COURSE OUTLINE

Second Semester AY 2022 -2023

COURSE CODE: ACCT RES 1

COURSE TITLE: ACCOUNTING RESEARCH

PRE-REQUISITES:

NO. OF UNITS: Lec: 3 units

CONTACT HOURS: Lec: 3 hours

PLACEMENT: 3RD year 2nd Semester

COURSE DESCRIPTION: The course introduces the learners to the research process, focusing on the
quantitative, qualitative and mixed research methods. The types of the research papers, such as theses,
feasibility studies, case analyses and technical writings will be extensively discussed. Likewise, learners
will be exposed to the different statistical tools that are appropriately applied for analyses of data.

LECTURE

WEE LEARNING MODULE NO. / TOPICS METHOD OF ASSESSMENT

K OUTCOMES LABORATORY DELIVERY (LEARNING
MANUAL PAGE ONLINE FACE TO ACTIVITIES/TASKS
FACE WITH RUBRICS IF
ONLINE DELIVERY
1 1.Instill the WCC Mission, Evaluate:
mission and Vision, and
vision of the Meet and Greet
College. Core Values Class Recitation

Course
Introduction

Grading System

Classroom
Policies

2.Differentiate Lecture and Recitation

human inquiry interactive
with scientific discussion on Seatwork
inquiry. the following:

Meaning of
research

Characteristics
of research

Types of
 research

2 3. Discuss the Research Title

purpose of Evaluate:
chosen Importance of
the study Recitation
accounting
research topic Background of Present summary of
the study research study

3 4. Present an Review of Evaluate:

accounting Related
research outline Literature
incorporating
Presentation of
concepts learned
research materials
in class.
Theoretical
Framework
5. Design a
conceptual
framework Conceptual
based on Framework
applicable
theories

4-5 6. Formulate Engage and Evaluate:

research Explain:
problems and Interactive Recitation
justify why the discussion and Formulation of
results of one’s lecture on the
research can research problems.
following:
contribute to the Progress report
accounting field.

Statement of the
Problem,
Hypothesis

6 7. Write a Significance of Evaluate:

comprehensive the study
significance of Recitation
the study and Progress Report
rational section
detailing the
impact of the
study to the
 accounting
industry.

PRELIMINARY EXAM
7 8. Set scope and Scope & Evaluate:
limitation of the Limitation
study to be used Create scope &
in research. limitation of the
study

Progress report

8 9. Define key Definition of Evaluate:

terms essential terms
in the study Recitation

Written quiz

Write Chapter I
based on institution
guidelines

Progress report
9 10. Recall and Research Evaluate:
differentiate design
methods under Writing of Chapter 2
qualitative and Progress report
quantitative
research.

10-11 11. Identify and Population & Evaluate:

locate primary Sampling
and secondary Online
data sources. quiz/computation of
sample size
12. Compute for Recitation
sample size
using different
methods.

MIDTERM EXAMINATION
13 13. Discuss the Research Evaluate:
logic behind instrument
quantifying a text Recitation
as analysis.
Progress Report

14-15 14. Determine Data Gathering Evaluate:

the Procedures
comprehensive Recitation
steps in
Progress Report
quantitative data
 analysis.

16 15. Determine Synchronous: Evaluate:

the
comprehensive Statistical Progress report
steps in Treatment of
quantitative data Data
analysis.

17 Create an Mock proposal Evaluate:

interactive defense
presentation for Mock proposal
research defense
defense. Research proposal
presentation

FINAL EXAMINATION

COURSE POLICIES:

1. ATTENDANCE: A student is required to attend his classes regularly. Punctuality is an essential part
of class attendance. When a student accumulates absences that are equivalent to 20% or more of
the required number of hours in this subject, he/she automatically obtains a grade of 5.0.

2. CLASS PARTICIPATION: All students are strongly encouraged to ask questions during class
sessions. Students can also present their ideas on topic regardless of whether they are consistent
with those of the instructor or author of the textbook they are using. Students are required to open
their camera while synchronous discussion is on going. All microphone should be mute and
command to unmute if asked by the teacher to answer a question or when a student has a concern.

3. MISSED EXAMS AND ASSIGNMENT: Students who will miss any major examination will be given
a chance to take the said examination after a week of the scheduled major examination and will be
required to present a special permit from the cashier’s office. No make up for any missed quizzes
nor assignment.

4. ACADEMIC HONESTY: All students are to adhere to high standards of integrity in their academic
work. Plagiarism and cheating are not acceptable and will not be condoned by the college. Students
involved in such activities are subject to serious disciplinary action. For further explanation on this
topic, please refer to the WCC Student Handbook.

GRADING SYSTEM

Preliminary grade= Average of quizzes (3 quizzes) + Class standing ( Recitation, Term paper,
Seatwork, Oral Report, Assignment) +Prelim Exam

Midterm Grade= Average of quizzes (3 quizzes) + Class standing ( Recitation, Term paper,
Seatwork, Oral Report, Assignment) + Midterm Exam

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 Final Grade= Average of quizzes (3 quizzes) + Class standing ( Recitation, Term paper, Seatwork
Oral Report, Assignment) + FinalExam

OVERALL GRADE - Prelim Grade + Midterm Grade + Final Grade

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REFERENCES:

Garcia, C. (2017). Developing Competencies in Research: A Practical Guide for Students and Instructors,
Philippines, Books Atbp. Publishing Corp.

ELECTRONIC DATABASES:

 Gale Academic Onefile Select

 Philippines E-Journal – Local Electronic Journal
 Gale eBook Reference – Electronic Book
 World Book Online – Electronic Reference