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Share the results of your literature review research as it applies to your hypothesis. What are your findings?

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Human Growth and Development PowerPoint

Lesson 5: In this section you will share the results of your literature review research as it applies to your hypothesis. What are your findings? You may include charts and graphs if you wish.

You will create a PowerPoint with voiceover that includes all five stages of your project. You are not to copy/paste information from your project steps. Carefully choose pertinent information for your presentation. Summarize data, do not submit entire literature reviews. Be sure to include any graphs and photos to keep your presentation interesting. You should have a minimum of five slides one slide representing each project step. You may have more slides if you choose. Your presentation should be between 5-10 minutes in length. The goal of this presentation is to share with your audience (your classmates) the findings of your research. Take pride in your work.

Write a code in python using the above parameters with proper documentation and also a detailed report involving all the steps that have been taken to acheive the goal.

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PPP loan Fraud detection using python

PPP Loan Fraud Detection: The aim of this project will be to explore loan data from the Paycheck Protection Program administered by the Small Business Administration which relief to small and medium-sized businesses during the COVID-19 pandemic. The main goal of this project will be to develop graphical visualizations of this data and apply anomaly detection methods to determine which loans are likely fraudulent. The following are ideas on how to start with this project:

(a) Review background on fraud in the PPP loan program by using your preferred internet search tool, e.g. query “PPP loan fraud” in Google and read a few of the top news stories to develop an understanding of fraud issues.

(b) Download the full PPP loan dataset and data dictionary from the URL: https://data.sba.gov/dataset/ppp-foia/resource/aab… and review the different fields available in the data dictionary. Since this is a huge data set you can use only one part of the data set (i.e loans public _150kplus)

(c) Summarize the content of this data by both providing tabular summaries and graphical visualizations. For example, using pandas, write a Python script to read all .csv files containing loan data and plot a histogram of loan amounts.

(D) Some simple questions that I can quickly examine include:

  • the distribution of loan amounts approved under the PPP program
  • states and industries have received the most funding under the program.
  • the top loan originators and their loan approval rate
  • the average loan amount and approval rate for different sectors and demographic groups

(e) Finally, explore the use of more traditional unsupervised learning techniques such as anomaly detection ideas as in:
https://pyod.readthedocs.io/en/latest/
which can be supplemented with additional academic literature.

Longer-term questions and modeling topics that I would like to investigate include:

  • use unsupervised learning techniques, such as clustering or anomaly detection, to identify potentially fraudulent loans.
  • build a predictive model that can accurately identify fraudulent loans based on historical data.
    (d) Next, we will investigate determining loans that have a high potential for fraud by grouping together loans in common categories and identifying outlier loans. For example, for a fixed NAICS code, group together loans in a similar geographical region and identify outlier loans.

Write a code in python using the above parameters with proper documentation and also a detailed report involving all the steps that have been taken to acheive the goal.

Post an explanation of at least two opportunities that exist for RNs and APRNs to actively participate in policy-making. Explain some of the challenges that these opportunities may present and describe how you might overcome these challenges.

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Discussion w8

  • Post an explanation of at least two opportunities that exist for RNs and APRNs to actively participate in policy-making. (red)
  • Explain some of the challenges that these opportunities may present and describe how you might overcome these challenges. (blue)
  • Finally, recommend two strategies you might make to better advocate for or communicate the existence of these opportunities to participate in policy-making. Be specific and provide examples. (yellow)

-Use 2-3 from the provided resources and 2 or more outside scholarly journal articles resources with dois.

– Include “the purpose of this discussion…” and a conclusion.

Sacristán, J., & Dilla, T. D. (2015). No big data without small data: Learning health care systems begin and end with the individual patient. Journal of Evaluation in Clinical Practice, 21(6), 1014–1017.

Tummers, L., & Bekkers, V. (2014). Policy implementation, street level bureaucracy, and the importance of discretion. Public Management Review, 16(4), 527–547.

Klein, K. J., & Sorra, J. S. (1996). The challenge of innovation implementation. Academy of Management Review, 21(4), 1055–1080.

American Nurses Association (ANA). (n.d.). Advocacy. Retrieved September 20, 2018, from https://www.nursingworld.org/practice-policy/advoc…

There are 5 definitions, select the term that matches the definition. Assign a list of actual NCAA revenues and expenses to the correct category/area.

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Week 6: Revenue and Expense

Complete the Revenue & Expense exercise. This includes two parts.

Part 1: There are 5 definitions, select the term that matches the definition.

Part 2: Assign a list of actual NCAA revenues and expenses to the correct category/area. You will also use excel formulas to calculate subtotals, totals, and net income.

  1. Download the Xcel File (if you have Google sheets  ).
  2. Complete the assignment (See the Xcel Sheet and this week’s video for instructions and assistance)
  3. Submit your file back in excel. The file MUST be submitted in excel, to verify formulas were used. If using Google Sheets, you should be able to download the file to your computer in excel and attach it that way.

What is the gross margin as a % of sales? Why is this important to the entrepreneur and the investor? What is the EBITDA? Why is this important? What is the interest coverage ratio?

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Answer the question

Given the following information please construct a balance sheet and an income statement for the company. It provides software via a cloud subscription. There is no inventory.

All information in $000

Total Revenues 5,374

Cash 908

Common Stock 651

Cost of Revenues Subscription 925

Interest Expense 16

Additional Paid in Capital 3,954

Retained Earnings (630)

Cost of Revenues Professional Services 365

Gross Margin 4,084

Short term securities 87

Long term debt 2,328

Accounts Receivable 1,906

Accounts Payable 1,103

Research & Development 793

Marketing & Sales 2,757

Other current liabilities 3,287

Other current assets 649

Investment income 10

General & Administrative Expense 680

Depreciation 448

Property & Equipment 1,126

Goodwill 3,783

Other long term assets 2,234

Total Current Assets 3,550

Total Operating Income (146)

Net Loss (600)

Total assets 10,693

  • What is the gross margin as a % of sales? Why is this important to the entrepreneur and the investor?
  • What is the EBITDA? Why is this important?
  • What is the interest coverage ratio? (EBITDA / Interest expense) Why is this important?
  • What is the current ratio? (Current assets / current liabilities) Why is this important to the investor and the entrepreneur?

Watch a brief Excel tutorial on YouTube to assist you in Excel formulas. Play the video and follow along entering the exact information while the narrator does.

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Excel week 2

For this week’s assignment you will watch a brief Excel tutorial on YouTube to assist you in Excel formulas. Excel will be used throughout the course. The final document uploaded should be an EXCEL FILE. This will be used to verify your formulas/calculations were entered correctly. PDF documents will not be accepted.

A link to the Excel Formulas and Functions Video and the Excel file to use for the exercise are attached to this assignmnet.

You may also complete this assignment in Google Sheets if you prefer.

If completing in google sheets, download this excel file, then save it to your computer. Open Google Sheets and then import this excel spreadsheet in the program. when finished download the file to an Excel format and save to your computer then submit the excel file in Courseden.

The attached excel file should be used as a starting point. The first tab is laid out with the same row titles as the video. The second tab includes information on grading of the assignment. Your grade will be based on you recreating the spreadsheet EXACTLY as it appears in the video inclusive of all formulas used and entered correctly. You will play the video and follow along entering the exact information while the narrator does. You may pause, backup, or replay the video as much as you like when completing this exercise.

After carefully reading this class’s case, draft a Case Brief using the methods described in the video lecture on case briefing.

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2 case Briefs

Instructions

After carefully reading this class’s case, you will draft a Case Brief using the methods described in the video lecture on case briefing.  This assignment will contribute to your final grade as a written assignment.

  • https://www.studypool.com/questions/download?id=2812608&path=uploads/questions/781087/20230417201818oregon_v_mathiason.pdf&fileDownloadName=attachment_1
  • https://www.studypool.com/questions/download?id=2812608&path=uploads/questions/781087/20230417201822rhode_island_v_innis.pdf&fileDownloadName=attachment_3

 

What is the difference between audit, attestation, and assurance services? And how do the answers provide value to stakeholders?

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Auditing Principles and Procedures ACCT401

Assignment Question(s):     (Marks 15)

IMPORTANT NOTES: Answer in your OWN words, DO NOT COPY from slides, fellow students, or internet sources without proper citation.

Q1. What is the difference between audit, attestation, and assurance services? And how do the answers provide value to stakeholders?

Your answer should have a minimum of 400 words. (5 Marks)

                                                   

Q2. How can auditors effectively plan an audit in a dynamic and uncertain environment? Provide an example to describe your answer.

Your answer should have a minimum of 400 words. (5 Marks)

 

Q3. In your opinion, what are the benefits of assessing the effectiveness of internal controls over financial statements ICFR to the audit process, other than being a requirement of PCAOB?

Your answer should have a minimum of 300 words. (5 Marks)

Discuss the Mind-Body-Spirit connection, providing research articles and/or writings of interest from the Medical Profession throughout time and the globe.

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Discussion Board 2

Nurses know the importance of the Mind, Body, and Spirit connection. No doubt that most of us have witnessed the “Hopeless case” recover or the patient who just received a poor diagnosis with months to live will die almost immediately. Dr. Charles Horace Mayo, founder of the Mayo Clinic knew this connection and believed it vital to a patient’s healing. Today the Mayo Clinic utilizes Mind-Body practices and even has a Mind-Body Initiative. The Mayo Clinic’s Dr. Brent Bauer, M.D., professor of General Internal Medicine, and Dr. Cindy Kermott, M.D., assistant professor of Preventive Medicine; and Dr. Martha Millman, M.D., wrote the book, An Integrative Guide to Good Health, that discusses how alternative and complementary techniques can enhance conventional medicine.

Discuss the Mind-Body-Spirit connection, providing research articles and/or writings of interest from the Medical Profession throughout time and the globe. What complementary techniques (not just diet and exercise) can be used in the Acute Care setting to enhance conventional medicine (such as meditation, aromatherapy, acupuncture and reflexology etc.). As AGACNPs how can you become knowledgeable enough to encourage alternative therapies for patients to assist them in both healing and preventative care?

What changes would you recommend that Meltos Co. make to their current learning and development provision to reduce costs and improve performance?

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SHOQR_MGT211_HR

Assignment Workload:

  • This Assignment comprises of a short Case.
  • Assignments are to be submitted by each student individually.

Assignment Purposes/Learning Outcomes:

After completion of Assignment one students will be able to understand the following

  • LO1: To understand the role of human resources within the organization.
  • LO2: To differentiate between the major functions of Human Resources and their interdependency.

Read the case given below and answer the questions:

Meltos Co.is one of the world’s largest bakery businesses with a significant market share in many of the world’s biggest bakery markets, including many emerging markets. It has a long and proud tradition, stretching back more than 150 years, including a long history of developing its employees, which has remained part of its ethos during its progress to becoming a global company.

Despite very positive sales figures over the last 12months, Meltos Co. has prioritized streamlining the business to make it more competitive and has placed a strong emphasis on reducing costs over the next 18 months. Despite being keen to preserve its longstanding reputation as a firm that is committed to developing all its employees, in respect of learning and development, this ‘streamlining’ activity has focused on:

  • ensuring a clear return on investment in training activities
  • changing the way that learning programs are delivered and being more creative in developing approaches to learning.
  • connecting training activities to the strategic needs of the firm.

The most important driver of the assessment of its training provision at Meltos Co.is change. Whilst performing well in the marketplace, senior management continue to express discontent with levels of productivity and employee performance. Moreover, senior management has determined that the company needs to become more flexible and adaptable to respond to change in its market context, for example by an ability to adapt organizational structures to meet new business needs or through the introduction of technological innovation. Therefore, Meltos Co. wants to move towards a system of continuous improvement by creating a culture whereby workers are empowered to implement small incremental changes, rather than have substantial change imposed on them from time to time.

Traditionally, training needs analysis at Meltos Co. has been ‘gap-led’. In other words, training tends to be focused where Meltos Co. identifies a gap in capability – for example, where the introduction of new technology requires worker skill to be updated, company policy is changed or a key worker leaves the firm, requiring training to be provided to their replacement. Typically, this gap-led identification of need is conducted at a local level, with little reference made to the wider national or international workforce.

Currently, the company runs several large training events each year designed to update manufacturing staff on everything from health and safety changes, business strategy and company performance to the adoption of new production technology. This is sometimes coupled with skills training for these workers as and when appropriate.

The head of learning and development, (L&D)responding to a call to cut costs from the HR director, is now of the opinion, however, that such long training programs, often of up to three or four days, are no longer the most cost-effective and efficient means by which to develop the staff. Such training has the dual problem of requiring regular investment and repeat sessions to cover workers on different shifts or at different plants, as well as leading to undesirable downtime of certain aspects of production. In particular, the head of T&D is keen to reduce the reliance on external training providers to design and deliver interventions to different workforce groups, from senior management to shop-floor workers.

Nabeel , the head of learning and development at Meltos Co. recently attended a seminar at a local university on ‘the changing nature of workplace HRM’. He was slightly alarmed to find out that much of the company’s practice was seen as outdated. In particular, he was interested in examining how some more contemporary approaches and techniques in HRM could help the company both reduce costs and better performance through continuous improvement.

Questions

  • What changes would you recommend that Meltos Co. make to their current learning and development provision to reduce costs and improve performance?(4 Marks)
  • Discuss how e-learning, competency frameworks and improved knowledge-sharing at Meltos Co. might help to cut costs and make the HRM at Meltos Co. more strategic.(4 Marks)
  • How might the firm seek to ensure a return on investment for its learning and development activity?(4Marks)
  • How effective is training in the organization you work for and mention a few methods being used for effective development?(3 Marks)