Address the limitations of traditional corporate reporting

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Accounting Theory Research Assignment

Assessment overview - This assignment is based on the case study entitled "Scaling-up for Sustainability: Integrated Reporting of Takeda Pharmaceutical" published in Sage Business Cases.

Assessment details -

Assume that you are a graduate accountant at Takeda Pharmaceutical Company Limited, and as part of the graduate program you have been assigned to work with Koichi Kaneda, a senior director. In recent months, many listed companies including some Australian listed companies have sought Kaneda's advice about integrated reporting. In response to this demand for information, Kaneda has tasked you to write a report for Chief Executive Officers of Australian listed companies explaining how a move from traditional corporate reporting to integrated reporting can benefit their company and its stakeholders. Your report should specifically address the following:

1. The capacity of traditional corporate reporting to assist corporations to meet the current social and environmental challenges. [Note traditional corporate reporting includes the preparation of financial statements and standalone corporate social responsibility (CSR) reports, and reporting using sustainability tools (e.g. the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI), Greenhouse Gas Protocols, the Carbon Disclosure Project)] [Approximately 450 words]

2. What is integrated reporting and how integrated reporting can address the limitations of traditional corporate reporting? [Approximately 450 words]

3. How does integrated reporting differ from other forms of nonfinancial reporting e.g. CSR reporting, reporting using sustainability tools, the EU Directive on the disclosure of nonfinancial information. [Note: In particular, demonstrate the conceptual differences between integrated reporting and GRI G4 reporting] [Approximately 400 words]

4. Advantages and disadvantages (or costs and benefits) associated with integrated reporting, and theoretically informed arguments as to how the company may benefit on balance, by adopting integrated reporting. [Note: refer to theories in accounting that explain why companies may adopt integrated reporting and based on those theories predict how the company might benefit by adopting integrated reporting] [Approximately 550 words].

5. How relevant is integrated reporting to various stakeholder groups of listed companies (e.g., retail investors, institutional investors, lenders, environmental lobby groups, customers etc.). Your answer to this part should draw on theories explaining market reactions to corporate reports and capital markets research on the use of accounting and non-accounting information. [Approximately 400 words].

Additional guidance -

In this research assignment you will be providing your personal view based on research evidence, theory and original thought.

In your assignment, you are expected to draw on:

relevant accounting theories
the International Integrated Reporting Framework issued by the IIRC (available at:
scholarly articles from academic journals
reports issued by professional accounting bodies, accounting firms (particularly, the Big 4), regulatory bodies, the IIRC, the GRI and other organisations
official websites of professional accounting bodies, accounting firms (particularly the Big 4), regulatory bodies, the IIRC, the GRI and other organisations
media reports on integrated reporting

Objectives of the Assignment

There are two objectives for this assignment. The first objective is to assist you achieve the following Learning Outcomes:

Apply dominant theoretical perspectives in accounting research to explain and interpret the selection and application of specific accounting rules, principles, practices and processes by preparers of accounting information.
Apply knowledge of accounting theory and research to predict market reactions and possible behavioural responses of users of accounting information to the release of accounting information using various theoretical perspectives.
Apply knowledge of research principles and methods to plan and execute a piece of research with some independence as preparation for research higher degrees.

The second objective of this assignment is to assist you develop effective written communication skills, analysis skills and the ability to work independently.

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len1654669

9/23/2017 2:55:14 AM

This assessment will be submitted through the Blackboard assessment submission system (via Turnitin) and by placing in a specially assigned assignment drop box located on level 11 of the BA building. Written communication (20%) - Excellent standard of presentation, including editing, grammar, punctuation and structure. Outstanding communication of ideas. Readability of the project is enhanced by facility in language use/word choice, excellent mechanics, and syntactic variety; uses language conventions effectively (e.g., spelling, punctuation, sentence structure, paragraphing, grammar, etc.) Writing is compelling and sustains interest throughout; tone is consistently professional and appropriate for an academic research project. Referencing (10%) - All external sources are referenced correctly using the Harvard referencing style. Extent of Research (10%) - Presents extremely compelling evidence from academically legitimate sources; attribution is clear and accurate; references are primarily high quality and extent peer-reviewed journals or other approved sources.

len1654669

9/23/2017 2:55:09 AM

Question 1 (12%) Effectively formulates a clear description of the research problem, concept, or idea, and specifies major elements to be examined; selects and prioritizes information appropriate to addressing the research problem, concept, or idea; accurately and appropriately analyzes and interprets relevant research information; precisely and effectively applies appropriate research methods, techniques, models, frameworks, and/or theories in developing and justifying multiple solutions or conclusions; solutions or conclusions are insightful, coherent, well supported, logically consistent, and complete.

len1654669

9/23/2017 2:55:03 AM

Question 2 (12%) Effectively formulates a clear description of the research problem, concept, or idea, and specifies major elements to be examined; selects and prioritizes information appropriate to addressing the research problem, concept, or idea; accurately and appropriately analyzes and interprets relevant research information; precisely and effectively applies appropriate research methods, techniques, models, frameworks, and/or theories in developing and justifying multiple solutions or conclusions; solutions or conclusions are insightful, coherent, well supported, logically consistent, and complete.

len1654669

9/23/2017 2:54:44 AM

Question 3 (12%) Effectively formulates a clear description of the research problem, concept, or idea, and specifies major elements to be examined; selects and prioritizes information appropriate to addressing the research problem, concept, or idea; accurately and appropriately analyzes and interprets relevant research information; precisely and effectively applies appropriate research methods, techniques, models, frameworks, and/or theories in developing and justifying multiple solutions or conclusions; solutions or conclusions are insightful, coherent, well supported, logically consistent, and complete.

len1654669

9/23/2017 2:54:36 AM

Question 4 (12%) Effectively formulates a clear description of the research problem, concept, or idea, and specifies major elements to be examined; selects and prioritizes information appropriate to addressing the research problem, concept, or idea; accurately and appropriately analyzes and interprets relevant research information; precisely and effectively applies appropriate research methods, techniques, models, frameworks, and/or theories in developing and justifying multiple solutions or conclusions; solutions or conclusions are insightful, coherent, well supported, logically consistent, and complete.

len1654669

9/23/2017 2:53:55 AM

Question 5 (12%) Effectively formulates a clear description of the research problem, concept, or idea, and specifies major elements to be examined; selects and prioritizes information appropriate to addressing the research problem, concept, or idea; accurately and appropriately analyzes and interprets relevant research information; precisely and effectively applies appropriate research methods, techniques, models, frameworks, and/or theories in developing and justifying multiple solutions or conclusions; solutions or conclusions are insightful, coherent, well supported, logically consistent, and complete.

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