Assignment Questions

The assignment question consists of two (2) compulsory parts. You need to write a research report.

Part A

Using peer-reviewed research papers argue and conclude if it is appropriate to have a single, global set of accounting standards as well as one conceptual framework that has global acceptability? (750 Words)

Part B

The International financial reporting standards (IFRS) encourage ASX listed companies to use fair value accounting (FVA) replacing the historical cost accounting (HCA) for valuing non- current assets. Use peer reviewed academic research to decide if FVA (claiming to have more value relevance) should totally replace HCA. (750 Words)

Objectives

The purpose of this assignment is for students to:

1. Demonstrate an understanding of accounting standards and be aware of the authoritative influences that underpin accounting and reporting in the international and Australian regulatory environment; and

2. Explain the issues surrounding contemporary accounting controversies, in this case on fair value accounting in diverse contexts using social, ethical, economic, regulatory and global perspectives.

Format & Guideline

- Report Format (Introduction, Body - Arguments for and against & Conclusion)
- Use 11 or 12 front, with 1.5 line spacing
- Comprise no more than 1,500 words (excluding tables, reference list and appendices)
- Individual assignment
- Use APA referencing style (Both for in-text referencing and referencing list)

Note in this assignment, students are expected to use at least Eight (8) peer reviewed good quality articles. This means, that although the prescribed text and readings are appropriate references, there should be evidence that you have accessed at least the above number of articles that are useful in developing the arguments in your research report. Apart from above peer reviewed articles, you can also used books, selected online resources (i.e. working paper databases, conference websites, official pronouncements of accounting bodies, standards setters, government agencies, public bodies or accounting firms). Inappropriate online resources which should not be used include Wikipedia, blogs, and websites from "non-official" sources.