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Auditing – Tests And Internal Controls profile

You have met with a potential client, who informs you that all the employees and officers of his company are bonded. For this reason, he is requesting that under these conditions that you not look at his company’s system of internal control so his company may reduce the cost of an audit.
Prepare a letter to the potential client explaining the following:

  • Why you can or cannot honor his request.
  • The reasoning for your decision.
  • The potential ramifications of your decision.
  • Based on your choice of action, what the perceived corporate governance of the company would be to the public.

Must be 1- 2 pages in APA Format

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Business & Finance

A fallacy is an error in reasoning that takes the place of the real support needed in an argument. There are many different types of fallacies and each takes a distinct form in the argument.
Take a moment to review the following website, which provides a list of the more common fallacies
VIDEOLINKS:
http://changingminds.org/disciplines/argument/fallacies/fallacies.htm
Also view this video on common fallacies
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MhhJAGjBIEw
 
                                                                              Prompt:
Using the website above or another website of your choosing, identify at least one of the fallacies that you are most likely to commit. Describe a specific time when you committed this particular fallacy. What could you do to avoid committing this fallacy in the future?
 
** Main post must be two to three substantive paragraphs 150+ total words and include at least one APA-formatted citation/reference. **

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Developing IT Compliance Program


The IT compliance program cannot be conceived in isolation and devoid of the key links
to non-IT and financial compliance. Effective IT compliance requires an aggregate
vision and architecture to achieve compliance that goes beyond becoming infatuated
with a given control framework.
As a group, provide a detailed plan of action based on life cycle concepts to develop
and deploy an ongoing IT compliance process. Your plan should provide practical
knowledge on what you should consider when developing and implementing an IT
compliance program for key regulations such as Sarbanes-Oxley, HIPAA, GrammLeach-Bliley,
PCI
and
others
to
achieve
meaningful
IT
governance.
Your
plan should
include
the
following:
 Discuss the challenges IT divisions face in achieving regulatory compliance
 Assess how IT governance will improve the effectiveness of the IT Division to attain
regulatory compliance
 Develop a broad vision, an architecture, and a detailed plan of action that follows
a life cycle concept
 Assess all key business processes and IT compliance factors and link to all
business processes (financial and non-IT) to develop an aggregate vision of IT
compliance
 Your detailed plan should include the following phases: initiate, plan, develop and
implement.

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Aggravating And Mitigating Circumstances

Write an essay (750-1,000 words) explaining factors that are normally considered aggravating and mitigating circumstances.

  1. Step one: Select a death-row inmate from the Arizona Department of corrections website.
  2. Step two: Research your selected inmate and identify aggravating and mitigating circumstances that placed him/her on death row.
  3. Step three: Describe exactly why your case facts are mitigating and  aggravating based on the explanation given in your assigned readings. Be  sure to cite all of your sources. Evaluate why the factors of this case  merited the sentence of death.
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Corporate Crime

Part A Define computer crime.
Part B Differentiate between insider and outsider computer crimes. The crime you choose could be embezzlement (insider), theft (outsider), or another form of crime such as mail fraud or child pornography.
Part C Summarize five computer crimes that you find on the FBI website. Detail the cases, methods of investigation, charges brought, and identify the federal and state laws that govern the crimes. Include in your discussion a summary of how investigators ferreted out the offenders, the charges brought against them, as well as the minimum and maximum consequences for committing such a crime. If the offenders have not yet been punished, detail the possible consequences they will receive for their misdeeds.

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Geology

First Five Chapters: Intro. to Geology, Plate Tectonics, Minerals, Igneous Activity, Volcanoes Essays (50 points total). 1. Explain thoroughly how it took 55 years (from 1915 until 1970) for the hypothesis of Continental Drift to develop into the theory of Plate Tectonics. READ THIS! – In other words, use the theory of Plate Tectonics to show how the Scientific Method was used to “flesh out” the hypothesis of Continental Drift put forth by Wegener, by adding new data provided by new technology and people until general buy-in was obtained in 1970, when the term “Plate Tectonics” was coined. (Chapter 1, especially 1.3, The Nature of Scientific Inquiry; and Chapter 2, especially 2.1 through 2.3, and 2.9, “Testing the Plate Tectonics Model”). Do not spend time discussing what came before 1915! Wegener did a great job of laying out the evidence he had available at the time. After your introductory paragraph, I do not expect to see the name “Wegener” again. Your answer should be no less than 500 words. Be sure to explain: (25 points) • WHO were the key players? • WHAT were the key observations and conclusions? • WHERE were the observations made? • WHEN were the key discoveries made? • HOW were these discoveries accomplished, including fields of study, equipment, etc.? 2. UseplatetectonictheorytoexplaintheoriginofMountSt.Helens(andbyextension,the Cascades and all Andean-type mountain ranges). Your answer should be no less than 500 words. (25 points) In your answer, include a discussion of: • the plate tectonic process involved • the origin of the magma and rocks • the composition of the magma and rocks • the type of eruptions that occur there • other geologic features associated with Andean-type mountains. For these questions, check the text and MasteringGeology Study Area (of course), and also study the links on the accompanying materials. It should go without saying that you should have successfully completed the Mastering Homework for the first five chapters. Important: know the meaning of the word PLAGIARISM – no plagiarism!

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succession planning

Write a 4-5 page paper discussing the following:
How can succession planning be implemented effectively within organizations? Explain the differences between outsourcing and offshoring, and how each impact an organization List and explain the benefits of telework Paper must include a cover page, abstract and 3-4 reference. Do not use Wikipedia.
All sources used must be cited both within the text and in a references section at the end of the lecture (use APA conventions for citing) No more than 20% of the entire piece can be in quotation Must be proofread and edited for errors

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Moral and Political Philosophy

1.) Read the following scenarios or issues from the Discussion and explain the problem or issue that it involves.
In a public park, a small religious group wants to place a statue commemorating their religious ideals. The City Council considers this and feels that there would be no harm in doing so, but as soon as all the other numerous religious groups in the area hear about it, they also want to place statues in the park as well.
What is the just way to resolve this issue and who should decide? Should the City Council allow everyone to place statues there even if that many would clutter the area, should they ban all statues, should they only allow statues of well-established religions or religions with very large followings in the community, should they hold a vote in the community to decide, should they take the issue to court and allow a judge to decide, etc? What should they do?
2.) Then choose TWO (2) thinkers and/or theories from the text and briefly outline what you think the respective view of each thinker /theory would be on this Discussion topic. Choose from John Locke, Friedrich Nietzsche, Thomas Hobbes, Jean Jacques Rousseau, and William Godwin
3.) Critique each thinker/theory’s view and determine which (if either) is more effective in this situation.
4.) Explain which of these views on this topic you agree with more and why? What do you think about the issue? Your research paper should include:
Use at least three sources (including the textbook, if you wish). Consist of at least 1000 words not including title page, works cited page, etc. Paraphrase or use quotation, citation, and reference for your sources. May adhere to APA style. Writing style resources are available in the COURSE INFORMATION TAB within your Blackboard shell.
It should be approximately 1000 words (3-5 pages long–Not including title page, works cited page, etc) and should have at least three sources (including the text, if you wish). The Papers may adhere to APA style. Writing style resources are available in the COURSE INFORMATION TAB within your Blackboard shell.

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Disorders of the Veins and Arteries

disorders such as chronic venous insufficiency (CVI) and deep venous thrombosis (DVT). While the symptoms of both disorders are noticeable, these symptoms are sometimes mistaken for signs of other conditions, making the disorders difficult to diagnose. Nurses must examine all symptoms and rule out other potential disorders before diagnosing and prescribing treatment for patients. In this Assignment, you explore the epidemiology, pathophysiology, and clinical presentation of CVI and DVT. To Prepare
1. Review the section “Diseases of the Veins” (pp. 598-599) in Chapter 23 of the Huether and McCance text. Identify the pathophysiology of chronic venous insufficiency and deep venous thrombosis. Consider the similarities and differences between these disorders. 2. Select a patient factor different from the one you selected in this week’s Discussion: genetics, gender, ethnicity, or behavior. Think about how the factor you selected might impact the pathophysiology of CVI and DVT. Reflect on how you would diagnose and prescribe treatment of these disorders for a patient based on the factor you selected. 3. Review the “Mind Maps—Dementia, Endocarditis, and Gastro-oesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)” media in the Week 2 Learning Resources. Use the examples in the media as a guide to construct two mind maps—one for chronic venous insufficiency and one for venous thrombosis. Consider the epidemiology and clinical presentation of both chronic venous insufficiency and deep venous thrombosis. To Complete Write a 3- to 4-page paper that addresses the following:
1. Compare the pathophysiology of chronic venous insufficiency and deep venous thrombosis. Describe how venous thrombosis is different from arterial thrombosis. 2. Explain how the patient factor you selected might impact the pathophysiology of CVI and DVT. Describe how you would diagnose and prescribe treatment of these disorders for a patient based on the factor you selected. 3. Construct two mind maps—one for chronic venous insufficiency and one for deep venous thrombosis. Include the epidemiology, pathophysiology, and clinical presentation, as well as the diagnosis and treatment you explained in your paper.