Research Paper Instructions

The paper should be issue-oriented (a mere description of a principle/standard is not a primary purpose of this research paper). It must be supported with a thorough literature review - at least 10 references (citation/quotation) are required.

Topics: any issues relating to Financial Statement Consolidation

(examples: the difference between U.S. GAAP and IFRS on specific issues; the issues relating to the requirements of financial statement consolidation: effective control; VIE...)

Recommended format of the research paper:

1. Abstract: one or two paragraphs
2. Statement of problem: one or two paragraphs
3. Significant of problem: one or two paragraphs
4. Literature Review (required): main part of the paper
5. Your opinion (required): supported with prior research
6. Reference

- Use APA writing style - See Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association, 6th Edition for further details. The book is available at the CSR library - Reference book section.

Additional reference on APA citation

The Research Paper shall be typewritten with a minimum of 7-15 double-spaced pages in length to explore an issue and present the current thoughts on an area of interest relating to Financial Statement Consolidation.
Grading:
1. Content
- Relevance of the subject
- Organization of the material
- Accuracy, logical, completeness and expression of the written material
- Knowledge of the subject matter

2. AP writing Style

7-15 PAGES NEED IT BY FRIDAY OR EARLY