The essay requires you to critically analyse the failure of Vocation Ltd, an Australian education and training
provider in 2015. Drawing from the readings, textbooks and your own research as the basis of your
arguments, you will write an essay outlining how might a better application of the third edition of ASX
Corporate Governance Principles have possibly prevented the failure. In the essay, you must also apply
accounting theory when making your arguments. The essay must follow the IDEALS framework and use
EndNote for referencing using the APA 6th style. You must email a backup copy of the EndNote file used to
develop the article to your Lecturer by the deadline. There is a strict 2,000-word limit on the essay including
the reference list. Lecturers will stop marking any content in excess of 2,000 words and students will receive
a 10% penalty from the final grade, e.g. 65% becomes 55%.
A reference list is required and forms part of the word count. Each page must use double spaced, Times New
Roman, 12-point font for body text. Paper size is A4 with page margins being 2.54 cm top and bottom and
2.54 cm left and right. If you disclose information without having it properly referenced you will subject to
the academic honesty and plagiarism policy