ACC560 Week 9 Homework: Chapter 13: Statement Of Cash Flows

ACC560 Week 9 Homework: Chapter 13: Statement of Cash Flows

Each student will write one exegetical paper of approximately 750 words (+/- 50 words). The paper will focus on one reading or section of a reading, and offer a detailed account of the concepts and arguments offered in the text. The idea is to explain the reading accurately and fairly in a way that makes the ideas accessible to a peer of similar educational background who is not already familiar with the text. An ideal exegetical paper will be clear, precise, and accessible. It will make only modest use of quotations from the reading, as the idea is to offer an account in your own words.

It will be focused on the main line of reasoning (so one thing you will be demonstrating is your own ability to sort out what is most important in the reading), offering clear definitions of key concepts and terms of art. It will provide an organized and thorough account of the central argument or claim of the text being explained. A weak exegetical paper will be confused, vague or ambiguous. It will eschew original prose and simply string together quotes. It will attempt to explain every last detail, without focusing-in on what is most significant/important in the text.

It will use technical terms (words that may be relatively common, but used in a very specific or peculiar sense) and neologisms (terms coined by the author of the text to capture some novel idea or concept) without defining them for the reader. It will be jumbled or confused in its organization, or omit significant “moves” made in the text. Papers that approximate the ideal will receive A’s, while papers that exhibit the kinds of weaknesses I have described here will receive a lower grade proportional to the extent and intensity of those weaknesses. You may choose to write your exegetical paper on the same reading for which you are offering a précis (in a sense just greatly expanding the exegetical portion of the précis), or you may chose a different reading.

Since this is only an exegetical exercise, you do not really need an “introduction” or “concluding” paragraph. Your “introduction” should rather be a simple identification of your text followed by a dive right into your explanation, and your “conclusion” will simply be describing the conclusion reached in your chosen text. You may find it prudent to take on only a portion or section of a given text, rather than the whole thing, in which case it will be critical to make that explicit in the opening of your paper. For example: “In this paper I will be explaining the ‘Philosophical Suicide’ section of Albert Camus’ The Myth of Sisyphus.” If you do not specify that you are taking on only a portion of a text, I will assume you mean to explain the entire text.

Timeline: 8/26 Inform me of your choice of reading, 9/4 (by 5PM) Turn in first draft of paper (400 word minimum) via email as a word document for feedback, 9/18 (by 5PM) Turn in final version of paper via dropbox for grading and feedback. Your final grade for this paper will be based on the quality of the final version given the criteria described above. If you fail to turn in a first draft, there will be a 25% reduction of your final grade.

Paper For Above instruction

The task is to produce a detailed, well-organized exegetical paper of approximately 750 words that thoroughly explains a specific section or reading from Chapter 13: Statement of Cash Flows. The focus should be on accurately interpreting and clarifying the main concepts, terms, and arguments in the selected text or section, making it accessible to a peer unfamiliar with the material. The paper must emphasize clarity, precision, and accessibility, demonstrating the ability to identify key ideas and organize them coherently.

In approaching this assignment, it is crucial to select a manageable portion of the reading—perhaps a particular subsection—that allows for a deep and focused analysis. Explicitly state your choice at the beginning of the paper, for example, “In this paper, I will explain the analysis of the cash flow statement in section X of Chapter 13.” This approach ensures clarity about the scope and prevents the need to cover the entire chapter.

The paper should begin immediately with an identification of the section or reading and proceed into a clear, logical explanation. Avoid lengthy introductions or conclusions; instead, focus on unpacking the material, defining technical terms, and elucidating the central arguments. Use your own words to interpret the concepts, quoting sparingly from the source—only where necessary to clarify or emphasize key points.

Exhibiting a firm grasp of the reasoning and structure of the text is essential. This involves pinpointing the main line of argument or the principal claims the author makes about the statement of cash flows and critically analyzing how different elements—such as operating, investing, and financing activities—are defined and distinguished. Clarify any specialized terminology and introduce relevant neologisms used by the author to capture novel ideas, ensuring these are well-defined for the reader.

The writing should be organized logically, likely progressing from an overview of the cash flow statement's purpose, to detailed explanations of each component, and finally to the synthesis of how these parts fit together within the broader financial reporting context. The clarity and accessibility of your explanation are paramount, so avoid confusing or ambiguous language and focus on communicating ideas effectively to a peer.

Following the explanation, summarize the central conclusion or insight provided by the textual section. Make sure your analysis emphasizes the importance of the concepts and how they contribute to understanding financial statements and cash flow analysis more generally.

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