustrate how a company has implemented a certain management accounting technique?
• Describe how the article adds to your knowledge of the subject matter.
• Cover the above three points in a well-written memorandum (please do NOT simply write answers to the three questions). All 30 points will be awarded on the basis of your memo.
• Attach a copy of the article to the assignment you turn in at the beginning of class. Note that you are also required to submit your assignment electronically through turn it in via black board.
• Two to three pages (no more than 3 pages please); 1 1/2 or double spaced, 11 point font, times new roman, 1 inch margins, page numbers.