Week 4 Assignment – Liability

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Week Four Exercise Assignment

Liability

1. Payroll accounting. Assume that the following tax
rates and payroll information pertain to Brookhaven Publishing:

· 
Social Security taxes: 4% on the first $55,000
earned per employee

· 
Medicare taxes: 1.5% on the first $130,000
earned per employee

· 
Federal income taxes withheld from wages: $7,500

· 
State income taxes: 4% of gross earnings

· 
Insurance withholdings: 1% of gross earnings

· 
State unemployment taxes: 5.4% on the first
$7,000 earned per employee

· 
Federal unemployment taxes: 0.8% on the first
$7,000 earned per employee

The company incurred a salary expense of $50,000 during
February. All employees had earned less than $5,000 by month-end and no wages
have been paid during the month.

a. Prepare the necessary entry to
record Brookhaven’s February payroll. The entry will include deductions for the
following:

· 
Social Security taxes

· 
Medicare taxes

· 
Federal income taxes withheld

· 
State income taxes

· 
Insurance withholdings

b. Prepare the journal entry to
record Brookhaven’s payroll tax expense. The entry will include the following:

· 
Matching Social Security taxes

· 
Matching Medicare taxes

· 
State unemployment taxes

· 
Federal unemployment taxes

2.  Current
liabilities: entries and disclosure. A review of selected financial
activities of Visconti’s during 20XX disclosed the following:

1-Dec:
Borrowed $10,000 from the First City Bank by signing a 3-month, 15% note
payable.

Interest
and principal are due at maturity.

10-Dec:
Established a warranty liability for the XY-80, a new product. Sales are
expected to

total
1,000 units during the month.  Past
experience with similar products indicates

that 3%
of the units will require repair, with warranty costs averaging $27 per unit
(parts only).

22-Dec:
Purchased $16,000 of merchandise on account from Oregon Company, terms 2/10,
n/30.

26-Dec:
Borrowed $5,000 from First City Bank; signed a 15% note payable due in 60
days. (Assume 360 day year for interest)

31-Dec:
Repaired six XY-80s during the month at a total cost of $162

31-Dec:
Accrued three days of salaries at a total cost of $1,400.

Instructions

a. Prepare journal entries to
record the transactions.

b. Prepare adjusting entries on
December 31 to record accrued interest for each of the notes payable.

3. Notes
payable. Red Bank Enterprises was involved in
the following transactions during the fiscal year ending October 31:

2-Aug:
Borrowed $55,000 from the Bank of Kingsville by signing a 90-day, 12% note.

20-Aug:
Issued a $50,000 note to Harris Motors for the purchase of a $50,000 delivery
truck. The note is due in 180 days and carries a 12% interest r ate.

10-Sep:
Purchased merchandise from Pans Enterprises in the amount of $15,000.  Issued

a
30-day, 12% note in settlement of the balance owed.

11-Sep:
Issued a $60,000 note to Datatex Equipment in settlement of an overdue
account

payable
of the same amount.  The note is due in
30 days and carries a 14% interest rate.

10-Oct:
The note to Pans Enterprises was paid in full.

11-Oct:
The note to Datatex Equipment was paid in full.

30-Oct:
Paid note to Bank of Kingsville.

Instructions

a. Prepare
journal entries to record the transactions.

b. Prepare
adjusting entries on December 31 to record accrued interest. (Daily interest is
calculated utilizing the 360 day method).

c.
Prepare the Current Liability section of Red Bank’s balance sheet as of
December 31. Assume that the Accounts Payable account totals $203,600 on this
date.

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Globalization Trade and Investments

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International Business Practices MGM 355

Part 1 Globalization

Primary Task Response: write 400–600 words Review this link and research a multinational corporation (this link can be a helpful starting point). Then, answer the following questions: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_multinational_corporations

  • How do the changing technology and the falling barriers to trade and investment reflect the success of this company?
  • How does the company show corporate social responsibility in terms of labor conditions, human rights, fair trade, and the environment?
  • What actions can a multinational corporation take that would make globalization a positive development for the global economy?

Part 2 International Trade and Investment

Primary Task Response: write 400–600 words

Dispute settlement is the focus of the World Trade Organization (WTO) and the way that the organization keeps the global economy stable. https://www.wto.org/

  • What is the WTO, and what is its history?
  • What are the benefits of being a member of the WTO?
  • What are the disadvantages?
  • How does it settle disputes?

Choose a recent dispute between 2 countries, and discuss it with your peers. Include the following:

  • Summary of what happened
  • How it was resolved
  • Role played by the WTO
  • Do you agree with the resolution?

Project Technology Governance Plan, management homework help

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Resources:

  • Baltzan, P., and Phillips, A. (2015). Business Driven Information Systems (5th ed).
  • Week 2 articles and videos
  • It is recommended students search the Internet for a Project Technology Governance Plan template.

Scenario: You are an entrepreneur
in the process of researching a business development idea. As you create
a high-level Information Technology (IT) strategy for your new
enterprise, it is important to consider the administration of IT
resources. A Technology Governance plan will guide enterprise technology
management practices in the context of your goal to incorporate
business driven IT. The Technology Governance Plan is intended to
provide a high-level guide for the management of IT resources. The
Technology Governance Plan is a working document that is expected to
change over time as new project details emerge.

Create a high-level
Project Technology Governance Plan for your project in a minimum of
1,050 words that includes the following information:

  • A description of the governance framework the organization will use to manage the oversight and use of IT
  • A summary of the ethical considerations in the IT governance process
  • An overview of how IT governance will influence strategic planning

Cite a minimum of 3 peer-reviewed references from the University of Phoenix Library.

Format consistent with APA guidelines.

Click the Assignment Files tab to submit your assignment.

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you now know that you will be engaged in a research project for the rest of this course.

Your success depends largely on choosing an academic subject that is (A) debatable among a specific educated group, and (B) has established scholarly research also engaging in the debate and published and available in universities Library.

Keeping in mind you have been warned to avoid certain “hot topics,” what are some current topics of debate that interest you? Naturally, your engagement in the course will be a more positive experience if you are able to spend your time researching and discussing a subject that you care about.

Use some of the following questions to help shape a discussion on one (1) or two (2) topics you are considering for your persuasive/argumentative research paper.

What topic interests you the most? Why? What makes your topic of interest debatable? Who would engage in an educated debate on the matter with you? What might your argumentative thesis look like?

Have you engaged in some preliminary research on your topic/s of interest? What do you expect to find when you research the topic? What kind of support might your opposing audience use that you might have to address in your own argument? What difficulties do you think you might run into as you pursue your topic/s of interest?

please answer all the questions

1: Understanding the Court System

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  1. Due Week 3 and worth 200 points
  2. The
    U.S. Court System is a complex system that includes both federal and
    state-level courts. The federal system includes the judicial branch of
    the government. This system is designed to help society interpret the
    U.S. Constitution and provide guidelines for society. Court cases may
    concern many different topics and have an unlimited number of outcomes. Use the Internet databases to research a civil or criminal court case in which you are interested.Write a five to eight (5-8) page paper in which you:

    1. Summarize the seminal facts of the case that you chose.
    2. Explain the main laws that have been violated in the case that you chose.
    3. Describe the possible penalties that could be associated with the laws that you just described.
    4. Explain
      whether your specific case was heard in the state or federal court
      system, and include any related jurisdictional requirements. Explain the
      fundamental reasons why it was necessary for the case to be heard in
      that particular court system.
    5. Summarize the outcome of the case, and indicate whether the judge or jury made the decision.
    6. Discuss whether or not you believe that the outcome of the case was justified. Provide a rationale for the response.
    7. Use at least (3) quality academic resources. Note: Wikipedia and other websites do not qualify as academic resources.

    Your assignment must follow these formatting requirements:

    • Be
      typed, double spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with
      one-inch margins on all sides; citations and references must follow APA
      or school-specific format. Check with your professor for any additional
      instructions.
    • Include a cover page containing the title of the
      assignment, the student’s name, the professor’s name, the course title,
      and the date. The cover page and the reference page are not included in
      the required assignment page length.

    The specific course learning outcomes associated with this assignment are:

    • Examine the organizational frameworks and decision-making environment in the judicial process.
    • Examine the rule of law in the American court system and in the judicial process.
    • Detail the history and organization of the levels of the American court system and the issue of jurisdictional boundaries.
    • Use technology and information resources to research issues in the criminal court and the judicial process in America.
    • Write clearly and concisely about the American court system using proper writing mechanics and APA style conventions.

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    organization of the paper, and language and writing skills, using the following rubric.

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Research assignment 5

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Details:

Prepare this assignment as a 1,500-1,750 word paper using the instructor feedback from the Topic 1, 2, and 3 assignments and the guidelines below.

PICOT Statement

Revise the PICOT statement you wrote in the Topic 1 assignment. Topic 1 Assignment attached

The final PICOT statement will provide a framework for your capstone project (the project students must complete during their final course in the RN-BSN program of study).

Research Critiques

In the Topic 2 and Topic 3 assignments you completed a qualitative and quantitative research critique. Use the feedback you received from your instructor on these assignments to finalize the critical analysis of the study by making appropriate revisions. Topic 2 and 3 assignment attached

The completed analysis should connect to your identified practice problem of interest that is the basis for your PICOT statement.

Refer to “Research Critique Guidelines.” Questions under each heading should be addressed as a narrative in the structure of a formal paper.

Proposed Evidence-Based Practice Change

Discuss the link between the PICOT statement, the research articles, and the nursing practice problem you identified. Include relevant details and supporting explanation and use that information to propose evidence-based practice changes.

Prepare this assignment according to the APA guidelines found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center. An abstract is not required.

This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion. Guideline attached

Read the lecture and incorporate it in the research paper and also follow the rubric below the attached assignment and also pay attention on the instructor feedback

Characteristics of Nursing Research Utilization and Evidence-Based Practice

Introduction

Research utilization and evidence-based practice (EBP) are regularly used within the nursing profession in developing positive changes for patient outcomes. Although both research methods provide results beneficial to the nursing community, each method approaches nursing research in a different manner. Research utilization focuses on implementation of the results after a study is conducted whereas EBP incorporates the research directly into the clinical decision-making process (Polit & Beck, 2006).

Characteristics of Research Utilization

In the previous lessons, the focus has been on the language and components of research. In this lesson, the focus is on how to apply research findings to improve patient outcomes. Over the past 40 years, the concept of research utilization has been described in the literature. In the nursing community, the long-held tradition has been to utilize research, through findings, to impact health changes within the profession. In order for this process to be successfully implemented into application, the research analysis would be compounded upon multiple studies within a specific nursing area. Furthermore, through the presentation of correlated findings and possibly similar results, health care professionals will have an accurate knowledge in order to influence patient and system outcomes.

Over time, issues have been raised about research utilization being affected. The key to research utilization is not only the acknowledgment and review of the findings but the implementation of those results into practice. In order for this to occur, nurses need to be active participants in evaluating current research and utilizing the results within their normal practice (Polit & Beck, 2006).

The majority of nurses in the United States are initially educated at the Associate Degree level. In these programs, the concepts of nursing research are often not discussed. Similarly, most registered nurses are not taught how to evaluate advanced nursing science, or how such advances will improve outcomes. Research utilization and evidenced-based practice principles put emphasis on these skills.

Evidence-Based Practice

Recently, a movement has been made toward evidence-based practice (EBP) research. The purpose behind this method is to implement a solution to an evidence-based problem. To accomplish this goal, registered nurses must become experts in not only reading research articles, but also in collecting relevant research findings to help them make clinical decisions. After the fundamental information is collected about a health care topic, the researcher can utilize it in creating the design and framework for the necessary research. In essence, the search for the best possible information from top-quality research, which is integrated with clinical expertise, available resources, and the needs and desires of the patient, is the basis for EBP in nursing.

The skills associated with EBP research place emphasis on diagnosis, therapy, etiology, prognosis, or prevention. EBP has been developed to provide a method for practicing nurses to understand research in a way that allows them to incorporate it into improved patient care. One skill that is helpful is the PICO method, which allows practitioners to formulate research questions. By formulating a PICO question, nurses are making the first step in preparing for their capstone project.

PICO

PICO is a mnemonic used to describe the four elements of a good clinical foreground question: (P) patient, (I) intervention, (C) comparison, and (O) outcome (see Table 5.1). The purpose of the PICO format is to assist clinicians in formulating clinical questions. This beginning process can be a challenge, but using the PICO format allows researchers to critically consider all of the components their research will address.

PICO

Example 1

Example 2

Example 3

Example 4

P (Patient or problem) Describe, as accurately as possible, the patient or group of patients of interest.

In patients with acute bronchitis,

In children with cancer,

Among family members of patients undergoing diagnostic procedures,

For pain in post operative patients,

I (Intervention/Issue of Interest or cause, prognosis)
What is the main intervention or therapy you wish to consider,
including an exposure to disease, a diagnostic test, a prognostic factor, a treatment, a patient perception, a risk factor, etc.?

do antibiotics

what are the current treatments

does standard care−

do relaxation and deep breathing accompanied by music therapy

C (Comparison Intervention or Comparison Group)
Is there an alternative treatment to compare,
including no disease, placebo, a different prognostic factor, absence of risk factor, etc.?

none

none

listening to tranquil music, or audiotaped comedy routines−

none

O (Outcome)
What is the clinical outcome, including a time horizon, if relevant?

reduce sputum production, cough, or days off?

in the management of fever and infection?

make a difference in the reduction of reported anxiety?

change patient reported pain score by 4-5 points?

Table 5.1. Example PICO Questions

Adapted from Evidence-Based Practice: Asking the Clinical Question (Cushing/Whitney Memorial Library, n.d.).

When developing a PICO question, researchers must take the time to carefully formulate it. They need to make it a topic about which they are passionate, and one that has a body of literature to support the intended outcome.

Conclusion

Nurses’ responsibilities lie in being observant and curious, participating in quality-management activities of their units, and supporting research activities developed by others. Using expertise and professional judgment, along with quality research evidence, is essential in developing quality care and outcomes for patients.

References

Cushing/Whitney Memorial Library. (n.d.). Evidence-based practice: Asking the clinical question. Yale University. Retrieved October 4, 2011, from http://www.med.yale.edu/library/nursing/education/…

Polit, D. F., & Beck, C. T. (2006). Essentials of nursing research: Methods, appraisal, and utilization (6th ed.). Philadelphia: Lippincott.


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For this assignment, you will write an800-1000word, analytical essay. In a well-developed, organized, and thesis-driven analysis, please respond to the following ideas and question(s):

The editors of Literature and the Environment: A Reader on Nature and Culture boldly state: “Our economic values ultimately have consequences for the planetary ecosystem . . . [There are] real consequences for nature’s household of our economic beliefs, values, and ways of organizing ourselves” (289).

In what specific ways are ‘economy’ and ‘ecology’ linked? What are the outcomes of this linkage? What is/are the associated larger social significance(s)?

Practicing MLA format, you must usescenes from Into the Wild as well asthree-fourcoursereadings to support your thesis. Please include an introduction (complete with a hook and thesis), PEAT (point, evidence, analysis, transition) paragraph organization, directly cited evidence to support your essay’s development, and a conclusion that does not simply restate your thesis and paper but instead focuses on the LSS (larger social significance) of your topic .

i need answers to the following questions in essay form.

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Essay 1, 1 – 2 pages

  • Will the Apple watch appeal to women or female consumers?
  • Using principles of segmentation and targeting, describe three consumer segments that might be targeted to help Apple improve sales of the Apple watch
  • Consider demographics, psychographics, and behaviors when defining the segments.
  • For each segment, identify possible needs and how the Apple watch might be adapted to target each of the user segments.

Essay 2 – 1 page

Companies find good ideas by researching competitors’ products and services. Select one consumer product category with which you are familiar, either because you or a family member or friend purchases it or use it frequently (for example: shampoos, carbonated beverages, snack foods, baked goods– if you have a question about whether the category qualifies, just ask).

1.Suggest one incremental innovation that you would like to see for the product/category chosen. For example, would you prefer a different form of bottling for shampoos? A different flavor for soft drinks—cola flavored chips, for example. Do any of the items in your research have glaring weaknesses as in its cleaning properties, smell, or taste that a company can improve upon?

2.Link your suggestion to an unmet consumer need. State why you think others might have this same need?

3.Why is competitive research so important for companies to undertake?

Gender Studies Question

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Instructions

To watch the following movies, go to www.fsw.edu/library (Links to an external site.). Have your banner ID enter the (last four digits of your social security number) ready so that you can sign into the library site when asked to do so. On the library home page, click on the “Articles in Database” tab in the Center of the page. Once it opens, click on the Streaming Video tab at the bottom of the page and choose Swank Motion Pictures (Links to an external site.). Click on the movie logo.

Assignment

  • This week’s assignment involves watching two movies, one from list A, the other from list B. The movies in list A tend more toward the serious—i.e. dramas; list B features movies that lean toward the comedic, or at least the absurd. All films are available through the Swank streaming video database, accessible through the FSW library website. After watching one selection of your choice from each list, you will write a short synopsis of both films, and then a brief analysis of a scene from one-and only one-of the movies.

Start off with a brief synopsis of the one you aren’t analyzing. Be sure and include some details as you go, details like how the film was paced, and how the scenes and technical details contributed to the overall dramatic or comedic effect of the movie. Next, give a brief synopsis of your second film, then focus on one scene that seemed particularly effective. Get inside the structure of the scene, looking at things like how the shots are set up, how the sequence is edited (the cuts) for effect, how the lighting and direction and acting contribute. Is the scene comedic or dramatic (be mindful that a dramatic scene can appear in a comedy and vice versa)? Does the ambience or set or lighting of the scene seem to contribute to the overall effect? Does the scene in some way join meaningfully to the broader message of the movie? Be sure and use some of the terms that have been learned in this course to give rigor to your analysis.

Post your synopses and analysis. Feel free to use any visuals that you think would help, or that might make the posting look good. Your posting should be at least 350 words. This assignment will be assessed on its formal clarity, the quality of the writing and editing, its degree of engagement with its topic, its creativity/inventiveness/originality of ideas, and the sophistication of thought it expresses.

Dramas in list A and Comedies in List B
List A (Dramas) List B (Comedies)
  • Moonlight
  • Being John Malkeovich
  • The Piano
  • Dr. Strangelove
  • Arrival
  • Some Like It Hot
  • Casablanca
  • Lost in Translation

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Rubric

2020 Blog Post/Writing Rubric

2020 Blog Post/Writing Rubric
Criteria Ratings Pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeContentAbility to incorporate and synthesize learned material into written responses that are accurate and meaningful, and which reflect student’s grasp on, and ability to think independently about, course content.
35 pts

Exceptional

Student shows mastery of the relevant information and ideas, and demonstrates deep thinking on the topic. Response demonstrates creativity, synthesis, and/or incisive critical thinking on the issues at hand.

 30 pts

Good

Student demonstrates a solid grasp of material and can convey responses to the material in a clear, accurate and thoughtful manner. Depth of student knowledge and thinking on the topic seems adequate but not exceptional. Response is solid but may not make new critical leaps, or synthesize information in unexpected ways.

 25 pts

Adequate

Student demonstrates basic familiarity with material and adequately addresses the prompt. Conveys ideas in a coherent, though unremarkable, manner.

 20 pts

Unacceptable

Student response lacks clarity, accuracy, or demonstrates a lack of thought and engagement about ideas/material, or an inaccurate grasp of ideas/material.

35 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeGrammar/MechanicsAbility to craft coherent thoughts in standard English, free from errors in diction, spelling, grammar and punctuation, and edited for flow and clarity.
35 pts

Exceptional

Writing is well edited and completely free from errors in spelling, grammar, diction and punctuation. Reads smoothly, clearly, and with careful attention to sentence rhythm, word choice, and thoughtfulness about overall flow.

 30 pts

Good

Writing is clear, well edited and completely free from errors in spelling, grammar, diction and punctuation. Shows some awareness of word choice and overall flow.

 25 pts

Adequate

Writing is largely free from errors in spelling, grammar, diction and punctuation, is largely clear, and demonstrates some attention to editing and reader experience.

 20 pts

Unacceptable

Writing contains several errors in spelling, grammar, diction, and/or punctuation. Is unclear and shows little to no editing.

35 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeStructureAbility to form a body of ideas on a topic into a coherent whole. Knowledge of how ideas flow together and how transitions connect passages logically to one another.
30 pts

Exceptional

Argument/exposition demonstrates mastery of form and flow, and overall awareness of the assignment as a written whole. Demonstrates creative, inventive or incisive solutions for presenting student’s thoughts and course materials in novel, meaningful and effective ways.

 27 pts

Good

Argument/exposition demonstrates grasp of form and flow and awareness of the assignment as a written whole.

 23 pts

Adequate

Argument/exposition is coherent and complete, but shows little to no thought to design. Ideas are presented clearly, but with no compelling logic or order.

 20 pts

Unacceptable

Argument/exposition is haphazard and not logically presented.

30 pts

Total Points: 100

Answer the question below ..?

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  1. Open the link to Darwin’s Game
  2. Start with clicking “Learn about Natural Selection”
  3. Continue on to “Survival Game”
  4. Complete at least 3 Survival Games in which your creatures survive for a million years.
  5. Draw your own creature. Use your imagination to create a unique animal that has a specialized behavioral adaptation. Your drawing should illustrate the behavior.
  6. Write a 500 word essay: 1) Describe one of the games in which your creature survived for a million years (What adaptations were crucial to it’s survival and why?). 1) Describe your imaginary creature’s specialized behavioral adaptation. Include a description of the environmental or social context(s) that would have selected for your creature’s specialized behavioral adaptation. 2) Use Darwin’s 3 postulates in your description of how the adaptation evolved. Attach a copy of the drawing of your imaginary creature to your essay.
  7. http://coolsciencelab.com/who_wants_to_live_a_million_years.htm