Report Guide

Internal control and accounting systems
A guide to writing your report

Ben Scott MAAT, recently completed his report:

“ the report into perspective. You’ve studied hard to get where you
Put
are and this is now your chance to include everything you’ve learnt while
studying. Once I gave my report a structure, I realised I was easily able to
write 4,000 to 5,000 words.”

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Contents

Developing your skills through assessment

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How to get started

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Mentor for your report

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Identifying the topic

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Report writing tips

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Structure of your report

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1. Title page

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2. Contents page and report outline

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3. Terms of reference

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4. Executive summary

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5. Methodology

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6. Introduction

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7. Analysis and evaluation of current system

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8. Recommendations

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9. Cost benefit analysis

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10. Appendices

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11. Manager’s authenticity

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12. Mapping your content

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Assessment criteria for Internal control and accounting systems

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1. Understand the role of accounting within an organisation

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2. Understand the importance and use of internal control systems

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3. Evaluate the accounting system and identify areas for improvement

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4. Conduct an ethical evaluation of the accounting systems

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5. Conduct a sustainability evaluation of the accounting system

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6. Make recommendations to improve the accounting system

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Internal control and accounting systems assessment plan

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Declaration

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Developing your skills
through assessment

Your Internal control and accounting systems (ISYS) report is a great
way to show the skills and knowledge you have gained through your AAT
training. Getting started is often the hardest part – this guide will help you
plan your report and give you a basic structure to follow.

Use this guide to give you an idea of what AAT
is looking for to...