ACG 4253– WRITING PROJECT AND PRESENTATION PROJECT INFORMATION: Select one of the 5 foreign countries we have studied this term: China Germany Japan Mexico or the UnitedKingdom and provide a country profile discussing the topics outlined below. In addition using EDGAR (http://www.sec.gov/edgar.shtml) find the nonU.S. GAAP financial statements for a company from that country. COURSE OBJECTIVES COVERED: 1 2 4 5 6 PROJECT REQUIREMENTS: This project is due in week 3. Your presentation to the class will be made in week 4. Based on your readings use of technology research of literature and other sources make sure your project includes the following: Prepare a 4-5 page analysis of the country you chose discussing the following: Compare the accounting profession in your selected country including professional conduct rules Identify how the accounting standard are set in that country Identify two financial reporting standards that differ from those of U.S. GAAP Identify national characteristics unique to the country that influence accounting For the two financial reporting standards identified in your paper use Excel to create an applicable supporting schedule that provides an example of the adjustments that would need to be made to your foreign company’s financial statements for it to comply with U.S. GAAP. Present your project to the class for discussion in week 4. WRITING REQUIREMENTS: The report should be 4-5 pages in total (not including cover page abstract or references) Include the Excel spreadsheet(s) as exhibits in your paper Include a minimum of 2 scholarly sources from the KU Library EDGAR resource and FASB proposed standard. All sources used are to be cited in APA format Please use the writing center if needed TECHNOLOGY/COLLABORATIVE ACTIVITY: You will be using Excel to create the exhibit to your paper You will be presenting your findings from the project to the class using the voice-over feature in PowerPoint or YouTube. Please be sure the audio is clear and the file or link is accessible in the Week 4 Presentation discussion board. You will be collaborating with other classmates on their presentations and answering any questions about your own presentation. ASSIGNMENT DUE DATE SCHEDULE: Week 3: Submit your 4-5 pageanalysis and excel spreadsheet Week 4: Present and discuss your project