QUT Business School - School of Accountancy
AYB340 Company Accounting
SEM 1 2022
ASSESSMENT 1: PRESENTATION AND SELF-REFLECTION
For this assessment, you will be required to:
Description
➢ Prepare a presentation speech with PowerPoint slides and submit prior to your
presentation.
➢ Present your presentation during your tutorial in your assigned week.
➢ Reflect on your presentation and submit your self-reflection following your presentation.
Weight
Type
Topic &
Question
Allocation
25%
Individual Assessment
Topics and questions will be assigned during Tutorial 1 (Week 2). If you missed this tutorial, you
would need to contact your tutor. Presentation schedules will be uploaded to Blackboard by
your tutor after questions have been assigned if you need to check your presentation week.
Speaking Component
➢ Presentation Duration: 5 to 7 minutes for presentation.
Duration
or
Length
Submission
Written Components
➢ Presentation Speech: The 600-700 word length is an approximate word length based on a
5-to-7-minute presentation. There is no exact word limit as it will depend on individual
students to determine their own word length based on their speaking pace to ensure they
are within the time limit provided for the presentation.
➢ Presentation Powerpoints: Up to 10 Powerpoints Slides are allowed for the presentation.
➢ Reflection: 200-300 word reflection.
➢ Pre-Presentation:
o A full presentation speech (word file – template provided) must be submitted to
Turnitin via Blackboard by Wednesday 23.59 pm two days before presenting.
o The powerpoint slides (powerpoint file) must be submitted to Turnitin via Blackboard
by Wednesday 23.59 pm two days before presenting.
➢ Presentation: The presentations will be delivered during the tutorials in the week assigned.
➢ Post-Presentation: A reflection worksheet (worksheet provided) is required to be
submitted to Turnitin via Blackboard following the presentation within 24-hours of the end
of the students’ enrolled tutorial time.
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Section 1: ASSESSMENT LEARNING OUTCOMES
This assessment item assesses the following learning outcomes and AoL goals:
KS1.1
Demonstrate and apply integrated discipline (including technical) knowledge across the broad field of
business with depth in one or more core business disciplines.
Investigate real-world business issues and situations through the effective analysis, evaluation and
synthesis of theory and practice.
Use information literacy skills and communicate effectively and professionally in oral forms, appropriate
for diverse purposes and contexts.
Exercise self-reflection, responsibility and accountability in relation to own learning and professional
practice.
HO2.1
PC3.2
TS4.1
Section 2: THE PRESENTATION – 20%
Effectively communicating accurate and relevant advice is essential for accountants. To help develop these skills,
students are required to prepare a presentation on particular accounting standards and/or financial data and
deliver it during a tutorial class.
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Presentation Allocations: Each Topic (from Topic 3 onwards) will have three presentation questions available
for allocation (Question A, B and C). Each student will allocate one presentation question in Tutorial 1 (Week
2). Prior to Tutorial 1, choose a few topics you would like to present if you do not get your first preference.
Topics, their respective weeks and due dates can be found in Section 5.
➢
Question Availability: The presentation questions will be provided on Blackboard. (See Section 5 for release
dates).
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Written Requirements: Two (2) written components must be submitted as part of the Presentation.
1.
2.
A full copy of the presentation speech using the Word template provided. Word limit is an approximate
only. The number of words should reflect the number of words needed for each students 5-to-7minute presentation.
The powerpoint slides that will be used for the presentation. These slides can be in any design
appropriate for the presentation however, there is a limit of 10 powerpoint slides that are allowed.
Important:
•
Both written submissions must be submitted through the separate submission Turnitin Links on
Blackboard by Wednesday 23:59 pm two days prior to the presentation. (Due dates have been
provided for each topic in Section 5).
•
These written submissions should reflect the actual presentation speech and powerpoints that will be
used. This means you should not make any changes to your speech or your powerpoints after you have
submitted them on Wednesday instead, the time can be used to practice your presentation skills.
•
Both of these submissions can ONLY be submitted ONCE therefore, your submitted version is final.
•
No extensions are permitted for this assessment (see Section 4).
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Speaking Requirements: Students will present their five (5) to seven (7) minutes presentation to the class
during their enrolled tutorial. The presentations will be in the order of questions, starting with question A,
question B, and then question C.
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•
Internal Students (Face-to-Face Tutorials): Each student will need to bring a copy of their powerpoint
slides on a USB to show them during their presentation. Students should be standing when presenting
and maintain eye contact with the class. Students should not be reading word for word from a script.
Online students (Blackboard Collaborate Tutorials): Each student will need to upload their
PowerPoints to Blackboard Collaborate before the beginning of the tutorial. Collaborate sessions open
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15 minutes prior to the start of the tutorial. Students should arrive at least five minutes before the
start of their tutorial to upload their slides and ensure their video and audio are working. Students
should be standing when presenting, be clearly seen (not just their face) and maintain eye contact with
the camera to engage with the class. Students should not be reading word for word from a script not
visible on camera. A recorded demonstration is available in the Assessment 1 Folder that goes through
how to set up a presentation in Collaborate Ultra. Students are welcome to use the “Company
Accounting – Course Room” at any time to set up their camera and microphone and get familiar with
using Collaborate Ultra.
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Guidance: Presentations should integrate higher-order thinking. They should have an appropriate
introduction, identify the key aspects of the question, identify any relevant theory that applies to it, and draw
an insightful conclusion. If students are unclear about any aspects, they should discuss them with their tutor.
The topic two lecture will also guide students on how to present and reflect effectively.
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Assessment Criteria: Presentations will be marked using the criteria sheet (a copy is available on the final
page of this guide). Marks will be awarded on the quality of the content and the communication of the
presentation.
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Marks and Feedback: All students will be provided with immediate feedback on their content by their tutor.
Results will be provided within two weeks through Grade Centre on Blackboard.
Section 3: THE REFLECTION – 5%
Self-reflection is an important skill identified by the accounting profession. Accordingly, this assessment includes
marks for students’ reflection on their presentation. Following the presentations, students will reflect on their
performance in relation to their communication and presentation as well as their content.
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Written Requirements:
•
A one-page reflection worksheet (200-300 words) is required to be submitted to Turnitin via Blackboard
within 24-hours of the end of students’ enrolled tutorial time. For example, if you presented in your
enrolled Friday 11 am-12:30 pm tutorial, your self-reflection must be submitted by Saturday 12:30 pm.
•
Students must use the reflection worksheet provided and respond to two questions.
•
Important: No extensions are permitted for this assessment (see Section 4).
➢
Assessment Criteria: Assessment by the tutor will be based on the quality/depth of students’ reflections,
including areas they are reflecting on and why these are important/what impact they had on the
presentation.
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Marks: Marks will be provided within two weeks through Grade Centre on Blackboard. See the criteria sheet
for more details.
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Section 4 – ACADEMIC POLICIES AND INTEGRITY REQUIREMENTS
The QUT Manual of Policies and Procedures (MOPP) outlines the Student Code of Conduct and Assessment Policies
that must be followed when completing this assessment. For further information, the MOPP Policy can be found
at: http://www.mopp.qut.edu.au/E/E_06_08.jsp. In particular:
Academic Misconduct (or Academic Dishonesty)
Plagiarism: Even though part of this assessment is oral communication, you are still subject to the standards of
academic conduct as contained in the student MOPP and therefore, you must:
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Ensure your oral presentation and written submissions are all your own work and have adhered to the
required academic standards and integrity.
Reference all resources you used for both the Presentation Submissions. This includes in-text citations (i.e.
referencing within your written submissions).
Do not use any resources in your reflection, this must be all of your own work.
For
information
on
referencing
please,
consult
QUT
cite
write:
https://www.citewrite.qut.edu.au/academichonesty/
There are many other behaviours that will not be tolerated, such as self-plagiarism and collusion, contract
cheating: using/uploading to a site such as Coursehero & Studoc. For further information, please consult the MOPP.
Late Assessment and Extensions
The assignment extension (both 48hr and standard) DOES NOT APPLY to this assessment item. If you have
exceptional circumstances which will impact your ability to complete this assessment on time, please contact the
unit coordinator. All late submissions will be subject to the QUT late policy. Therefore, in accordance with the MOPP
and Faculty Policies, failure to submit written components by the due date and time will result in a mark of zero (0)
being awarded to that piece of the assessment. However, as the written submission only form’s part of the
assessment the following penalties apply for late submissions.
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Failure to submit the Presentation Speech by Wednesday 23:59 pm [two (2) days prior to the presentation]
will result in a reduction of five (5) marks to the presentation mark (20%).
Failure to submit the Presentation Powerpoints by Wednesday 23:59pm [two (2) days prior to the
presentation] will result in a reduction of five (5) marks to the presentation mark (20%).
Failure to submit the Reflection within 24 hours of the end of the enrolled tutorial time in which the
presentation was performed will result in a zero (0) for the reflection mark (5%).
You must ensure you submit the correct submission into the correct link and obtain a Turnitin Submission Receipt.
If there are any disputes in a written submission time, the receipt must be provided as evidence otherwise the late
submission penalty will apply. DO NOT leave your submission until just prior to 23:59pm, as computer/internet etc.
errors will not be accepted as valid reasons for late submissions and IT Support is only available until 10pm.
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Section 5 – DATES
WK
Topic
Presentation
Question Available
Full Presentation Script
Submission Due
Powerpoints
Submission Due
Live
Presentation
Self-Reflection
Submission Due
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Topic 3: Accounting for Income Tax
Mon 21 Mar
12pm
Wed 30 Mar
23:59pm
Wed 30 Mar
23:59pm
Fri 1 Apr
Enrolled Tutorial Time
Sat 2 Apr
End of Tutorial Time
5
Topic 4: Business Combinations
Mon 28 Mar
12pm
Wed 6 Apr
23:59pm
Wed 6 Apr
23:59pm
Fri 8 Apr
Enrolled Tutorial Time
Sat 9 Apr
End of Tutorial Time
6
Topic 5: Consolidation (1)
Mon 4 Apr
12pm
Wed 20 Apr
23:59pm
Wed 20 Apr
23:59pm
Fri 22 Apr
Enrolled Tutorial Time
Sat 23 Apr
End of Tutorial Time
7
Topic 6: Consolidation (2)
Mon 18 Apr
12pm
Wed 27 Apr
23:59pm
Wed 27 Apr
23:59pm
Fri 29 Apr
Enrolled Tutorial Time
Sat 30 Apr
End of Tutorial Time
8
Topic 7: Consolidation (3)
Mon 25 Apr
12pm
Wed 4 May
23:59pm
Wed 4 May
23:59pm
Fri 6 May
Enrolled Tutorial Time
Sat 7 May
End of Tutorial Time
9
Topic 8: Translation of Foreign
Subsidiary Statements & Segment
Reporting
Mon 2 May
12pm
Wed 11 May
23:59pm
Wed 11 May
23:59pm
Fri 13 May
Enrolled Tutorial Time
Sat 14 May
End of Tutorial Time
10
Topic 9: Enterprise Resource Planning
Systems
Mon 9 May
12pm
Wed 18 May
23:59pm
Wed 18 May
23:59pm
Fri 20 May
Enrolled Tutorial Time
Sat 21 May
End of Tutorial Time
11
Topic 10: Processes and System
Documentation & Robotics Process
Automation
Mon 16 May
12pm
Wed 25 May
23:59pm
Wed 25 May
23:59pm
Fri 27 May
Enrolled Tutorial Time
Sat 28 May
End of Tutorial Time
12
Topic 11: Business Intelligence & Big
Data Analytics
Mon 23 May
12pm
Wed 1 June
23:59pm
Wed 1 June
23:59pm
Fri 3 Jun
Enrolled Tutorial Time
Sat 4 Jun
End of Tutorial Time
13
Topic 12: Data Visualisation
Mon 30 May
12pm
Wed 8 June
23:59pm
Wed 8 June
23:59pm
Fri 10 Jun
Enrolled Tutorial Time
Sat 11 June
End of Tutorial Time
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AYB340 Assessment 1: CRA
Criteria
7
≥85%
6
75% - 84%
5
65% - 74%
Student identified all of the key
aspects of the question and the
relevant theory. The introduction
was appropriate, and the analysis
was relevant and accurate. The
material
was
accurately
referenced with no plagiarism.
The presentation was clear, valid
and insightful conclusion.
Student identified most of the
key aspects of the question and
the relevant theory. The
introduction was appropriate,
and the analysis was relevant and
accurate. The material was
accurately referenced with no
plagiarism. The presentation had
a reasonably clear and valid
conclusion.
Student presented confidently
with consistent eye contact and
audience engagement either F2F
or with the camera. Student had
minimal referral to notes either in
hand (F2F) or reading on the
screen (online). Speech was
understandable, well-paced with
fluctuation in volume and
inflection.
Student
had
appropriate time management
with materials providing clear
value to the presentation. Written
submissions provided an accurate
representation
of
the
presentation.
Student presented confidently
with frequent eye contact and
audience engagement. Student
had minimal referral to notes
either in hand (F2F) or reading on
the screen (online). Speech was
understandable,
reasonably
paced with fluctuation in volume
and inflection. Student is quite
effective in managing time
appropriately and materials were
useful
in
supporting
presentation.
Written
submissions
provided
an
accurate representation of the
presentation.
4
50% - 64%
<4
<50%
Student identified some of the key
aspects of the question and
identifies the relevant theory. The
introduction was appropriate, and
the analysis was mostly relevant
and accurate. The material was
accurately referenced with no
plagiarism. The conclusion was
somewhat effective.
Student failed to identify
some of the key aspects of the
question and/or the relevant
theory. The introduction was
mostly appropriate, but the
analysis lacked some depth
and/or accuracy. The material
was mostly accurate in
referencing
with
little
plagiarism,
while
the
conclusion lacked some
clarity and validity.
Student
was
ineffective
in
identifying the key aspects of the
question and the relevant theory.
The introduction lacked detail, and
the analysis demonstrated little
relevancy or accuracy. The material
lacked references and had instances
of plagiarism. The presentation
failed to apply theory and draw a
conclusion, or the conclusion drawn
was not supported by the analysis
presented by the student.
Student presented with some
confidence, eye contact and
audience engagement. Student
had some referral to notes either
in hand (F2F) or reading on the
screen (online). Speech was
somewhat understandable and
paced with some fluctuation in
volume and inflection. Student
was somewhat effective in
managing time and materials
provided some support for the
presentation. Written submissions
provided a reasonably accurate
representation
of
the
presentation.
Student lacked confidence,
eye
contact,
and/or
engagement.
Student
referred consistently to notes
either in hand (F2F) or
reading on the screen
(online). Speech lacked in
some
areas
of
understandability and had
limited fluctuation in volume
and inflection. Student was
ineffective in managing time
appropriately and written
materials provided limited
support for the presentation.
Written submissions missed
some of the presentation.
Student lacked confidence to speak
on the topic, lacked engagement
and/or was difficult to understand.
Student consistently relied on notes
either in hand (F2F) or reading on
the screen (online). Student
presented with little variation in
volume and inflection. Student was
ineffective in managing their time
and materials supporting the
presentation were confusing, too
long and/or inappropriate. Written
submissions failed to accurately
represent the presentation.
Marks
PRESENTATION
•
•
•
•
Content
(KS1.1 and HO2.1)
Appropriate introduction and
presentation of a clear, valid,
insightful conclusion.
Identification of key aspects of the
question.
Analysis of the issues involved.
Integration of researched material
(where relevant & referenced
accurately) and no plagiarism.
Communication & Presentation
(PC 3.2)
• Engagement, confidence, voice
projection and tone.
• Appropriate eye contact and body
language (e.g. use of gestures) with
minimal referral to notes.
• Apportion time adequately.
• Professional and relevant ppts.
• Written
submissions
reflect
presentation.
/9
/11
SELF-REFLECTION
Self -Reflection
(TS4.1)
Reflect on your performance and
provide examples in relation to
communication and content.
Viewpoints were insightful and
demonstrated
in-depth
reflection. Relevant and accurate
examples were provided.
Viewpoints were perceptive, and
response demonstrated good
reflection. Relevant and accurate
examples were provided.
Viewpoints were observant, and
responses
demonstrated
reasonable reflection. Mostly
relevant and accurate examples
were provided.
Viewpoints lacked perception
and responses demonstrated
limited reflection. Examples
lacked relevancy or accuracy.
Viewpoints were not relevant, and
responses made little sense and/or
demonstrated a lack of reflection.
Inaccurate and irrelevant examples
were provided.
Total Mark for Assessment 1
/5
/25
N.B. Accurate citing of sources and producing student’s own work is required, therefore any instances of academic misconduct (e.g. plagiarism) will result in a reduction in marks awarded and reporting to the
academic misconduct committee.
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