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SECTION A – Short Answer (15 Marks)

In a short answer of no more than 500 – 800 words (+/- 5%) students are to respond to the employers question after considering the hypothetical job interview:

Consider the following hypothetical situation:

You have applied for a job as a Graduate Accountant in a medium sized Australian accounting firm. The main business activities of the accounting firm are external audit for medium sized companies listed on the Australian Stock Exchange and financial consultation for small and medium sized businesses. Some of the consultation includes the preparation of financial accounts and compliance for taxation purposes and business advice to improve resource allocation and generate revenue.

You are asked a question by your potential employer

(Where applicable, in-text and end-text referencing is required and is to be included at the end of Section A).

Marks are allocated for introduction, content and originality, conclusion, spelling/grammar, referencing.

SECTION B – Short Essay (15 Marks)

Students are required to write a short essay of 500 – 800 words (+/- 5%) on the following topic.

“Triple bottom line reporting is a waste of time”. Discuss this comment.

(In-text and end-text referencing for this question is required and to be included at the end of Section B).

NOTE: If NO references provided –> Your Grade = ZERO

Marks are allocated for introduction, content and originality, conclusion, spelling/grammar, referencing.