Faculty of Business and Law School of Accounting, Economics and Finance

Faculty of Business and Law School of Accounting, Economics and Finance

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ASSIGNMENT COVER SHEET

Acct2000 - Business Processes and Internal Controls

Cover Page

Name (as in the Blackboard) Student ID

Tutor Name: Day & Time of Tutorial: Requirements Yes?

Declaration is complete.

Except where I have indicated, the work I am submitting in this assignment is my own work and has not been submitted for assessment in another Unit or course. I warrant that any computer files submitted as part of this assignment have been checked for viruses and reported clean. Video uploaded to Echo360 space and a weblink is obtained. Insert weblink here:

Insert web-link provided by Echo360 above which video is saved for public viewing? Is your application for assessment extension approved? If Yes, please provide Reference #:___________________ Data Submitted:________________ and

Date Approved:_________________ New Dateline:_________________.

CAP Valid Date: _dd/mm/yyyy to dd/mm/yyyy__ (If any. Letter has already sent to UC) Uploaded this document using Turnitin in BB. Yes?

Next page, insert the narrative then follow by the REFERENCE section in a new page.

Acct2000 Business Processes and Internal Controls: Part 2 Assignment Marking Rubric

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Below Expectations

Meets Expectations

Meets Expectations

Exceeds Expectations

Excellent Work

Presentation There is no logical structure to the presentation and it fails to maintain interest (0-0.5) or video link not found in the Assignment Cover Sheet (0). There is some logical structure to the presentation but it fails to maintain interest (0.6-6). There is some logical structure to the presentation and it maintains interest most of the time (6.1-12). There is logical structure to the presentation and it maintains interest most of the time (12.1-16). There is logical structure to the presentation and it maintains interest all of the time. Presentation is good summary of the narratives including consistent objectives in paper and video (16.1-20).

Content-Narratives No introduction, objective and discussion found (0). Identified some key topic issues and discussion & conclusions are weak (1-10).

Identified some relevant key topic issues and discussion & conclusions are somewhat appropriate (10.1-20). Identified all appropriate issues but discussion & conclusion are not quite appropriate (20.1-40). Identified all appropriate issues and discussion & conclusion are somewhat appropriate (40.1-50). Identified all appropriate issues and discussion & conclusion are appropriate (50.1-60).

Video techniques Video presentation with no editing techniques evident (0.05) or video link not found in the Assignment Cover Sheet (0). Video presentation with a few editing techniques evident (0.6-3). Video presentation with many editing techniques evident but some are not appropriate or a limited range evident (3.1-6). Video presentation with a range of editing techniques evident and most are appropriate (6.1-9). Video presentation with a wide range of editing techniques (eg. text, subtitles, supporting materials (diagrams, tables, documents), and/or sound effect) evident and all are appropriate (9.1-10).

Research Little research evident and no reference list (0).

Some relevant research and a list of a few references included (0.1-3).

Deduct 50% if not all references cited. Appropriate research but reference list does not comply with Chicago style of referencing (3.1-6).

Deduct 50% if not all references cited. Well researched and reference list mostly complies with Chicago style of referencing (6.1-9).

Deduct 50% if not all references cited. Well researched and a comprehensive list of relevant references that complies with Chicago referencing style (9.1-10).

Deduct 50% if not all references cited.

Timing Narratives:Min is 4 pages and max is 4.5 pages, deduct 5 marks for every page less than 4.5 pages (eg deduct 5 marks if 3.5 pages of narrative submitted). Deduct 5 marks for exceeding 4.5 pages. Student did not appear in the video at all (-30 marks).

Appearance in video is less than 80% (-5 marks).

Deduct 5 marks if video is less than 5 minutes of more than 6 minutes. Minus 1 to 5 marks depending on the level of changes made compared to part 1.

No marks to be deducted for minor changes Deduct up to five (5) marks if not conforming to format, margin, font and spacing -171451523900

ACCT2000 BUSINESS PROCESSES AND INTERNAL CONTROLS

STAGE 2: CASE STUDY 40% OF FINAL MARKS TO BE SUBMITTED IN WEEK 10

(Note: STAGE 1 submitted in week 4 of the semester)

Please refer to the Program Section of the unit outline to determine the week number

Topic how to obtain Available in BB. In week one, your tutor will brief you on his/her expectations to be addressed in the assignment.

Lecture 1 provides more details.

Due Date Refer to the unit outline for the exact time and date

Individual An individual ONLY assignment.

Submission What and how There are two (2) parts (a and b) to this STAGE 2 of your CASE STUDY:

Part (a) is the completed written assignment, consisting of:

Assignment Cover Sheet e.g., your name etc i.e., Page 1

Introduction and Discussion (see Narrative Structure below) i.e., Pages 2 to 5 or 6 (4 to 4.5 pages)

Do NOT include any table, graph etc here. Create an appendix showing appropriate references for example Table 1 (Source: )

References/Bibliography i.e., Page 6 or 7 depending on the length of part (a) 2 above (Introduction and Discussion).

NOTE: Do NOT include ABSTRACTS

Part (b) consists of a video presentation.

After recording your 5 to 6 minutes of presentation, upload your video using Echo360. For instructions on how to upload to Echo360 refer to the pdf document ACCT2000 How to Upload Video to Echo360 which is available in BB.

Narrative

Structure Introduction

An introduction appropriate for the topic and how you intend discussing it.

Discussion

Address your topic and questions

The right amount of detail is what will fit in the 4 to 4.5 pagesCombine the information extracted from the various articles e.g., according to Smith 2021 and Brown 2023 etc. The discussion is not meant to be a repeat of the list of abstracts from STAGE 1.

Look at the marking rubric - addressing your topic is only of the marks allocated.

Conclusion

Referencing and citation References and Citation

Using material without acknowledgment (referencing) is plagiarism (cheating), using other peoples material and referencing (saying where you got it) is good research!

Your reference list must be included on the final page(s). The referencing style is CHICAGO https://libguides.library.curtin.edu.au/chicago.

Margin, font and spacing Margin: inch or 2.54cm

Font: Ariel 10

Spacing: 1.5 lines

Do NOT leave big gaps between paragraphs or parts of your assignment in order to fill out the required number of pages. Penalties apply.

Video Presentation Time Five (5) to six (6) minutes

Student must present and appear at least 80% (of the time) in the video. No animation to replace students appearance.

Important: Your video presentation is a SUMMARY of the narrative

Video Structure and format There is no specific structure to be followed. Simply summarise the points written in your narrative submission. You ONLY have 5 to 6 minutes to present. Penalties apply if its less than 5 minutes or more than 6 minutes excluding the Curtin Introduction added by ECHO360.

Citations and a reference list are optional for the video and not included in the 5 to 6 minutes.

For video format supported by Echo360, visit: https://learn.echo360.com/hc/en-us/articles/360035035852-Supported-Content-FormatsLate Submission and Penalties Approval needs to be obtained from the UC. Please refer to the unit outline on how to submit your application for assessment extension.

The Assignment Cover Sheet should indicate the approval and the OC (Official Communication) need to be uploaded to Turnitin as well.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) Is citing of references compulsory Yes only in part (a) the Narrative. No need for references and citations in the video unless for example a picture is used which is not your work. Your references are in the case study and they are cited there.

Is the time added by Echo360 e.g., Curtin intro and copyright inclusive of the time-limit? No

What device should I use to record my video?

Any device that record video formats supported by Echo360. Visit https://learn.echo360.com/hc/en-us/articles/360035035852-Supported-Content-Formats for more information.

What editing software should I use to edit my video?

You can edit your video using any video editing software you wish. Some free packages you could consider are:

WondershareWindows Movie Maker

Have a look at this website for other ideas and a critique of free editing software: http://www.techradar.com/au/news/software/applications/best-free-video-editing-software-9-top-programs-you-should-download-1136264

I used a free editing package and it has placed a watermark on the final version of my video what do I do?

Nothing as long as your tutor can still see & hear what you have done through the water mark then you will not be penalised.

Will how to use the editing software be explained in class?

No. We do encourage you to use editing software as it is a useful skill but we cannot provide support for editing software. Sample videos are given to help you with presentation skills and to show you the benefits of editing, but it is up to you to learn how to use the software you choose.

How do I get help on using editing software?

Some material is provided in Blackboard and a demonstration is provided during the lecture but you will need to find other resources to help you. Depending on the software you have chosen to use there is usually learning videos and other resources available through YouTube, the product vendors website, or other internet sources.

How do I get help on the topic I have to present?

Your tutor will be able to help you with your topic. However, do not expect your tutor to do your research for you. Your tutor will be more helpful if you demonstrate you have made an effort to research your topic before you ask for help. At the University level you should be able to research a topic with minimal assistance from your tutor.

What help can I get to obtain good marks?

Use the marking rubric.

Meet the expectations of your tutor.

Good video and audio quality. Avoid using your hand-phone to record. Check the background, etc.

Answer the questions relevant to the topic. Research well.

This INDIVIDUAL assignment is worth 50% (STAGE 1 10% and STAGE 2 40%) of the final mark.

Plagiarism policy: Please familiarise yourself with the Universitys plagiarism policy. Any student involved in getting someone else to do their assignment or copying of assignments will be reported to the university and may face serious penalties. For more information, please visit this website: http://academicintegrity.curtin.edu.au/students/AIP.cfmSubmission Process:

There are two STAGES to this assignment. The first Stage is due in week 5 and the second is due in week 10 (excluding tuition free week). Please refer to the Program Calendar section of the unit outline and/or Blackboard for the exact dates/time.

All steps and requirements are detailed in the assignment pack consisting of:

ACCT2000 Assignment Stage 1 and Stage 2;Assignment Cover Sheet Stage 1 and Stage 2;Acct2000 Assignment Rubric Stage 1 and Rubric Stage 2 (verify ways to achieve marks); and

How to upload video assignment 2022.

It is vital that students test to make sure their submitted materials can be opened by the computers in the computer labs on campus. Under the July 2018 Curtin Universitys ASSESSMENT AND STUDENT PROGRESSION:

POLICY AND PROCEDURES Handbook (Assessment Communication Section 2.6), Submitted files that are unable to be read cannot be marked. These should be treated as a non-submission. (p.13). Here is a link to the policy document:

https://policies.curtin.edu.au/local/docs/policy/Assessment_and_Student_Progression_Manual.pdf Specifically, please pay attention to the use of generative AI tools such as ChatGPT.

Written materials will be submitted via TURNITIN and video will be submitted via ECHO360.

Assignment Theme Robotic Processing Automation (RPA)

Robotic Process Automation (RPA), often referred to as robotics or robots, is defined as the automation of rules-based processes with software that utilises the user interface and which can run on any software, including web-based applications, ERP systems and mainframe systems. (Deloitte 2018).

RPA is RPA isnt

Computer-coded software

Computer programmes that perform repetitive rules-based tasks

Cross-functional and cross-application macros Walking, talking auto-botsPhysically existing machines processing paper

Artificial intelligence or voice-recognition and reply software

What RPA can do

Opening email and attachments

Logging into web/enterprise applications

Moving files and folders

Copying and pasting

Filling in forms

Reading and writing from databases

Scraping data from the web

Connecting to system Application Program Interface (API)

Making calculations

Extracting structured data from documents

Collecting social media statistics

Following if/then decisions/links

Source: (Deloitte 2018)

RPA is one area of digital transformation that currently impacts on the required skills and competencies of accountants and auditors.

Construct objective(s) of your assignment using the above theme (important note: your objectives should be different from your classmates). Discuss the skills and competencies that accountants and/or auditors required for digital transformation focussing on RPA. Your objectives must be supported by at least ten (10) journal articles. Please use the database PROQUEST found in the Curtin Library Information Systems which Curtin students can legally use.

In Stage 1 of your assignment, select at least ten (10) or more academic journal articles (ie not professional articles, book, webpages etc) to help you to construct an objective or objectives guided by the above theme. Then describe how the findings of your selected journal articles that you have selected will support your objective(s) or otherwise. Further, in Stage 1 of your assignment, describe what you need and how you would construct a video presentation In this STAGE, please focus on what you will use eg location, software, editing, subtitles and etc for the construction of the video in Stage 2 of the assignment.

The comments and/or issues given by the marker in your Stage 1 should be noted or remedied in order to get better marks for Stage 2. The same marker will mark both stages.

Succinctly, Stage 1 of the assignment is a proposal to complete Stage 2. In Stage 1, objectives are defined and journal/academic article abstracts and/or contents are used to justify how the objectives can be achieved.

In Stage 2, the journal articles in the reference list (you may add more journal articles and this is perfectly normal when doing research) are synthesized/dissertated and the facts are used to discussed how the objectives are achieved. Do NOT discuss one abstract at a time. The video presentation points out the main facts (from the journal articles) used to achieve the research objectives.

Please note that the effort you put in when finalising your journal articles in stage 1 will help you significantly when completing Stage 2. That is, stage 2 will depend on what you have discussed in stage 1 and finally, the video presentation is simply pointing out the main facts discussed in stage 2.