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BCO 123 ACCOUNTING II Final Term Task brief & rubrics Background Toshiro group Inc is a fast growing global conglomerate. He has hired some bright graduates from EU to help him modernise the company. He must close his consolidated accounts for December 2019 and do some planning for 2020 so that all this can be presented to the board. You have been recruited as a consultant by the CEO at the head office to help him. You are recent graduate from EU Business School. Your first assignment is to help the various finance heads and provide all details in a report. The CEO, Toshiro is very busy and fully expects you to help him get through this busy period and show your deep insights about finance and accounting. The final term assignment will focus on and consolidate your knowledge developed in the first half of the course. It should give you an opportunity to demonstrate FULLY your knowledge and understanding. Task

• You are required to do a report. This is an individual task • The assignment consists of a case study which is attached • The task will cover the contents from week 5 to week 8. • Please ensure your address all the points are covered in your responses • Format to be submitted: A word document • Include a Cover, Table of Contents, References

Formalities: • Wordcount: 2000 - 2500 words, excluding bibliography • Cover, Table of Contents, References and Appendix are excluded of the total wordcount. • Font: Arial 12,5 pts. • Text alignment: Justified. • The in-text References and the Bibliography have to be in Harvard’s citation style.

Submission: Week 8 – Via Moodle (Turnitin). 19 July 23:59 CEST Weight: This task is 60% of your total grade for this subject. Tips to achieve the highest success

• The answers should be clear and very well presented • There should be no mathematical errors, you have adequate time to do this properly. • Show real understanding in any open questions. • There are marks for presentation 5%

This task assesses the following learning outcomes:

• Understanding the key concepts of changes in the income statement • Understanding the importance of cash flow statements and ability to prepare complex

statements • Ability to do cash forecasting/budgeting.

Rubrics

Exceptional 90-100

Good 80-89

Fair 70-79

Marginal fail 60-69

Fail <60

Knowledge (30%)

Student correctly defines and describes the topics of each at all levels demonstrating a full understanding of the essay theme.

Student defines and describes the topics of each key stage, demonstrating a good understanding of the essay theme (may lack a key aspect).

Student makes a fair attempt at defining and describing the topics however details regarding the business in question are missing.

Student makes an attempt at defining and describing the topics, however important details regarding analysis of the business in question are missing

Student fails to correctly define or describe the key elements of the business in question, demonstrating a lack of understanding of the topic.

Critical evaluation (30%)

There is very good evidence of critical appraisal of ideas and concepts, the insights are outstanding.

Evidence of critical appraisal of ideas and evaluation is good.

There is some evidence of critical appraisal of ideas and concepts, but the analysis and insights are rudimentary for this level of study.

There is limited evidence of critical appraisal of ideas and concepts and/or those that are offered are weak

There is no critical appraisal of ideas and concepts and/or those that are offered are weak

Application (30%)

Applies knowledge and skills in familiar contexts with a high degree of effectiveness, providing relevant examples that support points.

Applies knowledge and skills in familiar contexts with considerable effectiveness, providing some relevant examples that make a good attempt at supporting points.

Applies knowledge and skills in familiar contexts with limited effectiveness, few/ irrelevant examples provided.

Applies knowledge, but does so incorrectly with very weak examples.

No application of knowledge. No examples are provided.

Communication (10%)

Uses conventions, vocabulary, and terminology of the discipline with a high effectiveness.

Uses conventions, vocabulary, and terminology of the discipline with considerable effectiveness.

Uses conventions, vocabulary, and terminology of the discipline with some effectiveness.

Uses conventions, vocabulary, and terminology of the discipline with limited effectiveness.

Work is poorly written and/or difficult to understand.