代写 MAA103 & MAAP103 - Accounting for Decision Making

代写 MAA103 & MAAP103 - Accounting for Decision Making

MAA103/MAAP103 Assignment - Trimester 1, 2015 Page 1 of 5 MAA103 & MAAP103 - Accounting for Decision Making ASSIGNMENT – TRIMESTER ONE, 2015 Represents 30% of the assessment for this unit DUE DATE: BUSINESS PLAN REPORT VIA MIBT PORTAL AND HARDCOPY: TUESDAY 21 APRIL, 2015 BY 5.00pm NOTE the following general submission points: 1.  You are required to form groups of FOUR students or a group of three to two students if there are odd numbers in the class (and no more than FOUR students) for this assignment. Students CAN NOT complete assignment with students from other accounting classes, a penalty will apply if this occurs. Individual assignments will not be accepted. If you choose not to submit this assignment you will score zero. 2. All students MUST submit an electronic copy of their business plan report through MOODLE (using the ‘Assignment Submission Link’) on the MIBT PORTAL. All group members’ names and ID. numbers must be clearly stated on the title page of the assignment for all electronic lodgments. An assignment cover sheet is not required to be attached with your electronic lodgment. Please refer to instructions file uploaded on the portal (under ‘MOODLE’ ‘Week 1’) on how to submit MAA103/MAAP103 assignment electronically through MOODLE. Online submission should be in one file. That is, all parts of the assignment must be combined into one word processing file. Save and name file as your student MIBT ID. NUMBER. Please Note: If your report is not lodged electronically by the due date and time, you will incur a penalty of 10% of your assignment mark. 3. ONE HARDCOPY of your business plan report per group is to be submitted to your lecturer. You MUST include an ASSIGNMENT COVER SHEET only for your hard copy version of your business plan report with all names included. If an assignment cover sheet is not attached NO MARKS will be given. Additionally, ONE copy of the MAA103 Assignment Rubric (which is on the portal under ‘Moodle’ ‘Week 1’) must also be submitted with your report. The marking rubric outlines how marks are allocated for each section of the assignment. Do NOT submit report in a plastic folder or plastic pocket. MAA103/MAAP103 Assignment - Trimester 1, 2015 Page 2 of 5 PLEASE NOTE:  It is the hard copy of your submission that is marked – NOT the MIBT PORTAL electronic copy  If your report is not electronically submitted by the due date/time (by 5.00pm) DO NOT send your report to your lecturer via an email! You will be marked for the ‘group’ participation in the assignment. It is the responsibility of all group members to ensure that all group members participate in discussions and make constructive contributions. Group assignments are intended to enable students to develop their skills to communicate and cooperate as a group.

代写 MAA103 & MAAP103 - Accounting for Decision Making Participation by all group members is required and students not participating at all, where this is supported by clear evidence or by lack of any emails and correspondence by group members will incur a ZERO mark. 4. THE BUSINESS PLAN REPORT MUST BE TYPED. The report must be SINGLE SIDED, using Arial 12 font size, properly referenced and ideally 1.5 line spacing and include a REFERENCE LIST (minimum of 6 references should be used) in alphabetical order outlining the textbook(s) and any electronic sources etc. used. The Harvard style should be used for referencing and citations. Marks will be deducted if your work is not properly referenced or a reference list not attached. Read and adhere to the Assignment Submission and Plagiarism Notice on page 6 of your unit outline carefully. 5. Hardcopy of assignments should be placed in your lecturer’s pigeon hole located in building la on level 4 MIBT (next to room la4.111) by the due date. 6. Word limit for business plan report is 3,500 words maximum (word limit includes reference list and appendices). Assignments submitted after the due date and without prior approval will attract a penalty of 10% of the available marks for every day the assignment is late. Assignments received after a week, and without approved extension, will not be marked. These will be held until final grading and may be taken into consideration in a pass/fail situation. Please note that, an extension will only be given by the unit coordinator/lecturer and must be requested at least 48 hours prior to submission date. If students are found copying from other students or using a previous trimester’s assignment to complete this assignment then a ZERO result will be awarded. MAA103/MAAP103 Assignment - Trimester 1, 2015 Page 3 of 5 Business Plan  Objective/ Overview The objective of this major assignment is to devise, formulate and write up a comprehensive business plan to set up and operate a new small local retail or service business – a partnership or private company set up in Melbourne/Victoria not interstate or overseas in the near future. Public companies or Manufacturing businesses should not be considered. Do NOT base your business plan on an already existing business. The focus of MAA103 is on small and medium size enterprises and therefore takes a practical approach on “how to” set up and operate a business in the near future. Requirements: Phase 1:  Group members must decide on the business you would like to set up. You may choose from the list of suggested businesses (on page 5 of this assignment), or you may have a particular area of interest you wish to pursue. If you wish to choose a business outside the list, please liaise with your lecturer as to the suitability of the business you have in mind. You will then need to decide on the business structure – for example a partnership or a private company, and explain why you believe your choice to be appropriate. Phase 2:  Your group will need to research the business sector you have chosen. This will include preferred locations and why, industry background, competitors in the market and how you plan to compete successfully – what will be your point of difference. Your research will also need to include all the sections of your business plan such as your strategic plan, business premises (buy or rent), start up costs and resources, staffing (skills and expertise required), wages costs, marketing, advertising and customers (target market). You may wish to allocate or divide up the research areas across your group, but keep in mind that you must come together regularly to share your findings with your team members. Phase 3: Write up your business plan. Your formal report should include all the results from Phase 2 as well as your financial plan, operating budgets, budgeted reports and preliminary financial requirements. The second component of the assignment will consist of a class presentation of your business and your financing requirements. This will be a separate submission and worth an additional 10% of your overall unit mark. The report template of what to include and how to formulate your business plan is provided on the student portal under ‘Moodle’, ‘Weekly Outline’, ‘Week 1’, however you may include additional information relevant to your business and success strategy. MAA103/MAAP103 Assignment - Trimester 1, 2015 Page 4 of 5 Formal Business Plan Report Structure: The following format should be followed to complete your business plan report using the business plan template on the student portal under ‘Week 1’ as a guide: 1. Title Page 2. Table of Contents 3. Executive Summary (Brief Outline. This is NOT an Introduction) 4. Introduction a. Business details and registration details b. Business premises and legal considerations c. Management and ownership – includes owner(s) skills and expertise d. Innovation 5. Operations a. Organisational structure b. Key personnel – includes hiring and staff requirements c. Service process – includes assets required d. Insurance and Sustainability plan 6. Marketing a. Products or services to be offered b. Target market / customers c. Industry (competitors) d. Advertising and sales 7. The Future a. Mission statement, goals/objectives, action plan 8. Financial Management a. Risk management (identification of relevant risks) b. Outline of funding needs c. Operating Budgets (Purchases, Sales/Revenue, Cash, Expense), Budgeted Financial Statements (Budgeted Income Statement and Balance Sheet) Cost Volume Profit analysis (including a timeline of start-up to profitability) 9. Concluding Statements 10. References (all references used and quoted in your research etc.) 11. Appendices a. A statement as to how the individual group members operated as a team – how the tasks were assigned and who completed which components b. Any supporting documentation MAA103/MAAP103 Assignment - Trimester 1, 2015 Page 5 of 5 Suggested Businesses: The following is a list of businesses you may select from. As stated above, if you already have a particular area of interest or business idea you would like to use, please check with your lecturer as to its suitability for your assignment.  Health provider – any health services area. This could include home nursing, chiropractor, osteopath, dietician etc.  Retail – physical located shop (bricks and mortar)  Retail – on line  Professional services firm – may include accountant, legal practitioner, property services, financial planning  Winery (may include retail not the production/manufacturing of wine) The first few weeks of lectures will focus on getting you started with your assignment. So if you are having trouble deciding on a business your lecturer will work with you on choosing a suitable option. Business Plan Report Statement: A statement clearly communicating how the workload was allocated and how the timelines to submission were achieved by the group must also be provided. For your convenience, a template of a statement has been provided on the student portal under ‘Moodle’, ’Weekly Outline’, ‘Week 1’. Please complete the statement and attach one copy of it to your business plan report. Please note: The statement must be typed NOT handwritten. Marking Guide: A marking rubric has been posted on student portal under ‘Moodle’, ’Weekly Outline’, ‘Week 1’ to show clearly the expectations and requirements of your report. Please attach one copy of the marking rubric to the hardcopy of your business plan report.

代写 MAA103 & MAAP103 - Accounting for Decision Making