COLLEGE OF BUSINESS ENTREPRENEURSHIP AND ACCOUNTANCY

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A Research Proposal
Presented to the Faculty of the
College of Business, Entrepreneurship and Accountancy
Cagayan State University
Andrews Campus, Tuguegarao City, Cagayan

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In Partial Fulfilment
of the Requirements for the Course
(Course)

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By:
Juan Dela Cruz1
Juan Dela Cruz2
Juan Dela Cruz3
Juan Dela Cruz4
Juan Dela Cruz5
Juan Dela Cruz6
Juan Dela Cruz7
Juan Dela Cruz8

June 2024
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APPROVAL SHEET

In partial fulfillment of the requirements for the Bachelor of Science in

Accountancy, this research titled, “Retaining Excellence: Exploring the Relationship
between Retention Policy and CPALE Performance of BS Accountancy Graduates in
Cagayan State University” has been prepared and submitted by LESTERR DE LEON et
al., is hereby recommended for Oral Examination.

MAY 29, 2024 ARIEL F. MELAD, PhD

Date Adviser

Approved by the panel on Oral Examination with a grade of .

PANEL OF EXAMINERS

JAYPEE G. ALEGADO, MBA

Chairman

MARITES Q. CATABAY, PhD MA. VICTORIA C. GANNABAN, DPA

Member Member

JENY M. GALARIO, MST JAYBIE T. GUINUCUD, CPA,MBA

Member Member

Accepted and approved in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the course
Methods of Research.

MAY 29, 2024 ANTONIA JOSEFA A. TAGUINOD, MBM

Date Dean
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ACKNOWLEDGMENT
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DEDICATION
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Table of Contents
TITLE PAGE.................................................................................................................i
APPROVAL SHEET......................................................................................................ii
ACKNOWLEDGMENT.................................................................................................iii
DEDICATION.............................................................................................................iv
Chapter 1...................................................................................................................7
THE PROBLEM AND ITS BACKGROUND..................................................................7
Introduction........................................................................................................................................7
Conceptual Framework......................................................................................................................7
Statement of the Problem...................................................................................................................7
Hypotheses of the Study.....................................................................................................................7
Significance of the Study....................................................................................................................7
Scope and Limitations........................................................................................................................7
Definition of Terms............................................................................................................................7

Chapter 2...................................................................................................................8
REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURE AND STUDIES..............................................8

Chapter 3...................................................................................................................9
RESEARCH METHODOLOGY........................................................................................9
Research Design.................................................................................................................................9
Participants of the Study.....................................................................................................................9
Research Instruments.........................................................................................................................9
Locale of the Study............................................................................................................................9
Data Gathering Procedures.................................................................................................................9
Statistical Tools and Treatment..........................................................................................................9

LITERATURE CITED...................................................................................................10
Books..............................................................................................................................10
Theses and Dissertations................................................................................................10
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Journals, Articles, Papers...............................................................................................10

Internet Resources..........................................................................................................10

APPENDICES............................................................................................................11
Letter of Endorsement for Oral Defense...........................................................................................11
Language Editing and Plagiarism Certification................................................................................11
Statistician Certification...................................................................................................................11
Request Letters.................................................................................................................................11
Research Instrument.........................................................................................................................11
Curriculum Vitae..............................................................................................................................11
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Chapter 1

THE PROBLEM AND ITS BACKGROUND

Introduction

Conceptual Framework

Statement of the Problem

Hypotheses of the Study

Significance of the Study

Scope and Limitations

Definition of Terms
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Chapter 2

REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURE AND STUDIES

This section presents a review of related literature and studies on the (title of the
study). The review supports the present study on the (title of the study)
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Chapter 3

RESEARCH METHODOLOGY

This chapter presents the research design, the participants of the study, the data-
gathering instruments, the data-gathering procedures, and the data analysis of the study.

Research Design

Participants of the Study

Research Instruments

Locale of the Study

Data Gathering Procedures

Statistical Tools and Treatment

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LITERATURE CITED

Books

Theses and Dissertations

Journals, Articles, Papers

Internet Resources
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APPENDICES

Letter of Endorsement for Oral Defense

Language Editing and Plagiarism Certification

Statistician Certification

Request Letters

Research Instrument

Curriculum Vitae