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To prepare:

• Select a DNP project that uses both quantitative and qualitative methods to summarize the results from the options provided.
• Review the required Learning Resources regarding how to summarize results.
• Consider how the findings reflect the practice-focused question in the selected project.

The AssignmentCritique a DNP project that used both quantitative and qualitative methods and summarizes the results.Link the results of both quantitative and qualitative findings to the practice-focused question in the DNP project.  Your Assignment should total no more than 5-7 pages, plus your title page and reference page.

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Consider that you want to report to the executive team on how this course could help shape the entire compensation program for your organization, including workers’ compensation and the pension plan. How might your train employees on the new compensation program? Reflect on the course and thoroughly explain your rationale.

 

Your reflection paper should be a minimum of 500 words in length with at least one supporting reference.

Trauma- and stressor-related disorders include disorders in which exposure to a traumatic or stressful event is listed explicitly as a diagnostic criterion. These include reactive attachment disorder, disinhibited social engagement disorder, posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), acute stress disorder, adjustment disorders, and prolonged grief disorder.

This assignment provides an opportunity to review, compare, contrast, diagnose, and demonstrate an understanding of the etiology, effects, and treatment options of the aforementioned conditions.

For this assignment, you will prepare a PowerPoint presentation with voiceover using Kaltura. You will address posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), adjustment disorders, acute stress disorder, and one other disorder of your choice (e.g., reactive attachment disorder, disinhibited social engagement disorder, or prolonged grief disorder). Alternatively, your additional disorder of choice could reflect a deeper dive into a derivative of PTSD (e.g., refugee PTSD); a derivative of adjustment disorders (e.g., termination of a romantic relationship); or a derivative of acute stress disorder (e.g., acute stress following a sexual assault). The presentation should include the following slides:

Slide 1: Title Slide

Slide 2: Introduction

Slides 3–7: Posttraumatic stress disorder

Slides 8–12: Adjustment disorders

Slides 13–17: Acute stress disorder

Slides 18–22: Disorder of choice

Slide 23: Summary

Slide 24: References

For each disorder type, you will have five slides that address the following five topics:

1. Etiology and prevalence of the disorder
2. Diagnostic criteria and diagnostic features
3. Differential diagnoses
4. Pharmacologic and nonpharmacologic treatments, including but not limited to therapies and follow-up
5. Cultural, gender, ethnic, spiritual, and social considerations

Assignment Requirements

Before finalizing your work, you should:

• be sure to read the assignment description carefully (as displayed above);
• consult the grading rubric (located in Course Resources, Grading Rubrics submodule) to make sure you have included everything necessary; and
• utilize spelling and grammar checks to minimize errors.

Your assignment should:

• follow the conventions of Standard English (correct grammar, punctuation, etc.);
• be well ordered, logical, and unified, as well as original and insightful;
• display superior content, organization, style, and mechanics; and
• use APA formatting and citation style.

This week’s required readings discuss the situations that make it more likely for children and the elderly to become victims of crime and how vulnerabilities as a result of age or ability level contribute to victimization. Reflect on your preparations for your Holistic Victim Restitution Plan that is due in Week Six. Choose at least one area of your research that either made you change a pre-existing position you held about the state of victimology research, or share something that surprised you in the course of your research. To help guide your reflection, consider how your perspective has changed on the following topics: the effectiveness of the criminal justice system in addressing victimology, your understanding of victimology theories, landmark victimology federal court decisions, victimology issues, creation of a socially just society, and potential career opportunities.

In your Holistic Victim Restitution Plan Reflection, you must reflect on whether your viewpoints have changed and how you expect to use this new perspective in your current or future career going forward. At a minimum

·        Analyze the rise of victimology.

·        Evaluate empirical data regarding crime victims.

·        Explain the victim’s contribution to crime.

·        Critique the criminal justice system’s response to victimization.

·        Describe your suggestions for a holistic plan of victim restitution.

The Holistic Victim Restitution Plan Reflection

·        Must be two double-spaced pages in length (excluding title and references pages)

• Must use at least three scholarly sources in addition to the course text.

Texts

Daigle, L. E. (2017). Victimology: A text/reader (2nd ed.). Retrieved from https://content.uagc.edu/

• Section IX: Victimization at the Beginning and End of Life: Child and Elder Abuse (pp. 328-345)
• Section XII: Victimization of Special Populations (pp. 464-483)

Finkelhor, D. (2013). Developmental victimology: The comprehensive study of childhood victimization. In R. C. Davis, A. J. Lurigio, & S. Herman (Eds.), Victims of crime (pp. 75-106). Retrieved from https://content.uagc.edu/

• This is Chapter 4 in this primary course text.

Heisler, C. J. (2013). Elder abuse. In R. C. Davis, A. J. Lurigio, & S. Herman (Eds.), Victims of crime (pp. 161-184). Retrieved from https://content.uagc.edu/

• This is Chapter 7 in this primary course text.

 

Assessment Details:

Assessment title	Abbr.	Weighting
Patchwork text – Patch 3 & Patch 4	WRIT2	50%
To pass this module you must achieve an overall module mark of at least 50%. There are two assessments, equally weighted.

Task/assessment brief:

The assessment package for this module is based on a `patchwork text` approach. Across the whole module, you will complete 4 short written `patches` of approximately 1250 words each, that enable you to practice and demonstrate your research skills.

WRIT1 comprises the final two patches, Patch 3 and Patch 4. These are briefly summarised below:

Patch 3: Qualitative research case study – evaluation of methods and analysis of data (50 marks)
Patch 4: Reflection on the development of your research skills – the `stitching` that draws together what you have learned from the other patches (50 marks)

Patches 1 and 2 are covered in assessment WRIT1, please see the separate assessment briefing (available on Moodle).
Formative feedback and discussion

Throughout the module, you will have the opportunity to check your understanding of key concepts through online e-learning activities, and to receive formative feedback from staff and/or peers through the pathway-specific workshops/support. We encourage you to revise your final `patches` to take this formative feedback into account.
Please note: the pathway-specific workshops/support are your opportunity for formative feedback on your studies – please ensure that you are up-to-date with the e-learning and attend those workshops prepared to discuss what you have covered in the e-learning, and the progress you have made with your assessment patches.
Full details of each patch are provided via the resources on the Assessment & Feedback tile of the SHS7000 Moodle module, where you will also find written and video guidance on how to approach each patch.

Submission Details

Submission Deadline:	This will be provided on the Moodle submission point.	Estimated Feedback Return Date	This will normally be 20 working days after initial submission.
Submission Time:	By 2.00pm on the deadline day.
Moodle/Turnitin:	Any assessments submitted after the deadline will not be marked and will be recorded as a non-attempt unless you have had an extension request agreed or have approved mitigating circumstances. See the School Moodle pages for more information on extensions and mitigating circumstances.
File Format:	The assessment must be submitted as a pdf document (save the document as a pdf in your software) and submit through the Turnitin submission point in Moodle. Your assessment should be titled with your: student ID number, module code and assessment ID, e.g. st12345678 BHL5007 WRIT1
Feedback	Feedback for the assessment will be provided electronically via Moodle. Feedback will be provided with comments on your strengths and the areas which you can improve. View the guidance on how to access your feedback. All marks are provisional and are subject to quality assurance processes and confirmation at the programme Examination Board.

Assessment Criteria

Learning outcomes assessed

• Identify and clarify research questions in order to embark on research-related activity
• Locate, obtain and generate data and information using appropriate methods, taking into account principles of ethical research practice
• Evaluate the credibility of sources, data and research processes
• Manage research processes, organising information and data to reveal patterns and themes
• Analyse information and data using appropriate qualitative and quantitative techniques to produce coherent understanding and identify emerging issues for further investigation
• Communicate their understanding of research and apply it to relevant professional situations

Other skills/attributes developed

This includes elements of the Cardiff Met EDGE (Ethical, Digital, Global and Entrepreneurial skills) and other attributes developed in students through the completion of the module and assessment. These will also be highlighted in the module guidance, which should be read by all students completing the module. Assessments are not just a way of auditing student knowledge. They are a process which provides additional learning and development through the preparation for and completion of the assessment.

• Ethical – students will understand core principles of research ethics and how to apply these principles in practice to their own research and professional activities
• Digital – students will be able to use relevant software to perform quantitative and qualitative data analyses using appropriate techniques
• Entrepreneurial – students will use their creative skills in the process of asking insightful research questions and developing appropriate research designs to answer those questions

Marking/Assessment Criteria

Patch	Criterion	Marks available
3	Evaluate – evaluate qualitative methodological information and research processes using appropriate tools or criteria	20
	Analyse – use appropriate thematic analysis techniques to organise and analyse qualitative data	12
	Synthesise – interpret qualitative analysis to identify and explain themes, reach appropriate conclusions, and reflect on how your background may have influenced the analytic process.	12
	Communicate – present your work in accordance with expected standards – academic writing, punctuation, spelling & grammar, word count and Cite Them Right Harvard referencing	6
4	Reflect – evaluate and reflect on your knowledge, skills, attitudes, behaviour, experiences and performance during the module, including constructive incorporation of feedback	20
	Synthesise – draw together the key issues arising from your reflections, evaluating the major developments in your skills and where you can make further improvements, setting achievable research skills development goals	20

BMS0079 The Strategy of International Business – Assessment Brief

Category Assignment Subject Business University University of Huddersfield Module Title BMS0079 The Strategy of International Business Assessment Type Written Assignment Word Count 4,000 Words Academic Year 2026–27 The module learning outcomes for The Strategy of International Business are to demonstrate awareness of international business strategies and organisational structures. Students will critically evaluate approaches to international expansion. They will. Justify perspectives on international business strategy debates. Additionally students will communicate strategic business information effectively.

The assessment overview for The Strategy of International Business is that this assessment requires students to produce a 4,000-word academic essay based on international business strategy. The assignment contributes 100% toward the module grade. Students must critically apply International Business theories. Analyse two themes related to international business strategy using real-world case companies. Each selected theme requires one individual company analysis of 2,000 words.

There are four assignment themes for The Strategy of International Business. Students must select two out of the following four themes. Critically evaluate relevant International Business theories using appropriate company examples.

Theme 1 – Internationalisation Path: Analyse how a company expanded internationally and evaluate whether the expansion followed an rapid internationalisation process. Did the company internationalise gradually or quickly? Can the Uppsala or Stages Model explain the expansion? Why did the company follow this strategy? Evaluate a stage of the company’s international growth. Theme 2 – Locations of Operations: Evaluate why the company selected international markets and how location decisions support corporate strategy. Which international markets are strategically important? Why were these locations selected? How does location choice support competitive advantage? Analyse one or more markets in detail. Theme 3 – Corporate Strategies: Critically evaluate the company’s corporate strategies and their effectiveness. Which strategies have been successful? Which strategies have created challenges or liabilities? How does the business environment influence decisions? What strategic improvements could be made? Theme 4 – Market Entry Strategy: Assess the foreign market entry modes used by the company. Explain why these methods were selected. What entry modes has the company used? Why were these entry methods chosen? Does the company use entry modes? Evaluate approaches such as exporting, licensing, franchising, joint ventures or owned subsidiaries. The assessment expectations for The Strategy of International Business are to demonstrate understanding of International Business theories. Students will apply theory critically to business practice. They will use journals, textbooks and industry data effectively. Students will present well-structured arguments. They will use academic referencing consistently. Students will demonstrate research and analytical skills.

The recommended sources for The Strategy of International Business include company annual reports and corporate websites, CSR and sustainability reports, academic journals and textbooks government and international organisation reports, OECD, WTO, UNCTAD WHO publications and reputable newspapers and business magazines. Note that Wikipedia and unreliable online sources should not be used as references.

The application of theory in The Strategy of International Business is that every argument within the essay should be supported by International Business theories. Students are expected to demonstrate understanding, wider reading and the ability to connect different theoretical perspectives.

The presentation and academic writing for The Strategy of International Business should use an academic essay structure. Students will present coherent arguments. They will demonstrate analysis throughout. Students will ensure presentation and proofreading. They will use referencing consistently.

The marking criteria overview for The Strategy of International Business is as follows:

Distinction (70–100%): critical analysis original thinking, extensive research, excellent presentation and highly professional academic writing. Merit (60–69%): Strong critical evaluation, effective use of theory, good research and developed academic arguments. Pass (50–59%): understanding of theories and concepts, with appropriate structure, research and academic writing standards. Referred (0–49%): analysis, insufficient research, weak structure and failure to meet academic assessment requirements.

HA2027 Group Assignment T1 2026 Group Assignment Assessment Details and Submission Guidelines Trimester T1 2026 Unit Code HA2027 Unit Title Business and Corporations Law Assessment Type Group Assignment Weight 40 % Submission Guidelines All work must be submitted on Blackboard by the due date along with a completed Assignment Cover Page. The assignment must be in MS Word format unless otherwise specified. Academic Integrity Information Holmes Institute is committed to ensuring and upholding academic integrity. All assessments must comply with academic integrity guidelines. Please learn about academic integrity and consult your teachers with any questions. Violating academic integrity is serious and punishable by penalties that range from deduction of marks, failure of the assessment task or unit involved, and suspension of course enrolment, or cancellation of course enrolment. Penalties This assessment must be submitted on Blackboard by the due date and time, as late penalties apply (refer Student Handbook). Assessment submitted without a completed Assessment Cover Page will receive a twenty percent (20%) penalty. This assessment must be submitted in Microsoft Word format (unless otherwise explicitly specified in the assessment instructions). Submissions which breach this requirement will receive a twenty percent (20%) penalty. A twenty percent (20%) penalty will be imposed for all single student (solo) group assessment submissions. Assessments submitted to Blackboard via a Virtual Private Network will receive a fifty percent (50%) penalty. Assessment submitted to Blackboard via an overseas IP address is a direct breach of the Holmes’ Student Academic Conduct and Integrity Policy and will be reported for academic misconduct with associated penalties imposed. Reference sources must be cited in the text of the report and listed appropriately at the end in a reference list using Holmes Institute Adapted Harvard referencing method. The use of an incorrect reference method, and/or missing/incorrect citations will receive a twenty percent (20%) penalty. For all other penalties, please refer to the Group Assessment Instructions listed on Blackboard. Group Assignment Guidelines and Specifications Purpose: The Group Assignment aims to provide students with an opportunity to work in a collaborative environment in solving two case problems by citing the relevant legal rules and cases and applying these to the facts of the case.

Students are to form groups, with a minimum of 2 and a maximum of 4 students per group. The assignment consists of a 2,000-word written report.

Instructions: Please read and re-read carefully to avoid mistakes. Group Report This group assignment consists of 3 parts. Part A is a question on Contract Law, Part B is a question on Tort and Negligence Law and Part C is a question involving Corporations Law. All questions must be answered. Question A is worth 20 marks, while Question B and Question C are worth 10 marks each. The total word limit for the group report is 2,000 words (+/- 10% allowed) Word limit for Question A – 800 words Word limit for Question B – 600 words Word limit for Question C – 600 words Part A: Contracts Law Question (20 marks) Emily, a 52-year-old widow with limited English proficiency, has recently become more involved in her community group. She regularly attends the local community centre and often discusses personal matters with Coordinator Mark, the centre’s manager. Emily mentioned to him that she was considering selling her home and moving to a smaller unit. Coordinator Mark mentioned that a small property next to the community centre would soon be available, and that he was looking for a new place to live.

Emily immediately offered to sell her home to Mark for $380,000, based on a neighbor’s comment that a nearby property had sold for $750,000 — not realizing this was only half of its actual market value. Mark knew Emily was unlikely to reconsider once she had made a decision.

Meanwhile, Emily’s 16-year-old daughter, Sophie, is a talented swimmer. Several contracts have been entered into:

Sports Management Agreement – Emily signed a three-year contract with Prime Sports Agency Pty Ltd, giving them exclusive rights to manage Sophie’s sponsorships, endorsements, and competition entries. Endorsement Agreement – Emily signed a two-year contract with Wave Wear Swim Apparel Pty Ltd, under which Sophie must wear only Wave Wear products. In return, Sophie receives free swim gear and annual payments of $35,000. The contract provides that if Sophie breaches exclusivity, she must repay the value of the supplied equipment and pay additional damages. Competition Entry Agreement – Sophie, without Emily’s knowledge, signed a short-term agreement with the National Junior Swimming League to participate in its upcoming national competitions. After one year, Emily and Sophie are dissatisfied with the Prime Sports and Wave Wear agreements and wish to terminate them, claiming they are unfair and not in Sophie’s best interests.

What legal rights do Emily and Sophie have to set aside or terminate the various agreements, and what factors will a court consider in determining whether those agreements are enforceable?

Part B: Negligence Law question (10 marks) A group of accountants has recently established a professional partnership known as Carter Tax Solutions, specializing in Australian income tax advisory services. The firm provides tax planning and compliance advice to individual and business clients.

Mr. Ethan Walker, a client of the firm, approaches Carter Tax Solutions seeking professional advice on lawful ways to minimize his tax liability. After reviewing his financial circumstances, the firm provides detailed tax minimization strategies. Relying on this advice, Ethan pays the agreed professional fee and implements the recommendations.

Subsequently, the Australian Taxation Office conducts an audit of Ethan’s affairs and determines that the advice was based on an incorrect interpretation of relevant tax legislation. As a result, Ethan becomes liable to pay a substantial amount of unpaid tax, together with interest and penalties, totaling $950,000. Ethan claims that he relied entirely on the professional advice provided by Carter Tax Solutions and would not have acted otherwise.

What legal liability, if any, does Carter Tax Solutions have to Ethan under the law of negligence, and what factors will a court consider in determining duty of care, breach, causation, and the appropriate remedies?

Part C: Corporation Law Question (10 marks) Arjun, Meera, and Tashi plan to establish a premium dessert business specializing in luxury event catering. Arjun and Meera each intend to invest $15,000 but prefer not to be involved in daily operations, although they still want a say in major business decisions. Tashi has extensive culinary experience but lacks capital and will manage the day-to-day operations.

Meanwhile, Tashi’s cousin, Rohan, offers to invest $60,000 in the venture. He expects a regular financial return on his investment but does not wish to participate in management. However, he wants some level of control over how his funds are utilised.

The group seeks advice on the most suitable legal structure for their business and the legal implications of their chosen structure, particularly in relation to control, liability, and profit distribution.

HS3041 Business Intelligence & Knowledge Management Assessment Details and Submission Guidelines Trimester T1 2026 Unit Code HS3041 Unit Title Business Intelligence & Knowledge Management Assessment Type Group Assignment Weight 40 % Submission Guidelines All work must be submitted on Blackboard by the due date along with a completed Assignment Cover Page. The assignment must be in MS Word format unless otherwise specified. Academic Integrity Information Holmes Institute is committed to ensuring and upholding academic integrity. All assessments must comply with academic integrity guidelines. Please learn about academic integrity and consult your teachers with any questions. Violating academic integrity is serious and punishable by penalties that range from deduction of marks, failure of the assessment task or unit involved, and suspension of course enrolment, or cancellation of course enrolment. Penalties This assessment must be submitted on Blackboard by the due date and time, as late penalties apply (refer Student Handbook). Assessment submitted without a completed Assessment Cover Page will receive a twenty percent (20%) penalty. This assessment must be submitted in Microsoft Word format (unless otherwise explicitly specified in the assessment instructions). Submissions which breach this requirement will receive a twenty percent (20%) penalty. A twenty percent (20%) penalty will be imposed for all single student (solo) group assessment submissions. Assessments submitted to Blackboard via a Virtual Private Network will receive a fifty percent (50%) penalty. Assessment submitted to Blackboard via an overseas IP address is a direct breach of the Holmes’ Student Academic Conduct and Integrity Policy and will be reported for academic misconduct with associated penalties imposed. Reference sources must be cited in the text of the report and listed appropriately at the end in a reference list using Holmes Institute Adapted Harvard referencing method. The use of an incorrect reference method, and/or missing/incorrect citations will receive a twenty percent (20%) penalty. For all other penalties, please refer to the Group Assessment Instructions listed on Blackboard. Group Assignment Guidelines and Specifications

Assignment Title

Business Intelligence Dashboard Project for Fitness Equipment Distribution Company

Tool: Microsoft Power BI

Assignment Overview

You are working as a Business Intelligence consulting team for a fitness equipment distribution company. The company sells products to customers across different regions and wants to improve its business performance using data-driven decision-making.

Your team (up to 4 members) has been given a generated dataset containing sales transactions, product information, customer details, and regional data. Using Power BI, your task is to clean, model, analyses, and visualize the data, then present your findings in a professional business report.

The dataset includes:

Sales.csv Products.csv Customers.csv Regions.csv Your analysis should help management understand sales patterns, customer behavior, product performance, and regional trends.

Business Case

The management team of the fitness equipment distribution company has asked your group to answer the following business questions:

Which products and categories perform best in terms of sales and revenue? Which regions are meeting or failing to meet sales expectations? What customer segments contribute most to business performance? What trends can be identified over time? What recommendations can be made to improve profitability and business strategy? Your team must use Power BI to create a dashboard and provide business insights based on the dataset.

Assessment Task Structure

Instead of completing the assignment in sections A, B, C, and D, your work must be presented in the following four project components:

Part 1: Business Understanding and Data Review (8 marks)

In this part, your group must:

Briefly explain the business problem Describe the purpose of the analysis Introduce the dataset and explain the role of each table Identify the key fields that will be important in the analysis Explain what management wants to learn from the data You should also include screenshots of the imported tables in Power BI.

Part 2: Data Preparation and Data Model Design (8 marks)

In this part, your group must:

Import all dataset files into Power BI Clean and prepare the data where necessary Correct data types Rename fields if needed Build relationships between the tables Explain the logic of your data model You should provide:

A screenshot of the relationship model A short explanation of how the tables are connected Any assumptions or changes made during data preparation Part 3: Interactive Dashboard Development (14 marks)

Your group must develop an interactive Power BI dashboard for management. The dashboard should contain at least 4 pages and include appropriate visuals, slicers, and filters.

Your dashboard should include analysis such as:

Sales performance by product and category Regional performance comparison Customer insights Time-based sales trends Profitability or revenue-related insights At least one custom visual such as a map, KPI, gauge, or decomposition tree The dashboard should be clear, professional, and easy to understand.

Part 4: Management Insights and Team Reflection (10 marks)

Your group must write a report that includes:

A. Management Insights

Summary of the most important findings Explanation of what the dashboard shows Business recommendations based on the analysis Discussion of any limitations in the dataset or dashboard B. Team Reflection

Explain how the group worked together Describe how tasks were divided Mention any challenges faced Explain what your group learned from using Power BI as a team Deliverables

Your group must submit the following:

Assignment Cover Page Power BI file (.pbix) Group Report (.docx) The report should include:

Part 1: Business Understanding and Data Review Part 2: Data Preparation and Data Model Design Part 4: Management Insights and Team Reflection Note: Dashboard pages are assessed through the submitted .pbix file.

Suggested Report Format

To help structure your work, your report may use the following headings:

Introduction Business Problem and Dataset Overview Data Preparation and Modeling Dashboard Design Summary Key Findings and Business Recommendations Limitations Team Reflection References Marking Guide Summary

Criterion Marks Business understanding and dataset review 8 Data preparation and model design 8 Interactive dashboard development 14 Management insights and team reflection 10 Total 40 Submission Instructions

Submit via Blackboard by the due date Late penalties apply according to institute policy Only the final submission will be marked All sources must follow Holmes Institute Adapted Harvard Referencing The report must be submitted in MS Word format The Power BI dashboard must be submitted as a .pbix file Marking Criteria Summary

Criterion Excellent (HD) Good (D–C) Satisfactory (P) Unsatisfactory (N) Data Modeling Relationships and measures are logically and efficiently designed Mostly correct, minor issues Some relationships missing or inconsistent Incomplete or incorrect model Visual Design Highly interactive, intuitive, professional visuals Clear visuals with minor layout issues Adequate visuals but limited interactivity Poor visual design or missing visuals Report: Insights & Business Insight Clear, professional, concise, deep analysis with strong managerial relevance Generally clear, logical insights but limited depth Some disorganization or unclear writing, basic trend description only Missing or unclear, minimal or incorrect interpretation Collaboration Strong teamwork and reflection Some imbalance or vague reflection Minimal reflection No evidence of collaboration Student Assessment Citation and Referencing Rules

Adapted Harvard Referencing Rules

Holmes has implemented a revised Harvard approach to referencing. The following rules apply:

Reference sources in assignments are limited to sources that provide full-text access to the source’s content for lecturers and markers. The reference list must be located on a separate page at the end of the essay and titled: “References”. The reference list must include the details of all the in-text citations, arranged A-Z alphabetically by author surname with each reference numbered (1 to 10, etc.) and each reference MUST include a hyperlink to the full text of the cited reference source. For example:

1. Hawking, P., McCarthy, B. & Stein, A. 2004. Second Wave ERP Education, Journal of Information Systems Education, Fall, http://jise.org/Volume15/n3/JISEv15n3p327.pdf All assignments must include in-text citations to the listed references. These must include the surname of the author/s or name of the authoring body, year of publication, page number of the content, and paragraph where the content can be found. For example, “The company decided to implement an enterprise-wide data warehouse business intelligence strategies (Hawking et al., 2004, p3(4)).” author    year     page

(Hawking et al, 2004, p3(4))

paragraph

 

Non-Adherence to Referencing Rules

Where students do not follow the above rules:

For students who submit assignments that do not comply with the rules, a 10% penalty will be applied. As per the Student Handbook, late penalties will apply each day after the student/s has been notified of the due date. Students who comply with rules and the citations are “fake” may be reported for academic misconduct.

1. Hawking, P., McCarthy, B. & Stein, A. 2004. Second Wave ERP Education, Journal of Information Systems Education, Fall, http://jise.org/Volume15/n3/JISEv15n3p327.pdf HS3041 Group Assignment T1 2026

Submission Guidelines

Your documents should be a single MS Word or Open Office document containing your report. Do not use PDF as a submission format.

All submissions will be submitted through the safe Assign facility in Blackboard. Submission boxes linked to Safe Assign will be set up in the Units Blackboard Shell. Assignments not submitted through these submission links will not be considered.

Submissions must be made by the due date and time (which will be in the session detailed above) and determined by your Unit coordinator. Submissions made after the due date and time will be penalized per day late (including weekend days) according to Holmes Institute policies.

The Safe Assign similarity score will be used in determining the level, if any, of plagiarism. Safe Assign will check conference web-sites, Journal articles, the Web and your own class member’s submissions for plagiarism. You can see your Safe Assign similarity score (or match) when you submit your assignment to the appropriate drop box. If this is a concern you will have a chance to change your assignment and resubmit. However, re-submission is only allowed prior to the submission due date and time. After the due date and time have elapsed your assignment will be graded as late. Submitted assignments that indicate a high level of plagiarism will be penalized according to the Holmes Academic Misconduct policy, there will be no exceptions. Thus, plan early and submit early to take advantage of the re-submission feature. You can make multiple submissions, but please remember we grade only the last submission, and the date and time you submitted will be taken from that submission.

POLYTECHNIC INSTITUTE AUSTRALIA

authentic articles to explore how deferred tax expenses are interrelated with earnings management.”

Investigate the relationship between deferred tax expenses and earnings management. Identify trends, methodologies, and conclusions from recent studies.

Select at least 8 recent (published within the last 10 years) peer-reviewed articles.

Annotate the findings of each article, focusing on the impact of deferred taxes on earnings management. Highlight any common methodologies and theoretical frameworks used. Compare and contrast the findings of the selected articles.

Identify any patterns or discrepancies in the relationship between deferred tax expenses and earnings management. Discuss potential reasons for these patterns or discrepancies.

Write convincing arguments on the overall findings of your research. Provide insights into how deferred tax expenses influence earnings management. Suggest areas for further research based on gaps or limitations identified in the reviewed articles.

References: Include in-text and a complete list of the 10+ peer-reviewed articles cited in your research. (APA 7th Referencing Style should be used)

(1000 Words)

Not least you can collect articles on Deferred tax and earnings management from Google Scholar: Link:

https://scholar.google.com.au/scholar?hl=en&as_sdt=0%2C5&q=deferred+tax+and+earnings+management&oq=deferred+tax+and

Please note you are required to present in group which is a part of Assessment 2b.

Feedback

Marks and feedback with comments will be provided to students.

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HA1020 Individual Assignment T1 2026 Individual Assignment

Assessment Details and Submission Guidelines Trimester T1 2026 Unit Code HA1020 Unit Title Accounting Principles and Practices Assessment Type Individual Assignment Weight 40% Word limit (if applicable) 2500 words ± 500 words Submission Guidelines This assignment must be submitted on Blackboard by the published due date along with a completed Assignment Cover Page. This assignment must be in Microsoft Word format unless otherwise specified. Academic Integrity Information Holmes Institute is committed to ensuring and upholding academic integrity. All assessments must comply with academic integrity guidelines. Please learn about academic integrity and consult your teachers with any questions. Violating academic integrity is serious and punishable by penalties that range from deduction of marks, failure of the assessment task or unit involved, suspension of course enrolment, or cancellation of course enrolment. Penalties This assessment must be submitted on Blackboard by the due date and time, as late penalties apply (refer Student Handbook). Assessment submitted without a completed Assessment Cover Page will receive a twenty percent (20%) penalty. This assessment must be submitted in Microsoft Word format (unless otherwise explicitly specified in the assessment instructions). Submissions which breach this requirement will receive a twenty percent (20%) penalty. Assessments submitted to Blackboard via a Virtual Private Network will receive a fifty percent (50%) penalty. Assessment submitted to Blackboard via an overseas IP address is a direct breach of the Holmes’ Student Academic Conduct and Integrity Policy and will be reported for academic misconduct with associated penalties imposed. Reference sources must be cited in the text of the report and listed appropriately at the end in a reference list using Holmes Institute Adapted Harvard Referencing method. The use of an incorrect reference method, and/or missing/incorrect citations will receive a twenty percent (20%) penalty. For all other penalties, please refer to the Assessment Instructions listed on Blackboard. Individual Assignment Guidelines and Specifications Assignment Instructions and Requirements Each student has been allocated a company for completing this assignment. In the excel file “Find Your Company” located under “Assessments”, “Individual Assignment” “Individual Assignment Instructions” on Blackboard, you will find the listed company that you have been allocated for this assignment. Companies were randomly allocated from a list of Australian Stock Exchange (ASX) listed companies. Locate your company by searching for your student ID no.

Important note: You are NOT allowed to select your own company. You must complete this assignment with the company that you have been allocated. Your assignment will not be marked if you use a different company to the one that you have been allocated.

Obtain the 2025 Annual Report of your allocated company and save a copy to your computer. The report can be accessed from the company’s website or through the ASX website by clicking here: Company directory and then search for your company, then its 2025 Annual Report. Do not use your company’s interim financial statements or their concise financial statements.

Using the company’s 2025 Annual Report, including the financial statements, you are required to answer the following questions

Part A (25 marks) a) Provide a brief overview of the company you have been assigned to include:

The nature of the business operations The company’s main products and/or services Its primary sources of revenue Key financial indicators, namely: Total Equity (net assets) Net Profit after tax Earnings per share (EPS) (4 marks)

b) Identify and describe the purpose of the financial statements presented in your company’s annual report. (6 marks)

c) Choose three (3) external users who may have an interest in the financial statements of your allocated company, and answer the following:

i) Identify each external user selected. (3 marks)

ii) For each user, explain the reasons for their interest in the company’s financial statements. (6 marks)

iii) For each user, provide two (2) specific examples of information from the financial statements that would be useful to them. Present your answer in a table. (6 marks)

Answers must be clearly linked to the chosen company. Generic answers that are not company-specific will receive lower marks.

Part B (12 marks) You have learnt the accounting cycle in class over several weeks. Reflect and describe your understanding of how the accounting cycle leads to the preparation of financial statements for decision-making by users. Support your answer with two (2) relevant evidence, including screenshots from your allocated company’s financial statements (e.g. balance day adjustments for depreciation, accruals, prepayments, to name a few).

Higher marks will be awarded for responses that include specific, company-based examples rather than generic explanations. (12 marks)

Additional Information: You must properly reference relevant lecture materials used in your answers. The link to the 2025 Annual Report must be included in the reference list. You must source at least three (3) relevant journal articles from the academic literature. Journal articles must be published from year 2015 to current. You can search for journal articles online using Google Scholar (not Google) or access relevant Accounting Journals via the ProQuest Database. Students must not use AI-generated material (including ChatGPT or similar tools). Breaches of this requirement will result in substantial mark deductions. Log-in details in ProQuest are – Username: Holmes2004; Password: PQLogin2025@.

Some journals can be accessed in ProQuest by clicking on the links below:

Accounting, Auditing and Accountability Journal Journal of Applied Accounting Research The Accounting Review Journal of International Accounting Research All sources used must be referenced using the Holmes Adapted Harvard Referencing Style, which include providing the hyperlink to the full text of the cited reference source.

Assignment Structure: The assignment should include the following components:

a. The assignment cover page which clearly states your name and student number, and all other required details.

b. Executive summary

c. Table of contents

d. A brief introduction or overview of what the assignment is about

e. Body of the assignment with appropriate section headings

f. Conclusion

g. List of References (follow the Holmes Adapted Harvard Referencing guidelines)

Marking Criteria Weighting Part A a) Company Overview 4% b) Identify and describe the purpose of the financial statements presented in your company’s annual report. 6% c i) Identification of Users (3 marks) 3% c ii) Explanation of User Interest 6% c iii) Information Needs 6% Part B You have learnt the accounting cycle in class over several weeks. Reflect and describe your understanding of how the accounting cycle leads to the preparation of financial statements for decision-making by users. Support your answer with two (2) relevant evidence, including screenshots from your allocated company’s financial statements (e.g. balance day adjustments for depreciation, accruals, prepayments, to name a few). 12% Overall Presentation of Assignment 3% TOTAL Weight 40% Student Assessment Citation and Referencing Rules Holmes has implemented a revised Harvard approach to referencing. The following rules apply:

1. Reference sources in assignments are limited to sources that provide full-text access to the source’s content for lecturers and markers.
2. The reference list must be located on a separate page at the end of the essay and titled: “References”.
3. The reference list must include the details of all the in-text citations, arranged A-Z alphabetically by author surname with each reference numbered (1 to 10, etc.) and each reference MUST include a hyperlink to the full text of the cited reference source.

For example:

1. Hawking, P., McCarthy, B. & Stein, A. 2004. Second Wave ERP Education, Journal of Information Systems Education, Fall, http://jise.org/Volume15/n3/JISEv15n3p327.pdf
2. All assignments must include in-text citations to the listed references. These must include the surname of the author/s or name of the authoring body, year of publication, page number of the content, and paragraph where the content can be found. For example, “The company decided to implement an enterprise-wide data warehouse business intelligence strategy (Hawking et al., 2004, p3(4)).”

Academic Integrity Holmes Institute is committed to ensuring and upholding academic integrity, as it is integral to maintaining academic quality and the reputation of Holmes’ graduates. Accordingly, all assessment tasks need to comply with academic integrity guidelines. Table 1 identifies the six categories of Academic Integrity breaches. If you have questions about Academic Integrity issues related to your assessment tasks, please consult your lecturer or tutor for relevant referencing guidelines and support resources. Many of these resources can also be found through the Study Skills link on Blackboard.

Academic integrity breaches are serious offences punishable by penalties ranging from deduction of marks, failure of the assessment task or unit involved, suspension of course enrolment, or cancellation of course enrolment.

Table 1: Six categories of Academic Integrity breaches Plagiarism Reproducing the work of someone else without attribution. When a student submits their own work on multiple occasions this is known as self-plagiarism. Collusion Working with one or more other individuals to complete an assignment, in a way that is not authorized. Copying Reproducing and submitting the work of another student, with or without their knowledge. If a student fails to take reasonable precautions to prevent their own original work from being copied, this may also be considered an offence. Impersonation Falsely presenting oneself, or engaging someone else to present as oneself, in an in-person examination. Contract cheating Contracting a third party to complete an assessment task, generally in exchange for money or other manner of payment. Data fabrication and falsification Manipulating or inventing data with the intent of supporting false conclusions, including manipulating images. Source: INQAAHE, 2020 Marking Rubric Criteria Excellent (HD) Very Good (D) Good (C) Satisfactory (P) Unsatisfactory (F) Part A (25 marks) a) Company Overview (4 marks) (3.4–4) Comprehensive and accurate overview. Clearly explains operations, products/services, revenue sources, and all key financial indicators (equity, NPAT, EPS). Uses correct figures. (3.0–3.3) Clear overview with most elements covered. Minor omissions or limited explanation. (2.5–2.9) Adequate overview but lacks depth or clarity. Some indicators missing. (2.0–2.4) Basic description with limited detail. Minimal use of financial data. (0-1.9) Incomplete, inaccurate, or very generic. b) Financial Statements (6 marks) (5.1–6) Accurately identifies all financial statements and provides clear, detailed explanations of their purpose and content. (4.5–5.0) Correct identification with good explanations, minor gaps. (3.8–4.4) Identifies most statements; explanations are basic. (3.0–3.7) Limited understanding; vague or incomplete explanations. (0-2.9) Incorrect or missing identification; poor understanding. c i) Identification of Users (3 marks) (2.6–3) Clearly identifies three appropriate external users. (2.3–2.5) Mostly appropriate users identified. (2.0–2.2) Some appropriate users, minor issues. (1.5–1.9) Limited or unclear identification. (0-1.4) Incorrect or missing users. c ii) Explanation of User Interest (6 marks) (5.1–6) Insightful and well-developed explanations clearly linked to decision-making needs. (4.5–5.0) Good explanations with some depth and relevance. (3.8–4.4) Basic explanations; some links to decision-making. (3.0–3.7) Limited or generic explanations. (0-2.9) Poor or incorrect explanations. c iii) Information Needs (Table) (6 marks) (5.1–6) Two specific, relevant, company-based examples per user. Clear, well-structured table. Strong linkage to financial statements. (4.5–5.0) Good examples with some company linkage; minor gaps. (3.8–4.4) Adequate examples but somewhat generic. (3.0–3.7) Limited or mostly generic examples. (0-2.9) Incomplete or irrelevant responses. Part B (12 marks) Accounting Cycle & Financial Reporting (12 marks) (10.2–12) Excellent reflection showing strong understanding of the accounting cycle and its link to financial statements. Uses two clear, relevant company-based examples (e.g., depreciation, accruals). Evidence (screenshots) is well integrated and explained. (9.0–10.1) Good understanding with relevant examples and evidence. Minor gaps in depth. (7.5–8.9) Sound understanding; examples provided but lack depth or clarity. Evidence included but not fully explained. (6.0–7.4) Basic understanding with limited or generic examples. Minimal evidence. (0-5.9) Poor understanding; lacks relevant examples and/or evidence