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<strong>ACCT</strong><strong>540</strong><br />
<strong>ACCT</strong> <strong>540</strong> <strong>DeVry</strong> <strong>Course</strong> <strong>Project</strong> (<strong>Week</strong> 1 – <strong>Week</strong> 8)<br />
<strong>Course</strong> <strong>Project</strong>: Research Memorandum and Presentation .equella.ecollege.com/file/fb5ab773-8c9c-4555-a36c-<br />
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8c9c-4555-a36c-042a7fc14cad/1/<strong>ACCT</strong><strong>540</strong>_CH_<strong>Course</strong><strong>Project</strong>.html#4">Grading Rubrics<br />
Objectives<br />
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The objective of this accounting research project is to help you transfer the concepts and research techniques that you<br />
learn from the course to a case study example.<br />
Case 3<br />
You have been hired as a consultant for ABC Investment Group. ABC incorporated in 1999 and manages investment<br />
portfolios for small to medium size companies. The Director of the company is not up to speed on how unrealized gains<br />
and losses as well as realized gains and losses on bonds should be accounted for. The Director has been told that<br />
under certain conditions unrealized gains and losses can be accounted for in the income statement and accounted for<br />
as part of other comprehensive income under other conditions. The Director is also unclear as to how to determine<br />
whether a security is impaired and how to determine the amount that is required to be written down. You have been<br />
asked to look into these issues and determine the proper accounting treatment for bonds.<br />
Guidelines<br />
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The Research Memorandum (due in <strong>Week</strong> 7) must conform to APA format and be at least 3-5 pages in length, not<br />
including references.<br />
PowerPoint Presentation (due in <strong>Week</strong> 8) must be at least 8-10 pages. The presentation will not be presented live.<br />
Please include notes as your presentation narration.<br />
Spend no more than one page describing the situation.<br />
Paper and presentation must cite authoritative bodies.<br />
Submit your assignment to the Dropbox located on the silver tab at the top of this page. For instructions on how to use<br />
the Dropbox, read these.next.ecollege.com/default/launch.ed?ssoType=DVUHubSSO2&node=node/184">step-bystep<br />
instructions or watch this<br />
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See the Syllabus section "Due Dates for Assignments & Exams" for due date information.<br />
Milestones<br />
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<strong>Week</strong> Milestones<br />
Points<br />
<strong>Week</strong> 1<br />
<strong>Week</strong> 2<br />
<strong>Week</strong> 3<br />
<strong>Week</strong> 4<br />
<strong>Week</strong> 5<br />
<strong>Week</strong> 6<br />
<strong>Week</strong> 7<br />
<strong>Week</strong> 8<br />
Choose a case from the Doc Sharing area (the silver tab located on the top of this page). In a<br />
minimum of 5 to 7 sentences, describe your initial thoughts regarding the case and the challenges 25<br />
you feel you will face with regards to the depth and complexity of the issues that will be addressed<br />
In a minimum of 5 to 7 sentences, summarize the background of your case and indicate any<br />
assumptions that you are making regarding the case. Define your problem statement and research 25<br />
question(s).<br />
In a minimum of 5 to 7 sentences, identify the key terms in your case and state why you believe<br />
25<br />
each is relevant to your case.<br />
Gather data from multiple sources and present that data in one to two pages (12-point font, doublespaced).<br />
Be sure to document your<br />
25<br />
sources.<br />
Organize and interpret the findings of your research in one to two pages (12-point font, doublespaced).<br />
25<br />
Develop your recommendations and conclusions and state them and their rationale in one to two<br />
25<br />
pages (12-point font, double-spaced).<br />
Using the guidelines above, prepare a comprehensive research memorandum on the case that you<br />
250<br />
chose.<br />
Prepare a PowerPoint Presentation communicating your case facts, authoritative literature,<br />
recommendations and conclusion. Please use the notes section of the PowerPoint to communicate 145<br />
what you would be communicating orally.<br />
Grading Rubrics<br />
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Rubric for the Research Memorandum<br />
Criteria for<br />
Evaluating Written Meets Expectations<br />
Assignments<br />
Points<br />
Earned<br />
Intellectual<br />
Understanding<br />
Validity<br />
Introduction/Facts<br />
Conclusion<br />
Addresses all aspects of assignment in sufficient depth 20<br />
The majority of opinions and analyses are rigorously supported by appropriate<br />
20<br />
research.<br />
Introduction - Central theme/purpose is clearly identifiable and well developed;<br />
introductory comments provide sufficient background on the topic and preview 20<br />
major points<br />
Conclusion and recommendations follow logically from the body of the paper and<br />
20<br />
bring closure to the paper
Structure<br />
Structure is clear, logical, and easy to follow; smooth transition between<br />
20<br />
paragraphs help maintain the flow of thought<br />
Length Meets minimum assigned length 20<br />
English No major errors in spelling, punctuation, and grammar 20<br />
Organization<br />
Appearance<br />
Main Content<br />
Paper is professional in appearance and demonstrates attention to detail; tone of<br />
and<br />
voice is appropriate to the audience, content, and assignment. Paper is laid out 20<br />
effectively and uses headings and other reader-friendly tools.<br />
Main content exhibits a substantive and perceptive ability in analyzing and<br />
90<br />
presenting required material.<br />
Total 250<br />
Rubric for the PowerPoint Presentation<br />
Criteria<br />
Evaluating<br />
Written<br />
Assignments<br />
for<br />
Meets Expectations<br />
Points Earned<br />
Validity<br />
Structure<br />
The majority of opinions and analyses are rigorously supported by<br />
appropriate research either on the appropriate slide or on a resources 15<br />
page.<br />
Presentation is clear, logical, and easy to follow; smooth transition<br />
15<br />
between slides which help maintain the flow of thought<br />
Length Meets minimum assigned length 15<br />
English No major errors in spelling, punctuation, and grammar 45<br />
Organization<br />
Appearance<br />
Main Content<br />
Presentation is professional in appearance and demonstrates attention<br />
and<br />
to detail; tone of voice is appropriate to the audience, content, and 15<br />
assignment.<br />
Main content exhibits a substantive and perceptive ability in analyzing<br />
and presenting required material. Substantive notes are included in 55<br />
presentation.<br />
Total 145<br />
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