Accounting

Research Method
(Resmeth)

Dr. Alma C. Centeno, CPA, ChBA

Program Head, BS Accountancy
College of Business, Entrepreneurship and Accountancy
La Consolaccion University Philippines
alma.centeno2816@gmail.com
Research is defined as
 a scientific way of providing solutions to problems
 a way of inquiry intended to gain knowledge and
understanding of certain unknown facts.
 a systematic data gathering procedure to explain
contradicting data or subject matter.
 a scientific method of probing to be able to answer
questions and resolve difficulties
 A way of analyzing scientific data to create or produce
explanations and results to malfunctions or errors or
breakdowns
Research is done to :
 find answers to problems which were maybe
partially solved or not by existing information,
material or facts.
 improve existing methods, techniques and
operations
 develop new products or services
 discover innovative devices, systems and
procedures, ways and means
 to promote health and prolong life
Research is important:
 to provide basis for decision making in
business and industry, education and
government, and other undertakings
 to develop valid generalization using science
 to expand and verify existing knowledge
 to find answers to queries by means of
scientific methods
 to satisfy researcher’s curiosity
Research skills necessary:
1. Language Skills
2. Writing Skills
3. Library Skills
4. Measurement Skills
5. Computer Skills
6. Analytical Skills
7. Other
Language Skills:

 Fluent in the language of business

(Richard Walker)
 Good command of the English
language
 Able to understand the findings and
can clearly explain what it means
 Active listener and keen observer
Writing Skills:

 Have an excellent written

communication ability
 Can explain findings
 Grammatically correct
Library Skills:

 Ability to search for credible

information
 Ability to pay attention to important
details
 Ability to gather relevant information,
summarize it in writing
 Cite references
Measurement Skills:
 Ability to breakdown projects into
manageable parts
 Able to meet deadlines
 Proper planning and scheduling
Computer Skills:

 Have ample knowledge in modern

technology
 Internet savvy
 IT Skills
Analytical Skills:

 Have the power to enhance your

ability as a researcher
 Able to scrutinize your
information/data
 Able to examine and explore your
work
Other Skills:

 Humble and open to criticism

 People person
 Resourceful and smart
 Patient and hardworking
 Focused and Goal-oriented
 1. Choose 3 from the different types of research and look for
an example and present to the class.
2. What is business research?
Assignment #2: 3.

4.
What is a feasibility study?
How is business research different from a feasibility study?