Research Report (Assignment Brief)

Welcome to our website where we provide you with all the necessary information regarding the Research and Analysis Project (RAP) of Oxford Brookes University in collaboration with the ACCA program. The RAP is an essential component of the ACCA program, designed to test your graduate-level skills and understanding that go beyond the scope of your ACCA examinations.

The RAP requires you to select one of the topics provided and write a report of up to 7,500 words. The topic should be related to an organization, either a corporate or not-for-profit one. We understand that different topics require different sources of information, which is why we advise you to carefully consider the available forms of data before selecting a topic and planning data collection.

For primary data, which is generated specifically to answer the research question, you may need to seek permission from the organization and participants before collection. On the other hand, secondary data, which is available but not generated for research purposes, may also be used. However, you may require permission from the generating organization for internal information, such as management accounts. Publicly available information, such as annual reports, may be used, but authenticity and source acknowledgement should be considered.

In the report, you must explain the data sources used and the rationale behind your selection. Some topics require the use of a comparator organization for evaluation, which should be explained and justified. Furthermore, relevant accounting and business models, concepts, or theories should also be identified and applied to support the evaluation. Most topics require two business models and ratio analysis to provide a framework for evaluation.

It is important to note that some topics have changed for 2022-23, so it is essential to carefully read the topic requirements and ensure that the most up-to-date information pack is used to avoid a failing grade. In case you are resubmitting and are not changing to a new topic, then you must use the previous topics. Submitting a project based on the old version of the topics will result in a failing grade.

In conclusion, the RAP is an important aspect of the ACCA program, designed to test your graduate-level skills and understanding beyond your ACCA examinations. Careful selection of the topic and data sources, as well as proper application of accounting and business models, will lead to a successful report. Make sure to keep updated with the most recent information pack and topic requirements to avoid a failing grade.