Highlander International‚ Inc. is a public corporation‚ which lists its stock on NYSE. It is known for design‚ manufacturing‚ and distribution of toys and sporting goods. Over the past several years‚ Highlander has been experiencing increasing sales and recently posted revenues of $10.7 billion. Its primary US customers include ToysRUs‚ Target‚ and Walmart. Since 2000‚ it has been audited by E&Y. Highlander International‚ Inc. hired Max Million as the company started to reach $25 in sales and
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Shockley produced a conceptual design based on certain aspects that are considered to have an effect on the auditor’s capability to endure stress. It has been suggested that‚ given the shut working connection between auditors and customers and the fact that auditors are paid by their customers‚ it is emotionally impossible for an auditor to be free from prejudice. Numerous aspects of concern have been noted in the literary works for many years. Shockley’s conceptual design highlighted on recognized
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[This Article appeared in the American Scientist (Nov-Dec 1990)‚ Volume 78‚ 550-558. Retyped and posted with permission.] The Science of Scientific Writing If the reader is to grasp what the writer means‚ the writer must understand what the reader needs George D. Gopen and Judith A. Swan* *George D. Gopen is associate professor of English and Director of Writing Programs at Duke University. He holds a Ph.D. in English from Harvard University and a J.D. from Harvard Law School. Judith A. Swan
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I have chosen Costco as my focus‚ which is a large player in the Wholesale industry that vows to be fair to everyone involved in their business. The company strives to do things the right way which will be proven through the analysis of their Mission Statement‚ Press Releases‚ and a Forbes Article. Mission Statement: The Costco mission statement is short and simple. Costco states that their main priority is to provide members with quality goods and services at the lowest prices but that they will
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provided by certified public accountants (CPAs). Two types: Increase reliability of information Putting information into a form or context that facilitates decision making. Types of Services Assurance Services Attestation Services Example: Audits of Financial Statements‚ Examinations of Internal Control Other Assurance Services Example: CPA ElderCare Prime Plus Services NonAssurance Services Tax Services Management Consulting Services Other Notes: Reliability reduces information risk
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Please feel free to contact our hotline with any further questions‚ 1-866-555-STBK. Danielle Realty CPA‚ Starbucks‚ Inc. MEMORANDUM TO: Management FROM: Danielle Realty CPA DATE: July 5‚ 2010 SUBJECT: PR Communication Memo This memo is sent out to concur with the recent press release that was sent out to our stockholders‚ creditors and suppliers with our company. The press release was to communicate to them that our company is still strong with the recent resignation of
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MEMO DATE: November 11‚ 2012 TO: Dr. Cheryl Powers‚ Instructor Business Communications‚ Minnesota School of Business FROM: Rhonda DeRosa Melissa Gelder Sherry Stevens Kayla Huberty Scott Miller Virtual Team‚ Business Communications SUBJECT: Unit 5 Assignment—Virtual Team Project Proposal Memo Our team met via conference call‚ this week‚ to discuss how we will successfully complete our project and resolve any conflicts that might arise. We also discussed which
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AUDIT EXPECTATIONS GAP Definition i) Liggio (1974a) defines it as the difference between the levels of expected performance as envisioned by the independent accountant and by the user of financial statements. The Cohen Commission (1978) on auditors’ responsibility extended this definition by considering whether a gap may exist between what the public expects or needs and what auditors can and should reasonably expect to accomplish. ii) According to Guy and Sullivan (1988)‚ there is a
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Team Leadership Memo As of recently the company has decided to add a department to help the company’s strategic plan to enter a particular market segment. My manager has informed me that I will be leading a team in the new department that has already been assembled consisting of (names). For our team to be successful‚ we have to accomplish efficiently the goals set by the company. I have developed a strategy on how to lead this team based on our diverse group of women. I believe with our different
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when performing an audit. This responsibility is defined in International Standards on Auditing and enforced through legislation in national jurisdictions. This report identifies the factors that should be of consideration when deciding on the appropriate level of responsibility auditors’ should have to detect corporate fraud. There are various limitations inherent in audits that should be taken into account‚ as they hinder fraud detection which is why even though an audit may be performed properly
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