Potential Frequently Asked Questions - ACCT2110 Case Assignment

The following questions are expected to be raised by students in relation to the ACCT2110
case study. Any additional questions asked before the submission date and will be to this
document to ensure all students have the same information.

1. The case assignment requires students to reference at least two academic articles to support
their answers to Q3. What qualifies as an academic article?
Answer: An academic article is a scholarly work published in a peer-reviewed journal or
conference proceedings. Academic articles are typically published in scholarly journals rather
than general websites, blogs, or news sources. Articles from the general websites, newspapers
or business magazines are not academic articles.
To find academic articles, students are encouraged to use Google Scholar
(https://scholar.google.com/), a freely accessible search engine that indexes academic
journals, books, and conference papers. Simply enter relevant keywords related to your topic
and refine your search using filters such as publication date and citation count.
2. Do I need to include AASB 15 in the reference list?
Answer: It depends. If you include in-text references relating to AASB 15, you have to
include a full reference in your reference list. When referencing accounting standards, avoid
copying large sections of the accounting standards. Instead, focus on interpreting the
standard, as excessive quotations may cause you to exceed the page limit.
Referencing AASB correctly:

The first time you mention an AASB standard, write its full title. For example: AASB 16
Leases. After the first mention, you can use the abbreviation. For example, AASB 16.
Reference the specific section of the AASB using either of the following 2 formats.
▪ AASB 102:12
▪ AASB 102 para. 12

3. What referencing style should I follow?
Answer: Use APA referencing for in-text references other than AASBs and for your reference
list. For guidance on APA referencing, refer to the university’s library resource:
https://guides.library.uq.edu.au/referencing?b=g&d=a&group_id=15017
The APA referencing guidance on standards can be adapted for accounting standards.

4. Is there a specific similarity level I should be aware of?

Answer: There is no required maximum percentage requirement for the similarity level.
Plagiarism is reviewed on a case-by-case basis by examination officers. It’s acceptable if the
similarity is primarily due to the case document or the accounting standard.

5. Are references from government boards or treasuries considered academic references?

No, these are not academic references.


6. The three-page limit includes the reference list. Can other information be presented on the
same page as the reference list?
Answer: Yes, the 3-page limit includes everything, including the reference list. That means
the reference list must be within the 3 pages and you can present other information on the
same page as the list of references – just ensure you have clearly separated them using
headings.

7. Is there a specific format for naming the document?

Answer: your submission will appear under your name in the Turn-it-in system; therefore, we
are not overly concerned about this. For your own reference, you may like to use this format:
ACCT2110_Case_Study_Submission_S2_2025

8. Are narrations required under the journal entries?

Narrations are not required, and marks are not specifically allocated for them. However, if
you feel that your journal entries are not clear enough and would like to provide narrations,
then please do. In saying that, please be mindful of the page limit.


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