Case 9: The travel expense billing controversy and the false claim act Date: September 19th 2012 1.Why would an independent audit firm‚ like PwC‚ that depends upon the maintenance of its reputation for integrity and professionalism‚ to retain and attract clients‚ risk the loss of that reputation by engaging in what appears to be unethical behaviour (not returning travel expense rebates)? Explain your answer and reasoning. According to Fleet (1991)‚ ethics are those standards or morals a person
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Problems caused by oceanic rubbish and ways it can be managed In the Pacific Ocean there is a large ‘island’ of rubbish around twice the size of Texas. It has accumulated over the years between the area of California and Japan. There is rubbish on and below the surface of the water creating a sea of rubbish. The rubbish comes from rivers where it has just been dropped into or blown into. It also comes from the fishing industry when they leave their old nets because they have no means of getting
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References: C (2002)‚ Prentice Hall‚ Chapter 1-27‚ page 1-1057. 3. "Computational Intelligence: A Logical Approach"‚ by David Poole‚ Alan Mackworth‚ and Randy Goebel‚ (1998)‚ Oxford University Press‚ Chapter 1-12‚ page 1-608. 5. "AI: A New Synthesis"‚ by Nils J. Nilsson‚ (1998)‚ Morgan Kaufmann Inc.‚ Chapter 1-25‚ Page 1-493. 6. "Artificial Intelligence: Theory
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Dear Client‚ It has come to my attention that you have some questions about the information I have asked for. It is my intention in this letter to explain why I have asked for the information in question. I will outline adjusting lower cost or market inventory on valuation‚ capitalizing interest on building construction‚ recording gain or loss on asset disposal‚ and adjusting good will for impairment. Adjusting lower cost or market inventory on valuation When a company purchases
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different contexts. There is no one-way to use to the word . Sexy people today are like Beyoncé and Chris Brown. We base a lot of what we call sexy on how celebrities look and dress. Being sexy can be a good or bad thing. Our world has transformed the meaning of the word throughout the years. Sexy can be defined as a way someone dresses‚ carries themselves‚ or feels. Sexy can describe how a person dresses. There are many ways a person can dress sexy. In this generation‚ when someone dresses sexy
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Terrariums Terrariums have come a long way recently. You can make them stunningly modern‚ or use traditional techniques and terrarium jars and cloches. 1. Choose your T errarium Container You can really use anything for a terrarium‚ as long as it is glass. Look for a jar or container with a wide mouth. While it is possible to use something with a small opening‚ it is much easier to add plants if your container has a wide mouth. You don’t want your plants touching the sides of your jar; so
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Employee Engagement A positive attitude held by the employee towards the organisation and its values. An engaged employee works with colleagues to improve performance within the job for the benefit of the organisation. The organisation must work to develop and nurture engagement‚ which requires a two-way relationship between employer and employee. Employee engagement is a partnership between a company and its employees Most organizations today realize that a satisfied employee is not necessarily
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a) Describe the basic details of the case. In doing so‚ you must set out a situation that places the reader with a clearly defined ethical problem. This should be no more than 1000 words. (30%) The Huron Consulting Group (“Huron” or “Company”)‚ global management consulting company offering services in the Healthcare‚ Education‚ Law‚ and Finance industries was formed in 2002‚ by a core group of experienced financial and operational consultants‚ with equity sponsorship from a group of investors
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Running head: RIORDAN MANUFACTURING Riordan Manufacturing BSA/310 BSA/310 Week Four Assignment Riordan Manufacturing Summary Riordan Manufacturing was founded by Dr. Riordan‚ a professor of chemistry who started Riordan Plastic Incorporated in the year 1991. At first‚ the company’s main focus was on research and development along with licensing any and all Riordan Manufacturing’s current patents. In 1992 Dr. Riordan bought a fan manufacturing plant in Pontiac‚ MI. and had the
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therapies. Client/extra therapeutic factors. Relationship factors. Placebo hope and expectancy. The Therapy Model. (Australian College of Applied Psychology‚ Manual‚ 2012). 2. Identify five common counselling therapies and briefly explain the principles of each. 1/ Cognitive Behaviour Therapy. CBT the focus is on cognitions (thoughts)‚ emotions‚ behaviour and physical response that may be associated with the client’s problems. 2/ Gestalt Therapy. The goal is for clients to become
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