Leslie Fay Companies Paul Polishan apparently dominated Leslie Fay ’s accounting and financial reporting functions and the individuals who were his subordinates. What implications do such circumstances pose for a company ’s independent auditors? How should auditors take such circumstances into consideration when planning an audit? My question for the Leslie Fay Companies case focuses on the actions of Paul Polishan and the effect his self-established tyranny over the financial information
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Both Borders by Thomas King and Hunger by Phoenix Boudreaux explore how colonial systems challenge and impact Indigenous cultural identities. In Borders‚ the mother’s refusal to be categorised as either Canadian or American reflects a challenge towards colonial borders‚ which oppresses her cultural identity. A prime example can be found where the border guard asks the mother “Canadian side or American side?”‚ to which the mother responds “Blackfoot side.” (King 4). With the mother refusing to acknowledge
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One communication event that I have witnessed was Leslie Knope’s debate for the councilman position. The speaker of this event was Leslie Knope‚ the deputy director of the Pawnee City Department of Parks and Recreation. Although this was a fictional event that I witnessed through my screen‚ I felt like I was there in person. This was a debate running between five different candidates‚ which includes Leslie Knope. The final closing statement she made was the focal point of the entire event. This
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gives rise to the text? The building of fences along the Mexico-Arizona border gives rise to the text. Few can see in person what the process of building the wall looks like. Illegal immigration subsists as an escalating concern at the U.S.-Mexico border and throughout the nation. The entry and the journey of illegal aliens have riveted a massive amount of Americans. The story of the migrants traversing the Mexico-Arizona border has captivated many people. Who is the author‚ and what is the author’s
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have faced. Fortunately‚ I was privileged to have the support of a lovely speech-language pathologist by the name of Leslie. Leslie was knowledgeable‚ attentive and patient. She spent a significant amount of time teaching me the techniques I needed to prosper in everyday life. She was nurturing and always ensured my emotional needs were met. When I was less than compliant‚ Leslie was firm and encouraging. Most importantly of all‚ Leslie’s own struggle with multiple sclerosis
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Preventive patrol is a form of police service that directly attempts to eliminate opportunity for misconduct. Objectives: Deterrence of crime Apprehension of criminals Satisfaction of the public demands for services related to crime Development of a sense of security Confidence In the law enforcement agency Recovery of stolen property The dominant operational policing strategy is preventive patrol‚ which places uniformed police officers on the streets where the public can see them and their presence
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The Leslie Fay Companies‚ which is a manufacturer of women’s apparel‚ was founded by Fred Pomerantz. The company is based out of New York‚ and Fred Pomerantz made the company public in 1952. However‚ Fred Pomerantz ended up taking the company back to a private entity for a few years in the 1980’s due to a buy out from his son John Pomerantz. The Leslie Fay Companies became public again in 1986. After John Pomerantz had taken over the company‚ profits started skyrocketing even though the
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(Gupta‚ 2004). The financial ratios are then compared with the entity ’s ratios for prior periods as well as with ratios for other businesses in the same industry. A comparison with the industry ratios would have warned BDO of some irregularities in Leslie Fay ’s financial statements. BDO Seidman should have been interested some important ratios that would help in determining the accuracy of the financial statements that had been prepared by Polishan and his staff. The important ratios include the liquidity
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Meet Trevor! Dear Friends‚ My name is Leslie Sickles‚ I am the Executive Secretary and Christian Education Coordinator for Elmwood Avenue Presbyterian Church in Erie PA. I am familiar working with our Presbytery as I was the Chairperson for Christian Education and currently serve on the Mission & Social Witness Committee for the Lake Erie Presbytery. I am hoping I could appeal to the churches in Pittsburgh for help. My daughter was flown by life-flight to Pittsburgh to give birth to my grandson
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Reactive/Proactive Patrols In policing there are two types of patrol‚ reactive and proactive patrol. Reactive patrol is based on crimes after they are committed. Proactive patrol is based on preventing crime rather than responding to crimes after they were committed. If police departments adopted one type of patrol there would be consequences. If police departments adopted reactive patrols‚ then there would be no way to prevent crimes. Police would only show up after a crime was committed and there
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