This page provides you with an overview of the semester
research project requirements.
Each student will select a specific topic of interest and
research it, using FARS and other databases, for presentation towards
the end of the semester.
You should begin with an introduction to the accounting problem
or question.
Then describe why this is an issue; do a literature search and
present a summary of the issues reported on in the articles you
found during your literature search.
Explain the proper accounting for the transaction, using
citations from the FARS database, FASB and EITF Web sites, or SEC
Staff Accounting Bulletin Web site.
Comment on the GAAP treatment of the transaction, using
professional skepticism and a critical attitude. Does the treatment
involve a trade-off of FASB Conceptual Framework elements?
Summarize and conclude your presentation.
The research project will be presented orally (15-20 minutes,
including Q&A time), using PowerPoint to provide visual support to
the presentation.
You should submit to me your works cited list (with a minimum of
10 references, half of which must be from print resources) and a copy of
the PowerPoint presentation (please send these to me via e-mail
attachments).
You are strongly encouraged to sign up with the
Campus Writing Center
for module appointments in your work on this semester-long project.