A research topic is perhaps the most important component for any postgraduate research study before commencing. Before you decide on a research topic that relates to your field of study, it is important that you:

1) understand the fundamentals of research, and
2) that you understand the fundamentals of the discipline of Internal Auditing.

With these fundamentals in place, it is then possible to place focus on how a research topic, research title and a research problem relate to one another. Inside this guide, mention is made of a PPWF-framework that should be followed.

Once all relevant steps have been followed, you should have a viable:

> Research topic
> Research title
> Research problem

Disclaimer, it should be noted that the links on this page is strongly related to Accounting Sciences.