Section B

You are required to identify and critically discuss a current issue in financial accounting.

Instruction:

Choose a topic of your choice after consulting with your lecturer. It is advisable to choose a topic of discussion which is relevant to your industry or your career path.

Expectations:

You are expected to critically discuss the topic of your choice by referring to current literatures and industry updates. Your write up mainly consists of but not limited to the following format:

1. Background

1. Issues and Problem Statement

1. Significant of your review
2. Literature Reviews and Industry updates

Choose an accounting issue which is of your interest. You may choose a topic that is related to your industry, company or career development. You are recommended to choose an issue which is significant and current. Consult your lecturer or industry player. In other words, an issue that remains a gap in literature or industry practice.

You are expected to critically discuss the issue identify by demonstrating in depth discussion and overall background. Critical discussion will include variety of views and options presented in the literature and industry. Overall background knowledge will include but not limited to historical background of the issue leading to current discussion. A comprehensive write up with virtual presentation will add value to the understanding a reader.

An outstanding essay will include comprehensive and relevant discussion detailing the issues surrounding the identified accounting matters. An average report merely prepares sufficient but relevant discussion with a few errors. A poorly written essay consists below average and less relevant discussion with major errors.