The final research paper should contain no less than 25 bibliographical citations with a minimum length of 18 double-spaced (11 font) pages (excluding the bibliography and exhibits and tables borrowed from the work of others).
An abstract is not required. Margins should be 1.5 inches on the left and 1.0 inches on
the top, bottom and right.

What is GAAP? Why was GAAP created? (Background)

What is non-GAAP reporting?

What is the difference between GAAP and non- GAAP? 

Is GAAP, as it is currently, promulgated inadequate for investor’s needs? 

How relevant and reliable are non-GAAP measures? (Big chunk of the paper)

Are businesses using non-GAAP financial measures to paint a rosier or even a misleading view of their performance? (Big chunk of the paper)

Should auditors provide greater assurance on non-GAAP financial measures? 

What is the SEC doing to regulate non-GAAP reporting?

Conclusion

Two files attached with possible sources and some previous research I completed.