the investments‚ the investors’ next step was to sue the auditors of Stanford Financial Group. BDO‚ the accounting firm that was responsible for auditing Stanford’s financial statements‚ is currently the target of a major lawsuit. BDO did not act in accordance with the responsibilities of an auditor and thus led to audit risk‚ lack of independence‚ and various violations of the PCAOB’s auditing standards regarding investment securities. BDO consistently issued unqualified reports when there were
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Week 2 Assignment BUS642: Business Research Methods & Tools ASSIGNMENTS TO COMPLETE: Chapter 2 - Discussion Questions (Making Research Decisions) #1 Chapter 6 - Discussion Questions (Terms in Review) #1-5 Chapter 14 - Discussion Questions (Making Research Decisions) # 7 Chapter 2 – Discussion Questions – Making Research Decisions #1: A. What are the most prudent decisions she can make about her responsibilities to herself and others? The most prudent decisions
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Primary research is an important strategy practised in this course‚ usually in the second and third assignments. The following methods are typically used: o Survey o Interview o Site observation When conducting any kind of field research‚ Cunningham et al suggests the following steps: 1. Review your notes on the problem to determine what information you need from your primary research. 2. Establish objectives by identifying specific tasks you must complete. 3. Set up schedule for completing
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YORK UNIVERSITY FACULTY OF LIBERAL ARTS AND PROFESSIONAL STUDIES School of Administrative Studies PART B: AP/ADMS 4551 Auditing and Other Assurance Services Midterm Examination‚ February 21‚ 2010 9:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m. Part B will be distributed 70 minutes from the start of the exam. A YorkCard or acceptable photo identification is required as your identification for this examination. If you do not have identification documents‚ you will be required to personally bring these to your instructor
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Research Proposal Introduction This proposal presents a body of research that makes various contributions to business process modelling and business analysis. It focuses on the need for business analysts (BAs) in the organisation. A distinction between the role and responsibility of the BA is given. It presents an argument put forward that emphasises that BAs are responsible for aligning the business strategy to the organisations objectives and goals (Cadle et al‚ 2010:20). It provides various
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of the times‚ people find it difficult to understand the various accounting Concepts. In this coursework‚ I shall analyze these concepts and explain them. First of all I shall discuss the materiality concept. WHAT IS MATERIALITY? Authoritative accounting bodies in the USA such as Financial Accounting Standard Board (FASB)‚ Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)‚ General Accounting Office (GAO)‚ American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
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Example auditing case 1)” Based on the information given in this case and your knowledge of auditor’s reports‚ identify the deficiencies in the draft of the proposed report. Do not redraft the report‚ but provide justification or explanation for each of the deficiencies you identify” (Pany‚ Auditor’s Report‚ 2010). A. In the Introduction paragraph it states “As discussed in Note K to the financial statements‚ the Company has properly disclosed a subsequent event dated March 14‚ 20x9” (Pany‚ Auditor’s
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RESEARCH PROPOSAL 1. Scope of Research Forensic Accounting and Financial Criminology 2. Proposed Research The Needs of Good Forensic Accounting Skills in Public Sector Working Environment 3. Research Background Forensic accounting may not be a new field in accounting. However it becomes so important recently and has been an interest to various stakeholders‚ from the government‚ investors‚ and practitioners to regulatory bodies. In public sector‚ the increment
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1. Research online news services to identify recent developments impacting the accounting and auditing profession in Japan. Briefly summarize these developments in a bullet format. The 5-S auditing. Managerial Auditing Journal It has been recognized that Japanese firms are clean and orderly. The same is true for high quality western firms. Over the last two decades‚ the Japanese have formalized the technique and named it 5-S practice. As the name is new to most western societies‚ the objective
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and what is your materiality threshold for the engagement? 25. The Code of Professional Conduct derives its authority from the A) Securities and Exchange Commission. B) Bylaws of the American Institute of CPAs. C) Financial Accounting Standards Board. D) Auditing Standards Board. 26. The chief (internal) audit executive should have direct reporting access to the audit committee‚ and the committee should oversee the activities and budget of the internal audit function. A) True B) False
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