ACG 4253– WRITING
PROJECT
PROJECT INFORMATION:
Select one of the 5
foreign countries we have studied this term: China, Germany, Japan, Mexico or
the UnitedKingdom, and provide a country profile discussing the topics outlined
below. In addition, using EDGAR (http://www.sec.gov/edgar.shtml),
find the non-U.S. GAAP financial statements for a company from that country.
COURSE OBJECTIVES COVERED: 1,2,4,5,6
PROJECT REQUIREMENTS:
This project is due in
week 3. Your presentation to the class
will be made in week 4. Based on your
readings, use of technology, research of literature, and other sources make
sure your project includes the following:
· Prepare a 4-5 page analysis of the
country you chose discussing the following:
o Compare the accounting profession in your
selected country including professional conduct rules
o Identify how the accounting standard are set in that country
o Identify two financial reporting standards
that differ from those of U.S. GAAP
o Identify national characteristics unique to
the country that influence accounting
· For the two financial reporting
standards identified in your paper, use Excel to create an applicable
supporting schedule that provides an example of the adjustments that would need
to be made to your foreign company’s financial statements for it to comply with
U.S. GAAP.
WRITING REQUIREMENTS:
· The report should be 4-5 pages in
total (not including cover page, abstract, or references)
· Include the Excel spreadsheet(s) as
exhibits in your paper
· Include a minimum of 2 scholarly
sources from the KU Library, EDGAR resource and FASB proposed standard.
· All sources used are to be cited in
APA format
· Please use the writing center if
needed
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TECHNOLOGY/COLLABORATIVE ACTIVITY:
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· Week 3: Submit your 4-5 pageanalysis and excel
spreadsheet
· Week 4: Present and discuss your project





