Each unit in the Masters of Professional accounting has a number of required weekly readings in terms of academic texts, journals and business publications that represent the appropriate body of...

Each unit in the Masters of Professional accounting has a number of required weekly readings in terms of academic texts, journals and business publications that represent the appropriate body of knowledge and recent developments referred to by the AQF. In order to demonstrate the ability to engage in appropriate research, students should read and utilize these texts and journals and publications, and as a Masters student, indicate willingness to research beyond this minimum standard through additional texts, journals and studies that demonstrate an ability to engage in independent research. This is an advanced level course, and accrediting bodies are also looking for evidence of independent research, so the ability to conduct this project without continually relying on your tutors and lecturers is an important part of the learning process for this unit.
Students should insure that they understand the specific research that is required for each assessment piece and recognize that if they meet this minimum requirement, you will receive the minimum grade for demonstrated research.
Your attention is drawn to the University’s stated position on plagiarism. THE WORK OF OTHERS, WHICH IS INCLUDED IN THE ASSIGNMENT MUST BE ATTRIBUTED TO ITS SOURCE. A full list of references must be submitted as part of the assessment.
Your assignment will be marked on the following nine criteria, with the weighting given on the rubric (see above).
•    Title, background, definitions;
•    Justification, aim and objectives/research questions
•    Quality and coherence of introduction and conclusion
•    Critical literature review
•    Methodology
•    Findings and analysis
•    Discussion
•    Written communication
•    Quality and appropriateness of references, and accuracy of referencing