Choose three cases you believe have been most important in the development/evolution of juvenile justice and why.

Table 10.2 outlines important juvenile cases throughout history. Choose three cases you believe have been most important in the development/evolution of juvenile justice and why.

Requirements:

·  2-3 pages double spaced

·  Use at least two reliable sources other than the text (not Wikipedia)

Create your own top five essentials of leadership communication. Share why you feel these are important and how as a leader you can help others succeed through these five essentials.

Prior to beginning work on this discussion, read the Five Essentials of Leadership Communication (Links to an external site.).

Create your own top five essentials of leadership communication. Share why you feel these are important and how as a leader you can help others succeed through these five essentials. Your discussion post should be 250 words.

How has the advent of digital communication including direct-to-customer and social media, impacted traditional agency revenue models

Do online research related to broad trends in Advertising / PR / Strategic Communications Industry trends and changes in business, specifically the impact of digital on traditional agency models. 

Discuss the following: 

  • How has the advent of digital communication including direct-to-customer and social media, impacted traditional agency revenue models
  • What new kinds of agencies and marketing partners have emerged as a result of these changes
  • What has been the roles and behaviors of the big holding companies (Omnicom, Interpublic, etc.) in the last 20 years to cope with these changes
  • How has advertising talent (creative, media, strategy, etc) responded to the evolving agency marketplace    

You are expected to post a blog giving your thoughts on the blog topic but do not use “I” in your writing.  

500 words minimum

What did you learn in terms of leadership communication from this speech?

Prior to beginning work on this discussion, read the article Leadership Communication: Reflecting, Engaging, and Innovating (Links to an external site.) and choose one of the following speeches found on YouTube or listed on the Top 100 Speeches (Links to an external site.) of the 20th century by rank:

Listen to the audio or read the transcript and share the key points illustrated in the speech. What made the speech so memorable? What were the main takeaways? What did you learn in terms of leadership communication from this speech? Share attributes that you could incorporate into your own leadership communication. Your discussion post should be 250 words.

Analyze the background of the federal income tax system.

Introduction

Tax credits work to lower taxpayer liability rather than provide refund incentives. A tax credit is subtracted directly from the taxpayer’s tax obligation, providing equal relief to all taxpayers. This can make the credit more valuable than a deduction taken during the filing process.

There are credits for foreign taxes paid, child and dependent care expenses, and for the elderly or disabled; credits for education, retirement savings contributions, and residential energy; and child tax credit, adoption, retirement savings, and earned income.

Note: The assessments in this course are presented in a sequence and must be completed in order. In Assessments 2-5, you will work step-by-step toward completing a 1040 tax return and all the necessary related forms, based on a provided scenario. Do not complete Assessment 5 until you have submitted and received faculty feedback for Assessment 4.

Preparation

This assessment will require significant research and critical thinking to complete each required form successfully. An incorrect entry on one form will create incorrect entries in other forms.

There are two parts to this assessment. Be sure to complete both parts and submit the necessary materials.

  • Part 1: Determine eligible tax credits by completing official worksheets.
  • Part 2: Complete Schedule A and the 1040.

Scenario

Jacob and Taylor Weaver, ages 45 and 42 respectively, are married and are filing jointly in 2021.

  • They have three children, Ashley, age 9; Patrick, age 6; and John, age 17.
    • Social Security numbers are: Jacob, 222-33-4444; Taylor, 555-66-7777; Ashley, 888-99-1234; Patrick, 789-56-4321; John, 123-45-6789.
  • Taylor works part-time as a paralegal.
    • She earned $31,000 in 2021.
  • Income Taxes: $4,200 withheld.
  • Interest received from Local Bank: $6,575.
  • Estimated tax payments: $25,000.
    • $350 paid with their 2020 state tax return.
  • Jacob and Taylor bought their first house in 2021.
    • Home mortgage interest: $12,246.
    • Property tax: $12,230.
  • Federal income withholding: $2,350.
  • Charities: $4,500.
  • $435 to rent a moving truck.
  • $8,000 to put new siding on the house.
  • $11,600 for child care expenses ($5,800 for each child).
    • It was paid to Lil Tigers Daycare, 1115 S. Garrison St., Muncie, IN 47305 (EIN 98-7654321).
  • Taylor is a part-time student at Ball State University in Muncie.
    • She received a 1098-T indicating tuition and fees for 2021 in the amount of $6,011.
  • Health insurance for the family, through Taylor’s job, cost $7,500 for all 12 months of 2021.
    • They paid deductibles and co-payments of $2,550.

Instructions

  • Read the information provided in the scenario above.
  • Download the following tax forms and instructions from IRS.gov:
    • 1040.
    • Schedule A.
    • Schedule 1.
    • Schedule 3.
    • 2441.
    • 8863.
Part 1

Use the information in the scenario, on IRS.gov, and in the interactive IRS tools to interpret official rules and instructions to determine available tax credits.

  • Complete an official worksheet for each tax credit to demonstrate eligibility.
  • Submit each tax credit worksheet.
Part 2

Use the information in the scenario, on IRS.gov, and in the interactive IRS tools to Interpret official rules and instructions to complete the following:

  • Complete Schedule A.
  • Enter data from Schedule A into the 1040.
  • Apply the rules and tax tables to calculate the tax owed and the amount of any refund.
  • Submit Schedule A and the completed 1040.

Competencies Measured

By successfully completing this assessment, you will demonstrate your proficiency in the following course competencies and assessment criteria:

  • Competency 1: Analyze the background of the federal income tax system.
    • Interpret official rules and instructions to record correct entries on tax forms.
  • Competency 2: Analyze the basics of individual income tax return preparation.
    • Analyze tax rules to complete tax credit worksheets to prove eligibility.
    • Apply laws and rules to correctly enter data on Schedule A.
    • Apply rules and tax tables to record the correct tax owed on the 1040.
    • Calculate the amount of a refund on the 1040.
Calculate what can be deducted on a final income tax return.

Preparation

Tax regulations are in a state of constant change. Being able to locate, correctly interpret, and apply the information to a problem is a highly valued skill. Consider each problem and research the applicable tax regulations to answer the questions.

Instructions

For this assessment, complete the following:

  • Download Assessment 6 Problems [DOCX].
  • Using the primary source of IRS.gov and the IRS Interactive Tax Assistant and Tax Trails, locate and interpret regulations and publications that relate to each problem.
  • Record your answers to the problems in a Word document.
  • Provide an explanation for each answer, including any related calculations and evidence.
  • Include the following criteria from the scoring guide in your responses.
    • Calculate the initial basis, allowed losses, and ending at-risk amounts.
    • Explain how to treat a loss on a federal income tax return.
    • Calculate what can be deducted on a final income tax return.
    • Calculate the loss disallowed by at-risk rules and how much of the loss is disallowed by passive loss rules.
    • Explain the tax effect in a specified scenario for the last year and the current year.
    • Calculate itemized deductions for AMT purposes and identify the amount of the AMT adjustment.
  • Submit the Word document containing your answers to the problems and the explanations for your answers.

Competencies Measured

By successfully completing this assessment, you will demonstrate your proficiency in the following course competencies and assessment criteria:

  • Competency 1: Analyze the background of the federal income tax system.
    • Explain the tax effect in a specified scenario for the last year and the current year.
  • Competency 2: Analyze the basics of individual income tax return preparation.
    • Calculate the initial basis, allowed losses, and ending at-risk amounts.
    • Explain how to treat a loss on a federal income tax return.
    • Calculate what can be deducted on a final income tax return.
    • Calculate the loss disallowed by at-risk rules and how much of the loss is disallowed by the passive loss rules.
    • Calculate itemized deductions for AMT purposes and identify the amount of the AMT adjustment.
Determine how much gain or loss must be recognized on a distribution, ending partnership basis, and basis in equipment.

Preparation

Corporate and partnership tax preparation require highly developed skills in research and analysis. Consider the following problems and research the applicable tax regulations to answer the questions.

Instructions

For this assessment, complete the following:

  • Download Assessment 7 Problems [DOCX].
  • Using the primary source of IRS.gov and the IRS Interactive Tax Assistant and Tax Trails, locate and interpret regulations and publications that relate to each problem.
  • Record your answers to the problems in a Word document.
  • Provide an explanation for each answer, including any related calculations and evidence.
  • Include the following criteria from the scoring guide in your responses.
    • Determine partners’ recognized gains, explaining how much they gained and the rationale.
    • Prepare self-employment income and basis at the end of the year.
    • Determine how much gain or loss must be recognized on a distribution, ending partnership basis, and basis in equipment.
    • Calculate the gain or loss on the sale of a partnership interest.
    • Determine the basis of the stock in the hands of the shareholder.
    • Determine taxable income on a C corporation and the book income.
    • Determine the amount of taxable dividend, nontaxable distribution, and capital gain.
  • Submit the Word document containing your answers to the problem and the explanations for your answers.

Competencies Measured

By successfully completing this assessment, you will demonstrate your proficiency in the following course competencies and assessment criteria:

  • Competency 3: Assess types of non-individual entities subject to federal taxation.
    • Determine partners’ recognized gains, explaining how much they gained and the rationale.
    • Prepare self-employment income and basis at the end of the year.
    • Determine how much gain or loss must be recognized on a distribution, ending partnership basis, and basis in equipment.
    • Calculate the gain or loss on the sale of a partnership interest.
    • Determine the basis of the stock in the hands of the shareholder.
    • Determine taxable income on a C corporation and the book income.
    • Determine the amount of taxable dividend, nontaxable distribution, and capital gain.
Evaluate the role of the Project Steering and Review Committees in change management.

Health care leaders understand their role as change managers. Managing organizational change in health information systems initiatives can be very complex and concurrently rewarding, even when carried out strategically. The way in which data is inputted, stored, accessed, and disseminated is essential to quality patient health outcomes, profit margins, standardization, and strategic planning. When a health information system implementation is completed effectively and efficiently, the result is a quality IT project that is not only ready for the next generation but is ready for new technology convergence.

Evaluate the role of the Project Steering and Review Committees in change management.

 Provide reasoning about the purpose of the criminal justice policy and how it was implemented.

Critique a Criminal Justice Policy at the Federal or State Level
 
Instructions
Critique a criminal justice policy used at the federal or state level that has notably been determined as failing to meet its objectives for improvement after an implementation plan was carried out to support that policy.
For this assignment, you will reflect on what you have learned this week and will develop a 3-page memo to explain and summarize why a criminal justice policy failed to meet its strategic goals. The purpose here is to become familiar with the parts of a criminal justice policy and to learn how the implementation of a new criminal justice policy using a strategic plan led to its failure so you can evaluate how to avoid such mistakes in your planning efforts.
Be sure to incorporate the following into a memo:
•    Provide reasoning about the purpose of the criminal justice policy and how it was implemented.
•    Discuss the basis for the plan’s failure and what resources were used to carry out the implementation of that plan.
Length: 3-page memo
References: Include a minimum of 5 scholarly resources. 
The completed assignment should address all the assignment requirements, exhibit evidence of concept knowledge, and demonstrate thoughtful consideration of the content presented in the course. The writing should integrate scholarly resources, reflect academic expectations, and current APA standards, and adhere to the Northcentral University’s Academic Integrity Policy.

Discuss what surveillance data could be pulled from an electronic health record (EHR) you have used or currently use in your nursing practice.

Week 8 Social Media Discussion: Past, Present, and Future (Graded)
Purpose
The purpose of this discussion is for learners to identify the impact global health has at the community level, including the impact of current and future trends including the use of informatics.
Discussion Question
There are many factors that will continue to impact community and population health.
Consider the past achievements in public health as many have implications around the globe.
Describe a global health concern that has impacted your community or those you care for.
Discuss what surveillance data could be pulled from an electronic health record (EHR) you have used or currently use in your nursing practice.
Take a moment to review the Twitter feed for compelling Tweets that are related to informatics, global health, and population health outcomes.
Share an overview the Tweet and how it is likely to impact future collaborative trends in community health.
Compose a 280-character or fewer Tweet that describes what you would like to see as a Tweet in the next decade related to public health achievements. Please try to be realistic, but also be visionary. Remember Twitter only allows 280 characters (this includes spaces, etc.) so you will need to be concise. It should include a hashtag. Include a reference URL if applicable. Share this Tweet in the discussion. (Note: A Twitter account is not required nor share your Tweet on social media). 
Your discussion post should look like:
Paragraph one: Describe a global health concern that has impacted your community or those you care for
Paragraph two: Discuss what surveillance data could be pulled from an electronic health record (EHR) you have used or currently use in your nursing practice.
Paragraph three: Share information from a Tweet and how it is likely to impact future collaborative trends in community health.
Paragraph four: Compose a 280-character Tweet that describes what you would like to see as a Tweet in the next decade related to public health achievements.
Resources: Where did you find your data?
Example: New HIV infection rates at all-time low worldwide #primaryprevention #collaborationiskey #WeGotThis #RNsunite www.HIV.gov

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