Research Paper ** 602 Ashford University ***
The major written assignment for the course is a Research Paper. This paper should demonstrate understanding of the reading as well as the implications of new knowledge. The 15- to 20-page paper should integrate readings and class discussions into work and life experiences. It may include explanation and examples from previous experiences as well as implications for future applications. The purpose of the Research Paper is for you to culminate the learning achieved in the course by describing your understanding and application of knowledge in the field of accounting.
Your role is as the chief operating officer of a large government agency with ten years experience in the public financial management industry. After reviewing the course concepts you will identify several issues that directly connect to the written assignment. In addition to reading the assigned text materials to develop knowledge about the concepts, a through masters level education requires the development of effective research skills. In this assignment you will work to develop a rich resource of academic sources to support your paper.
Prepare a 18-page double-spaced paper (excluding the title and reference page) on the following topic.
You are in the role of a chief operating officer of a large government agency. Your supervisors have requested that you prepare a summary of the issues involved in a potential reduction in U. S. Federal budget that will affect your agency by 40%.
Prepare a report for the mayor and city council on your proposed expenditure plan assessing the key course objectives including fund accounting and financial controls, control and management of public expenditures, government financial reporting requirements, analyzing financial statements and budgets to make appropriate administrative decisions, and applying budgets as disciplinary process.
Writing the Research Paper The Paper:
Must be 18 page – double-spaced pages in length and formatted according to APA style as outline in the approved style guide. Must have a cover page the includes:
Students name Course name and number Title of paper Instructors name Date submitted Must include an introductory paragraph with a succinct thesis statement. Must address the topic of the paper with critical thought. Must conclude with a restatement of the thesis and a conclusion paragraph. Must use at least EIGHT scholarly sources, including a minimum of one from the Ashford Online Library. Must use APA style as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center. Must include a separate Reference page, formatted according to APA style
