BUS707 Research Proposal: IT Innovation in Accounting & Finance

This research proposal investigates the impact and innovation of information technology on modern accounting systems and finance, specifically focusing on the Australian context. The study employs a descriptive research design with a mixed-methods approach, utilizing both primary data collected through interviews and surveys via questionnaires, and secondary data from academic publications, journals, and government reports. The proposal outlines the research methodology, including participant selection through probability and non-probability sampling techniques, ethical considerations regarding participant consent, privacy, and data storage. The study aims to provide insights into the influence of IT on accounting and finance, encompassing research design, methodology, and fieldwork. The proposal also includes an ethics checklist addressing participant selection, potential risks, and data confidentiality, ensuring a comprehensive approach to the research process. The proposal also addresses the ethical considerations for the research including data collection, storage and access.

Application for Ethics Approval
Student Details
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Proposed Research Details :
Topic: The impact and innovation of information technology on modern accounting system and finance,
a case study on Australian context
Summary of the proposed research project, including brief description of methodology (bullet points
where applicable)
 The main aim of this investigation is to analyze impact and innovation of information technology
on modern accounting system and finance, a case study on Australian context
 Descriptive research type is used by researcher.
 Mix research approach will be applied.
 Primary data would be gathered through interview and survey through questionnaire.
 Secondary data would be gathered through different sources such as articles, academic
publications, journals, government report, and textbooks.
 Both interview and survey through questionnaire technique will be executed by researcher to
pool the perception as well as, belief of research candidates
 Both open ended and closes ended interview methods will be considered.
 The researcher has conducted this study on 150 bookkeeping experts related with various
business associations in Australia.
Ethics Checlist (Participants)
How do you propose to select your participants ?
 Both non-probability and probability sampling technique would be practiced for selecting the
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participants from high amount of respondents
 Probability sampling tool would be utilized by researcher to conduct the investigation.
 Non-probability sampling technique will be applied to choose the sample in a systematic
manner.
Will your research involve adults who might be identified by you or anyone else reading the research ?
(Yes/No). If yes, how will you obtain their consent ?
No
Does your research involve children under eighteen years old ? (Yes/No)
No
Ethics Checlist (Participants)
Will your research take place in an institution ? (Yes/No)
No
Are in a position of power over participants ? (Yes/No), if yes, describe any ethical implication an dhow
you deal with them
No
Describe any risk or harm to participants which might be associated with yoru research and how would
you propose to minimese these risks
a. Random sampling will be used to choose the sample as it would help to decline the biases from
research.
b. After getting approval from participants, researcher would conduct the interview and survey.
c. Secondary data would be gathered through different sources such as articles, academic publications,
journals, government report, and textbooks in order to obtain authentic information.
d. Without any biasness, data would be recorded in research.
Privacy and Confidentiality
How will you protect the confidentiality and privacy of your participants ?
 The data protection act 1988 would be considered by an investigator.
 Before completion of investigation, researcher would not share personal data to anyone.
 Researcher will not pressurize to participants to share their personal data.
 Before gathering the data, an investigator would take permission from managers.
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Will it be possible to identify participants from published data ? (Yes/No), if yes, is there any ethical issue
which may arise from such identification.
No
Data Collection and Storage
Who will have access to the data ?
 To arrive at the valid conclusion, both primary and secondary data collection method would be
used in this research.
 Primary data would be gathered through interview and survey through questionnaire in order to
obtain the valid conclusion.
How will you store the data in order to ensure its security
All interpretation and analysis will be published without any personal biasness as it would lead to keep
the genuineness and quality of research.
Note : Ethics Approval Form is not counted toward the word count of the assessment, only fill in
this form if applicable. Include this form as appendices.
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