Each group will consist of two (2) students. Each group is required to identify a current controversy relating to accounting in Australia. Newspapers, magazines and academic journals accessed through library database and internet will be a valuable source of material. Students should then write a 2000 word essay which demonstrates their understanding of the issue, outlines the various arguments surrounding the issue and justifies their own position on the issue with reference to financial accounting concepts and theories.
Individual group member demonstrates their full participation in the preparation of the assignment.
Individual group member demonstrates their partial participation in the preparation of the assignment.
No evidence of group participation.
Demonstrate full understanding of the issue with reference to the extant literature
Demonstrate partial understanding of the issue with reference to the extant literature
Demonstrate partial understanding of the issue with a little reference to the extant literature
Demonstrate little understanding of the issue with reference to the extant literature
Does not demonstrate any understanding of the issue
Demonstrate excellent summarization of the arguments revolving around the issue with reference to the extant literature.
Demonstrate good summarization of the arguments revolving around the issue with reference to the extant literature.
Demonstrate average summarization of the arguments revolving around the issue with reference to the extant literature.
Demonstrate poor summarization of the arguments revolving around the issue with reference to the extant literature.
Does not demonstrate any summarization of the arguments revolving around the issue with reference to the extant literature.
Shows good analytical skills and able to present information in a professional manner.
Shows ability to collect, organize and present information in a cohesive manner.
Shows ability to collect, organize and present information.
Shows little ability to collect, organize and present information.
Shows no analytical skills.