Instructions
For weeks three, four, and five, one-course objective is listed each week and is the topic for the research. Each week, you will create a research report using the format in the instructions each week. There are several .gov locations to draw initial information from. You can explore each of the websites by navigating to tables of content and to search windows. The .gov websites are regularly updated and are helpful for starting the research. However, be sure to include library articles in the research effort.
Starting Point for DFAR topics (See Table of Contents)
http://www.acq.osd.mil/dpap/dars/dfars/html/current/tochtml.htm
http://farsite.hill.af.mil/vmdfara.htm
Assignment 3: Week 3: (Accounting Systems)
Use library research to create an essay explaining the use and application of contractor estimating and accounting systems. You can review the information at the website below to get a general idea of what to research. The research should be based on peer-reviewed articles located in the library. The research can include references to .gov websites but not to commercial blogs or URLs of professional organizations with sponsors.
Learning Objective: Explain a contractor’s estimating and accounting systems.
Use the following format for creation of an essay covering the topic, government cost accounting standards (see Title 48 Part 9904 – contents). Use the following format by placing 1st and 2nd level APA section titles for each section. Research library articles to create your narrative.
Introduction*
Background
Literature Review*
Findings*
Conclusion*
Summary
Future Research Recommendation
Incorporate at least three peer-reviewed references from articles located at the online APUS library.
•Written communication: Written communication is free of errors that detract from the overall message.
•Length of paper: typed, double-spaced pages with no less than two pages.
•Font and font size: Times New Roman, 12 point.