Assignment 1: Organizational Problem/Opportunity Research Paper

This Assignment will assess the following Course Outcomes:

AC490-1:GAAP Application: Apply the conceptual framework of the Generally Accepted Accounting Principles to business applications.

AC490-2:Management Tools: Formulate information for assets, liabilities, equities, revenues, and expenses of business entities.

AC490-3:Taxation: Categorize taxation of individuals and businesses.

The internship has provided you with several opportunities to develop competencies that you will take away from this experience and drive your career forward. The purpose of this Final Project is to evaluate the successful completion of the Course Outcomes and the practice of professional competencies through experiential learning in this course. You will write a research paper to synthesize both your practical and academic learning supported by research. This Project will also serve to showcase your experience and accomplishments to future employers. You will write a research paper that will synthesize your practical and academic learning. Visit the Writing Center found in the Academic Tools tab in your course for additional writing guidance.

Requirements:

1. In a research paper, report your experiential learning of the course outcomes and professional competencies by answering the following questions:
2. Evaluate your experiential learning related to each course outcome by connecting theories and concepts with your practical experiences.
3. Evaluate your experiential learning related to each professional competency by connecting theories and concepts with your practical experiences.
4. During this internship, what were your two most valuable experiences? Describe in detail which course outcomes they practiced.
5. Based on the skills assessment work you completed, what do you see as your most significant strengths? Discuss how this experiential learning opportunity helped your growth.
6. What challenges do you think you stillface andwhy?
7. What are you going to do to eliminate your challenges? Requirements:

Course Outcomes:

AC490-1:GAAP Application: Apply the conceptual framework of the Generally Accepted Accounting Principles to business applications.

AC490-2:Management Tools: Formulate information for assets, liabilities, equities, revenues, and expenses of business entities.

AC490-3:Taxation: Categorize taxation of individuals and businesses

AC490-4:Financial Reports: Evaluate financial reports.

AC490-5:Communication: Compose communications required for accounting professionals.