Instructions
This assignment is an essay where you are required to relate a practical example to accounting theory.
The essay should include an abstract, introduction, body, conclusion and bibliography.
Maximum word count 1400 words not including the bibliography.
You should incorporate at least 10 references.
The relationship between accounting research and professional practice has been discussed in the
literature (Parker, Guthrie & Linacre 2011).
Using the article provided discuss the following:
 What is the accounting issue relate to this article?
 Who are the stakeholders? Describe each stakeholder and their concerns.
 What is motivating the stakeholders to act in this manner and who will be affected by these
actions?
 Using the stakeholders you have identified detail what accounting theory might explain their
actions or perceptions?
 Compare and contrast the different theories and identify which of these theories is most
important and explain reasons why you think your chosen theory is the most important.
 Relate your answer to the link between theory and practice
You should consider accounting theories that you believe are relevant.
References
Parker, L, Guthrie, J & Linacre, S 2011, ‘The relationship between academic accounting research and
professional practice’, Accounting, Auditing & Accountability Journal, vol. 24, no. 1, pp. 5-14.