Accounting Problems and Solutions
Businesses may experience accounting difficulties due to regulatory compliance issues and delays in using new software technology.
These accounting problems can result in huge fines and prison terms for regulatory non-compliance, inaccurate financial statements, fraud, and also security hazards.
Accounting is the process of documenting a business’s financial transactions where you can face Accounting Problems.
5 Minutes on Modern Finance- Midsize Edition-FINAL Michelle Faletra
1) Midsize companies are increasingly adopting cloud-based ERP solutions like Oracle ERP Cloud to handle their growing complexity and transactions across borders. QuickBooks and other basic accounting software often cannot support international operations or consolidation of multiple ledgers.
2) Signs it's time to upgrade to a cloud ERP include rapid growth straining old systems, difficulty managing reporting and compliance with multiple systems, and a need for stronger integration between financial and other business systems like procurement and HR.
3) Key criteria for selecting a cloud ERP provider include robust functionality, experience developing solutions for global companies, strong integration capabilities, and security of cloud infrastructure and data. A single provider that offers unified cloud solutions helps avoid integration issues
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including a cloud-based omni-channel commerce platform for SMBs,
electronic payment processing, and crowd funding services for
issuers and broker/dealers.
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Accounting Problems and Solutions
Businesses may experience accounting difficulties due to regulatory compliance issues and delays in using new software technology.
These accounting problems can result in huge fines and prison terms for regulatory non-compliance, inaccurate financial statements, fraud, and also security hazards.
Accounting is the process of documenting a business’s financial transactions where you can face Accounting Problems.
5 Minutes on Modern Finance- Midsize Edition-FINAL Michelle Faletra
1) Midsize companies are increasingly adopting cloud-based ERP solutions like Oracle ERP Cloud to handle their growing complexity and transactions across borders. QuickBooks and other basic accounting software often cannot support international operations or consolidation of multiple ledgers.
2) Signs it's time to upgrade to a cloud ERP include rapid growth straining old systems, difficulty managing reporting and compliance with multiple systems, and a need for stronger integration between financial and other business systems like procurement and HR.
3) Key criteria for selecting a cloud ERP provider include robust functionality, experience developing solutions for global companies, strong integration capabilities, and security of cloud infrastructure and data. A single provider that offers unified cloud solutions helps avoid integration issues
Definitive-Guide-to-Ensuring-Compliance-Across-Latin-America-wpRoel van de Vrande
This document discusses the challenges that companies face in ensuring compliance with Latin American regulatory mandates for e-invoicing and fiscal reporting. It outlines the top 5 questions companies should ask themselves to determine if they are prepared for these mandates. It then discusses the challenges in more detail, including significant IT costs, the risk of fines and penalties for non-compliance, and potential business disruptions from compliance errors like halted shipments. Maintaining compliance across multiple Latin American countries largely falls short with traditional ERP systems, requiring additional third-party solutions and resources.
The OLB Group is a FinTech company offering a suite of product
solutions in the merchant services and payment facilitator verticals,
including a cloud-based omni-channel commerce platform for SMBs,
electronic payment processing, and crowd funding services for
issuers and broker/dealers.
This document provides an overview of a presentation on systems requirements for organizations receiving federal grants and awards. The presentation covers the changing landscape of working with the federal government, system compliance requirements, requirements for foreign operations, desired features of an accounting system for non-profits, and indicators that it's time to replace an legacy system. The presenters are from Raffa, an accounting and consulting firm that works with non-profit clients.
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The document discusses a risk management and compliance package offered by CCM Online. It provides a 4-step process for compliance management that includes identifying applicable laws, creating questionnaires, evaluation, and ongoing monitoring. Key features include coverage of over 200 laws, customization of checklists, alerts and reminders, reporting of compliance status, and expert support. The goal is to help companies systematically manage compliance obligations and risks.
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OverviewRiordan Manufacturing has three operating entities…Georg.docxalfred4lewis58146
Overview
Riordan Manufacturing has three operating entities…Georgia, Michigan and California…plus a joint venture in the People's Republic of China. Basically, the operating entities each have their own Finance & Accounting Systems and they provide input that is consolidated at Corporate…San Jose. The basic components of each system are as follows:
· General Ledger
· Accounts Payable
· Accounts Receivable
· Order Entry
· Procurement
· Sales and Purchasing History
· Invoicing and Shipping
· Payroll
· Financial Reporting
· EDI*
· Bar Code Reading*
· EDSS (Executive Decision Support System)*
*San Jose Only
Background:
During the due diligence process in which Riordan acquired the operating entities in Michigan and Georgia the matter of F & A System's compatibility was not addressed.
Current Situation Regarding F & A Systems:
· San Jose has a license for a fully integrated Windows based ERP manufacturing, distribution and financial management software application specifically designed for plastics processors and process and assembly manufacturers. The license does not include application source code.
· Michigan had purchased a vendor developed software application and the attendant source code for their Fd & A and process application. The vendor is no longer in business. The application runs on a pair of DEC Alpha's, using the VMS operating system, VAX4000 work stations and programmed in C.
· Georgia had purchased a vendor (different from Michigan) developed software application and the attendant source code for their F & A and manufacturing process applications. The systems run on a pair of AS400's, using UNIX operating system, use PC's (Windows) as workstations, and is programmed in RPG400.
Challenge:
The F & A Department has been unable to achieve anything remotely resembling "seamless compatibility". Some F & A data is provided to corporate via data files; some data is provided via hardcopy reports and must be re-entered; some data is provided via data files but must be converted (redirected) to the proper account codes and the list goes on. Subsequently, Riordan has the following situation regarding F & A system outputs at the consolidated level:
· Consolidated close of the General Ledger and subsequently the Income Statement and Balance Sheet is labor intensive and normally not completed until 15-20 days after month end.
· Audit (to include external auditors) is required each month and is costly and labor intensive.
· Compliance with new government required reporting requirements at the consolidated level is difficult at best.
· Riordan Enterprises finds the situation unacceptable and has mandated a solutions(s)/alternatives be recommended soonest.
NOTE: This situation is transparent to customers and suppliers as each operating entity has maintained invoicing, payments, etc., as was prior to acquisition.
a
Riordan Manufacturing, Inc.
Consolidated Balance Sheet
Fiscal Year Ending
September 30th
2011
2010
Assets
Current Assets
Cas.
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no charging!
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- Full Trial Balance and consolidated tax reporting in GAAP, SAP including side-by-side comparison
- Automation of Perms and Temps by GAAP, SAP
- Complex, multi-level sub-consolidations
- Internationalization, multiple currencies, accounting periods, chart of accounts, legal entities, etc.
- Consolidated current and deferred income tax
- Deferred taxes by legal entity, by temporary difference
- Consolidated effective tax rate reconciliation by legal entity
- Ad hoc analysis and reporting, dashboards and tax KPIs with drill down and drill through
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Assist with first
annotated bibliography
.
Assist with first
annotated bibliography
.
(Thesis topic: Psychotherapy)
. Each submission must also include a brief critique of the source (e.g., how could the study be improved, criticism of the author(s) assertions, ideas for future studies, etc.).
summary of the article, including the purpose/hypothesis of the study, a statement about the participants and methods utilized in the study, results and implications for future research, as well as the methodological limitations/critique of the study.
.
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Assistance needed with SQL commands
I need assistance with the query commands assigned to an assignment. I have the databases properly created and do not need assistance with the commands associated with creating the databases. Here is the complete assignment. I have attached the database information.
The structure of the movies database is as follows:
Director (
DIRNUB
, DIRNAME, DIRBORN, YR-DIRDIED)
STAR (
STARNUB
, STARNAME, BIRTHPLACE, STARBORN, YR-STARDIED)
MOVIE (
MVNUB
, MVTITLE, YRMDE, MVTYPE, CRIT, MPAA, NOMINATIONS, AWRD,
DIRNUB
)
MOVSTAR (
MVNUB
,
STARNUB
, AMTPAID)
MEMBER (
MMBNUB
, MMBNAME, MMBADD, MMBCITY, MMBST, NUMRENT, BONUS, JOINDATE)
TAPE (
TAPENUM,
MVNUB, PURDATE, TMSRNT,
MMBNUB
)
Create Video Store database as discussed in the class. Make sure to correct column widths/types before creating tables. Use SQL to form queries to produce the following reports
:
** List the names and numbers of directors whose names begin with the alphabet ‘K’.
List the tape no, movie title, and the membership number and name of members, who are currently borrowing tapes numbered below 20. Arrange the report in descending order by tape number.
List the names and respective numbers of stars and directors who have worked together.
** List the tape numbers for movies of movie type: ‘HORROR’.
List the name of the director who has received the maximum number of total awards considering all his/her movies: AWRD.
** List the names of all members who have not borrowed any movie currently.
List the movie type and number of tapes for each type in the database.
** For each movie list total how many times it has been rented: TMSRNT.
Report the total times rented (TMSRNT) for each movie type.
The database administrator discovers that the name of director whose number is 7 in the database should be spelt as ‘JOHNNY FORD’. Make corrections to the data.
Delete the movie number 14 and all its tapes. Print both tables to verify.
List all tape numbers and their movie titles, and indicate the member number and member name if the tape is currently rented out.
13. List all tape numbers, and also indicate the member’s city if a tape is currently rented out by a member.
14. Who is the youngest director?
How many movies did he/she direct?
15. Grant access to me (joshi) to your movstar table for select and update.
16. Create a unique index on movstar table.
17. For each movie type list the average age of movies given the current year is 2011.
18. ** Create a view MEMB_TAPES that includes the currently rented movies and the members who are renting them, include movie type.
19. ** Use the view MEMB_TAPES to find all currently rented “COMEDY” type movies and members who are renting them.
20. ** List all tape numbers, along with movie name and member name if rented out (leave member name blank if not rented out).
.
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2) An execution phase to conduct interviews, review documents, and test controls.
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OverviewRiordan Manufacturing has three operating entities…Georg.docxalfred4lewis58146
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Riordan Manufacturing has three operating entities…Georgia, Michigan and California…plus a joint venture in the People's Republic of China. Basically, the operating entities each have their own Finance & Accounting Systems and they provide input that is consolidated at Corporate…San Jose. The basic components of each system are as follows:
· General Ledger
· Accounts Payable
· Accounts Receivable
· Order Entry
· Procurement
· Sales and Purchasing History
· Invoicing and Shipping
· Payroll
· Financial Reporting
· EDI*
· Bar Code Reading*
· EDSS (Executive Decision Support System)*
*San Jose Only
Background:
During the due diligence process in which Riordan acquired the operating entities in Michigan and Georgia the matter of F & A System's compatibility was not addressed.
Current Situation Regarding F & A Systems:
· San Jose has a license for a fully integrated Windows based ERP manufacturing, distribution and financial management software application specifically designed for plastics processors and process and assembly manufacturers. The license does not include application source code.
· Michigan had purchased a vendor developed software application and the attendant source code for their Fd & A and process application. The vendor is no longer in business. The application runs on a pair of DEC Alpha's, using the VMS operating system, VAX4000 work stations and programmed in C.
· Georgia had purchased a vendor (different from Michigan) developed software application and the attendant source code for their F & A and manufacturing process applications. The systems run on a pair of AS400's, using UNIX operating system, use PC's (Windows) as workstations, and is programmed in RPG400.
Challenge:
The F & A Department has been unable to achieve anything remotely resembling "seamless compatibility". Some F & A data is provided to corporate via data files; some data is provided via hardcopy reports and must be re-entered; some data is provided via data files but must be converted (redirected) to the proper account codes and the list goes on. Subsequently, Riordan has the following situation regarding F & A system outputs at the consolidated level:
· Consolidated close of the General Ledger and subsequently the Income Statement and Balance Sheet is labor intensive and normally not completed until 15-20 days after month end.
· Audit (to include external auditors) is required each month and is costly and labor intensive.
· Compliance with new government required reporting requirements at the consolidated level is difficult at best.
· Riordan Enterprises finds the situation unacceptable and has mandated a solutions(s)/alternatives be recommended soonest.
NOTE: This situation is transparent to customers and suppliers as each operating entity has maintained invoicing, payments, etc., as was prior to acquisition.
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Consolidated Balance Sheet
Fiscal Year Ending
September 30th
2011
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Assets
Current Assets
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no charging!
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no validity!
no activation!
no signal problems!
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- Automation of Perms and Temps by GAAP, SAP
- Complex, multi-level sub-consolidations
- Internationalization, multiple currencies, accounting periods, chart of accounts, legal entities, etc.
- Consolidated current and deferred income tax
- Deferred taxes by legal entity, by temporary difference
- Consolidated effective tax rate reconciliation by legal entity
- Ad hoc analysis and reporting, dashboards and tax KPIs with drill down and drill through
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- Full support for IFRS/IAS 12 reporting and required disclosures in accordance with ASC 740 and IAS 12 provisions, by legal entity
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Assistance needed with SQL commandsI need assistance with the quer.docxnormanibarber20063
Assistance needed with SQL commands
I need assistance with the query commands assigned to an assignment. I have the databases properly created and do not need assistance with the commands associated with creating the databases. Here is the complete assignment. I have attached the database information.
The structure of the movies database is as follows:
Director (
DIRNUB
, DIRNAME, DIRBORN, YR-DIRDIED)
STAR (
STARNUB
, STARNAME, BIRTHPLACE, STARBORN, YR-STARDIED)
MOVIE (
MVNUB
, MVTITLE, YRMDE, MVTYPE, CRIT, MPAA, NOMINATIONS, AWRD,
DIRNUB
)
MOVSTAR (
MVNUB
,
STARNUB
, AMTPAID)
MEMBER (
MMBNUB
, MMBNAME, MMBADD, MMBCITY, MMBST, NUMRENT, BONUS, JOINDATE)
TAPE (
TAPENUM,
MVNUB, PURDATE, TMSRNT,
MMBNUB
)
Create Video Store database as discussed in the class. Make sure to correct column widths/types before creating tables. Use SQL to form queries to produce the following reports
:
** List the names and numbers of directors whose names begin with the alphabet ‘K’.
List the tape no, movie title, and the membership number and name of members, who are currently borrowing tapes numbered below 20. Arrange the report in descending order by tape number.
List the names and respective numbers of stars and directors who have worked together.
** List the tape numbers for movies of movie type: ‘HORROR’.
List the name of the director who has received the maximum number of total awards considering all his/her movies: AWRD.
** List the names of all members who have not borrowed any movie currently.
List the movie type and number of tapes for each type in the database.
** For each movie list total how many times it has been rented: TMSRNT.
Report the total times rented (TMSRNT) for each movie type.
The database administrator discovers that the name of director whose number is 7 in the database should be spelt as ‘JOHNNY FORD’. Make corrections to the data.
Delete the movie number 14 and all its tapes. Print both tables to verify.
List all tape numbers and their movie titles, and indicate the member number and member name if the tape is currently rented out.
13. List all tape numbers, and also indicate the member’s city if a tape is currently rented out by a member.
14. Who is the youngest director?
How many movies did he/she direct?
15. Grant access to me (joshi) to your movstar table for select and update.
16. Create a unique index on movstar table.
17. For each movie type list the average age of movies given the current year is 2011.
18. ** Create a view MEMB_TAPES that includes the currently rented movies and the members who are renting them, include movie type.
19. ** Use the view MEMB_TAPES to find all currently rented “COMEDY” type movies and members who are renting them.
20. ** List all tape numbers, along with movie name and member name if rented out (leave member name blank if not rented out).
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assingment
Assignment: Agenda Comparison Grid and Fact Sheet or Talking Points Brief
It may seem to you that healthcare has been a national topic of debate among political leaders for as long as you can remember.
Healthcare has been a policy item and a topic of debate not only in recent times but as far back as the administration of the second U.S. president, John Adams. In 1798, Adams signed legislation requiring that 20 cents per month of a sailor’s paycheck be set aside for covering their medical bills. This represented the first major piece of U.S. healthcare legislation, and the topic of healthcare has been woven into presidential agendas and political debate ever since.
As a healthcare professional, you may be called upon to provide expertise, guidance and/or opinions on healthcare matters as they are debated for inclusion into new policy. You may also be involved in planning new organizational policy and responses to changes in legislation. For all of these reasons you should be prepared to speak to national healthcare issues making the news.
In this Assignment, you will analyze recent presidential healthcare agendas. You also will prepare a fact sheet to communicate the importance of a healthcare issue and the impact on this issue of recent or proposed policy.
To Prepare:
Review the agenda priorities of the
current/sitting U.S. president and the two previous presidential administrations.
Select an issue related to healthcare that was addressed by each of the last three U.S. presidential administrations.
Reflect on the focus of their respective agendas, including the allocation of financial resources for addressing the healthcare issue you selected.
Consider how you would communicate the importance of a healthcare issue to a legislator/policymaker or a member of their staff for inclusion on an agenda.
The Assignment: (1- to 2-page Comparison Grid, 1-Page Analysis, and 1-page Fact Sheet)
Part 1: Agenda Comparison Grid
Use the Agenda Comparison Grid Template found in the Learning Resources and complete the Part 1: Agenda Comparison Grid based on the current/sitting U.S. president and the two previous presidential administrations and their agendas related to the public health concern you selected. Be sure to address the following:
Identify and provide a brief description of the population health concern you selected and the factors that contribute to it.
Describe the administrative agenda focus related to the issue you selected.
Identify the allocations of financial and other resources that the current and two previous presidents dedicated to this issue.
Explain how each of the presidential administrations approached the issue.
Part 2: Agenda Comparison Grid Analysis
Using the information you recorded in Part 1: Agenda Comparison Grid on the template, complete the Part 2: Agenda Comparison Grid Analysis portion of the template, by addressing the following:
Which administrative agency would most likely be respons.
Assimilate the lessons learned from the dream sequences in Defense o.docxnormanibarber20063
Assimilate the lessons learned from the dream sequences in Defense of Duffer's Drift.
The Lieutenant's dream sequences help him understand his tactical problem and make decisions when faced with a new problem. The Lieutenant had virtually no knowledge of the terrain, the weather, civilians, enemy, etc. If an intelligence section had been made available to the Lieutenant, how might have he used such a staff to help him avoid the painful (and deadly) consequences of poor decision making in his dream sequences?
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Assignmnt-500 words with 2 referencesRecognizing the fa.docxnormanibarber20063
Assignmnt:-
500 words with 2 references
Recognizing the fact usernames passwords are the weakest link in an organization’s security system because username and password are shareable, and most passwords and usernames are vulnerable and ready to be cracked with a variety of methods using adopting a record number of devices and platforms connected to the Internet of Things daily and at an alarming rate.
Provide the all-inclusive and systematic narratives of the impact of physical biometric operations on the current and future generation.
500 words with 2 references
Discussion:-
Discussion
Effective and efficient use of biometric technology will play a key role in automating method of identifying living persons based on individual physiological and behavioral characteristics.
Provide the comprehensive narratives on the advantages and disadvantages of a physical biometric system?
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Assignmnt-700 words with 3 referencesToday, there is a crisi.docxnormanibarber20063
Assignmnt-700 words with 3 references
Today, there is a crisis about organizations’ inability to resolve the age-old problem of how to control the abuse of trust and confidence given to authorized officials to freely logon onto the organization’s system, Many such officials , turn around to betray the organization by committing cybercrimes. Vulnerability stems from interactions and communications among several system components and categorized as deficiency, weakness and security cavity on
network data center.
To what extent do internal threats constitute a key factor against any organization’s ability to battle insider threats caused by people who abuse assigned privilege?
What is the most effective mechanism for organizations to combat internal threats?
Why should disgruntled employees must be trained on the danger of throwing wastepaper and electronic media in a bin within and outside the facility?
Discussion:
400 words with 2 references
Per Fennelly (2017-182), “Why do Employees steal?” employee stealing is a multiple part operation.
Most organizations are often intolerant and impatient to verify employee’s identity and background and establish trust due to the time-consuming nature of daily assignments.
Most organizations often ignore to establish and adopt on-board ecological waste management action plans to deal with discarded materials, shredded left-over documents and magnetic media and placing fragments in isolated location.
Nonetheless, organizations must learn to support and train employers who are assigned to work and protect the organization data center, facilities and resources. Large segments of any organizations’ facility managers are often none-aggressive and choose short cuts in discharging assigned services by posting passwords on the screen and leaving confidential documents lying out on the table and uploading same document to associates, husbands, loved ones and competitors. Most authorized users within the organization are often the puniest linkage in any security operation.
Per Fennelly (2017-182), “Why do Employees steal?”
employee stealing is a multiple part operation.
Disgruntled employees can install sniffers on organizations’ data file server via polite phone calls
They can gain required user identification and password to access the organization’s secured data center.
Most organization retain an employee on the same salary for twenty years and they pay new a newly hired employee the salary of the actively existing employee.
Most organizations often ignore to establish and adopt on-board ecological waste management action plans to deal with discarded materials, shredded left-over documents and magnetic media and placing fragments in isolated location.
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Assignment For Paper #2, you will pick two poems on a similar th.docxnormanibarber20063
Assignment:
For Paper #2, you will pick two poems on a similar theme to
compare and contrast
. Your paper will explain how the poems use some of the poetic devices we’ve been discussing to express distinct attitudes towards their common subject. It will point out the
similarities and differences
in the ways the two poems do
this
. Therefore, you will need to compare and contrast the general tones of the poems as well as how they use poetic devices to create those tones. Poetic devices you might want to consider include diction, imagery, figurative language, sound (including rhyme, alliteration, assonance, rhythm, and meter), and form.
Your
audience
for this paper is other students in the class who have read these poems. You can assume that your reader has the poems in front of him or her, so you don’t need to quote the whole poem, though a brief paraphrase might be useful. You will need to quote specific lines, phrases, or words in order to point out specific features of the poems. Your
purpose
is to help your reader see the
differences and similarities
in the two poems and, consequently, to better understand how each one works to create its particular effects or meanings.
Your paper should be
800 – 1000 words long, typed and double-spaced, with 1” margins all around
.
Use of secondary sources (other than our own textbook) is not allowed
for this assignment. If you have questions about the poem, ask other students or the instructor.
Here are some
suggested topics
:
1. Compare and contrast the ways Whitman’s “To a Locomotive in
Winter
” (p. 504) and Dickinson’s “I like to see it lap the Miles” (p. 504-05) represent their common subject: a locomotive. What claims does each poem make about the locomotive? What tone or attitude is taken towards the locomotive? How does each poem use specific poetic devices to create its tone?
2. Compare and contrast the ways Lovelace’s “To
Lucasta
” (p. 521) and Owens’ “
Dulce
et
Decorum
Est
” (p. 521-22) represent their common subject: war. What claims does each poem make about war? What tone or attitude is taken towards war? How does each poem use specific poetic devices to create its tone?
3. Compare and contrast the ways
any two
love poems in our reading represent their common subject. What claims does each poem make about love? What tone or attitude is taken towards love? How does each poem use specific poetic devices to create its tone? (Please check the two poems you pick with the instructor before proceeding.)
4. Compare and contrast the ways
any two
of the following poems represent God:
·
Donne’s “Batter my Heart, Three-
Personed
God” (p. 531),
·
Hopkins’ “God’s Grandeur” (p. 624),
·
Herbert’s “Easter Wings” (p. 676),
·
Blake’s “The
Tyger
” (p. 824-25).
What claims does each poem make about God? What tone or attitude is taken towards God? How does each poem use specific poetic devices to create its tone?
5. Compare and contrast the ways.
Assignment Write an essay comparingcontrasting two thingspeople.docxnormanibarber20063
Assignment:
Write an essay comparing/contrasting two things/people/places/ideas, etc. This should not simply be a list of their similarities and differences, but a cohesive essay written in paragraph form with a thesis, introduction, body, and conclusion.
Remember, a compare/contrast thesis can be formulated in one of the following ways:
1) One thing is better than another
2) Two things that seem to be similar are actually different
3) Two things that seem different are actually similar
Parameters:
*Typed
*Double-Spaced
*Times New Roman
*12 Point Font
*1 Inch Margin
*3 pages (not even a word shorter)
*2 outside sources
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Assignment Travel Journal to Points of Interest from the Early Midd.docxnormanibarber20063
Assignment :Travel Journal to Points of Interest from the Early Middle Ages, Romanesque, and Gothic World
Travel Journal to Points of Interest from the Early Middle Ages, Romanesque, and Gothic World
Travel was one of the social characteristics that helped shape the Early Middle Ages and the Romanesque period—either to the Middle East to fight in the Crusades or throughout Europe as part of extensive pilgrimages.
For this assignment, put yourself in the place of a person living during this time who traveled extensively throughout Europe by selecting six pieces of art or architecture that you found personally to be the most interesting and important examples that date from this period in history. You should have 2 examples from each of the time periods specific to the Middle Ages: two examples from the Early Middle ages, two that represent the Romanesque, and two that represent Gothic art.
Your objects need to date between 400 CE and 1300 CE—the time span that encompasses the Early Middle Ages, Romanesque, and Gothic periods.
You are going to create a travel journal and itinerary for other students who will travel with you to your points of interest. Create a PowerPoint presentation of seven slides, including an introduction, your five destinations, and a conclusion. On each slide, include the image of the artwork or architecture, and the following information about the image:
Its location
Its name
The period of time it was created
Three interesting points about the artwork/building
What people viewing the image could learn about the Early Middle Ages, the Romanesque period, or Gothic art and architecture.
Why you selected this image
THIS MUST BE FOLLOWED
Assignment 2 Grading Criteria
Maximum Points
Selected two images representative of the early Middle Ages style, from between 400 CE and 1000 CE.
10
Provided location, name, and period of time created for the early Middle Ages images.
12
Explained why you selected each early Middle Ages image, and offered three interesting points about each image and what people could learn from viewing each image.
15
Selected two images representative of the Romanesque style, from between 1000 CE and 1100 CE.
10
Provided location, name, and period of time created for the Romanesque style images.
12
Explained why you selected each Romanesque style image, and offered three interesting points about each image and what people could learn from viewing each image.
15
Selected two images representative of the Gothic style, from between 1100 CE and 1300 CE.
10
Provided location, name, and period of time created for the Gothic style images.
12
Explained why you selected each Gothic style image, and offered three interesting points about each image and what people could learn from viewing each image.
15
The PowerPoint presentation meets length requirements and contains correct spelling and grammar.
.
Assignment What are the factors that influence the selection of .docxnormanibarber20063
Assignment
What are the factors that influence the selection of access control software and/ or hardware? Discuss all aspects of access control systems.
DQ requirement:
initial posting to be between 200-to-300 words.
All initial posts must contain a properly formatted in-text citation and scholarly reference.
Reply post 100-to-150 words.
No plagarism
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Assignment Write a research paper that contains the following.docxnormanibarber20063
Assignment:
Write a research paper that contains the following:
Discuss the visual assets such as charts, interactive controls, and annotations that will occupy space in your work.
Discuss the best way to use space in terms of position, size, and shape of every visible property.
Data representation techniques that display overlapping connections also introduce the need to contemplate value sorting in the z-dimension, discuss which connections will be above and which will be below and why. Show example using any chart or diagram of your choice.
Your research paper should be at least 3 pages (800 words) excluding cover page and reference page. It should be double-spaced, have at least 2 APA references, and typed in Times New Roman 12 font. Include a cover page and a table of content.
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Assignment Talk to friends, family, potential beneficiaries abou.docxnormanibarber20063
Assignment
Talk to friends, family, potential beneficiaries about your idea. Do they agree that you deeply understand what the proposed beneficiaries are doing currently to manage/endure their problem? Explain. What are your proposed beneficiaries doing currently to manage/endure their problem? How would you get buy-in from others to sign on to your proposed Beneficiary Experience table (reference Chapter 4)? Include research to support your social entrepreneurship idea.
Minimum 2 pages
Minimum 2 scholarly sources
APA formatted
.
Assignment The objective of assignment is to provide a Power .docxnormanibarber20063
Assignment:
The objective of assignment is to provide a
Power Point Presentation
about
all vaccines including the Flu vaccine in the pediatric population
. Your primary goal as a
Family Nurse Practitioner
is to educate parents about the importance of vaccination and understanding their beliefs and preference by being cultural sensitive in regards this controversial topic. This is an individual presentation and must include
a minimum of 8 slides with a maximum of 10 slides
.
This presentation must include a “Voice Presentation”. Please, this part includes
as a note in each slide
, so I can read it. Thank you.
and the following headings:
*Voice attached in all slides. Please use notes, so I can read it.
ALL REFERENCES FROM USA and within 5 years.
1.
Introduction
(Clearly identifies the topic and Establishes goals and objectives of presentation)
2.
Clinical Guidelines Evidence Based Practice per CDC
– (Presents an insightful and through analysis of the issue (s) identified. Excellent Clinical guidelines)
3.
Population and Risk Factors
(The population is identified and addressed as well the topic(s) and issue(s)
4.
Body and Content
: (Makes appropriate and powerful connections between the issue(s) identified and the concept(s) studied. Very creative and Supports the information with strong arguments and evidence.
5.
Education
– (Presents detailed, realistic, and appropriate recommendations and education including parents/patients)
6.
Conclusion
. Excellent Conclusion clearly supported by the information presented
.
Assignment During the on-ground, residency portion of Skill.docxnormanibarber20063
Assignment:
During the on-ground, residency portion of Skills Lab II, you will have attended sessions covering topics relevant to advanced clinical social work practice. During Skills Lab II, you join with a group of three to four students to present a clinical case. You will create your own case—this case will be a situation you have faced in practice or one you create. During the presentation, you and each group member are expected to demonstrate knowledge, awareness, and skills appropriate to a concentration-year master’s student.
The presentation should include the following:
· The identification of the individual/family or group with background information including:
o Presenting problem or concern
o History of the presenting problem
o Social history
o Family history
o Previous interventions
· Your assessment of the client/family/group
· Your engagement of the client/family/group
o Specify the specific social work practice skills that were or would be used in your engagement.
This is the right up about this project
Tiffany, a 17-year-old African American female resides in Huston Texas with her mother (48 years old) and 2 brothers (20 years old and 10 years old). Tiffany was raised by her mother. Her father went to prison for selling drugs when Tiffany was 5 years old. Tiffany has been having trouble sleeping, her grades have dropped, she is no longer interested in sports or her after school club activities. Tiffany is also afraid to go outside and she does not want to leave her mother’s side. Tiffany reports she gets nervous and has heart palpitations when she sees a police car or hears police sirens. Tiffany’s mother is concerned about the sudden change of behavior in her daughter and thus, took her in to see a therapist.
Tiffany was very active in school. She had good grades, active in sports and after school clubs. The teachers spoke very highly of Tiffany, however, expressed concerns to her mother when they noticed a change in her grades. Additionally, the school staff noticed Tiffany withdrawing from her friends appeared to be isolating herself from others. Tiffany and her family were active within their church community. Tiffany and her family live in a low-income community. Tiffany’s mother does work full time, however, she still receives SNAP and Medicaid services. They also live in Section 8 housing. Tiffany lives in a community with a high crime rate. She often witnesses and hears stories of police brutality. Tiffany’s mother had to explain to her children how to respond to a police officer with they are ever stopped. Tiffany’s other brother has a history of police involvement.
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Assignment PurposeThe first part of this assignment will assist.docxnormanibarber20063
Assignment Purpose:
The first part of this assignment will assist you in identifying a topic which you will work with for subsequent activities in the course. The second part of the assignment helps you articulate what constitutes plagiarism.
Part 1:
In this course you will be using a variety of resources and research tools. This activity will guide you in formulating a topic to use for later assignments in this course.
1. What is something you are curious about? What is something you see out in the world that you want to know more about? Perhaps think of health, business, or socio-cultural issues. Write it here:
_______________________________________________________________________
(Need help selecting a topic? Review the Research Topic Starting Points for EN 104, EN 106, EN 111, and EN 116 guide from the Herzing University Library. Browse some of the resources linked there for generating topic ideas. http://herzing.libguides.com/research_topic_starting_points)
2. Create a Mind Map for your topic in the Credo Reference Database available through the Herzing University Library. You can access the link to that database and view a brief tutorial in the Research Topics Starting Points guide at http://herzing.libguides.com/research_topic_starting_pointsIf you need assistance using this tool, contact the Herzing University Librarians using the contact information in that guide. You might need to play around with how you word your topic.
Did the Mind Map help you narrow your topic? Describe your experience with the Mind Map feature and indicate your narrowed topic:
3. Write at least three research questions related to your topic and circle or somehow indicate the one you are most interested in answering:
4. Create a thesis statement for your research project. Be sure it meets the characteristics of a “strong” thesis statement as described in the reading for this unit.
Characteristics of a Strong Thesis Statement
· Answers the research question and is adequate for the assignment.
· Takes a position – doesn’t just state facts.
· It is specific and provable.
· It passes the “so what?” test.
Include your thesis statement here:
Part 2:
The following paragraph is from this source:Spiranec, S., &Mihaela, B. Z. (2010). Information literacy 2.0: Hype or discourse refinement? Journal of Documentation, 66(1), 140-153. doi:http://dx.doi.org.prx-herzing.lirn.net/10.1108/00220411011016407
Web 2.0 is currently changing what it means to be an information literate person or community…. The erosion did not begin with Web 2.0 but had started considerably earlier and became evident with the first web document without an identifiable author or indication of origin. Generally, this erosion comes naturally with the advancement towards electronic environments. In the era of print culture the information context was based on textual permanence, unity and identifiable authorship, and was therefore stable. The appearance of Web 1.0 has already undermined .
Assignment PowerPoint Based on what you have learned so .docxnormanibarber20063
Assignment:
PowerPoint:
Based on what you have learned so far in this course, create a PowerPoint presentation that addresses each of the following points. Be sure to completely answer all the questions for each bullet point. Use clear headings that allow your professor to know which bullet you are addressing on the slides in your presentation. Support your content with at least four (4) citations throughout your presentation. Make sure to reference the citations using the APA writing style for the presentation. Include a slide for your references at the end. Follow best practices for PowerPoint presentations related to text size, color, images, effects, wordiness, and multimedia enhancements.
Title Slide (1 slide)
At each stage of development, culture can have a distinct impact on basic aspects of life. Based on your reading thus far, describe how cultural influences impact development throughout the lifespan. Include the following aspects of life:
Cognition (2-3 slides)
Acceptance of cultural traditions (2-3 slides)
Biological health (2-3 slides)
Personality(2-3 slides)
Relationships (2-3 slides)
References (1 slide)
Each slide should have a graphic and very few words. In a separate Word file, create a script to use when giving this presentation (about 50 words per content slide - 500 words total). Submit both files to the dropbox.
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Assignment In essay format, please answer the following quest.docxnormanibarber20063
Assignment: In essay format, please answer the following questions:
On your second In-Class Assignment, which was on John Stuart Mill's freedom of thought and discussion, you were asked to provide your own opinion on any moral issue.
1) Your task is to write an essay
DEFENDING
the
the OPPOSITE opinion.
2) Please structure your essay in the following format: (SEE ATTACHED FILE FOR MORE DETAILS ON WHAT EACH OF THESE MEAN)
I. Introduction/Thesis Statement
II. Body - Include at least two reasons why one would support this position
III. Counter-Argument - What is the argument against that position?
IV. Reply to Counter-Argument - Why could the counter-argument be wrong?
V. Conclusion
.
Assignment Name:
Unit 2 Discussion Board
Deliverable Length:
150-500 words (not including references) 2 Peer Responses
Details:
The Discussion Board (DB) is part of the core of online learning. Classroom discussion in an online environment requires the active participation of students and the instructor to create robust interaction and dialogue. Every student is expected to create an original response to the open-ended DB question as well as engage in dialogue by responding to posts created by others throughout the week. At the end of each unit, DB participation will be assessed based on both level of engagement and the quality of the contribution to the discussion.
At a minimum, each student will be expected to post an original and thoughtful response to the DB question and contribute to the weekly dialogue by responding to at least two other posts from students. The first contribution must be posted before midnight (Central Time) on Wednesday of each week. Two additional responses are required after Wednesday of each week. Students are highly encouraged to engage on the Discussion Board early and often, as that is the primary way the university tracks class attendance and participation.
The purpose of the Discussion Board is to allow students to learn through sharing ideas and experiences as they relate to course content and the DB question. Because it is not possible to engage in two-way dialogue after a conversation has ended, no posts to the DB will be accepted after the end of each unit.
A. Questions for weekly discussions and conversations (not part of the required Discussion Board assignment)
These questions can serve as the starting point for your discussions during the week. They are “thought starters,” so that you can explore some ideas associated with the discussion board and unit topics. Answers are not required, and should not be submitted with your required assignment. Answers are not graded.
1. What images do we use today that originated from creations by early civilizations for religious ceremonies?
2. What historical art images do we use today, from creations by early civilizations, for cultural celebrations?
B. Required Discussion Board assignment.
From the list below, choose one Greek work of art and one Roman work of art and
compare and contrast
them according to the criteria listed:
Greek Art
Roman Art
The
Doryphoros
(Polykleitos, 450 BCE)
Augustus of Primaporta
(c. 20 BCE)
The Laocoon Group
(1
st
Century, CE)
Marcus Agrippa with Imperial Family
(South frieze from the Ara Pacis, 13-9 CE)
Nike of Samothrace
(c. 190 BCE)
She-Wolf
(c. 500 BCE)
The Temple of Athena
(427–424 BCE)
The Colosseum
(72–80 CE)
The Parthenon
(447–438 BCE)
The Arch of Constantine
(313 CE)
Answer the following list of questions in a comparative essay to evaluate your choices. Be sure to introduce the works you have chosen.
What is the FORM of the work?
Is it a two-dimensional or three-dimensional work of art?
What materials are us.
Assignment In essay format, please answer the following questions.docxnormanibarber20063
Assignment: In essay format, please answer the following questions:
1) Briefly summarize Stirner's Egoism.
2) Look at some contemporary moral issues in the news, either current or past, and apply his Egoist theory to the issue. How would he view the issue?
3) Do you agree with the way Stirner would view the issue? Why or why not?
All together, the answers must total up to about 500-700 words. Assignments
MUST
have the following format: Name, Class, and Essay Subject & Date in the upper left hand corner.
Double Spaced
, 12pt Times New Roman or Arial font. If you use outside sources, it must include a works cited page.
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LAND USE LAND COVER AND NDVI OF MIRZAPUR DISTRICT, UPRAHUL
This Dissertation explores the particular circumstances of Mirzapur, a region located in the
core of India. Mirzapur, with its varied terrains and abundant biodiversity, offers an optimal
environment for investigating the changes in vegetation cover dynamics. Our study utilizes
advanced technologies such as GIS (Geographic Information Systems) and Remote sensing to
analyze the transformations that have taken place over the course of a decade.
The complex relationship between human activities and the environment has been the focus
of extensive research and worry. As the global community grapples with swift urbanization,
population expansion, and economic progress, the effects on natural ecosystems are becoming
more evident. A crucial element of this impact is the alteration of vegetation cover, which plays a
significant role in maintaining the ecological equilibrium of our planet.Land serves as the foundation for all human activities and provides the necessary materials for
these activities. As the most crucial natural resource, its utilization by humans results in different
'Land uses,' which are determined by both human activities and the physical characteristics of the
land.
The utilization of land is impacted by human needs and environmental factors. In countries
like India, rapid population growth and the emphasis on extensive resource exploitation can lead
to significant land degradation, adversely affecting the region's land cover.
Therefore, human intervention has significantly influenced land use patterns over many
centuries, evolving its structure over time and space. In the present era, these changes have
accelerated due to factors such as agriculture and urbanization. Information regarding land use and
cover is essential for various planning and management tasks related to the Earth's surface,
providing crucial environmental data for scientific, resource management, policy purposes, and
diverse human activities.
Accurate understanding of land use and cover is imperative for the development planning
of any area. Consequently, a wide range of professionals, including earth system scientists, land
and water managers, and urban planners, are interested in obtaining data on land use and cover
changes, conversion trends, and other related patterns. The spatial dimensions of land use and
cover support policymakers and scientists in making well-informed decisions, as alterations in
these patterns indicate shifts in economic and social conditions. Monitoring such changes with the
help of Advanced technologies like Remote Sensing and Geographic Information Systems is
crucial for coordinated efforts across different administrative levels. Advanced technologies like
Remote Sensing and Geographic Information Systems
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Changes in vegetation cover refer to variations in the distribution, composition, and overall
structure of plant communities across different temporal and spatial scales. These changes can
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Internet IntranetOverviewRiordan Manufacturing has t.docx
1. Internet | Intranet
Overview
Riordan Manufacturing has three operating
entities…Georgia, Michigan and California…plus a joint
venture in the People's Republic of China. Basically, the
operating entities each have their own Finance & Accounting
Systems and they provide input that is consolidated at
Corporate…San Jose. The basic components of each
system are as follows:
General Ledger
Accounts Payable
Accounts Receivable
Order Entry
Procurement
Sales and Purchasing History
Invoicing and Shipping
2. Payroll
Financial Reporting
EDI
Bar Code Reading
EDSS (Executive Decision Support System)
San Jose Only
Background:
During the due diligence process in which Riordan acquired
the operating entities in Michigan and Georgia the matter of
F & A System's compatibility was not addressed.
Current Situation Regarding F & A Systems:
San Jose has a license for a fully integrated Windows based
ERP manufacturing,
distribution and financial management software application
specifically designed for
plastics processors and process and assembly manufacturers.
The license does not
include application source code.
Michigan had purchased a vendor developed software
application and the attendant
3. source code for their Fd & A and process application. The
vendor is no longer in business.
The application runs on a pair of DEC Alpha's, using the VMS
operating system, VAX4000
work stations and programmed in C.
Georgia had purchased a vendor (different from Michigan)
developed software application
and the attendant source code for their F & A and
manufacturing process applications.
The systems run on a pair of AS400's, using UNIX operating
system, use PC's (Windows)
as workstations, and is programmed in RPG400.
Challenge:
The F & A Department has been unable to achieve anything
remotely resembling "seamless
compatibility". Some F & A data is provided to corporate via
data files; some data is provided
via hardcopy reports and must be re-entered; some data is
provided via data files but must be
converted (redirected) to the proper account codes and the list
goes on. Subsequently, Riordan
has the following situation regarding F & A system outputs at
the consolidated level:
5. *
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Riordan Mfg. Finance & Accounting - Income Statement
https://ecampus.phoenix.edu/secure/aapd/CIST/VOP/Business/R
iordan/F...
1 of 1 12/5/2016 10:10 PM
M E M O R A N D U M
To: Maria Trinh
From: Hugh McCauley
Date: September 10, 2003
Re: IT Special Project
CC: Michael Riordan; Dale Edgel
As we have discussed, over time our use of technology to
support continuing business
operations and our plans for growing the business has been
haphazard at best.
Therefore, I have included $150,000 in your FY04 operating
budget to fund a project that will
include, but not be limited to:
6. • Document current environment
• Forecast of business technology needs for the next 5 years
• Recommendations on systems integration, acquisitions and
consolidations
Please prepare a RFP for my review that will, at a minimum,
accomplish the above.
2
Hardware and Software Selection Paper
Anthony True, Cynthia Perry, Jennifer Whatley, Robin Burkman
Accounting Information Systems I
December 19, 2016
Judy Thomas
Introduction
7. Riordan Manufacturing Finance and Accounting systems are
having problems making the different AIS systems and ERP
system work together, and the issues are apparent to Riordan’s
suppliers and customers. “The F & A Department has been
unable to achieve anything remotely resembling "seamless
compatibility" (Riordan/Finance/Overview, 2016). Accounts
payable is different in each of Riordan Manufacturing locations,
and each location has maintained payments to vendors, as they
did before to the acquisitions. Comment by Judy Thomas:
In what way?
Riordan will need to make sure that the hardware system that
they have will be to handle the new ERP system. The hardware
is what will store the ERP system. The Headquarters will need
to have the mainframe computers and the centralized databases.
All locations will need to have updated computers that will have
internet portals as well as the ERP system. There should be
back-up servers at each of the locations to help if the mainframe
computers have an issue.
Riordan will be investing in a new state of the art ERP system
that will integrate the Finance and Accounting systems from all
four locations. It will be important that Riordan’s programs will
keep track of financial Riordan will also need to make sure that
the programs they choose will allow the accounting clerks to
work on a day to day accounts payable processes. The system
should also help the accountants maintain and process the
financial report sin a timely manner. The ERP system should be
able to integrate the payroll, order entry, procurement, accounts
receivable, purchasing, sales, inventory, and shipping, plus
others. Comment by Judy Thomas: This is unclear
Comment by Judy Thomas: Reports in
This paper will discuss who needs access to the information and
then what controls need to be in place. Then what types of
reports need to be generated. Finally, what information should
be available through the corporate intranet or the internet.
Who Needs Access and What Controls Are Needed?
The employees who need access to the accounts payable
8. information can include a few different departments. These
include the employees who do the actual purchasing, the
employees who receive the invoices and the accounting
department. The purchasing department would need access to
the supplier information regarding credit limit and payment
terms. The receiving department would need access to the
accounts payable purchase orders to be able to receive product.
Finally, the accounting department would need to have access to
ensure vendors are paid promptly and accurately.
Controls need to be put in place to ensure accuracy and to
prevent fraud within the accounts payable department. This can
be broken down to one person creating the purchase order,
another person preparing the receiving report, another employee
comparing the invoice with the purchase order and finally the
employee who pays the vendors. When there is more than one
person responsible for different duties, there is less chance that
the company will lose money through embezzlement or other
fraudulent activities. Comment by Judy Thomas: What kind
of controls need to be in place for approval of the purchase
order? Who should authorize the creation of the purchase order
– requisition? Comment by Judy Thomas: What kind of
documentation is needed in order to pay the invoice?
Needed Reports
Within Riordan Manufacturing, the needs of an automated
system to produce verity of different reports, including reports
based on costs of goods sold, selling expenses, cost of labor,
administrative expenses, and inventory. The reports generated
for accounts payable relate to invoices of inventory received for
Riordan Manufacturing to use in outgoing products that must be
paid either in 30 days, 60 days, or 90 days depending on the
vendor’s contract agreement of repayment. This report will
allow the accounting department to receive and pay the bills in
a timely manner to prevent any late payment penalties.
Comment by Judy Thomas: variety Comment by Judy
Thomas: receiving reports
Another report that an automated system could produce to help
9. Riordan Manufacturing in their accounts payable department is
the AP Trial Balance. An AP Trial Balance report can help the
accountant find mathematical or vendor payment errors if ran
regularly. The trial balance is compared to the general ledger
entries to match payments that are made, any entry that does not
match means that a vendor could be over paid or not paid at all
or that the payment was made to the wrong vendor. This report
will double check the payments made to ensure accuracy of the
accounts payable department. Comment by Judy Thomas: check
register? Will the company need to produce 1099s at the end of
the year? Would a payments by vendor report be useful? What
about a vendor report?
The Intranet—What to Include
One of the biggest pieces to integrating Riordan’s
accounting process into an automated system using technology
is the development of its Intranet. Currently the company has a
well-established blueprint regarding this network as it provides
detailed links to many of its processes throughout the
organization. For example, Riordan provides links to its sales
and marketing branch, human resources, finance and
accounting, and IT departments. Within these links users can
find employee information for contact purposes, application
forms to apply for a specific position, financial documents to
reference from prior years, and even customer lists and product
sales information. These are all useful pieces of information
that can be accessed using Riordan’s network. The main
objective in this case, however, is to further integrate the
accounts payable process of the company’s accounting cycle.
This can be accomplished by providing some of the same type
of links that are already available through the Intranet.
In order to best integrate the accounts payable process Riordan
can provide further documentation much like its already
existing customer list. This link for example could provide a
list of vendors the company buys from and the products they
offer Riordan. This allows the users within accounts payable to
have the necessary information for when they need to contact
10. the vendors directly to set up payments or verify invoices. In
addition, the Intranet should also provide tutorials, step-by-step
guides, or flowcharts that are easily accessible to anyone in
accounts payable. In fact, Costco Wholesale demonstrates this
quite well with its established Intranet. Through Costco’s
network employees are able to access training videos they must
view and pass annually in order to keep them well-informed of
their duties and tasks (Costco Wholesale Corporation, 2016).
Further establishing Riordan’s Intranet in a similar way would
help ensure protocol is being followed and correct steps are
being taken to pay the company’s bills. An integrated network
such as this provides users with the correct processes, handling
of invoices, and payments, and is all located inside one network
within the company. Comment by Judy Thomas: Approved
suppliers? Comment by Judy Thomas: What could you put on the
Internet?
Conclusion
The hardware and software for the accounts payable of Riordan
Manufacturing is a very important part to the business as well
as the internal controls in place to protect the integrity of the
system. Identifying the personnel who needs access to the
information available, and what reports would need to be
generated though a new automated system is also important.
Riordan Manufacturing will need to be able to provide their
customers with the best product, and the best website
information possible. For each step of the accounting cycle
needs to be completed accurately, and each part within the step
needs to be accurate as well.
11. Reference
Costco Wholesale Corporation. (2016). What is
Costco?. Retrieved from http://www.costco.com/membership-
information.html
Riordan/Finance/Overview. (2016). Retrieved from
https://ecampus.phoenix.edu:
https://ecampus.phoenix.edu/secure/aapd/CIST/VOP/Business/R
iordan/Finance/Overview.asp
Accounting Tools. (2016). Retrieved from:
http://www.accountingtools.com/questions-and- answers/the-
accounts-payable-aging-report.html
AZ Central. (2016). Retrieved from:
http://yourbusiness.azcentral.com/three-important-accounts-
payable-reports-24827.html
Written Assignment Grading Form – Team Hardware and
Software Selection Paper
Content and Organization
70 Percent
Percent Earned: 70%
Comments:
Team A:
The team did a nice job with the part of the project. The team
described (briefly) the hardware requirements for the integrated
system. The team needed to expand somewhat on what types of
information would need to be shared between the various
cycles. The team discussed who would need access to the
information. The team described some of the controls that
would need to be in place for accounts payable but they mostly
involved segregation of duties. See my comments. You
included some reports that would be useful but you might
consider additional reports. The team described what
information might be included on the company intranet.
12. All key elements of the assignment are covered in a substantive
way.
· Examines the hardware and software necessary to integrate
this accounting process into an automated system.
· Discuss what information might need to be shared between the
different cycles.
· Includes:
· Who needs access to the information?
· What controls need to be in place?
· What types of reports need to be generated?
· What information should be available through the corporate
intranet or the Internet?
· 1050-1400 word paper – summarizing major topics
The content is comprehensive, accurate, and/or persuasive.
The paper develops a central theme or idea, directed toward the
appropriate audience.
The paper links theory to relevant examples of current
experience and industry practice and uses the vocabulary of the
theory correctly.
Major points are stated clearly; are supported by specific
details, examples, or analysis; and are organized logically.
The introduction provides sufficient background on the topic
and previews major points.
The conclusion is logical, flows from the body of the paper, and
13. reviews the major points.
Readability and Style
15 Percent
Percent Earned: 15%
Comments:
The team did a good job putting the assignment together. It was
fairly well organized. The tone was appropriate to the content.
Paragraph transitions are present and logical and maintain the
flow throughout the paper.
The tone is appropriate to the content and assignment.
Sentences are complete, clear, and concise.
Sentences are well-constructed, with consistently strong, varied
sentences.
Sentence transitions are present and maintain the flow of
thought.
Mechanics
14. 15 Percent
Percent Earned: 15%
Comments:
There were no major grammatical or usage errors in the paper.
At least one reference other than the text is cited and
referenced.
The paper, including the title page, reference page, tables, and
appendices, follow APA guidelines for format.
Citations of original works within the body of the paper follow
APA guidelines.
The paper is laid out with effective use of headings, font styles,
and white space.
Rules of grammar, usage, and punctuation are followed.
Spelling is correct.
Total 100
Percent
Percent Earned: 100%
Comments:
15. Points Possible - 5
Percent
Earned x
Points Possible
Points earned: 5.0
3
Integrated Accounting Cycle Final Report
Learning Team A
ACC 340—Accounting Information Systems I
January 16, 2017
Judy Thomas
Integrated Accounting Cycle Final Report
Riordan has continued to establish itself throughout the
years as an efficient and well-managed manufacturing
organization. The company has been able to do this
successfully through its continued emphasis placed on the
controls within the operations of the business. Establishing the
Riordan study team within the company and following the
blueprint of the Systems Development Life Cycle (SDLC) has
allowed the team to continuously plan and investigate the
company’s Accounting Information System (AIS) and its
processes on a yearly basis. The study team’s investigation is
able to identify needs, strengths, and weaknesses in various
16. accounting cycles, such as the accounts payable process that
was previously analyzed in a past report. In addition, the team
is also able to analyze the physical hardware involved in these
processes and update the software when it is needed. The
analyzing process will help to identify which employees within
the company may need or may no longer need access to
particular computer capabilities as well as what reports may
need to be updated to produce the necessary information for
continued success. The team can then design the changes that
are needed and eventually perform the continued maintenance
and follow-up on the system as needed. As a result, applying
the SDLC and its four main stages is one of the main factors in
maintaining a valuable AIS and detecting the updates that are
constantly available in what has become a technologically
driven business environment.
Accounting Cycle—Accounts Payable
The accounts payable division is one area within Riordan’s
accounting cycle that the study team will be following up on
and continuing to maintain. With the procedures that were
previously in place multiple users were given access and
communication along with the input process of data were not
meeting company standards. The study team was able to
identify the input of both incorrect and repeated information
that created unorganized chaos within the company’s system.
Bills were being paid twice and vendors were left trying to
clean up the mess as Riordan attempted to reconcile the
differences. As a result, the company was spending more time
and money doing the same job twice. Riordan has made the
conscious decision along with its study team to update the
process surrounding this phase of the accounting cycle. In
addition the company will also be upgrading the software so
that cloud computing will now be available. The design phase
of the SDLC has the study team implementing these new
procedures that creates more of a checks and balance system so
that the input errors may be corrected. The payable division
employees will continue their inputs as usual and in addition
17. supervisors of the division will be reviewing the data input each
day and cross referencing it with money going out of the
department. This new procedure in combination with the new
cloud-based system will allow for faster and more convenient
updates to the data entry and payment system. Consequently,
information will no longer be delayed and the processes will
only be done once— making accounts payable more accurate
and effective than ever.
What did you identify as strengths and weaknesses in their
current system?
Riordan’s main weakness is that the company is running four
different accounting systems. This leads to the next weakness,
which is the manual entry of the accounting information from
the other three locations into the headquarters ERP system. This
leads to mistakes and duplicate payments of invoices.
Riordan’s main strength is that the company headquarters
decided that the company needs to overhaul their ERP and AIS
systems.
What did you identify as strengths and weaknesses in their
current system?
In the analysis stage, what access was needed and what reports
should be generated, what controls need to be included, etc.
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18. Accounting Cycle Description Paper
Anthony True, Cynthia Perry, Jennifer Whatley, Robin Burkman
Accounting Information Systems I
December 12, 2016
Judy Thomas
Accounting Cycle Description Paper
Accounting cycles are an important process that a business
must consider and monitor throughout the year in order to
ensure that the proper steps are being taken. Riordan
Manufacturing is a company that deals with all kinds of
accounting processes in its day-to-day operations and the
accounts payable account is one of them. With these accounts it
is important to focus on the recognition of transactions, whether
it be the receipt of a bill to be paid in the future or the actual
payment of that bill. A proper adjustment within that payable
account therefore must be made when it occurs. Without proper
recognition in this area, Riordan Manufacturing will have
difficulties explaining their short-term obligations. This could
cause serious problems for the users of the company’s financial
statements, some of who may be interested in investing with the
organization. To eliminate and help in avoiding these mistakes,
Riordan has developed various internal controls by weighing the
strengths and weaknesses of these controls and integrating them
into its accounting information systems (AISs). Part of the
development of these controls also focuses on specific
accounting software and information systems that allow its
operations the opportunity to run more effectively. Being able
to integrate these systems with the company’s accounts payable
methods will allow for the most effective use of company time
and resources. Comment by Judy Thomas: Avoid passive
voice
The Accounting Cycle and Accounts Payable
According to Investopedia, the accounting cycle is a methodical
set of rules to ensure the accuracy and conformity of financial
statements. (Investopedia, 2016) There are several steps to the
19. accounting cycle that help organizations record transactions that
create the financial records of the business. The steps of the
accounting cycle include identifying, collecting and analyzing
transactions, recording these transactions in journals and
general ledgers, and preparing financial statements. (Averkamp,
2016) While the processes of recording these transactions have
gone from manual to computerized, the accounting cycle still
remains the same. Comment by Judy Thomas: Investopedia is
not a valid reference
The accounts payable piece of the accounting cycle involves an
organization purchasing goods or services from suppliers on
credit, receiving an invoice for these goods or services and
issuing a payment to the supplier. Accounts Payable
departments can be a huge part of the organization’s success.
Handling invoice payments, ensuring accuracy and vendor
relations is very important to keep the cash flow of the business
running especially if the business needs to be extended credit
for a project. Some companies issue purchase orders to
suppliers as a form of security to ensure they are only charged
for what they receive and to ensure no unauthorized purchases
are made. The accounts payable department of the organization
must be timely and accurate in order for the organization’s
financial statements to be accurate.
Internal Controls and the Cycle
Internal controls within an organization help to define processes
and operate under certain procedures. These procedures can
make a company unique and potentially more effective and
efficient than others. The accounting cycle is a process that
should be handled carefully to ensure that entries are made
correctly and that financial statements and records are kept
properly. According to Jackie Lohrey (2016), “Internal controls
built into the accounting cycle serve to prevent inaccurate data
entry, protect the business from fraud and maintain consistency
within the accounting cycle” (What Internal Controls Are
Common in the Accounting Cycle?). Lohrey discusses some of
these controls in detail such as proper authorization for access
20. to specific accounts and statements, correct documentation in
order to create a paper trail that will help prevent discrepancies,
and necessary security in order to protect the company’s
information systems from failure or potential hackers.
These types of internal controls will allow companies such as
Riordan to be more productive and be more aware of their
finances. They provide a great advantage to the overall
functions of the entity. Having the correct, authorized
personnel constructing and managing financial accounts will
ensure the information is safe. Furthermore, issuing checks and
balances where duties may be split and certain personnel
construct the entries and statements while another reviews their
work also helps to ensure accuracy. Comment by Judy
Thomas: You will want to determine specific internal controls
related to accounts payable.
There may also be disadvantages to this type of
functioning however. The costs of implementing internal
controls such as the ones stated previously can be costly. They
require more staff to review the work of others and create the
necessary documents. In addition, the security measures that
are used could also be a costly expense. These are all necessary
expenses though that will ensure the processes are carried out
properly and with integrity.
Account Cycle Integration
The different types of accounting information systems that are
needed to achieve this integration are hardware, software,
people and procedures. The current problem with the accounts
payable system, in the Riordan Industries, Inc. is that each of
their locations are using different accounting software systems.
Riordan Industries, Inc. needs to have an enterprise wide
accounting information systems (AIS). Riordan has the
hardware needed in all of their facilities. Next, Riordan needs to
figure out if the ERP system in their headquarters they have will
be able to be used in their other facilities. As far as personnel,
Riordan already has their accounting teams in all of their
facilities they would need to be trained on the new software.
21. Finally, Riordan would need to have their processes, like their
accounting process and procedures in one system and have
multiple users and all of their locations using one AIS. The San
Jose headquarters would have the foundation of the system.
Riordan will need to write the procedure for each module of the
new AIS. The San Jose office will have all of the modules, and
will utilize the general ledger module. The procedure training
is to ensure that each facility processes the invoices the same
way. All of the facilities will be able to process journal entries
and accounts payable invoices, as well as other modules within
the AIS. The corporate office will have the ability to update the
information almost as soon as it is being entered into the
system.
Different Types of Information Systems
Many companies purchase accounting information systems to
assist with recording financial transactions and to use this as a
tool to assist managers in making future decisions with the
company. An accounting information systems that can be used
within Riordan would be batch processing systems, online batch
systems, or online real time systems (Bluest, 2015). With using
the batch processing systems, Riordan would enter transactions
when they occurred and process and integrate the transactions
periodically into an accounting record daily or weekly by
running a batch process. If Riordan were to use the online batch
systems, the accounts payable process would typically be
running the same as batch process systems with the exception
that transactions and processing of the accounts payable is done
using online based accounting software. One of the other
options of an accounting information system for the accounts
payable is one that can be used is real time systems. This
software does not use the batch processing style of payables,
and the transactions are processed in real time into an
accounting record when the person records them.
Another option that Riordan has to use for their accounts
payable information system is transaction processing systems is
an information processing system that records the collection,
22. modification, and retrieval of transaction data. There are
differences between the transaction systems and batch
processing, being that with the transaction processing systems,
a person must physically be present to enter the current
information and no user interaction is mandatory with the batch
processing. With transaction processing, the results of a
transaction are immediately available with no delay in the
system. In batch processing systems, a delay is made while
transactions are being processed, organized, stored, and then
executed. The only concern with the delay in time with batch
processing is the possibility of errors occurring. (Bluest, 2015).
Conclusion
Riordan Manufacturing is an international company.
Riordan operates four different locations, which currently
operate different accounting software. The issue Riordan is
facing is that their accounting systems cannot interact with each
other, which is causing information to be entered into the
Headquarters accounting system manually. The inability of
these systems to be integrated is also a big monetary problem.
For these reasons, Rioiran needs to look into some of the
different accounts payable solutions like the batch processing
systems, online batch systems, or online real time systems.
References
Averkamp, H. (2016). Accounting Coach. Retrieved from
http://www.accountingcoach.com/blog/accounting-cycle
Investopedia. (2016). Retrieved from
http://www.investopedia.com/terms/a/accounting-cycle.asp
Lohrey, J. (2016). What Internal Controls Are Common in the
Accounting Cycle?. Retrieved from
http://yourbusiness.azcentral.com/internal-controls-common-
accounting-cycle-26026.html#
Bluest, K. (2015). Types of Accounting Information Systems:
Retrieved from:
http://www.ehow.com/list_7975345_types-accounting-
inforamtion-systems.html
23. Riordan Manufacturing. (2013). Retrieved from
https://ecampus.phoenix.edu/secure/aapd/CIST/VOP/Business/R
iordan/Finance/Overview.asp
Written Assignment Grading Form – Team Accounting Cycle
Description Paper.
Content and Organization
70 Percent
Percent Earned: 65%
Comments:
Team A:
The team described the accounting cycle. In this case you
would have wanted to describe the transaction cycle
(expenditure) and the other transaction cycles to understand
how accounts payable relates to these transaction cycles and its
role in the transaction cycles. However, it is not clear in the
description of the assignment so the “accounting cycle” as we
know it is fine. The team described the accounts payable
function.
The team discussed internal controls and alluded to some of the
controls that might be appropriate for accounts payable. You
should identify the strengths and weaknesses that exist in
Riordan’s internal controls for accounts payable. You will need
to implement internal controls for a new system for Riordan’s
accounts payable.
The team discussed the various types of accounting systems that
could be used for integration into an enterprise-wide system.
The team alluded to how information currently flows through
Riordan but did not demonstrate the flow of accounting
information through Riordan.
24. * Remember that this paper and the following papers will form
the foundations for your final project.
All key elements of the assignment are covered in a substantive
way.
· Identify and describe the accounting cycle.
· Comment on the strengths and weaknesses of the internal
controls related to this cycle.
· Explain how you would integrate this part of the accounting
cycle into an enterprise-wide accounting information system.
· Differentiate between the various types of information systems
necessary to achieve this integration.
· Demonstrate the flow of accounting information through this
organization.
· 1050-1400 word paper – summarizing major topics
The content is comprehensive, accurate, and/or persuasive.
The paper develops a central theme or idea, directed toward the
appropriate audience.
The paper links theory to relevant examples of current
experience and industry practice and uses the vocabulary of the
theory correctly.
Major points are stated clearly; are supported by specific
details, examples, or analysis; and are organized logically.
The introduction provides sufficient background on the topic
and previews major points.
25. The conclusion is logical, flows from the body of the paper, and
reviews the major points.
Readability and Style
15 Percent
Percent Earned: 15%
Comments:
The paper has some very nice elements in it but has very rough
transitions. You will want to smooth out the flow of
information in your subsequent assignments.
Paragraph transitions are present and logical and maintain the
flow throughout the paper.
The tone is appropriate to the content and assignment.
Sentences are complete, clear, and concise.
Sentences are well-constructed, with consistently strong, varied
sentences.
Sentence transitions are present and maintain the flow of
thought.
26. Mechanics
15 Percent
Percent Earned: 15%
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There are some minor grammatical and usage errors in the
assignment.
At least one reference other than the text is cited and
referenced.
The paper, including the title page, reference page, tables, and
appendices, follow APA guidelines for format.
Citations of original works within the body of the paper follow
APA guidelines.
The paper is laid out with effective use of headings, font styles,
and white space.
Rules of grammar, usage, and punctuation are followed.
Spelling is correct.
Total 100
Percent
27. Percent Earned: 95%
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Points Possible - 5
Percent
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Points earned: 4.75
Integrated Accounting Cycle - AIS
Learning Team A
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The following presentation represents Learning Team A’s final
report presentation in which we discuss the overall progression
inside Riordan Manufacturing. We will focus on some of its
internal processes and the SDLC that the company has
discussed.
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Systems Development Life Cycle
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The systems development life cycle provides a blueprint
consisting of four main stages: (1) Planning and investigation,
(2) Analysis, (3) Design and Acquisition, and (4)
Implementation and follow-up. These are the stages that
Riordan will go through with its established study team in order
to address some of the main issues the company has been
dealing with lately. These stages will help the company
improve its operations and be much more efficient. It will (1)
investigate the issues, (2) analyze the current system and its
issues in order to begin addressing which direction to go. The
team will then (3) design and implement its new plan/system
minimizing weaknesses and bringing out more of its strengths.
Finally, (4) the complete implementation and continued
maintenance to the system will improve the overall function and
processes the company completes. Ultimately, going through
this cycle will help save the company time and money upon its
completion, and it will stay up to date in years to come with a
continued follow-up each year.
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Planning and Investigation
Design and Acquisition
Analysis
29. Implementation and Follow-Up
Riordan Manufacturing
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Riordan has decided to implement a study team that will go
through the SDLC (systems development life cycle) in order to
better establish its accounting information system. The SDLC
will look into various different components of the company’s
system including its overall AIS as a whole, which will include
its strengths, weaknesses, needs, and one area in particular—its
accounts payable division. Through the team’s findings, the
accounts payable process in the accounting cycle has been
highly ineffective and costly. The team’s goal is to follow the
development system in order to eliminate these errors and turn
30. around a failing division of the company.
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Systems
Development
Life
Cycle
Accounting
Information
System
Strengths
Weaknesses
Needs
Accounting Cycle
Accounts Payable
31. Accounts Payable
What is the problem?
Ineffective data Input
Double Payments
What is the Result?
Lost time
Highly Expensive
How to Fix?
Revamped processes
Supervisor Intervention and monitoring
Faster cloud-enabled system
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As we move on through the different areas of the SDLC the
accounts payable division will be investigated first. Through
the process the study team has identified two very egregious
errors that have become habit. Due to an out-of-date, slow-
moving system data is constantly being incorrectly input into
the system sometimes duplicating invoices, which often results
in double payments being made to vendors. The time it takes to
correct these errors costs Riordan valuable resources in its
employees and its earnings. In order to fix the failing system
that has become customary within the organization, the study
32. team has decided to upgrade the entire system and move to a
more friendly and faster cloud-based system. This will allow
employees to see up to the minute inputs wherever they may be
inside or outside of the office. Fixing the system is not the only
step taken by the study team either. In addition, the team has
reconstructed the actual physical process the employees go
through and added more responsibility for supervisors. The new
process continues with employee data entry, but must be
reviewed daily by supervisors who will then cross reference the
entered data with any payments that have been made for that
day. The supervisors will help to monitor the new process and
act as a checks and balance system in order to increase
effectiveness and accuracy—two qualities that have been absent
from the this particular division.
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References
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