This study aimed to distinguish the essential stages in the elaboration of a research project for a master's dissertation in Accountancy. A documentary and bibliographic research was carried out by means of a deductive methodology. It was concludes that the essential stages for the elaboration of an Accountancy master's research project are: a) Title; b) Introduction; c) Problem Characterization; d) (General and Specific) Objectives; e) Relevance; f) Study Delimitation; g) Methodology; h) Literature Review; i) References; j) Timetable, since these represent the basic requirements that qualify a master's project.
Research Project; Masters Program; Methodological Procedures
