Informing Science: the International Journal of an Emerging Transdiscipline Volume 11‚ 2008 Framework of Problem-Based Research: A Guide for Novice Researchers on the Development of a Research-Worthy Problem Timothy J. Ellis and Yair Levy Nova Southeastern University Graduate School of Computer and Information Sciences Fort Lauderdale‚ Florida‚ USA ellist@nova.edu‚ levyy@nova.edu Abstract This paper introduces the importance of a well-articulated‚ research-worthy problem statement
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Introduction: The Collapse of Icesave In 2006‚ Landsbanki – one of Iceland’s three major banks – officially announced the launch of a new project: Icesave. Icesave‚ a new brand to be operated by Landsbanki‚ was designed to offer online savings accounts with low commitment‚ ease of access‚ and high interest rates in both the United Kingdom and the Netherlands (Landsbanki Annual Report 2007). In the UK‚ the interest rates were higher than 6%10; in the Netherlands‚ 5.25%11. As more evidence of the
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ENRON: A FINANCIAL REPORTING FAILURE? Anthony H. Catanach Jr.1 Associate Professor 610-519-4825 anthony.catanach@villanova.edu and Shelley Rhoades-Catanach Associate Professor Both at Villanova University College of Commerce and Finance Department of Accountancy INTRODUCTION The dramatic collapse of Enron Corporation‚ following a series of disclosures of accounting improprieties‚ has led many to question the soundness of current accounting and financial reporting standards. Within Enron’s reported
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An Overview of Auditing Services Auditing services are very important for the business owners to get the valuable information and assurance that reports are correctly presented. Further‚ the auditing services provide an opportunity to the business persons to know more about their businesses and its various aspects. It also provides sound base to business persons to communicate properly with investors‚ their partners and banks. Above all‚ auditing services provide ideas of the objective presentation
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CHANGES IN REGULATIONS 3 CHALLENGES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 4 RESPONDING TO THE CHANGES 4 Research Studies 4 Response to Surbanes-Oxley Act 5 Response to the European Commission’s proposals 6 Enron Failure 6 Arthur Andersen failure 6 Lehman Brothers failure 6 Ernst & Young failure 7 Detection of fraud 7 Going Concern 7 MINIMISING LITIGATION RISK 7 Obstruction of Justice 8 Consultancy service 8 Conservative Audit 8 Conclusion 8 References 9 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY In
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PROJECT :SUCCESS AND FAILURE WHAT IS SUCCESS‚ WHAT IS FAILURE‚ AND HOW CAN YOU IMPROVE YOUR ODDS FOR SUCCESS? Robert Frese Systems Analysis Dr. Vicki Sauter UM-St. Louis December 16‚ 2003 We know why projects fail‚ we know how to prevent their failure – so why do they still fail?”(2)This statement could be applied to the recent Space Shuttle disaster‚ or the 2003 collapse of a large portion of the U.S. electrical grid. But the author was talking about Information Technology and Information
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Solutions for Chapter 2 True/False Questions 2-1 F 2-2 F 2-3 T 2-4 F 2-5 T 2-6 T 2-7 F 2-8 T 2-9 F 2-10 T 2-11 T 2-12 F Multiple Choice Questions 2-13 B 2-14 B 2-15 B 2-16 E 2-17 D 2-18 C 2-19 C 2-20 D 2-21 A 2-22 D 2-23 E 2-24 B Review and Short Case Questions 2-25 Fraud is an intentional act involving the use of deception that results in a material misstatement of the financial statements. Two types of misstatements are relevant to auditors’ consideration
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Generally Accepted Auditing Principles Generally Accepted Auditing Principles There are many different types of audits including financial statements audit‚ the operational audit and the compliance audit. Either an internal auditor or an external auditor from another firm can conduct these various audits. “The American Accounting Association defines auditing as a systematic process of objectively obtaining and evaluating the accounts of financial records of a governmental‚ business‚
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Robert Harris‚ a renowned writer and experienced professor‚ published “On the Purpose of a Liberal Art Education” in 1991. He was astounded by how many students he heard mumbling about a generalized education plan; therefore‚ he felt the compulsive need to explain why a general education not only gives a first-year student a foundation for later learning‚ but also improves a student’s life. Before Harris could write his paper‚ he had to investigate the claim; thus‚ Newman’s The Idea of University
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Background Religious leader Barbara Clementine Harris was born on June 12‚ 1930 in Philadelphia‚ Pennsylvania. Harris as a child regularly attended church with her parents‚ Walter and Beatrice Harris at the Saint Barnabas Episcopal Church. She then developed a strong bond with the church and its vision. After college‚ Harris was hired by Joseph Baker Associates‚ Inc.‚ a personal relations firm. In 1958‚ she become the president of the company. Then in 1968 she was hired as the director of the Community
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