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BBA 1102 PRINCIPLES OF ACCOUNTING
SEMESTER SEPTEMBER 2017
ASSIGNMNT SUBMISSION GUIDELINE
INSTRUCTIONS TO STUDENTS
2. Your assignment should be between 2500 to 3000 words excluding references. Your
assignment should be typed using 12 point Times New Roman font and 1.5 line spacing.
The number of words should be shown at the end of your assignment.
3. Your assignment must be submitted on the 10th January 2018 (Monday). Submission after
10th January 2018 will NOT be accepted.
EVALUATION
This assignment accounts for 15% of the total marks for the written report and 5% for the
presentation component for the course and shall be assessed based on the Rubrics attached. You
would be given feedback on the assignment before the Final Semester Examination commences.
Warning: You should not copy another students assignment as your own. If plagiarism is
detected, Zero (0) mark would be given. Students are required to upload their assignment on
Turnitin and attach the plagiarism report with the assignment. The acceptable percentage of
similarities is below 30%.
ASSIGNMENT QUESTION
PURPOSE
The purpose of this assignment is to develop students analytical and critical skills in researching
the basic accounting theories and concepts and being able to consicely write a report and present
it to the class.
COURSEWORK Questions
PART A
Form a group consisting of 5 members and choose 1 (ONE) topic below for your assignment.
Research on the chosen topic and write out a report on the chosen subject.
1. Discuss the need for the accounting professionals to adhere to the ethical standards and
guidelines.
3. Discuss how modern day bookkeeping and the double entry system evolved and their
importance.
4. Discuss the concept of substance over form and illustrate its importance in accounting.
5. Discuss the merit and shortcomings of the historical cost accounting concept.
Note:
Refer to Appendix A for the marks allocation. Total marks for this assignment is 100 marks but it
carries 15% of the overall assessment for the students.
PART B
Present your findings of PART A in PowerPoint slides to the class. This presentation is graded on
an individual basis.
Note:
Refer to Appendix B for the marks allocation. Total marks for this assignment is 5% from the
overall assessment for the students of this module.
PRESENTATION (5%)
REQUIREMENT
The presenting students will have to submit a hardcopy of the slides to the tutor before the
presentation begins.
Assignment Details
Students Details
Markers comment
Markers comment
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TOTAL 100
FINAL MARK = Total marks awarded x 15% 15
APPENDIX B
FACULTY OF BUSINESS, MANAGEMENT AND SOCIAL SCIENCES
BBA 1102 PRINCIPLES OF ACCOUNTING
SEPTEMBER 2017
ORAL PRESENTATION RUBRICS
Ideas are supported with evidence based upon the students research, and other related experiences. /20
Organization:
Central ideas are clearly presented and are easy to follow. An effective introduction and conclusion are /10
apparent.
Visual aids appearance and application:
Materials are well planned, attractive, and readable. Visual information enhances the presentation. /10
Use of voice:
Eye contact is consistent; speaker maintains visual interaction without undue reliance on note cards or /10
supplemental materials.
Poise:
Gestures, facial expressions, and body language are effective, appropriate, and show confidence. /10
Professional image:
Appearance is neat, clean, professional and appropriate for the situation. /10
Timing:
/10
Presentation time: met timeline requirements.
Question:
Skilful answers to questions and answers are linked to the presentation purpose. /10
Total marks: /100
Overall Remarks