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Capstone

Assessment - Group Case Study Research & Presentation

Assessment - Slide Deck and Presentation

Your Task
Each group is required to analyse a case study by preparing a slide deck and in-class individual presentation.

Assessment Description
You will be assigned to groups of 4 students where you will advise an assigned client of their responsibilities and appropriate accounting and governance practices. You will also advise the client regarding the selection, performance measurement and remuneration of their Board of Directors and Executive.

Assessment Instructions

Students will receive a pre-reading document in Week 4 which should be reviewed as part of the preparation of this assessment.

Groups are required to prepare a slide deck following individual and group research to be completed in-class during Week 5 workshop.

Each group will present their findings and advice through an in-class individual presentation during the first half of the week 6 workshop.

The slide deck must include intext references and a reference list. A variety of sources should be used including academic journal articles, textbooks, websites, regulatory bodies etc. Each source must be referenced as per KBS referencing guidelines including in-text citations

Your task
You are part of a working party tasked with advising Moka (your client) in relation to their current governance, accounting and reporting, performance management, and remuneration practices.

Your General Manager
Your lecturer is your team's General Manager throughout this task and will:
Assign parts between your team is an agreement cannot be reached (refer below);
Be available for consultation of up to 1 1/2 minutes per team member during the task (note - they are not able to answer the questions for you but may provide general feedback on approach or sufficiency). It is recommended that you use this resource wisely.

Allocation of case study parts
Each team member is required to take responsibility for, and present one section of the assigned case study. This will ideally be agreed upon. If a dispute persists, your lecturer will assign sections to your group.
Where your team has four members, each of Parts A, B, C & D are to be assigned to different members - each of which requires 3 slides to suitably cover your analysis. The team is collectively responsible for a background slide and a references slide.
Where your team has three members, each of Parts B, C & D are to be assigned to different members - each of which requires 3 slides to suitably cover your analysis. The team is collectively responsible for a background slide and a references slide.

Presentation (week 6)
As the second part of this task requires a short presentation in Week 6, it is recommended that you retain notes as detailed as necessary to ensure that you can advise your client adequately. These notes are not required to be submitted. Remember, you only have 2 ½ minutes per person to present your analysis.

PART A

Identify any specific issues with how the Code of Ethics is currently applied including any concerns about the arrangement involving Legrande Holdings Pty Ltd. Get Instant Help!
Outline the strengths and weaknesses (or absence) of other governance mechanisms evident in the case study, highlighting the likely consequences of these strengths and weaknesses.
Based on the above, recommend appropriate changes in governance mechanisms for Moka.

PART B

Identify any specific issues with Moka's current accounting practices relating to revenue recognition and receivables management.
Outline any other strengths and weaknesses with Moka's current accounting practices highlighting possible motivations and consequences.
Based on the above, recommend appropriate changes in accounting and reporting practices for Moka.

PART C

Identify any specific issues with the current use of revenue growth as a financial performance measure including an evaluation of its alignment with Moka's strategic priorities.
Outline other strengths and weaknesses with current performance measurement highlighting the likely behavioural and stakeholder consequences.
Based on the above, recommend appropriate performance measures that would align well with Moka's strategy and values.

PART D

Identify any specific issues with the current contractual arrangements of Suzy and Emil and their involvement in Moka's performance management processes.
Outline other strengths and weaknesses with current remuneration, hiring or termination practices highlighting the likely consequences.
Based on the above, recommend appropriate changes in remuneration practice for Moka.