Overview
The purpose of this project is to help students apply accounting concepts to real-world business situations. Students will research a company or accounting topic to understand how accounting principles are used in practice, analyze financial information, and communicate findings in a professional format.
Project Options (Choose One)
- Company Financial Analysis
Select a publicly traded company and analyze its financial statements to assess profitability, liquidity, and solvency.- Obtain the company’s annual report (10-K) from the SEC website or the company's investor page.
- Compare data from at least two consecutive years.
- Accounting Topic Research
Choose an accounting concept (e.g., revenue recognition, depreciation methods, internal controls, or ethics in accounting) and research how it is applied in real-world businesses.- Include current trends, challenges, and examples from companies.
- Career in Accounting
Research a career path within accounting (e.g., auditor, forensic accountant, management accountant, tax accountant).- Describe job duties, education/certification requirements, salary ranges, and ethical responsibilities.
Project Requirements
- Paper Length: 3–5 pages (typed, double-spaced, 12-point font, APA format).
- Sources: Minimum of 3 credible sources (e.g., textbooks, scholarly articles, company reports).
- Sections to Include:
- Title Page
- Introduction – Explain the topic and why it’s important.
- Body – Present your findings and analysis.
- Conclusion – Summarize key insights and your opinion on the topic.
- References – Cite sources in APA style.