What is fraud? Who perpetrates it? What is its impact on business? Why does fraud still persist after the scandals of WorldCom and Enron in the early 2000s and the passage of Sarbanes-Oxley
1. What is fraud? Who perpetrates it? What is its impact on business? Why does fraud still persist after the scandals of WorldCom and Enron in the early 2000s and the passage of Sarbanes-Oxley?2. Class?.. Let me get us started:Skimming ? An “off-book” fraud scheme that is manifested by the theft of cash from a victim entity before it is entered into the accounting records. Various types of sales skimming schemes include:33Fraud is an intentional act by one or more individuals among management, those charged with governance, employees, or third partit’s, involving the use of deception to obtain an unjust or illegal advantage.Fraudulent financial data reporting process which can be done through manipulation of books, records and documents, omission of certain transactions, misapplication of accounting principles (of course when these are done intentionally).The two analytical tests for detection of fraud are as follows :-1. Sureprise checks2. Walk through test or Examination in depth1. Surprise checks:-The auditor visiting the premises of client without giving prior intimation. Surprise checks are a part of normal audit procedures. An element of surprise can significantly improve the audit effectiveness. Wherever, practical, an element of surprise should be incorporated in the audit procedures.The following are the important recommendations:-1. The element of surprise in an audit may be, both in regard to the time of audit. That is selection of date of surprise checks) and selection of areas of check.2. Areas of surprise check :- the areas over which surprise checks should be employed would depend upon the circumstances of each audit but should normally include:-A. Cash and investmentB. Stores and inventoriesC. Books of prime entry and statutory registersD. Internal controls and internal checks
If a charge particle moves in a straight line and there are no other forces on it, except possibly from a magnetic field, can you say with certainty that no magnetic field is present? Explain.
Question 1 : If a charge particle moves in a straight line and there are no other forces on it, except possibly from a magnetic field, can you say with certainty that no magnetic field is present? Explain.Question 2 : In a velocity sector, the uniform magnetic field of 1.5 T is produced by a large magnet. Two parallel plates with a separation of 1.5 cm produce the perpendicular electric field. What voltage should be applied across the plates so that: Question 3 A horizontal magnetic field of 1.0×10??T is at an angle of 30ø to the direction of the current in a straight wire 75 cm long. If the wire carries a current of 15 A, what is the magnitude of the force on the wire? Question 4 An electron travels at a speed of 2.0×10?? m/s through a uniform magnetic field of strength 1.2×10??T. What is the magnitude of the magnetic force on the electron if its velocity and the magnetic field: Question 5 A square loop of wire with sides of length 40 cm is in a uniform magnetic field perpendicular to its area. If the field?s strength is 100 mT and it decays to zero in 0.010 seconds: Question 6 The armature of an ac generator has 100 turns. Each turn is a rectangular loop measuring 8.0 cm by 12 cm. The generator has a sinusoidal voltage output with an amplitude of 24 V. If the magnetic field of the generator is 250 mT:Question 7 An ac generator supplies 20 A at 440 V to a 10,000 V power line. If the step up transformer has 150 turns in its primary coil, how many turns are in the secondary coil?
Why might FCA and VW use different assumptions to capitalize and amortize their development costs?
Before getting into the accounting issues in the case, work to develop an understanding of the business similarities and differences between FCA and VW. How are the two companies? business models similar, and how are they different?Compare FCA?s and VW?s accounting for development costs in 2019: a) Conceptually, how does the accounting for R&D work at FCA and at VW?b) How much did each company spend on R&D?c) What proportion of R&D outlays did each capitalize? (Is this ‘c’ or #3)Why might FCA and VW use different assumptions to capitalize and amortize their development costs? As an investor how would you interpret the differences? Why?Would you recommend that the FASB change the reporting of development costs in the U.S. to require (or allow) companies to capitalize some share of development costs? Why or why not? Would your views differ if you were an auto executive or an investor?Below are additional questions (no downside if not included in the assignment submission) that may be discussed in class. Feel free to add responses to these questions in your assignment – there is no downside in not doing so.5. Given the amortization expense, what was the average life of the beginning gross carrying value of capitalized development costs?6. Assume that in 2019 FCA changed its assumptions to match those of VW. How much of its R&D outlays would have been expensed immediately? What would have been its amortization expense (based on the beginning gross carrying value of capitalized development costs)? Are these effects significant?
Investigate and describe the current state of deforrestation.Describe why this topic is worthy of investigating. Outline the conflict.
?Each student will identify an environmental issue to investigate and write a scientific research paper. The investigation will take place in four parts over the course of the rest of this school year. Research Question: What is the current state, the causes, effects and sustainable solutions?.(insert your topic of choice)? Topic: Deforrestation Part 1 What is the current state of the environmental issue deforrestation? 3-4 pages (including graphs and pictures) ?Investigate and describe the current state of deforrestation.chosen environmental issue. Describe why this topic is worthy of investigating. Outline the conflict. Why is it important to you? Provide the scientific background information on the issue(s). You are expected to present your findings as a written scientific paper with a complete list of references and citations. You will use the MLA method of citation and referencing. ?Images, statistics and descriptions come together to give the reader a complete understanding of what is happening now with regard to your selected environmental issue. ?This assignment is a science research paper. Therefore, beyond the introduction, your opinion or how you feel about the issue is of little or no concern to the reader and should not be included in your paper.Part 2 What are the causes of the environmental issue? 3-4 pages (including graphs and pictures) ?Investigate and describe the causes of your chosen environmental issue. Your findings will be presented descriptions come together to give the reader a complete understanding of how this environmental issue became a problem. A comprehensive understanding of the problem is to be communicated clearly and completely to the reader utilizing data tables, maps, images, descriptions and explanations.
What is the meaning(s) of the term Eudamonia, per Aristotle?What is the significance of the term Eudamonia in the context of philosophical ethics?What are other terms with which the term Eudamonia is associated or contrasted
Aristotle, Nicomachean EthicsIn what context the term Eudamonia is introduced or applied in the text?What is the meaning(s) of the term Eudamonia, per Aristotle?What is the significance of the term Eudamonia in the context of philosophical ethics?What are other terms with which the term Eudamonia is associated or contrasted? Give an example of any questions or confusions you have about the meaning or application of the term Eudamonia.Aristotle, Nicomachean EthicsIn what context the term Deliberation is introduced or applied in the text?What is the meaning(s) of the term Deliberation, per Aristotle?What is the significance of the term Deliberation in the context of philosophical ethics?What are other terms with which the term Deliberation is associated or contrasted? Give an example of any questions or confusions you have about the meaning or application of the term Deliberation.Kant, Grounding for the Metaphysic of MoralsIn what context the term The Good Will is introduced or applied in the text?What is the meaning(s) of the term The Good Will, per Aristotle?What is the significance of the term The Good Will in the context of philosophical ethics?What are other terms with which the term The Good Will is associated or contrasted? Give an example of any questions or confusions you have about the meaning or application of the term The Good Will.Kant, Grounding for the Metaphysic of MoralsIn what context the term Duty is introduced or applied in the text?What is the meaning(s) of the term Duty, per Aristotle?What is the significance of the term Duty in the context of philosophical ethics?What are other terms with which the term Duty is associated or contrasted? Give an example of any questions or confusions you have about the meaning or application of the term Duty.
Identify and define a delay/disorder that impacts speech and language development. Discuss the key characteristics of the delay/disorder.
For the final project, you will be researching a cognitive, genetic or biological delay, or a
specific disorder and its impact on language development.
Your assignment this week is to choose a research topic for your project that is most
interesting to you and provide the following information:
? Identify and define a delay/disorder that impacts speech and
language development. Discuss the key characteristics of the delay/disorder.
? Explain why you selected this area of study.
? Share what you hope to learn in your examination of this topic.
Suggested topics include, but are not limited to, Autism Spectrum Disorder (or any related
social communication disorder), Aspergers Syndrome, Dyslexia, Hearing Impairment,
Down Syndrome, or Williams Syndrome.
Guidelines:
? One page minimum, not counting a cover page and any references used in
your initial exploration of the topic.
? Employ 6th edition APA Style Formatting
o Typed, double spaced, 12 point Times New Roman font
o Cover page and (if necessary) Reference page
? Add as many sections as needed, but should include at minimum:
o Introduction
o Body
o Conclusion
Be sure to read the criteria, by which your paper/project will be evaluated, before you write,
and again after you write.
Evaluation Rubric for Research Topic Selection Assignment
CRITERIA Deficient Satisfactory Proficient
0 ? 16 Points 17 ? 21 Points 22 ? 25 Points
Identified Research
Topic and Definition
Does not adequately
identify and/or
define research
topic.
Research topic is
presented, though
may not be clear or
complete.
Research topic is
clearly presented
including all criteria
outlined above.
Characteristics of
Delay / Disorder
Key characteristics
are missing or
incorrect.
Characteristics are
mostly accurate;
some key
characteristics are
not mentioned.
Key characteristics
are accurate and
discussed in clear
detail.
Personal Interests
Does not
adequately
address personal
interest in topic.
Personal interests
are mostly
addressed, though
may not be clear or
complete.
Personal interests
are clearly
presented.
Describe the impact of sex and labor trafficking on women’s-health, and include physical, social and psychological impacts.
Describe the impact of sex and labor trafficking on women’s-health, and include physical, social and psychological impacts.?Sex trafficking is one of the fastest growing global criminal enterprises, with reported cases in 115 countries? (Allan, C., et al., 2023, Pg.175). The physical and mental health effects of human trafficking are extremely serious. These effects can cause a loss of basic human rights, loss of one’s childhood, disruption in families, and severe mental health consequences. A few mental health consequences include anxiety disorders, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), depression, and substance abuse. Unfortunately, some victims are more affected than others.Within the sex trafficking population many suffer from an array of sexually transmitted diseases. Common managed diseases in this population include HIV/AIDs, pelvic pain, urinary issues, pregnancy that results from rape or prostitution, rectal trauma, multiple abortions, and infertility unfortunately from chronic untreated sexually transmitted infections. Particularly in this population young females are mostly affected.How does the law in Florida affect Nurse Practitioner practice regarding human trafficking?Discuss how the advanced practice registered nurse (APRN) might implement routine screening for human trafficking in the primary care setting.The Advanced Practice Nurse should implement a routine screening for each patient that is seen. Before physically assessing a patient, it is important to scan the patient while interviewing and gathering a detailed history. Some indications that a person may be a victim of human trafficking include appearing malnourished. Showing signs of physical injuries and abuse. Avoiding eye contact, social interaction, and authority figures/law enforcement. Also, meeting with the patient should be in private and they should not be rushed or feel rushed. For example, routine screenings should implement questions such as:Where do you sleep? Where do you eat?How many people do you live with?Are you being denied medical care?Do you feel safe?
What aspects, such as attire, non-verbal communication skills, and presentation of self, do you possess that make you professional? How do these aspects relate specifically to your field?
Which set of slides did you choose to view? How does this set of slides relate to your own career?Were the individuals professional? What made the individuals professional (consider attire, non-verbal communication skills, presentation of self, and identify and describe specific things in the slides that made the individuals professional)?After reviewing the slides, list and explain specific areas that would be unprofessional on the slides as well as in your field when considering attire, non-verbal communication skills, and presentation of self.Include any additional thoughts focused on professionalism based on what you viewed on the slides.Part 2: Personal Reflection and Connection (4 paragraphs)Describe the appropriate attire for an individual in your profession. Provide specific examples of appropriate attire. Note: you may want to research this by talking to those in your profession or researching appropriate attire for your profession as this may differ from what you viewed in the presentation. In addition, review the Credibility Robbers information from the Unit 2 Learning Activities.Describe and analyze what makes someone a professional in your field. Use research to support your ideas for this paragraph.Explain the behavioral attributes you practice that identify you as a professional (review Units 1?3 for information).What aspects, such as attire, non-verbal communication skills, and presentation of self, do you possess that make you professional? How do these aspects relate specifically to your field?
What are defining characteristics that distinguish films from other forms of art?
Questions that require the use of a textbook should reference specific passages from the book (the page(s) + quotation marks if some information is cited). Specific elements from films should be referenced by providing a screenshot, timestamp, or verbal description of the analyzed fragment in the film. When complete, upload your assignment in a MS Word or any other compatible file format.1) Briefly explain the difference between two interacting optical and perceptual phenomena.2) What can affect the way viewers react to films? What makes us automatically interpret visual information and thus absorb the meanings of films intuitively/instantly? Explain the work of one of the techniques described in the Invisibility and Cinematic Language section of Ch. 1.3) What are the differences between implicit and explicit meanings in films? Identify the explicit meaning of L’Enfant and the implicit meaning of L’Enfant.4) What is a formal analysis of a film? What formal elements draw your attention in L’Enfant? Describe why you think they may be important to understanding L’Enfant.5) What are other approaches to the analysis of films (the ones that do not focus on formal elements but explore the relationship between culture and films)? Which approach do you find the most useful in relation to analyzing L’Enfant?
Using the readings and resources provided this week, along with your own research, provide the following information for your any corporation you pick…What financial market, NYSE or NASDAQ, is your assigned corporation listed on?Why does it matter?
Using the readings and resources provided this week, along with your own research, provide the following information for your any corporation you pick…What financial market, NYSE or NASDAQ, is your assigned corporation listed on? Why does it matter?Current Market Capitalization:Using the provided Excel template, show the calculation: Market Cap = Shares Outstanding times Stock PriceDefine Mid-Cap and Large-Cap. Which designation is your corporation?Current Dividend Yield:Using the provided excel template, show the calculation: Dividend Yield = Annual Dividend divided by Stock PriceProvide an example of the current savings rate at a bank. Does your corporation pay a higher rate for their dividend yield? Knowing that stocks are riskier than savings accounts, defend or support the current dividend yield. CEO Pay TrendProvide a five-year trend of the CEO pay for your corporation. In your opinion, in your own words, provide at least one full page that defends or criticizes the trend in CEO pay.Debt to Equity Ratio: What is the debt (bonds) to equity (stocks) ratio of your assigned corporation for the past 5 years (no calculation needed just cite a reliable source)? Using the five-year trend above, what is your assigned corporation’s current condition of the ?right-hand’ side of the balance sheet in terms of total debt to total equity of the firm? In other words, provide and analyze the debt to equity ratio.
