Additional assignment support

1. University of Northampton
Assignment support for ACC1009
- Corporate Governance Review

2. Series Overview
• Part 1 – Assignment Brief
• Part 2 - Overview
• Part 3 – Issues and Impact
• Part 4 – Ongoing Impact
• Part 5 – Introduction
• Part 6 - Abstract
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4. The Assignment Task
You are required to research and prepare a written review on
one of the three companies listed below that are known to have
been affected by corporate scandal.
• Carillion Plc
• BHS
• Sports Direct
Detail the issues and the impact on the industry and the professionals
involved.
Discuss the nature of the scandal and contrast the actions and
behaviours exhibited against a framework of professional values, ethics
and attitudes.
Critically reflect on the ongoing impact this corporate governance
case may have.
Your paper should include an abstract and reference list, neither are
included in the word count.

5. Headings Graded % Word
Count *
Learning Outcome taken from Mod Spec
Abstract is a brief summary to help the reader
quickly understand the purpose of the research.
10% N/A a) Describe the key environmental influences and
constraints impacting organisations. (not included in
word count).
Introduction is the opening of the document, which
will grab (hook) the readers interest, provides
information the reader will require to understand the
topic.
20% 600 b) Apply professional and ethical frameworks to real
world scenarios.
Overview is a summary of the main or most
important points.
15% 450 b) Apply professional and ethical frameworks to real
world scenarios.
Issues and Impact is the main content and includes
detail, evidence and counter arguments.
30% 900 c) Explain the importance of good corporate governance
and the evolution of good practice.
Ongoing impact is a critical explanation of future
issues that may occur.
15% 450 d) Explore the different roles within the accounting
function in various organisations.
Professional academic/ quality : referencing, content
page, academic content.
10% N/A Reference list required – not included in word count.
Total 100% 2400 Word count to be stated in document.

6. Academic writing
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• Structure is built through paragraphs –
PEEL (point, evidence, evaluation, link)
• Each paragraph contains one idea/point
• Each idea is supported by evidence and
logically sequenced
• Each paragraph links to the previous
• Rule of thumb: each paragraph contains
five to seven sentences

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9. Series Overview
• Part 1 – Assignment Brief
• Part 2 – Overview
• Part 3 – Issues and Impact
• Part 4 – Ongoing Impact
• Part 5 – Introduction
• Part 6 – Abstract
Email for further support : learningdevelopment@northampton.ac.uk