research question: Better Sustainability Reporting Improves Companies Financial Performance

Alignment with Unit and Course Graduate Attributes Assessed GA 1: Communication GA 2: Collaboration GA 3: Research GA 4: Critical Thinking GA 6: Flexibility Unit Learning Outcome ULO 1: Critically analyse and apply theoretical and technical accounting knowledge. ULO 2: Examine and critique regulatory and sustainability issues relevant to accounting practices including social and ethical concerns. ULO 3: Conduct a research project and identify key steps of the research process ULO 4: Appraise and critically evaluate contemporary accounting research. Due Date/Time Assessment Description Final report in Week 6 session 12, Friday, 20th August 2021 via Moodle Turnitin 5:00pm (AEST) Presentation video to be submitted via different link at same time as final report. The assessment 4 is the final phase of the research project identified in assessment 2. This project is an appraisal and evaluation of a contemporary accounting issue. In assessment 2 (A2), you have identified the research topic and have provided research objective and research framework. Assessment 3 (A3), you have designed the research methodology, evaluated the relevant theories, and provided literature review. The assessment 4 deals with empirical research on 10 ASX listed companies using the issues selected. Content and Structure: In this assessment A4, you need to, a) Analyse annual reports of 10 ASX listed companies on the information related to the topic. b) Evaluate the accounting practices of the selected topics among the identified companies c) Provide discussion on main findings of the researched companies d) Provide conclusion with justification