chapter 1 Conceptual and regulatory framework Contents Introduction Examination context Topic List 1 Financial statements 2 Purpose and use of financial statements 3 Bases of accounting 4 The IASB Framework 5 International Accounting Standards Committee Foundation (IASCF) 6 International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) 7 Inherent limitations of financial statements 8 Not-for-profit entities Summary and Self-test Technical reference
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Higher Education: What’s the Big Deal? What do I want to do with my life? A common question asked by countless students between the ages of 18 and 24. A simple‚ yet tough question nonetheless. It can be frightening to think that at such a young age‚ we’re expected to know what we want to do for the rest of our life. Often‚ this question begs other tough and frightening questions. Is higher education even worth it? What if it is just a waste of time and money? While some may feel unsure about the
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Diversity an Issue in Higher Education Introduction/Purpose Viewing diversity as a peripheral activity is a phenomenon that concerns higher education leaders in the United States. However‚ diversifying student population‚ faculty and actual support for diversification has been slow. Consequently‚ as an education consultant for the New York University (NYU)‚ this transition must be fostered by implementing programs aimed specifically at increasing the university diverse population. Thus‚ I would encourage
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reducing poverty‚ how will the world benefit? How will the US benefit? Peter Singer is the author of the article “America’s Shame: The Chronicle of Higher Education." He completed this article on May 13‚ 2009. The author’s intention is to show America’s true and current role‚ as a developed country‚ in the decline of poverty. Per Singer (2009)‚ "Education seems to be the key to eradication of poverty. I have in mind a broad re-envisioning of what we teach." He is of the opinion that every educational
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understand the whole concept of so called privatisation of higher education‚ I strongly believe education sector having humongous opportunity for an investment is what govt looking for. If I were to go with what has been enlighten in one of the comment for this article is of politician and corporate are seeking their potential in the sector‚ I think it’s probably be right‚ as all of us know both of them need large audience and education sector is not only the productive to deliver return on investment
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Internationalization of higher education- Challenges and opportunities Background Historical perspective In the last three decades‚ increased students mobility and collaborative research have occurred as part of an emerging trend towards ‘Internationalization of higher education’ (Barnett‚ 2009). However‚ global sharing of information and knowledge dates back from medieval times in Asia and Europe‚ when international scholars got the opportunity for higher learning at the host institutes. The
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Higher Education in Nursing Should be a Requirement When people get sick‚ they are sensitive about the quality of care they receive. Today everybody looks for advanced health care from highly educated health care professionals. Is there any reality behind it? Could it be the high- education that enables nurses to provide high quality patient care? Although general nursing program provides basic education for nurses‚ higher education will equip the nursing professionals with skills‚ knowledge and
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Regulatory and Accreditation Body Vincent Kennedy HSN/548 May 17‚ 2015 Mary Goetteman Introduction Regulatory and Accreditation Body Higher education institutions that provide educational programs consistent with regulatory and accreditation practices guiding each program. National recommendations generally dictate regulatory guidelines that are typically enforced through state regulating agencies identified for program control. Higher education institutions voluntarily self-assess themselves
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Why People seek higher Education History has shown that education help people get out of poverty. This is true for many countries where higher educators are highly valued. Education also promotes pride especially for parents‚ it is a way of showing faces with relatives‚ friends and neighbors‚ but more importantly an education builds wealth‚ gets promoted and self-esteem. One reason for seeking higher education is building a wealth. For example‚ I came from poor family. My father always said
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Social and Private Benefits of Higher Education: We know that education is a merit good and consumption of merit goods create positive externality effects; this is where the social benefit form consumption exceeds the private benefit. The private benefits of undertaking and completing a course of study in higher education are numerous. Employers tend to value graduate’s skills‚ which is why there is greater chance of being employed. Another benefit is that the salary the graduate is likely to
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