Ashford 6: - Week 5 - Final Paper Final Paper

The major written assignment for the course is a final paper. This paper should demonstrate understanding of the reading as well as the implications of new knowledge. The eight to ten page paper should focus on the selection of one of the topics below to integrate readings and class discussions into work and life experiences. It should include explanation and examples from previous experiences as well as implications for future applications. 3. Your role is as the chief operating officer of a large non-profit hospital.

Prepare an 8 to 10 page paper, plus references, on the following topic:

You are in the role of a chief operating officer. The board of directors has requested that you prepare a summary of the issues involved in a $50 million expansion. Because of local political issues and the uncertainty of the financial policy of recently elected U.S. officials, they may have to scale the expansion back to $25 million.

Prepare a report for the mayor and city council on your proposed expenditure plan reflecting on the key course objectives. In this report, you should accomplish the following tasks:

Examine the differences between the public and private sector accounting principles. Integrate fund accounting and financial controls. Assess the approaches of control and management of public expenditures with a recommendation of the best approach. Explain government financial reporting requirements Analyze financial statements and budgets to make appropriate administrative decisions, and apply the budgets as a disciplinary process.

Writing the Final Paper The Final Paper: Must be eight to ten double-spaced pages in length (not including the title and references pages) and formatted according to APA style as outlined in the approved APA style guide. Must include a cover page that includes: - Title of paper - Student