i need a 2000 word essay in 8 hours

The coursework in the form of an essay is a research-based essay on issues

related to the European Union (EU) adoption of International Financial

Reporting Standards (IFRS). The aim of the coursework is to assess the

understanding of this by addressing the following issues:

1. Discuss the reasons for the adoption of IFRS.

2. Drawing from research based on data from before and after the

adoption, discuss the effects of the adoption (in terms of both

financial reporting quality and possible capital market effects).

3 . Discuss whether you think the adoption of IFRS has improved

the quality of financial reporting within the EU.

The suggested readings (this is not an exhaustive list but a starting point to

help you find more material to read and use):

Daske, H., Hail, L., and Leuz, C. (2008). “Mandatory IFRS Reporting around

the World: Early Evidence on the Economic Consequences”. Journal of

Accounting Research, 46 (5): 1085-1142.

Jermakowicz, E, K and Gornik-Tomaszewski, S. (2006). “Implementing IFRS

from the perspective of EU publicly traded companies”. Journal of

International Accounting, Auditing and Taxation, 15 (2): 170-196.

There is a 2,000-word limit to the essay. It will require students to research

the topic and apply their knowledge to the specific question.

References

This is a research-based assignment and as far as possible you should refer

to appropriate books, professional journals and academic journals. All

sources of information should be fully cited in a list of references.

Academic accounting journals that you might find useful:

 Journal of Finance and Economics – JFE

 Journal of Accounting and Economics - JAE

 Accounting, Organisations and Society – AOS

 The Accounting Review – TAR

 Journal of Accounting Research - JAR

 Accounting, Auditing and Accountability Journal - AAAJ

 Abacus

 Accounting and Business Research - ABR

 Critical Perspectives on Accounting – CPA

A list of all the references used should be included at the end of your work in

an alphabetised list.

References should follow the Harvard system. Thus, citations appear in the

body of the text as follows:

“The earliest professional accountancy bodies have their roots in

late nineteenth century Britain and this model of professionalisation

has been replicated, with mutations (Chua and Poullaos, 1998), in

many other countries at various times.”

At the end of the text you will have a reference list. Journal references should

be cited in the references, in alphabetical order by author surname

Marking scheme:

Introduction

Has the student introduced the topic and provided information on the

background? Has the student outlined the structure of the report? 10%

Discussion

Has the student adopted a critical approach in addressing the question?

Is there any reference to scholarly work? Has the discussion been

supported with relevant theories

and examples? 60%

Conclusion

Has a summary of the points relating to the discussion provided? Has

the student provided his own opinion on the topic discussed based on

evidence provided? Has the student acknowledged the limitations of the

report? 20%

Presentation

Has the student applied the Harvard Referencing System correctly?

Has the student presented the report in a professional manner? Are

there any grammatical errors? 10%

Total Mark 100%