Essay Topic
"Financial statements prepared on a cash basis of accounting may distort the portrayal of financial position and operating results of a business."
Discuss this statement and provide appropriate Examples to support your argument.
TASK:
Write a well structured research essay of 1,000 words that responds to the assignment question.
RESEARCH EVIDENCE:
A minimum of four (4) academic/scholarly sources (journal articles and conference papers) must be cited as evidence of the extent of reading and depth of analysis associated with developing your response to the essay question.
It is expected that some students may also reference other sources such as textbooks, magazine and newspaper articles etc, in addition to the minimum 4 journal articles and conference papers.
FORMAT:
Strict adherence to the following formatting instructions is required.
Marks will be deducted for non-compliance.
1. All margins to be set at 2.5cm (Top, bottom, left and right)
2. Font: Times New Roman 12pt
3. Double line spacing
4. Every page is to include:
- Header showing student name and number
- Footer to include page number using the format ‘Page X of Y'