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BSc (Hons) in AppliedAccounting
Research and Analysis Project
(RAP)
www.brookes.ac.uk\acca
Submission Periods 45 & 46 (2022-2023)
(June 2022 edition)
,Table of contents (this document contains hyperlinks to help you navigate
within the document.)
What is the BSc Applied Accounting ....................................................................................................... 4
Structure of BSc .................................................................................................................................. 5
Eligibility .............................................................................................................................................. 5
Member eligibility ............................................................................................................................... 6
Bursaries and prizes ............................................................................................................................ 6
BSc Applied Accounting on YouTube .................................................................................................. 7
Research and Analysis Project ................................................................................................................ 7
Timeline for completing the RAP ........................................................................................................ 8
RAP Assignment .................................................................................................................................. 9
Research Report (assignment brief) ................................................................................................. 10
Research Report topics ..................................................................................................................... 11
Academic integrity ............................................................................................................................ 15
Industry sectors................................................................................................................................. 16
Word count for Research Report ...................................................................................................... 16
Skills and Learning Statement requirement ..................................................................................... 16
Word count for SLS ........................................................................................................................... 17
Oxford Brookes University library resources .................................................................................... 17
Assessment criteria ........................................................................................................................... 17
Marking and moderation of your work ............................................................................................ 26
Submission ........................................................................................................................................ 26
Submission timetable and deadlines ................................................................................................ 27
Mentors................................................................................................................................................. 28
Why is it necessary to work with a mentor? .................................................................................... 28
Who can be a mentor ....................................................................................................................... 28
How to find a mentor........................................................................................................................ 28
What to expect from your mentor ................................................................................................... 29
What mentors do not do .................................................................................................................. 31
Preparing your Research and Analysis Project ..................................................................................... 32
Getting started ...................................................................................................................................... 32
Choosing a topic ................................................................................................................................ 32
Choosing an organisation.................................................................................................................. 33
Research aims and objectives ........................................................................................................... 33
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, Primary or secondary data ................................................................................................................ 34
Primary data collection ..................................................................................................................... 34
Secondary data collection ................................................................................................................. 35
Financial statements ......................................................................................................................... 35
Research ethics – permissions & consent ......................................................................................... 36
Academic Integrity ............................................................................................................................ 37
Academic Integrity - referencing ...................................................................................................... 38
Getting started on SLS....................................................................................................................... 38
Analysis, evaluation and critical writing ............................................................................................... 40
Understanding of business models ................................................................................................... 40
Application of accountancy / business models................................................................................. 46
Information Gathering ...................................................................................................................... 46
Academic writing .............................................................................................................................. 47
Evaluation rather than description ................................................................................................... 47
Use of sources / in text citations / reference lists ............................................................................ 49
Suggested structure – primary data collection ................................................................................. 52
Suggested structure – secondary data collection ............................................................................. 53
Academic integrity – use of translation tools ................................................................................... 55
Academic integrity – sharing work ................................................................................................... 56
Academic integrity – use of Turnitin ................................................................................................. 56
Use of excel ....................................................................................................................................... 57
Skills and learning statement ................................................................................................................ 58
Reflective writing .............................................................................................................................. 58
Presentation ...................................................................................................................................... 60
Submission ............................................................................................................................................ 62
Submission process ........................................................................................................................... 62
Registration ....................................................................................................................................... 62
Files to submit ................................................................................................................................... 62
Anonymous marking ......................................................................................................................... 63
Submission fee .................................................................................................................................. 63
Exceptional Circumstances ............................................................................................................... 64
Results release .................................................................................................................................. 65
Academic Appeals ............................................................................................................................. 65
Resubmission ........................................................................................................................................ 66
What to resubmit .............................................................................................................................. 66
Number of attempts ......................................................................................................................... 67
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, Eligibility ............................................................................................................................................ 67
Your Project Mentor ......................................................................................................................... 67
Resubmission following Academic Conduct referral ........................................................................ 67
Preparing your new project .............................................................................................................. 68
Updating your work - using feedback ............................................................................................... 68
Resubmission statement................................................................................................................... 69
Suggested format for Resubmission Statement ............................................................................... 69
Resubmission process ....................................................................................................................... 69
Successful completion........................................................................................................................... 69
Transcripts......................................................................................................................................... 70
Degree Certificate ............................................................................................................................. 70
Award confirmation to third party.................................................................................................... 70
Academic references......................................................................................................................... 71
Graduation ceremonies .................................................................................................................... 71
ACCA Careers – Skills Builder ............................................................................................................ 71
Alumni benefits ................................................................................................................................. 71
Oxford Brookes Global MBA ............................................................................................................. 71
Documentation for Visa Applications / online shop ......................................................................... 72
Appendices............................................................................................................................................ 72
Learning outcomes of Research and Analysis Project module ......................................................... 72
Degree classification ......................................................................................................................... 72
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What is the BSc Applied Accounting
The BSc Applied Accounting is the result of a unique collaboration between Oxford
Brookes University (OBU) and Association of Chartered Certified Accountants
(ACCA). As an ACCA student you can gain an undergraduate degree whilst studying
for your professional qualification.
The BSc in Applied Accounting is an Honours level undergraduate award that
prepares students for careers as professional accountants and to make a wider
contribution to their organisations, communities and society.
For more information about Oxford Brookes University visit these web pages
https://www.brookes.ac.uk/about-brookes/at-a-glance/
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