ACCT-424-A Accounting Capstone Project
Project Types (Options)
- Empirical study (advance research) – an analytical research project about accounting,
auditing or financial phenomena using statistical tests of large random samples and proper
control group procedures. - Case writing (company analysis) – a case write-up for a real company with its historical
background to point out its accounting or finance problems and to give suggestions for
solutions, or to give an intensive study on particular issues. Students may also compare
various companies in the same industry in respect of certain areas, such as depreciation
policy, financial policy, payment of labor and incentive schemes, etc. - Survey – using survey method to find out the application of accounting principles and
finance theories in the real world. Sampling and questionnaires are needed for data collection
and empirical analyses.
Subject Areas
Students may choose any accounting subject areas covered in the Accounting program
curriculum. These include financial accounting, cost and managerial accounting, financial
management, taxation, auditing, or accounting information system. Students may also combine
two or more areas and integrate knowledge learnt.
Structure of Capstone Project - Title page
- Abstract
- Acknowledgements
- Table of Contents
- Chapter 1: Introduction
a. Background
b. Statement of the Problem
c. Purpose of the Study
d. Significance of the Study
e. Research Questions
f. Definition of Terms - Chapter 2: Literature Review
- Chapter 3: Methodology
a. Subjects/Sample
b. Instrument
c. Data Collection Procedure
d. Limitation of the Study
Page 2 of 2
e. Data Analysis Procedure - Chapter 4: Data Analysis
- Chapter 5: Conclusions and Recommendations
- References
- Appendices
Project Ideas
• Manipulation and Profit Sharing
• Accounting Standards Evaluation: Is it Effective?
• Current Role of Technology in Accounting
• Effective Strategies in Bookkeeping
• Organizational Culture and Accounting Procedures
• Internal Controls
• Accounting Profession in Belize
• Accounting Fraud and Investigations
Mark Allocation
Written Report (50%)
Title Page 05 points
Abstract 05 points
Chapter 1: Introduction 15 points
Chapter 2: Literature Review 20 points
Chapter 3: Methodology 20 points
Chapter 4: Data Analysis 30 points
Chapter 5: Conclusions and Recommendations 20 points
References 05 points
Appendices 10 points
APA Format 10 points
Grammar and Mechanics 10 points
Total 150 points
Oral Presentation (30%)
Chapter 1: Introduction 05 points
Chapter 2: Literature Review 05 points
Chapter 3: Methodology 05 points
Chapter 4: Data Analysis 10 points
Chapter 5: Conclusions and Recommendations 05 points
References 05 points
Organization and Teamwork 05 points
Use of Communicated Aids 05 points
PPT Graphics and Creativity 05 points
Total 50 points
