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12. Preferred stock is often considered a quasi‑debt since it yields a fixed periodic payment.…
Suggest how a financial forensic investigation could have detected fraud in the organization that you…
Resolution adopted at a National Agricultural Congress of Farmer Representatives in Indianapolis, (May 28, 1873)…
In the 1880’s, American industry grew due to many factors including “the emergence of a talented and often ruthless group of entrepreneurs” (Brinkley 396). According to those in favor of these entrepreneurs, these men worked hard, innovated technology and strategized competitively to transform the American economy; these “Captains of Industry,” such as Andrew Carnegie, Cornelius Vanderbilt, J Pierpoint Morgan and John D. Rockefeller, used their wealth to help their communities and should be honored for their philanthropy. An advocate for these entrepreneurs is John S. Gordon. As a specialist of business and financial history, Gordon claims…
1.1 & 1.2 ) Physical abuse is when victims are being punched, kicked, scratched, slapped or inappropriate grabbing or restraining. The signs or symptoms could be unexplained cuts or bruises. The victim may become timid and withdrawn; there could also be a change in their behaviour such as if they are normally quite a calm person they could become more aggressive or angry. They could also become more withdrawn around people.…
Although Sigmund Freud and Carl Jung began as colleagues, Jung being the younger of the two, they both had different ideas about the study of psychology and it’s theories. Jung once followed Freud and conducted research with him however he came to develop his own theories which were in contrast to Freud’s ideas. In fact Jung rejected many of Freud’s theories later in his career. While the two were different they also were very much alike. They both studied the unconscious and the way in which it affected an individual and to what extent. The primary differences they had in their careers are very interesting to look at.…
Deflem, M. (2005). "International Policing —The Role of the United States." Pp. 808-812 in The Encyclopedia of Criminology, edited by Richard A. Wright and J. Mitchell Miller. New York: Routledge. Retrieved May 21, 2012, from http://www.cas.sc.edu/socy/faculty/deflem/zusaintpolency.html.…
The TV series “Real Housewives of New Jersey” super star Teresa Giudice and husband Joe have been accused of more than 39 counts of Fraud. The Fraud accounts range from mail and wire fraud, bank fraud, making false statements on loan applications and bankruptcy fraud. Teresa is obviously a woman that has money and has fame and an image attached with her name. The question is why would she commit fraud with so much going for her? The Fraud Triangle has three different points the non-shareable problem, the opportunity, and the Rationalization which will be the foundation of getting into the minds of Teresa and Joe.…
Identify the fraud risk factors at Peregrine, especially control environment factors and the tone at the top, using the fraud triangle.…
“Phishing” is when cybercriminals try to get personal information like credit card numbers to steal money and passwords to important accounts. They can get this information from you and your computer. They can do it through emails, text messages, phone calls even. There are many techniques and styles attackers use to get this information out of people.…
1.How does the citizenship status of the criminal in the case impact the ability to adhere to procedural due process? Be sure to include whether the criminal has dual citizenship. How does this affect the ability to apprehend and charge the criminal?…
Michael is a 40-year-old airline pilot who has recently begun to experience chest pains. The chest pains began when Michael signed his final divorce papers, ending his 15-year marriage. He fought for joint custody of his two children, ages 12 and 10, but although he wants to be with them more frequently, he only sees them every two weeks. This schedule is, in great part, a result of his employer's announcement that budget constraints would result in layoffs. Michael worries that without his job he will be unable to support his children and lose the new townhouse that he purchased. Michael's chest pains are becoming more frequent and he fears that he may be dying.…
In 1996, a city manager in California's Contra Costa County became suspicious when a local disposal service company asked for help keeping itself afloat. Orinda-Moraga Disposal Services wanted to raise rates on its customers and needed the Contra Costa Sanitation District's approval. However, the company had recently stated its desire to lower rates. The wary city manager hired forensic accountant Dan Ray to uncover the truth.…
Pork barrel started in the American era. In the book The Senate 1789-1989: Addresses on the History of the United States Senate, former US senator Robert Byrd wrote that the term “pork barrel” refers to the national treasury from “which government officials dip for pork, or funds for local projects.”( Robert Byrd. The Senate 1789-1989: Addresses on the History of the United States Senate)…