Write a research paper based on “Fraud and Abuse” and “The Implications of New Guidance.” The purpose of this assignment is to apply accounting revenue recognition concepts in a case study.
Read the article “Revenue Recognition Guidance and the Potential for Fraud and Abuse,” located in the Topic resources. In addition, refer to the Starbucks Financial Data – SEC Filings, Form 10-K for the most recent fiscal year and locate the note on revenue recognition in the notes to the financial statements. Provide a 500- to 750-word paper addressing the following items:
Summarize the five-step revenue recognition standards as presented in Chapter 4 of the textbook.
Refer to the Starbucks Form 10-K and provide examples of how Starbucks follows the five-step revenue recognition model. (https://investor.starbucks.com/financial-data/sec-filings/default.aspx)
Refer to the article “Revenue Recognition Guidance and the Potential for Fraud and Abuse” and discuss how the five-step revenue recognition model may prevent Starbucks from committing financial statement fraud. Provide examples to support your points. Note in the article that there are subheadings for “Fraud and Abuses” and “Implications of New Guidance;” these may provide some helpful ideas for this portion of the assignment.
Name the Microsoft Word document “LastnameFirstinitial.ACC502.T2.”
Prepare this assignment according to the guidelines found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center. An abstract is not required. This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion.
