(TITLE)

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A Research Proposal

Presented to the

Faculty of Bachelor of Science in Accountancy

Saint Joseph College

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In Partial Fulfilment

of the Requirements for the degree

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN ACCOUNTANCY

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By

(NAME)

(Date)

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 APPROVAL SHEET

This thesis proposal entitled “(TITLE)” submitted by (NAME) in partial fulfilment

for the degree BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN ACCOUNTANCY has been examined and

accepted for PROPOSAL HEARING.

Research Committee

Deleta unja ni XD, baylo

Ivan Jake C. Gonzales lang ni dependi sa section

Adviser

Tristan Jun G. Esclamado, CPA, MBA Melchor S. Oligado, CPA

Chair Member

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 TABLE OF CONTENTS

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Page

TITLE PAGE i

APPROVAL SHEET ii

TABLE OF CONTENTS iii

LIST OF TABLES vi

LIST OF FIGURES vi

Chapter 1

1 INTRODUCTION 1

Rationale of the Study 1

THE PROBLEM 5

Statement of the Problem 5

Significance of the Study 6

DEFINITION OF TERMS 8

ORGANIZATION OF THE STUDY 11

2 THEORETICAL BACKGROUND 13

Review of Related Literature 13

Theoretical Framework 37

Conceptual Framework 40

3 RESEARCH METHODOLOGY 42

Research Environment 43

Research Respondents 45

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 Research Instruments 45

Research Procedures 46

Gathering of Data 46

Treatment of Data 47

BIBLIOGRAPHY 48

APPENDICES

A TRANSMITTAL LETTER 54

B INVITATION LETTER FOR FOCUS GROUP DISCUSSION 55

C INFORMED CONSENT 56

D RESEARCH INSTRUMENTS 57

E CURRICULUM VITAE 68

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 LIST OF TABLES

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Table 1 54

Table 2 54

LIST OF FIGURES

Figure 1. The Theoretical Framework of the Study 39

Figure 2. The Conceptual Framework of the study 41

Figure 3. Map of Philippines 43

Figure 4. Map of Philippines 44

Figure 5. Map of Maasin 44

Figure 5. Map of Barangay 44