Freedom vs. Survival in The Melian Dialogue The Melian Dialogue‚ written by Thucydides‚ is an account of the confrontation between the people of Melos and the people of Athens. Melos was a small island off the southeastern coast of Greece that tried to remain independent and neutral during the Peloponnesian War. The Athenians wanted to gain control of Melos in order to intimidate the Spartans. The theme of freedom vs. survival is evident throughout this dialogue‚ as the Melians do not want to succumb
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THE FINANCIAL AUDIT – THE GUARANTOR OF THE TRUE AND FAIR VIEW SUPPLIED BY THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS Boa-Avram Florin Babe-Bolyai University‚ Cluj-Napoca‚ Faculty of Economical Science and Business Administration‚ St. Teodor Mihali‚ No. 58-60‚ 400591‚ Romania‚ botaavramflorin@yahoo.com‚ Tel: 0740-886491 Mati Dumitru Babe-Bolyai University‚ Cluj-Napoca‚ Faculty of Economical Science and Business Administration‚ St. Teodor Mihali‚ No. 58-60‚ 400591‚ Romania‚ dmatis@econ.ubbcluj.ro‚ Tel:
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case of a financial (personal) loss. The insured receives a contract‚ called the insurance policy‚ which details the conditions and circumstances under which the insured will be financially compensated. 1.2 History of insurance In some sense we can say that insurance appears simultaneously with the appearance of human society. We know of two types of economies in human societies: natural or non-monetary economies (using barter and trade with no centralized nor standardized set of financial instruments)
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Evaluate the auditors’ current responsibility to detect corporate fraud. What factors should be of consideration when deciding on the appropriate level? Prepared for Professor Brenda Porter Course Co-ordinator‚ BEA 2004 Auditing Author Ho Jian Hong‚ Shawn BA (Hons) Accounting and Finance University of Exeter Tutor Dr Amama Shaukat Tutorial (Wednesday 11am) Date 1st May 2011 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Corporate fraud is a problem within society that has been on an upward trend over
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1. Where does the Madoff fraud fit into the ACFE taxonomy of occupational fraud and abuse: asset misappropriation‚ corruption or fraudulent financial statements? Which specific type(s) of fraud does it exemplify? (Primary author: Yeseul Jeong) Madoff was one of the biggest and most trusted firm in Nasdaq traded stocks. Many people trusted his firm and made investments to it. Madoff’s firm was called “BMIS”: “Bernard L. Madoff Investment Securities LLC” (Gregoriou‚ and Lhabitant 89). Madoff made
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17/09/2013 Lecture 1: International Business and Globalisation Dr Lim Ngat Chin‚ Eunice‚ PhD Room ELG02‚ Block E (NEW WING –LOWER GROUND) Lim.Ngatchin@nottingham.edu.my Consultation hours: Mon 1300-1500; Tues 1030-1230; Fri 0900-1100 or appointment by email Session 1 content (IB) What is international business? What are the reasons for international business growth? What are the basic forms of international business activity? Summary 2 1 17/09/2013 What is
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competence‚ etc.) typical to the specific engagement can be met. Client acceptance and continuance procedures are the foundation of the risk assessment process‚ primarily at the financial statement level. Management ’s integrity is one of the elements of risk at the financial statement level. High risk at the financial statement level requires more evidence to mitigate the risk. Low risk requires less evidence. As adapted from a lately published weekly review‚ “SQCS No. 8‚ effective January 1‚ 2012
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The Coca-Cola Company and Subsidiaries Financial Review Incorporating Management’s Discussion and Analysis We exist for one reason: to maximize share-owner value over time. To accomplish this mission‚ The Coca-Cola Company and its subsidiaries (our Company) have developed a comprehensive business strategy focused on four key objectives: (1) increasing volume‚ (2) expanding share of worldwide beverage sales‚ (3) maximizing long-term cash flows‚ and (4) improving economic profit and creating economic
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my own effort. Executive Summary I will evaluate three leading pharmaceuticals of Pakistan for profitability ratio analysis of Abbott‚ Ferozsons and Sanofi-Aventis. I will assess them on the basis of facts and figures provided in their financial statements. My objective is to figure out their flaws and potencies. Outcomes of profitability analysis are worthy for management in making effective decisions. My findings will make easy for all related parties to have impartial analysis. This project
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Woody Robinson know very well that the company have these weaknesses that give him the chances to enter the hole to start the fraud activities. Firstly‚ there is no proper segregation of duties in the sales outlet. In a company‚ it was important that the duties of the employees are clearly separate to make sure that employees will not have the chance to carry out the fraud activities. However‚ Goodner Brothers sales outlet let a sales manager supervise other employees while he or she worked as sales
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