Define accounting quality. What are its core characteristics?  * Explain why accounting quality is essential for a company, specifically focusing on its role in financial decision-making.

Accounting Quality — Objective:The primary goal of this assignment is to instill an appreciation for the importance of accounting quality in underpinning sound financial decision-making. At the conclusion of this assignment, you should be able to discern the characteristics of a high-quality accounting system and its role in ensuring reliable financial reporting and promoting stakeholder confidence. Background:A high-quality accounting system is more than just a record-keeping mechanism; it is an information system that provides the basis for a wide range of financial decisions. The quality of accounting significantly influences the credibility and utility of financial statements, and by extension, the trust stakeholders place in a company. Tasks: 1. Understanding Accounting Quality:  * Define accounting quality. What are its core characteristics?  * Explain why accounting quality is essential for a company, specifically focusing on its role in financial decision-making. 2. Real-World Exploration:  * Identify two publicly-traded companies: one known for its high accounting quality and another that has faced accounting quality issues in the past.  * Briefly describe the history and primary operations of each company. 3. Comparative Analysis:  * Highlight how the company with high accounting quality maintains its standards. What policies, systems, or practices does it employ?  * Discuss the issues faced by the company with accounting quality problems. What were the implications of these issues on its financial decision-making and stakeholder trust? 4. Consequences and Implications:  * Delve into the consequences of poor accounting quality on companies. How does it impact their financial performance, reputation, and stakeholder relationships?  * Conversely, explain the benefits and advantages that companies with high-quality accounting systems enjoy. 5. Recommendations:  * Propose measures that companies can adopt to enhance their accounting quality. Consider both preventative measures and remedial actions for those that have encountered problems.  * Ensure your recommendations are supported by your analysis and findings.

Examine the major differences between the traditional data warehouse and a real-time data warehouse, as was implemented at Continental Airlines.

Examine the Continental Airlines Go Forward plan and its business benefits.
Explain why it is important for an airline to use a real-time data warehouse.
Examine the major differences between the traditional data warehouse and a real-time data warehouse, as was implemented at Continental Airlines.
Identify strategic advantages that Continental Airlines can derive from the real-time system as opposed to a traditional information system and explain why.
Assess the factors that contributed to the successful implementation of the real-time data warehouse.
Propose at least two ways that Continental Airlines can enhance the established data warehouse system in the future.
Use at least three quality resources in this assignment. Note: Wikipedia and similar Websites do not qualify as quality resources.
Your assignment must follow these formatting requirements:

This course requires use of new Strayer Writing Standards (SWS). The format is different from other Strayer University courses. Please take a moment to review the SWS documentation for details.
Be typed, double spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides; citations and references must follow SWS or school-specific format. Check with your professor for any additional instructions.
Include a cover page containing the title of the assignment, the student’s name, the professor’s name, the course title, and the date. The cover page and the reference page are not included in the required assignment page length.
The specific course learning outcomes associated with this assignment are:
Describe the role of data warehouses in the context of DSS.
Develop a decision support solution to solve a proposed business problem.
Use technology and information resources to research issues in data mining.
Write clearly and concisely about Decision Support and Business Intelligence topics using proper writing mechanics and technical style conventions.
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How would you facilitate interprofessional communication to ensure your staff is providing the best patient-centered care?

 
Choose either the “Communication in Emergency Case Study” or “Looking at Patients Through Different Lenses” case study in Chapter 12 of the textbook.
What are areas of opportunity in the case study?
How would you facilitate interprofessional communication to ensure your staff is providing the best patient-centered care?
How would you model the professional interpersonal skills necessary for health care leadership?
What steps would you take to ensure all stakeholders are being heard?

Prepare this assignment according to the guidelines found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center.
This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion. 
You are required to submit this assignment to LopesWrite. A link to the LopesWrite technical support articles is located in Class Resources if you need assistance.

Determine the total variance between the planned and actual budgets for Surgical Volume. Is the variance favorable or unfavorable?

Healthcare Financial Management and Economics

Week 9 Assignment – Budgeting

Instructions:

The following are budgeted and actual revenues and expenses for a hospital.

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Budgeted Actual

Revenues

Surgical Volume 2,500 2800

Gift Shop Revenues $19,500 $22,200

Surgery Revenues $590,500 $850,000

Parking Revenues $18,500 $21,800

Expenses

Patients Days 28,000 26,000

Pharmacy $123,000 $155,000

Misc Supplies $695,000 $790,000

Fixed Overhead Costs $840,000 $875,000

Using an Excel spreadsheet to show your calculations:

1. Determine the total variance between the planned and actual budgets for Surgical Volume.
Is the variance favorable or unfavorable?

2. Determine the total variance between the planned and actual budgets for Patient Days. Is
the variance favorable or unfavorable?

3. Determine the service-related variance for Surgical Volume.
4. Determine the service-related variance for Patient Days.
5. Prepare a flexible budget estimate. Present side-by-side budget, flexible budget estimate,

and the actual Surgical Revenues.
6. Prepare a flexible budget estimate. Present side-by-side budget, flexible budget estimate,

and the actual Patient Expenses.
7. Determine what variances are due to change in volume and what variances are due to

change in rates.

Choose a common diagnosis resulting in a neurological deficit in the older adult.

 To prepare for this Discussion:

Read the Assignment of this week first.
Identify one article that you selected in the Week 4 Discussion and that you are also including in this week’s Annotated Bibliography.
Review Chapter 4, “General Guidelines for Analyzing Literature” (pp. 31–42), in the Galvan text.
Review Chapter 9, “Dissertation Chapter 2: Literature Review” (pp. 89–91), in the Stadtlander text.
Download the Components of an Annotated Entry: Annotated Bibliography Sample Document.
Review the following web resources:

“How to Prepare an Annotated Bibliography: The Annotated Bibliography”
“Annotated Bibliography Samples”

Bob and Rick get into an argument after drinking a few beers. Bob swings at Rick with his fist, but Rick ducks and Bob does not hit Rick. Bob swings again with the other hand, and this time he manages to punch Rick in the stomach. Identify the crimes committed in this situation. If Bob only swings once and misses, which crime(s) have been committed? Explain why.

For each discussion forum, students will write a response to the discussion forum and reply to at least two of their peers.  Your response must be at least 6-8 sentences and include at least two citations from the text or other sources.   All sources used must be cited using APA format.
The following resources may be used in this discussion:
Criminal Law, University of Minnesota Libraries Publishing edition, 2015
Police officer wrongly charges partygoer with assault, battery. (2010, December). Trial, 11. Retrieved from https://link-gale-com.slcc.idm.oclc.org/apps/doc/A252945884/PPCJ?u=lln_aslcc&sid=PPCJ&xid=5e90c04d
Discussion Topic:
Bob and Rick get into an argument after drinking a few beers. Bob swings at Rick with his fist, but Rick ducks and Bob does not hit Rick. Bob swings again with the other hand, and this time he manages to punch Rick in the stomach. Identify the crimes committed in this situation. If Bob only swings once and misses, which crime(s) have been committed? Explain why.

What approaches to treatment would you use to a kid diagnosed with Conduct Disorder.? Explain why for each treatment approach

 
In this assignment, you will review a case study about a 12-year-old boy diagnosed with a Conduct Disorder.
Read: Case 15-1 “Doesn’t Know the Rules” found in the DSM Library to include the Discussion section.
Answer the following:

What additional information would you want to know about Kyle and why?
How would you go about gathering the information?
What approaches to treatment would you use to a kid diagnosed with Conduct Disorder.? Explain why for each treatment approach
Reflect  on the diagnostic process that evolved over the course of time. Do you  think Kyle’s diagnosis will change in the future? Why or why not?
What are two resources that you would recommend to Kyle’s parents to help them to better understand his behavior and diagnosis.

What is a probability distribution? What is a continuous probability distribution? What are the differences in the various types of sampling?

 Question:

What is a probability distribution?
What is a continuous probability distribution?
What are the differences in the various types of sampling?
Discuss the concept of confidence interval.
What factors will you consider when determining sample size?
Provide an example from business for the usefulness of confidence interval and sample size determination

 
Note:
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Analyze the differences and similarities between a response class and a stimulus class. Provide your own example of a stimulus class and response class from everyday life.

Clear and operationally defined behaviors are important for the field of behavior analysis for several reasons. Clear definitions are necessary to replicate findings and to determine the accuracy of data. This replication and accuracy are key in providing the field with credible research. After developing observable and measurable behavior definitions, we can take a deeper look at the environmental variables that influence those behaviors and categorize those behaviors in a meaningful way.
Review the following scenarios and complete the following prompts below.
Scenario one
Shayla is in math class. As her teacher goes over the assignment of the day Shayla starts to disrupt the class. The teacher calls her name and asks her to stop the disruptive behavior. Shayla starts to complete her math assignment.
Scenario two
Tom was at a work conference to learn about new software. During a break out group he recognized an old college friend and started acting unprofessionally. His friend laughed at his behavior but he missed the takeaways from the breakout group.
Scenario three
Enzo is two and receives early intervention services. During a session he spots his sippy cup and starts to tantrum. His caregiver approaches him and asks him what is wrong.
Instructions
Use the Defining Behavior Template [DOCX] to complete the following:
For each scenario:

Locate the subjective terms in bold (there is one in each scenario). How can you operationally define each of the three terms? These definitions should be specific, objective, and measurable.
Describe the environmental contingencies surrounding each behavior (these are the antecedents and consequences).

Next, we are going to shift away from the scenarios. Demonstrate an understanding of the terminology from this week by doing the following:

Analyze the differences and similarities between a response class and a stimulus class.
Provide your own example of a stimulus class and response class from everyday life.

Assignment Requirements
Your assignment should meet the following requirements:

Written communication: Should be free of errors that detract from the overall message.
APA formatting: References and citations are formatted according to current APA style guidelines. Review Evidence and APALinks to an external site. for more information on how to cite your sources.
Resources: 2–3 scholarly or professional resources.
Length: 2–3 double-spaced pages of content in addition to the title page and references page.

Refer to the MS in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) Research GuideLinks to an external site. for help finding resources.
Refer to the Defining Behavior rubric to ensure you understand the grading criteria for this assignment.

 It is common industry knowledge that an audit plan provides the specific guidelines auditors must follow when conducting an external audit. External public accounting firms conduct external audits to ensure outside stakeholders that the company’s financial statements are prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) or International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS). select at least three analytical procedures that you would use in your audit.

 It is common industry knowledge that an audit plan provides the specific guidelines auditors must follow when conducting an external audit. External public accounting firms conduct external audits to ensure outside stakeholders that the company’s financial statements are prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) or International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS). Use the Internet to select a public company that appeals to you. You may also use the company dossier in the Nexis Uni database to find company information.Imagine that you are a senior partner in a public accounting firm hired to complete an audit for the chosen public company.
Instructions
Write a 4–6 page paper in which you:

Outline the critical steps inherent in planning an audit and designing an effective audit program. Based on the type of company selected, provide specific details of the actions that the company should undertake during the planning and designing of the audit program.
Examine at least two performance ratios that you would use in order to determine which analytical tests to perform. Identify the accounts that you would test, and select at least three analytical procedures that you would use in your audit.
Analyze the balance sheet and income statement of the company that you have selected, and outline your method for evidence collection which should include, but not be limited to, the type of evidence to collect and the manner in which you would determine the sufficiency of the evidence.
Discuss the audit risk model and ascertain which sampling or non-sampling techniques you would use in order to establish your preliminary judgment about materiality. Justify your response.
Assuming that the end result is an unqualified audit report, outline the primary responsibilities of the audit firm after it issues the report in question.
Use the Strayer Library to locate at least two quality academic resources in this assignment. Note: Wikipedia and other similar websites do not qualify as academic resources.

This course requires the use of Strayer Writing Standards. For assistance and information, please refer to the Strayer Writing Standards link in the left-hand menu of your course. Check with your professor for any additional instructions.The specific course learning outcome associated with this assignment is:

Outline the process for designing an audit program, including analytical procedures, evidence collection, and responsibilities of the audit firm.