Analysis

The analysis of the article should: 

1.indicate what specific managerial accounting concept(s) is (are) discussed in the article; 

2.demonstrate an understanding of the concept(s); and 

3.demonstrate why this article is a good example of the concept(s). 

The following “rules” apply: 

  Articles must have appeared in print since the beginning of the semester (Cartoons are eligible). 

  Source and date of each article must be indicated. All types of magazines and newspapers are eligible. 

  The analysis must be typed (or word processed) and double-spaced. Cut and paste the article into the 

document.

 The analysis of the article is limited to a maximum of two pages, not including the article. 

Analyses will be graded on: 

  Quality of the analysis of each article. 

  Appropriateness of the articles selected. 

  Diversity of topics covered in the articles. 

  Overall presentation of the materials.