Assignment requirements

You are to respond to the assigned research publication. You should research assigned article and clarify, what you feel is the meaning behind that article, giving consideration to the various theories under the umbrella of the Public Interest Theory and what of the role of regulators (politicians)? What are the motivations of politicians as regulators?

You should then respond to the article by arguing a position. Do you agree or disagree, explaining why. You should give consideration to events in recent years that may have had an influence.

Websites that may assist:

• AASB (website of Australian Accounting Standards Board)
• IASB (website of International Accounting Standards Board)
• FASB (website of US-based Financial Accounting Standards Board
• ICAA (Institute of Chartered Accountants in Australia)
• CPAA (Certified Practising Accountants Australia)

It is also recommended that you utilidesign a questionnaire to test a hypothesis based on the topic of your first assignment. You will conduct the survey through face to face interviews with residents of the Sunshine Coast. It is necessary to collect appropriate data from a random sample of at least 20 respondents of the Australian community. Use the findings from your survey to write a 1500-word report. It is important to analyse the results to either confirm or reject the initial hypothesis.

Assignment 2 research report must include the following:
1. Cover Page (to be supplied. Include title, your name & EAP 2 class name, signed and dated)
2. Introduction (Literature review of topic, purpose of report, scope, definition of terms, statement of hypothesis) Approximately 500 words
3. Research Design (describe methodology, steps undertaken, and respondents) Approximately 200 words
4. Results & Discussion (describe and analyse findings, interpret results, discuss limitations, include relevant diagrams, tables & graphs) Approximately 700 words
5. Conclusion (hypothesis accepted / rejected, include recommendations if appropriate) Approximately 100 words
6. Reference List (Harvard System) & in-text references.
7. Appendices (include a copy of the questionnaire)

Choose ONE of the topics and write a 1,500-word report based on your research.

• Sunshine Coast residents believe that the Australian government's `turn back the boats' policy for illegal refugees is effective.
• Sunshine Coast residents believe that Australian households are taking effective action to reduce the impacts of climate change.
• Sunshine Coast residents believe that binge drinking has a negative inipact on Australian society.
• Sunshine Coast residents believe that playing computer games has a negative impact on Australian children.

Proquest and Google Scholar as well as Financial review, the Age and BRW (Business Review Weekly) Marks will be given on the soundness of your argument, research conducted, quality of report (presentation, referencing) and the understanding of the issues. Each report will be assessed as a group so ensure that, as a group you are satisfied with the contribution of each member.

Report structure: should consist of summary (overview), introduction, points of discussion and conclusion. Ensure that all references are clearly identified in accordance with Harvard or APA (refer to your student handbook if unsure)