Auditing Auditors have come into a department as part of a company-wide audit prior to issuing an audit opinion for the company’s financial reports. In a one- to two-page paper (not including the title and reference pages), explain what the staff should expect the auditors to do. Be sure to include the requirements of the […]

Conflicts with   GAAP Even though firms follow the accounting rules (GAAP) when presenting their financial statements, it is still possible for conflicts of interest to exist between what management wants investors and creditors to see and the economic reality of transactions. Explain how this can occur.

Your initial discussion thread is due on Day 3 (Thursday) and you have until Day 7 (Monday) to respond to your classmates. Your grade will reflect both the quality of your initial post and the depth of your responses. Refer to the Discussion Forum Grading Rubric under the Settings icon above for guidance on how […]

Your initial discussion thread is due on Day 3 (Thursday) and you have until Day 7 (Monday) to respond to your classmates. Your grade will reflect both the quality of your initial post and the depth of your responses. Refer to the Discussion Forum Grading Rubric under the Settings icon above for guidance on how […]

Referencing this week’s readings and lecture, describe the following terms as they relate to the statement of cash flows: cash, operating activities, investing activities, and financing activities. What can creditors, investors, and other users glean from an analysis of the statement of cash flows?

Income Statement – Ford Motor Company In a two- to three-page paper (excluding the title and reference pages), explain the purpose of an income statement and how it reflects the firm’s financial status. Include important points that an analyst would use in assessing the financial condition of the company. Also, analyze Ford Motor Company’s income […]

Income statements are presented in the table below for the Elf Corporation for the years ending December 31, 2010, 2009, and 2008. Write a one-paragraph analysis of Elf Corporation’s profit performance for the period. Create a common-sized income statement for the three years. What conclusions can you draw from the different parts of the statement? […]

Referencing this week’s readings and lecture, address the following: What are the two causes of an increasing or decreasing      sales number? Discuss all the reasons that might explain an increase      or decrease in gross profit.

Write an essay that considers the historical relationship between humans and machines based on Tim’s Vermeer and AlphaGo, and the texts by Alfred B. Lord, Lewis Mumford, and Michel Foucault, as well as the connected lecture content. In these movies and texts, it is often stated or implied that humans becoming more like machines is […]

A previous employer and an organization issue or strategic  they had. Briefly described the issue and respond to what strategic initiatives did HR implement to resolve the issue or achieve the company strategic goal? What behavioral competencies did hr professional need to demonstrate in order to gain management buy in and successfully implementation of hr […]