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this is an auditing subject essay.

a) Discuss whether the provision of non-audit services by external audit firms is advantageous or disadvantageous. (50%)
b) Explain how regulators seek to reduce the threat perceived to be posed by such provision, focusing on regulation in the UK and on international ethical standards. (50%)

You are advised to consider the following questions in researching, planning and writing your essay:
– Which stakeholders might derive advantage or disadvantage from the provision of non-audit services (NAS) by external auditors?
– Is there one group of stakeholders whose interests might be considered paramount?
– What are the arguments for and against the provision of NAS by external auditors?
– What international professional regulation is relevant to this question?
– What UK regulations are relevant to this question?
– Has academic research or auditing theory helped resolve this issue?

Please ONLY use the following Sources:

The course text (Porter, Simon & Hatherly, 2014, pp. 132-139) contains introductory material on this area. There has been extensive academic research. The starting point into this might be some of the additional reading identified for this area in the course text (Habib, 2012; Quick & Warming-Rasmussen, 2009), although the most comprehensive summary of the literature in this area is Beattie & Fearnley (2002), although it cannot be taken as up-to-date on current regulation. The easiest way into an understanding of recent regulatory developments in the UK and EU could be any one of the many articles on professional websites (ICAEW, 2016). International regulation on the provision of non-audit services can be found in the handbook of the IESBA (IFAC, 2015).

Bibliography

Beattie, V. and Fearnley, S. 2002. Auditor Independence and Non-Audit Services:
A Literature Review. Online at: http://citeseerx.ist.psu.edu/viewdoc/download?doi=10.1.1.474.5525&rep=rep1&type=pdf.

Habib, A. 2012. Non-Audit Service Fees and Financial Reporting Quality: A Meta-Analysis, in Abacus, June 2012, Vol. 48 Issue 2, pp. 214-248. Online at: http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/j.1467-6281.2012.00363.x/epdf.

ICAEW. 2016. Implementation of European Audit reforms. Online at:
http://www.icaew.com/en/technical/ethics/auditor-independence/implementation-of-european-audit-reforms.

IFAC. 2015. Handbook of the Code of Ethics for Professional Accountants, pp.77-100. Online at:
https://www.ethicsboard.org/system/files/publications/files/2015-iesba-handbook.pdf.

Porter, B., Simon, J. and Hatherly, D. 2014. Principles of External Auditing (4th edition), Chichester, Wiley.

Quick, R. and Warming-Rasmussen, B. 2009. Auditor Independence and the
Provision of Non-Audit Services: Perceptions by German Investors, in International Journal of Auditing, Vol. 13: pp. 141162. Online at https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Bent_Rasmussen/publication/228299001_Auditor_Independence_and_the_Provision_of_Non-Audit_Services_Perceptions_by_German_Investors/links/0c960521b4e0444314000000.pdf.

Compare and contrast a constructivist classroom and a traditional in your content area. Cite specific examples in the context of the classroom, and support your assertions with information from the readings and other outside sources that you utilize.
How can the constructivist framework be utilized in order to create an environment for learning that fosters thinking and exploration among students? Explain by providing a relevant classroom example.

Essay Question –
It is possible to be a member of more than one tribe. What\’s so divisive right now, is that people cant accept that (Graham Norton, Sunday Times, 18/9/16). To what extent do you agree with this view? Give a contemporary example to support your analysis.

This essay title has as its context an article by Graham Norton referring to Brexit (The United Kingdoms vote to exit from the European Union in June 2016). It is to this seismic change that he is referring , suggesting that as an Irish citizen, he feels both European and Irish and cannot understand why so many other people might choose only one group to feel an affinity with, rather than feeling they can have several tribes they belong to.
In tackling this question you might start with his phrase, one tribe and consider what he means by a tribe and how cultural heritage is a part of this, as well as values and shared practices (such as Hofstede describes in his analysis of culture,
You should give ONE contemporary example to support your arguments. This can be the Brexit event and other material but equally it can be analysing another group from another national culture . The article hints at nationalism and how this might override a feeling for our common humanity and common universal areas of concern and this might be a strand you wish to develop. The need for membership of a tribe might be related to religious or geographical affinities for example and could touch on why people might feel it important to hold onto a particular identity.

In particular, please note the headings we will use to give feedback on your work, ensuring that you cover these areas:
Structure and Development of argument;
Use of research/theory/literature;
Use of relevant case study and/or personal examples;
Writing style and referencing;

Grading indication for essay:

80+Most of the following: Clear evidence of independent and original thinking , exceptional evidence of reading/research, very high standard of writing and referencing; numerous examples given showing ability to. to connect theory/concepts to practical experiences/case studies in an integrative way.

70+Most of the following: ability to compare critically different arguments/theories and arrive at some conclusion; very wide or deep use of research/reading material; the beginnings of independent/original thinking; fluently written and well-argued essay; several examples which show ability to connect theory/concepts to practical examples/case studies.

60+Most of the following: Clear focus on question set and a well-written answer in clear English; Selective and appropriate use of research and reading material correctly referenced; Very good identification and grasp of appropriate concepts and theories; some relevant examples which connect concepts to examples

You will also produce a * text set to support a specified unit. A text set is a collection of texts (picture books, chapter books, textbook, magazines, poems, websites, journal articles, etc. which address a specific theme.
You will also make connections with reading strategies: A) pre-reading/prior knowledge, B) during reading, C) after reading/application (three (3) text connections in each category. You cannot repeat strategies throughout the set.
You will need to choose a grade level and content area you are interested in teaching and become familiar with the appropriate TEKS.
There is a ten (10) text minimum collection of which you will indicate the title/author (APA citation), genre, reading and interest levels, summary of the text, text features, strategy (one strategy for each text), and how to use the text .
Each text set will include a combination of: teachers edition (reference book), fictional picture books, historical fiction, realistic fiction, fantasy, informational (nonfiction chapter books), website, song, poem, newspaper/magazine article
Instruction files

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1.Discuss and critique one federally mandated benefit.
2.Define, discuss and critique one of the following: managed care plans, consumer-driven health plans, long term care insurance, or disability insurance.

Essay Instructions:
You will complete and submit to blackboard (SafeAssign) 7 essays throughout the course. Essay questions are structured to help students relate the course content to current events in management.
Each essay is worth 20 points and those receiving full credit will:
– reflect an understanding of course content and terminology, and
– be well articulated and reflect insights of the application of management principles, and
– be grammatically correct and free of misspelled words, and
– be properly cited and free of plagiarism. Make sure you understand the definition of plagiarism!
– be about 300 words (approximately one page double spaced).

In past semesters, most points lost on essay assignments were due to not properly citing information used to prepare your analysis and/or comments. Use MLA formatting for essays and be sure to list all resources used to prepare your comments on a works cited page. Now, I am NOT a stickler for every detail to be consistent with MLA formatting however, being aware of where information comes from, even in a business setting, is always important! We should always be aware of and critically evaluate from where information was retrieved. Usually students will have to refer to an article and the textbook in order to fully answer the essay prompt, therefore at a minimum, those resources should be included on a works cited page. Full information regarding MLA format!
Essay 4 Instructions
Review this short article regarding practical advice on motivating employees.

Compare and contrast the guidelines for giving effective feedback in the article with ONE of the motivational theories discussed in chapter 12. Is the practical advice from the article consistent with the motivational theory? Be sure to clearly identify and reflect a high level of understanding of the motivational theory from the textbook.

Your Statement of Purpose should be a carefully written essay of three to five paragraphs (300-500 words). Pay special attention to grammar, spelling, and form. We encourage you to drop in during advising hours to review your draft with peer mentors and advisors. The purpose of the essay is for you to convince the selection panel that you have chosen an appropriate study abroad program and are prepared to succeed abroad. We recommend that you use details and examples to respond to the questions below in your essay.

How will participation in this specific program contribute to your academic, personal, and professional goals?
What have you done to prepare linguistically, culturally, and academically to study and live in this country?
Note: If you do not completely meet the programs requirements, or have a unique circumstance with your application or academic record, please briefly explain the situation and demonstrate why you believe you are ready to study abroad and be successful on your chosen program.

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Research the Grand Challenge you have chosen to advocate upon, focus the larger challenge into an issue specifically relevant to your community, and develop your perspective on that issue and how to improve it. Identify an appropriate media outlet to which youll submit your op-ed, paying attention to the outlets rules for accepting them (for example, most newspapers have a 600-750 word limit and require submissions to be in the body of an email). Draft the op-ed, let it sit for a couple days, then re-read and re-write it so it is interesting, evidence-based, and localized to the community served by the media outlet. Then submit it per their rules.

Reflective Journal 1: My Views on Mass Media or Effects of Advertising
Due Week 3 and worth 50 points

Write a 3/4 to 1 page journal entry (300 to 500 words) in which you:

1.Describe one or two (1-2) experiences with mass media (movies or television) that affected you positively or negatively, explaining when, how, and why.
2.Complete the page requirement.
3.Write with clarify, following mechanics and formatting requirements.
The specific course learning outcome(s) associated with this assignment are:

Apply critical thinking skills to the analysis of issues involving mass media and society.
Analyze ways in which different types of media content reflect and / or influence societys attitudes and behaviors.
Write clearly and concisely about media and society using proper writing mechanics.
Grading for this assignment will be based on answer quality, and language and writing skills. Click here to view the grading rubric.

1) Explain Keplers three laws of planetary motion in terms that a 10-year-old
would understand.
2) Write a paragraph explaining why the Moon doesnt fall to the Earth even
though the Earths gravity is constantly pulling on. Answer both questions on the same page. NO DOUBLE SPACE. Its due in 2 hrs.