current issue and full text archive of this journal is available at www.emeraldinsight.com/0268-6902.htm Past control risk and current audit fees Past control risk Thomas G. Calderon‚ Li Wang and Thomas Klenotic George W. Daverio School of Accountancy‚ The University of Akron‚ Akron‚ Ohio‚ USA 693 Abstract Purpose – The authors posit that audit fees are driven by historical risk factors and risk encountered in the current period. The purpose of this paper is to focus on historical
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Problem: Decathlon is failing to maintain customer focus with the social media marketing strategy it is currently deploying. Analysis: Prior to the social media invasion‚ Decathlon succeeded quickly in China by adopting an effective marketing strategy that was compatible with their targeted customer groups. For example‚ it used less TV and instead adopted a “word of mouth” marketing strategy by using outdoor billboards in populous areas and organizing outdoor events and contests. Even though the
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There are very many integrated health delivery systems in the world today. Presently‚ most of these systems are undergoing further development to be able to provide efficient healthcare services in a more user-friendly manner. Integrated system bring together many services to eliminate costly intermediaries‚ improve health services‚ and promote wellness. One of the aspects to consider is risk management that is associated with health delivery systems. Features of integration in a delivery system
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MEMORANDUM TO: Mariott Corporation Board of Directors FROM: Chanunnett Manoonpong‚ Rennick Palley‚ Zhihui Zhang‚ Aaron (Jialin) Zhong DATE: August 22nd‚ 2013 ------------------------------------------------- RE: Mariott Corporation Capital Structure ------------------------------------------------- Marriott Corporation‚ with its comparative advantage in hotel development and management‚ has expected excellent future growth and profitability. Such increase in sales might bring in extra cash
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Fonderia Di Torino 1. Please assess the economic benefits of acquiring the Vulcan Mold-Maker machine. 1.What is the initial outlay? -The initial outlay is the Net Investment of $813‚296. 2. What are the benefits over time? - The benefits over time include higher quality products‚ lower scrap rates‚ which will save raw material costs. The company will employ twenty-five less workers which equates to lower costs in terms of managing‚ training‚ and insuring those employees. Lastly the foundry
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Role of Internal Audit Function Nano Circuits Inc‚ is a publicly traded company that produces electronic control circuits‚ which are used in many products. In an effort to comply with SOX‚ Nano is in the process of establishing an in-house internal audit function‚ which previously had been outsourced. The company began this process by hiring a Director of Internal Audits. Nano Circuits’ CEO recently called a planning meeting to discuss the roles of key corporate participants regarding the implementation
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■ The Brita Products Company ◎ SWOT Analysis Strengths Market leader in pitcher filter category‚ strong brand image Large retail distribution system‚ presence in multiple channels (“Class to Mass”) Loyal customer base‚ repeated purchasing replacement filters Strong advertising and brand image‚ waterfall equals good‚ clean taste Weakness Slowing growth in pitcher market Lack of product diversity Change in customer preferences‚ deficient attention paid to health concerns
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Acct 4620: Martha Stewart Case Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia is primarily comprised of a magazine publication and a television show created by home décor aficionado‚ Martha Stewart. Both sources of media primarily feature home renovating and decorating products. Also‚ having an emphasis on do it yourself (DIY) projects for a more stylish and satisfying home. Stewart herself‚ described Martha Stewart Living as‚ “the most trusted guide to stylish living.” While MSLO brings in revenues from
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Alternative Investments Among the five funds‚ three of the funds‚ Cloudy Retirement 500 Index‚ Cloudy High-Yield Hedge Strategies‚ and Cloudy Real Estate All starts‚ are alternative investments. Those three funds‚ as the case states‚ are not registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940 or under the Securities Act of 1933. Thus‚ they are not offered to the investing public or are not been required to offer significant information to public. Moreover‚ the investment product held by Cloudy High-Yield
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I-INTRODUCTION / STATEMENT OF THE PROBLEM a-) Introduction: Luxury hotel segment is getting more competitive. Rosewood Hotels & Resorts have been competing in this segment more than 25 years with its distinctive individual hotel brands. On the contrary‚ guests want to see one unique brand‚ same quality and service at every hotel that they stay under one corporate brand name. One corporate brand strategy help companies increase their retention rate‚ make multi-cross selling and have loyal
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