This is the first of two (2) position papers based on the following scenario to

be completed in this course.
Imagine that you are running for a state office

(e.g., governor, senator, or representative) and you have to prepare a position

paper for a debate on controversial issues in the news. (Select one (1) of the

topics addressed in the first four weeks of this class.) You will want your

position paper to demonstrate critical thinking, sound logic, valid claims,

personal passion, and credible support that is cited correctly because the paper

will be provided to the news media before the debate and will be scrutinized by

the media and reported on regarding these criteria. Your professor will serve as

your close advisor whose job is to review the paper and provide feedback to you

on the paper’s strengths and weaknesses.
Note: If your score is below 90%,

you will have the opportunity to revise the paper. This is an option and is not

required. Your score could possibly be improved by up to 10%, not to exceed a

final score of 90%; but, your score cannot be reduced. Revisions are due by Week

8.

Write a two to three (2-3) page (700 to 1,200 words) paper in which

you:

1. Introduce your position using a thesis statement in the first paragraph,
   including a quote, question, or statistic from your reliable sources and an
   overview of the main points you will cover. (It’s important to grab the
   audience’s interest and inform the audience of what the main and support points
   are.)
2. Provide two or three (2-3) major points to support your thesis statement.
   (Put each major point in a separate paragraph.)
3. Provide one (1) paragraph in which you identify and answer an expected
   argument against your view.
4. Organize arguments and support your claims effectively.
5. Demonstrate personal passion for your position and critical thinking with
   persuasive language, sound logic, valid claims, and credible support for the
   claims.
6. Provide two to three (2-3) credible and reliable references (in addition to
   the textbook) about current events, which have been published in the last five
   (5) years and are cited correctly in the position paper. (Wikipedia is not an
   acceptable source.)

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. 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:

• Apply critical thinking skills to the analysis of issues involving mass
  media and society.
• Use technology and information resources to research issues in media and
  society.
• Write clearly and concisely about media and society using proper writing
  mechanics.
• Note: Depending on the student’s topic selection, the outcome measured might
  include one of the following:
• Evaluate the appropriateness of various media forms for different
  audiences.
• Analyze diverse issues surrounding the politics of news investigation,
  content, and delivery.
• Evaluate the effects of political analysis by news media.

Look at the following company: Monster Beverage Corporation (NasdaqGS:MNST) and suggest a debt-to-capital ratio for it (I CHOSE THE RANGE 10-15%. PLEASE EXPLAIN). You can use information from any sources you want, but provide details on where you get your information.

The 5-year beta of this company is 1.23, according to NetAdvantage. This company has zero debt, which is unusual compared to other comparable firms in the industry. This may or may not be optimal, so you should not try to skew your recommendation toward zero unless you’re able to justify this fully.

Write up 1 PAGE, SINGLED SPACE report about the number III in the table BELOW:

III, EXPECTED BANKRUPTCY COSTS

a. Actual Bankruptcy Costs and Financial Distress Costs

b. Probability of Bankruptcy (Whether the firm’s assets are specialized or not, The ratio of tangible to non-tangible assets,The durable nature of the firm’s goods,How difficult it is for customers to evaluate the quality of the firm’s goods.)

please explain both a) and b) according to the table to lead to the final DEBT-TO-CAPITAL RATIO RANGE THAT I CHOSE, WHICH IS 10-15%

CA19-7 ETHICS (Deferred Taxes, Income Effects) Stephanie Delaney, CPA, is the newly hired director of corporate taxation for Acme Incorporated, which is a publicly traded corporation. Ms. Delaney’s first job with Acme was the review of the company’s accounting practices on deferred income taxes. In doing her review, she noted differences between tax and book depreciation methods that permitted Acme to realize a sizable deferred tax liability on its balance sheet. As a result, Acme paid very little in income taxes at that time.

Delaney also discovered that Acme has an explicit policy of selling off plant assets before they reversed in the deferred tax liability account. This policy, coupled with the rapid expansion of its plant asset base, allowed Acme to “defer” all income taxes payable for several years, even though it always has reported positive earnings and an increasing EPS. Delaney checked with the legal department and found the policy to be legal, but she’s uncomfortable with the ethics of it.

Instructions

Answer the following questions.

(a)Why would Acme have an explicit policy of selling plant assets before the temporary differences reversed in the deferred tax liability account?

(b)What are the ethical implications of Acme’s “deferral” of income taxes?

(c)Who could be harmed by Acme’s ability to “defer” income taxes payable for several years, despite positive earnings?

(d)In a situation such as this, what are Ms. Delaney’s professional responsibilities as a CPA?

Assignment

You are working for a medium-to-large aviation-related enterprise, and thanks to your ERAU College of

Business degree, you have substantial knowledge of MIS. Because of your expertise, you were placed in

a mid-to-upper level management position. Now your superiors expect results! Upper management has

asked you to investigate and evaluate five different MIS solutions that, if implemented, could improve

and enhance the efficiency of the company’s various business processes, leading to increased

profitability Distinguishing how the MISs will benefit your company,

Provide details and examples of applications and solutions offered by retail vendors.

Describe the framework for each solution that the internal staff of your company might develop

and implement.

Present an account of the strengths, weaknesses, and cost considerations for those solutions.

Finally, identify and describe how a solution can provide a competitive advantage, influence

strategy, affect organizational performance, and increase operational efficiency.

Review the five Management Information System topics selected. Conduct research and compose scholarly data.

Cloud Computing

Mobile Infrastructure

Supply Chain Management (SCM)

Knowledge-Driven (DSS)

Executive Support System (ESS)

APA Style Requirement

Ten full pages of double-spaced text in the Body of the Text section in the Project

The Title Page, Abstract, Conclusion, and Reference List pages are not considered part of the

Body of the Text section.

A minimum of five primary reference sources outside of the course textbook are required to be

cited and referenced in the Project Submission 4 assignment document submission.

************This can not be a copy and paste approach*********

TURNITIN

The instructor will use Turnitin to screen your papers for citation and plagiarism issues. Turnitin is a

service that checks your work for improper citation or potential plagiarism by comparing it against a

database of web pages, student papers, and articles from academic books and publications

Requirements

Primary Task Response: Your first task is to post your own Key Assignment Outline to the discussion area so that other students are able to review your plan. Attach your document to the main discussion post, and include any notes you feel are appropriate. The purpose of this assignment is to help improve the quality of the Key Assignment Draft that you will complete next week.

Research the IASB, and discuss its structure.

Provide a brief history for this organization.

Compare and contrast the differences between principles- and rules-based approaches when setting accounting standards.

Share what you feel are 2 barriers and 2 benefits that could be encountered with the move toward a single set of accounting standards

Discuss how the changes that you have chosen will impact the financial reporting of U.S. corporations

Research this topic, and give your argument for or against the use of fair value for the nonfinancial assets of a company

Part 2 400 – 600 words

write at least 3 paragraphs about the outline.