Trimester Z 2017
Accounting Financial ACC701
Individual Assignment
Due Week 9, submit on Turnitin
Question
In recent years a number of companies have gone into
liquidation (been 'wound up') because they have not been
able to meet their liabilities when they fell due. In Australia,
there are some well-publicised examples such as ABC
Learning, HIH Insurance amd One.Tel phone company
Required
Use the companies above and find (via electronic journals)
the events that led up to the liquidation. Discuss the ethics and
governance in explaining the company's financial stress . Was
liabilities a major factor contributinng to the liquidation of
the company?
Research Requirements
Students need to support their analysis with reference to relevant material from the text and a minimum of eight (8)
suitable, reliable, current and academically acceptable
sources — this should include at least 2 peer-reviewed
academic journal articles.
Presentation
2000 + 10% word short report format. Title page, executive summary, table of contents, appropriate headings and subheadings, recommendations/findings/conclusions, in-text referencing and reference list (Harvard — Anglia style),
attachments if relevant. Single spaced, font Times New Roman 12pt, Calibri 1 1pt or Arial lOpt.
Marking Guide
Analysis 30%
Research extent and application 30%