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This question should be answered from the perspective of a business report and requires calculations and completion of ratio analysis. In addition you are required to discuss the issues and make recommendations as detailed in the Requirements specified in the question – recommendations and a summary.

ACC701 2017 Major Assignment Questions (ATMC)
Assessment Task 2 – Due Week 9 – 11.55pm (23:55) Monday, 2nd October 2017
Submission will only be accepted through Blackboard (Safe Assignment will be used) and should be submitted as one (1) MSWord document. Note Excel spreadsheets cannot be submitted through SafeAssignment. You must name your MSWord document file with your Surname-Initial of your First name- your student ID number (For example: Smith-W-1234567.docx).
The questions selected from your textbook are as follows:
Q.1 – Chapter 10 Problem 14 (pages 354-357) [40%] {900 words approximately}
This question should be answered from the perspective of a business report and requires calculations and completion of ratio analysis. In addition you are required to discuss the issues and make recommendations as detailed in the Requirements specified in the question – recommendations and a summary.
Q.2 – Chapter 10 Ethics Case Study (page 357) [25%] {600 words approximately}
This question is required to be answered from the perspective of a business report and will require evidence of research and structured approach to the analysis and discussion. It is suggested that you adopt the following headings – Facts; Stakeholders; Problem; Values and Principles; Possible courses of action; Evaluation of each of the courses of action; Selected plan of action. Note: you need to justify your plan by reference to principles and consequences.
Q.3 – Chapter 12 Problem 10 (pages 405 - 406) [35%] {1,000 words approximately}
This question is required to be answered from the perspective of a business report and will require evidence of research and structured approach to the analysis and discussion. In addition you are required to discuss the issues and make recommendations as detailed in the Requirements specified in the question.
Appropriate and relevant research and referencing are required in questions 1 and 2 in particular (see marking guide).
The following journal articles are listed in the APA 6th referencing style for your guidance.
Puttee, C., Vitale, C. & Laing, G. (2011). Eight Dialogues on Business Ethics: Aspects of Ethical Behaviour in the Corporate Sector. e-Journal of Social & Behavioural Research in Business. 2(2), 1-17.
Kirkham, R. (2012). Liquidity Analysis Using Cash Flow Ratios and Traditional Ratios: The Telecommunications Sector in Australia. Journal of New Business Ideas & Trends. 10(1), 1-13.
Laing, G. (2013). Different Strategic Types Operating in the Same Industry: A Multiple Case Study. Business Management and Strategy. 4(1), 71-85.
Business Report
Issue / Criteria
Excellent
Very Good
Good
Satisfactory Less than
Satisfactory
Ratio Calculations
20%
(A) & (C) Exemplary work! Demonstrated highly astute knowledge with comprehensive
level of application & understanding. Demonstrated comprehensive
level of application and understanding. Demonstrated understanding & ability to apply knowledge. Mostly Correct.
Demonstrated minimum/ limited understanding and knowledge. Not correct.
Mostly wrong.
Understanding & knowledge not demonstrated.
Ratio Analysis
20%
(A), (B) & (C) Exemplary work!. Demonstrated highly astute knowledge with comprehensive
level of application & understanding. Demonstrated comprehensive
level of application and understanding. Demonstrated understanding & ability to apply knowledge. Mostly Correct.
Demonstrated minimum/ limited understanding and knowledge. Not correct.
Mostly wrong.
Understanding & knowledge not demonstrated.
Management
Accounting System
40%
(A), (B) & (C) Exemplary work! Demonstrated and astutely applied comprehensive knowledge of topic. Comments and.
A compelling argument. Demonstrated and
applied
comprehensive knowledge of topic. Comments and.
A convincing argument. Demonstrated and applied knowledge of topic.
A pertinent valid argument. Demonstrated and partially applied knowledge of topic.
A mostly valid argument. Wrote generally about the topic lacked evidence of knowledge of the topic.
Argument loosely related to the topic.
Ethical Case
20%
(A), (B) & (C) Exemplary work! Demonstrated and astutely applied comprehensive knowledge of topic.
A compelling argument. Demonstrated and applied
comprehensive knowledge of topic.
A convincing argument. Demonstrated and applied knowledge of topic.
A pertinent valid argument. Demonstrated and partially applied knowledge of topic.
A mostly valid argument. Wrote generally about the topic lacked evidence of knowledge of the topic.
Argument loosely related to the topic.
(A) Creative and Critical Thinking
A way of thinking that generates new and innovative ideas. You develop the ability to reason logically, to analyse, to deconstruct, synthesise and evaluate data, evidence and arguments and potentially create new objects
(B) Empowered
Assessment linked to empowered gives you the opportunity to apply theory to practice; to consider authentic contexts and develop and demonstrate cognitive and technical skills, attitudes and abilities directly related to your field of study.
(C) Knowledgeable
The knowledgeable quality demonstrates core theoretical, content and practical elements in a discipline. While advanced knowledgeable demonstrates an understanding of the value of multidisciplinary knowledge.
Marks
Available Question 1: Problem 10.14
Profitability - ROE 2
Profitability - ROA 2
Summary Comments 2
Gross Margin 2
Net Margin 2
Selling Ratio 2
Finance Ratio 2
Summary Comments 2
Current 2
Quick 2
Summary Comments 2
Inventory / Stock 2
Summary Comments 1
Accounts Receivable 2
Summary Comments 1
Recommendations 5
Limitations 2
Additional Information Required 1
References beyond the text (x2) 4
Q1 Total 40
Question 2: Ethics Case
Facts 2
Stakeholders 2
Problem 2
Values & Principles 2
Possible Courses of Action 3
Evaluation of Each Action 3
Principles & Consequences Raised 2
Choose a Plan 2
Justification for Selection 1
Identification of Model or Approach to Analysis 1
Referencing Relevant AASB and APES 5
Q2 Total 25
Question 3: Problem 12.10
Accounting & Reporting System 8
Benefits & incorporation into planning process 8
Cost benefit analysis 8
Who should be involved in the design & development 5
Is an examination & evaluation of competitors of benefit 6
Q3 Total 35
Task 2 Total 100

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