BFA715 Accounting Perspectives and Research - Research Project

Assessment Task 3

Your project to conclude this unit is to prepare a report and basis for a research study embracing any area of theory discussed by either Professor Shallow or Professor Thoughtful. The requirements are:

1. Discuss and exemplify each of the significant terms used above through a list of meanings a non-accountant would understand.
2. Discuss the concept of stakeholder engagement. Construct an argument about who you consider are the stakeholders of the firm. You must reference at least five academic articles to support your points.
3. Identify the accounting theories that you have learnt that would support a research study in the area of stakeholder engagement. Explain the relevance of the theories through reflecting on your viewpoint about to whom the firm is responsible.
4. Professor Shallow believes that secondary data is adequate to support any study. While Professor Thoughtful believes that mixed method studies are essential, and while he would use secondary data believes that a study should embrace both secondary and primary data sources such as surveys and/or interviews. What do you think? Critically appraise these different data sources. If you are able to find a couple of references to support your points, use them.