Scenario:   

        As a Practice Manager for Dr. Smith and Dr. Brown, you are tasked with preparing a report that illustrates your knowledge of computing inventory and depreciation methods. After analyzing Dr. Smith and Dr. Brown’s Financial Statements, and performing the necessary calculations, you will decide on the feasibility of purchasing the equipment based on your computations and analysis of the financial statements. In addition, you will explain the rationale for your choice and make a recommendation for the practice.

Download and complete the attachment. You will need to ensure that your responses are thorough and written in your own words; give examples as required and list references in APA format in the space provided within the template. When completed, the document will be at least eight pages in length. With that said, the items below illustrate the required components to be completed. NOTE: Information to calculate inventory and depreciation is included in the inventory attachment.

Part 1:  Inventory Concept and Calculations

·  Discuss the inventory concept

·  List an example of an inventory item and discuss how the item moves from inventory to COGS (Costs of Goods Sold). Include information on the meaning of COGS.

·  Calculate the cost of ending inventory and COGS using the information provided within the template.

o  FIFO

o  LIFO

o  WEIGHTED-AVERAGE

Part 2: Define the Five Methods for Computing Book Depreciation

·  Define each of the following methods for computing book depreciation:

o  Straight Line Depreciation Method

o  Accelerated Book Depreciation: Sum of Years’ Digits (SYD) Method

o  Accelerated Book Deprecation: Double Declining Balance (DDB) Method

o  Accelerated Book Deprecation: 150% Declining Balance Method

Part 3: Calculating Depreciation

·  Calculate depreciation for three of the depreciation methods identified in the template.

o  Example of Straight-Line Depreciation Method

o  Example of Accelerated Book Depreciation: SYD Method

o  Example of Accelerated Book Deprecation: DDB Method

Part 4: Analysis of Depreciation Methods

·  Explain which method would be more feasible for healthcare organizations to use

o  Hospital

o  Physician practice

·  Explain why it is important for a healthcare organization or physician practice to use a depreciation method.

Part 5:  Recommendation

·  What is the depreciation method you would recommend to Dr. Smith and Dr. Brown to purchase the fixed asset? Explain the rationale for your choice.

Paper Criteria:

The ATTACHMENT once completed,

·  Should demonstrate an understanding of the reading assignments, class discussions, your own research, and the application of new knowledge.

·  Must have substantive responses within the template and include complete sentences in paragraph format, including citations for each reference listed. 

·  Must use at least one scholarly source from the Ashford Library in addition to the course text.

·  Must cite any information used from sources in APA style 

·  Must utilize academic voice. 

·  Must include references within the space provided in the template. Reference must be formatted according to APA style.

http://www.sbscpagroup.com/blog/depreciation-and-why-it-is-important-to-your-business/

https://smallbusiness.chron.com/methods-depreciation-5194.html

Product differentiation is a strategy that relies on differences in products or processes affecting perceived customer value. For this discussion forum, define the product difference between two similar yet competitive brands (e.g. Coca-Cola and Pepsi, Kleenex and Puffs, Heinz Ketchup and Hunts Ketchup). Discuss what makes your product choice different to include product image, price premium, technology, and generic brands.

Site the sources in APA(include the urls if any)

No plagiarism

Write an essay of at least 500 words discussing the reasons for the two new auditing roles in Oracle 12c. Why did Oracle consider them necessary? What problems do they solve? How do they benefit companies?  

Rules:

Do not copy without providing proper attribution. This paper will be evaluated through SafeAssign. 

Write in essay format not in outline, bulleted, numbered or other list format.  

Do not submit attachments.

Use the five paragraph format. Each paragraph must have at least five sentences. Include 3 quotes with quotation marks and cited in-line and in a list of references.

Include an interesting meaninful title.

Include at least one quote from each of 3 different articles, place the words you copied (do not alter or paraphrase the words) in quotation marks and cite in-line (as all work copied from another should be handled). The quotes should be one  full sentence (no more, less) and should be incorporated in your discussion (they do not replace your discussion) to illustrate or emphasize your ideas. Each quote must be cited in-line and at the end. 

Cite your sources in a clickable reference list at the end. Do not copy without providing proper attribution (quotation marks and in-line citations). Write in essay format not in bulleted, numbered or other list format. 

It is important that you use your own words, that you cite your sources, that you comply with the instructions regarding length of your submission 

Do not use spinbot or other word replacement software. It usually results in nonsense and is not a good way to learn anything. I will not spend a lot of my time trying to decipher nonsense. Proof read your work or have it edited. Find something interesting and/or relevant to your work to write about.

Learning Resources

Note: To access this week’s required library resources, please click on the link to the Course Readings List, found in the Course Materials section of your Syllabus.

Required Readings

Popple, P. R., & Leighninger, L. (2019). The policy-based profession: An introduction to social welfare policy analysis for social workers (7th ed.). Upper Saddle River, NJ: Pearson Education.
Chapter 6, “Fighting poverty: Temporary Assistance to Needy Families” (pp. 99-136)

Bentele, K. G., & Nicoli, L. T. (2012). Ending access as we know it: State welfare benefit coverage in the TANF era. Social Service Review, 86 (2), 223–268.

Posiniewski, L. (2011). A unique approach to meeting the employment and training needs of food stamp recipients. Policy & Practice, 69(2), 14–15.

Plummer, S. -B., Makris, S., & Brocksen, S. (Eds.). (2014). Sessions: Case histories. Baltimore: MD: Laureate International Universities Publishing. [Vital Source e-reader].
Part 1, “The Logan Family” (pp. 9–10)

U.S. Department of Health & Human Services. (n.d.). Office of Planning, Research & Evaluation. Retrieved November 14, 2013, from http://www.acf.hhs.gov/programs/opre/research

Required Media

Laureate Education (Producer). (2013). Sessions: Logan family (Episode 4 of 42) [Video file]. Retrieved from https://class.waldenu.edu
Accessible player –Downloads–Download Video w/CCDownload AudioDownload TranscriptCredit: Provided courtesy of the Laureate International Network of Universities.

Discussion: The Effects of Means-Tested Social Programs

What is welfare? When you hear the word “welfare,” do you picture images of individuals who are facing hard times? While there is more than one type of social program available in the United States to those who need it, social welfare programs like TANF provide assistance to families in need through government tax revenues. Programs like these are often referred to as “public assistance” or “means-tested programs.” These programs have eligibility criteria that are based on the individual’s or the family’s household income and assets. Do these types of programs exist in your state or region? If so, what are the criteria? If you encountered a client like Eboni Logan, from the Logan Family video, who soon will become a mother, how might you best assist her in obtaining benefits from these types of programs?

For this Discussion, review this week’s resources, including the Logan Family video case. Consider the means-tested programs that might be available to her in your state or region. Then, think about the likely long-term outcomes for Eboni and her child, if she chooses to parent. Finally, reflect on the state welfare policies that might help her manage the responsibilities of parenthood.

By Day 3

Post a brief explanation of the means-tested programs that might be available to Eboni. Be sure your answer is specific to the means-tested programs available in your state or region. Then, explain the potential long-term outcomes for Eboni and her child, if she chooses to parent. Finally, explain the state public assistance policies that might help Eboni manage the responsibilities of parenthood.

Support your post with specific references to the resources. Be sure to provide full APA citations for your references

Learning Objectives: After reading this chapter, you should be able to:

1. Identify the steps and characteristics of the ladder of powerful speaking, strategies for mastering public speaking, examples of effective thesis statements, the percentage of communication that’s verbal, the characteristics of the steps to effective writing, and conflict resolution strategies.
2. Explain strategies for effective listening, what effective “I” messages are, strategies for skilled writers, how you can learn from instructors you may not like, how to display openness when listening, what “questions are not always questions” means, what effective conflict resolution is, and effective ways to say “no.”
3. Demonstrate ways to restate complaints as requests.
4. Compare and contrast verbal and nonverbal messages.
5. Provide examples of effective “I” messages.
6. Describe characteristics of effective thesis statements.
7. List strategies for effective communication.
8. Define “noise” (in regard to communication theory), purpose (in regard to writing), and prejudice 

Tasks You Need to Do:  

• Read the e-Chapter 8
• Participate in the Discussion Board (BlackBoard).  
  • You must post a reply to your instructor.  
  • Pick two classmates, read their posts, and  then leave a comment on their posts.
  • Threaded discussion require a meaningful initial post of at least 250 words and 2 additional posts of at least 100 words each  (See Syllabus)
• Do all required activities/quiz/assignment on Cengage for the week and be able to submit/complete before but not later than December 22.
• Do the Everfi Sexual Misconduct Prevention Training for Undergraduate Assignment

Strictly NO plagiarism please use your own words as this paper will be submitted to safe assign.

Write an essay of at least 500 words discussing discussing how a blockchain implementation would improve data security in a military, education, or other context. 

Do not copy without providing proper attribution. This paper will be evaluated through SafeAssign. 

Write in essay format not in outline, bulleted, numbered or other list format.  

Use the five paragraph format. Each paragraph must have at least five sentences. Include 3 quotes with quotation marks and cited in-line and in a list of references. Include an interesting meaningful title.

Include at least one quote from each of 3 different articles, place the words you copied (do not alter or paraphrase the words) in quotation marks and cite in-line (as all work copied from another should be handled). The quotes should be full sentences (no more, less) and should be incorporated in your discussion (they do not replace your discussion) to illustrate or emphasize your ideas.

Cite your sources in a clickable reference list at the end. Do not copy without providing proper attribution (quotation marks and in-line citations). Write in essay format not in bulleted, numbered or other list format. 

Materials needed:

https://www.integrigy.com/security-resources/thrifty-dba-does-database-security

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XRA1XgnYL7Q

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1OGwOeQ6png

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xe7KIq7O8jg

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8iamgFEanZ8

(careful: contains bad language and bad humor)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EBFXgy4eyC4

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XVS6bh2P2MQ

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KP_hGPQVLpA

Strictly NO plagiarism

APA format (12pt times new roman, double spaced, no spacing between paragraphs)

300 words (or enough to accurately answer all points below)

minimum of 2 peer reviewed resources

Topic:  A study to determine the factors that leads to people with Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy cases have increased chances of involving in violent or criminal behaviors in the community. 

Problem Statement

 – A description of the situation in a short paragraph (no more than 3–4 sentences), addressing the 5 Ws (Who, What, When, Where and Why) of your proposed study. Be clear and concise.

 – State the problem and why it is important to study.

 – What actions/behaviors are specifically occurring as a result of the problem? Again, clarity and succinctness are key.