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PSB385ACC:

Advances in Accounting and Finance

Dissertation Writing: An Overview

Dr. James KwanDr. James KwanDr. James KwanDr. James Kwan PhD Finance (UWA), MBA (Strathclyde), MBA Investment & Finance (Hull), MBR (UWA), FHEA, MSc Digital Education (Edinburgh), BAcc (NTU), SDALT, FCA (Singapore), FCPA (Aust.), MSID, ASEAN CPA, FAIA (Acad), AMA (Aust.), ACTA, Bok TC (Harvard), CEOT (Oxford), COCD (Oxford)

Lecture Outline:

(1) Identifying potential research areas for the dissertation topic

(2) Deciding the dissertation topic

(3) How to start researching on the topic area

chosen

(4) Proposed content of dissertation

(5) Coverage for Chapter 1

Lecture Outline:

(6) Literature review and proposed research

methodology

(7) Time-table towards completion

(8) Role of Supervisor

(9) Supervisor’s/Examiners’ expectation

(10) Agenda for the first tutorial

(1) Identifying Potential Research Areas

for Dissertation Topic

Financial Reporting

- fair value accounting - revenue recognition (IFRS 15)

- leases (IAS 17 vs IFRS 16) - research and development (US vs UK) - brand accounting

- financial instruments - etc.

Corporate Governance

- CG in Singapore/UK vs US - CG disclosures: REITs, IPOs,

Big vs small caps 4

(1) Identifying Potential Research Areas

for Dissertation Topic Finance

- Accuracy of earnings forecast

- Capital structure

- Dividend policy

- IPO underpricing

- Behavioural (corporate) finance

- Cryptocurrency, blockchain

- etc.

Corporate Social Responsibility - sustainability reporting: UK vs Singapore - CSR practices/disclosures by industry

(2) Deciding the Dissertation Topic

KNOW your Strengths!!

Checklist:

 Which topic interest me most?

 Which topic has more room for research?

 Am I able to gather lots of literature review

on the topic chosen?

 Am I able to identify 2-3 research questions

for the topic chosen?

(2) Deciding the Dissertation Topic

(3) How to start researching on the

topic area

- search for relevant literatures on the topic chosen via EBSCO host, Proquest, JSTOR,

Google Scholar, SSRN, etc.

- target to read around 20-25 journal articles

(not textbooks and magazines!!) to get a good

grasp of the chosen topic and identifying

potential research questions

- identify the arguments for and against the

accounting/finance issues pertaining to the

topic

(3) How to start researching on the

topic area

- separate those articles with empirical

evidences that support the theories from

those that refute them

- do ensure you have literature and empirical

evidences that are related to EACH research

question

 discussion/feedback on chosen topic and research questions: Tutorial 1

(13/8 or 17/8)

(4) Proposed Content of Dissertation

 Chapter 1: Introduction (700)

 Chapter 2: Literature review (2,000)

 Chapter 3: Research Methodology (500)

 Chapter 4: Findings and Analysis (3,000)

 Chapter 5: Conclusion (800)

 Word limit: 7,000 words + 10%  Font size: Arial 12, 1.5 spacing

 Due date: 20 October 2018 (Saturday) 10

(5) Coverage for Chapter 1

- Background of study

- Research objective (including research

questions)

- Research contribution

- Organisation of dissertation

 word limit ≈ 700 – 800 words

 discussion/feedback: Tutorial 2 (28/8 or 31/8)

(6) Literature Review and Proposed

Research Methodology

Literature review

- synthesise, NOT summarise!! - literature should focus on the research

questions

- provide theories and empirical evidences

 word limit ≈ 2,000 – 2,200 words

 discussion/feedback: Tutorial 3 (21/9 or 24/9)

(6) Literature Review and Proposed

Research Methodology

Proposed research methodology

- 3 case studies, preferably UK listed

companies OR 30-50 companies data

- may or may not be in the same industry

- justify your choice of the companies /

industry chosen

- not necessary to compare the 3 companies chosen

 word limit ≈ 500 – 550 words

 discussion/feedback: Tutorial 4 (9/10 or 12/10)

(7) Time-table Towards Completion

- list of activities to complete on a weekly basis

- key dates for each “milestone” (e.g. Chapter X draft 1 by xx/xx/18)

- set aside ≈ 20-25 hours per week

(total 200 study hours)

(7) Time-table Towards Completion

Barriers:

“I can’t find time to write”

“I need to do some more analyses first” aka “I need

to read a few more articles”

“To write a lot I need a new computer...”

“I’m waiting until I feel like it”

(7) Time-table Towards Completion

Time management and discipline

- Desires & Wants vs. Goals & Tasks

- S.M.A.R.T. goals

- Planning tools to meet deadlines

 Timeline

 Weekly

- Writing routine (night? weekends?)

(7) Time-table Towards Completion

Submission: 20 October 2018

Proposed draft deadlines:

Draft 1 Draft 2 Final Revision

Ch. 1 - Introduction

Ch. 2 - Literature Review

Ch. 3 – Research Methodology

Ch. 4 - Findings and Analysis

Ch. 5 – Conclusion

References, Appendices (if any)

Abstract, Declaration, Acknowledgement

Table of Content

(7) Time-table Towards Completion Week 1 2 & 3 4 5 & 6 7 & 8 9 10

Topic Agreed

Research Questions

Chapter 1

Discussion with supervisor

Readings and research

Literature Review

Research Methodology

Analysis & Findings

Conclusion, References

Table of Content, Abstract

Final review & submission

(7) Time-table Towards Completion

Tips for successful completion

- Plan to write regularly

- Committed to stick to your plan

- Write up section/sub-section(s) as soon as it’s

ready

- Stop writing at a point where you could go on

makes it easier to start next time!

- Decide where and when best for you - don’t

write when exhausted

- Exercise and seek support from classmates,

supervisor, family, friends, colleagues, boss?

(8) Role of Supervisor

 An academic advisor with immense experience in dissertation supervision at postgraduate level

 Provides advice and direction to students on their

chosen topic, research questions, methodology

 Assigns some relevant readings but Not a library assistant or editor – this is YOUR work!

 Draws up an agreed dissertation plan (structure and timeline to completion)

 First/second marker of the student’s dissertation

 Provides support and coaching20

(9) Supervisor’s/Examiner’s Expectation

 Excited about your chosen topic and writing

up the dissertation

 Independent and proactive in working on

the dissertation

 Maintains regular contact with supervisor

and honesty when reporting progress

 Listen to and follow advice, not challenging supervisor on academic knowledge

 Produce written work to a good academic standard that allows feedback 21

(9) Supervisor’s/Examiners’ Expectation

 Strictly adhere to the time-table YOU created and meet the deadline for each discussion/feedback session

 Clarify any doubts with me asap and not wait till the eleventh hour

 Be highly committed throughout the

research, work commitment is NOT an excuse for failing to meet the deadline!

 INTEGRITY is a MUST for this research!

(10) Agenda for the First Tutorial

(13/8 (Mon) or 17/8 (Fri)

 Finalised the dissertation topic, preferably

the dissertation title

 Research questions (2-3)

 Proposed time-table towards completion

 Sharing of problems faced (or joy!)

 Discussion/feedback in groups is strongly encouraged