Example output
Index:
I. Introduction
A. Background
B. Problem Statement
C. Research Objectives
D. Significance of the Study
E. Scope and Limitations
F. Definition of Terms
II. Literature Review
A. Introduction to Internal Control
B. History of Internal Control
C. Importance of Internal Control
D. Types of Internal Control
E. Internal Control Frameworks
F. Internal Control Standards
G. Internal Control Weaknesses
III. Methodology
A. Research Design
B. Data Collection
C. Data Analysis
D. Limitations of the Study
IV. Internal Control in Corporate Companies
A. Overview of Corporate Companies
B. The Importance of Internal Control in Corporate Companies
C. Internal Control Procedures in Corporate Companies
D. Risk Management in Corporate Companies
E. Internal Control Monitoring in Corporate Companies
F. Common Internal Control Weaknesses in Corporate Companies
V. Case Studies
A. Case Study 1: Internal Control in Company A
B. Case Study 2: Internal Control in Company B
C. Case Study 3: Internal Control in Company C
D. Case Study 4: Internal Control in Company D
E. Case Study 5: Internal Control in Company E
VI. Analysis and Discussion
A. Overview of the Case Studies
B. Comparison of the Case Studies
C. Strengths and Weaknesses of Internal Control in Corporate Companies
D. Recommendations for Improving Internal Control in Corporate Companies
VII. Conclusion
A. Summary of the Study
B. Contributions to the Field
C. Implications for Practice
D. Future Research Directions
Regarding the word count for each section, it's important to note that there is no fixed rule, and it may vary depending on the specific requirements of your university and your supervisor's instructions. However, as a rough guideline, you could aim for the following:
I. Introduction: 5,000 - 10,000 words
II. Literature Review: 30,000 - 40,000 words
III. Methodology: 5,000 - 10,000 words
IV. Internal Control in Corporate Companies: 30,000 - 40,000 words
V. Case Studies: 10,000 - 15,000 words
VI. Analysis and Discussion: 10,000 - 15,000 words
VII. Conclusion: 5,000 - 10,000 words
As for key sources in this sector, you can start by looking at academic journals and books that focus on internal control, risk management, and corporate governance. Some of the most reputable sources in this field include the following:
The Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA)
The Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO)
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO)
The American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA)
The Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE)
The Journal of Accountancy
The Journal of Internal Auditing
The Harvard Business Review
The Journal of Risk Management in Financial Institutions
Of course, this list is not exhaustive, and you should conduct your own research