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Prepare a 1,100 word paper discussing the Meeting, Events, and Convention Industry.

Address the following:

Define Meetings, Events, Exhibitions, and Conventions.

Explain the differences and similarities in business and leisure MEEC (meeting, events, exhibition and conventions) events.

Describe the impact of meetings on the U.S. economy.

Format paper with APA guidelines.

Questions 1 and 2 were taken directly from the text and I am aware that the answers are available through an internet search. I want to remind you that searching the internet for the answers and using those answers is a violation of UMUC academic integrity policies. In addition, using any outside source without citation is plagiarism. However, just gaining access to the answers will not satisfy the homework assignment because I have added the requirement that you explain your answers, which cannot be found on the internet and needs to be reasoned out from the material in the chapter. In grading, I will place more emphasis you explanation than your selection of the correct alternative.

1)             The following are several multiple choice questions adapted from the CPA exam that concern the persuasiveness of evidence. For each question, selected the best answer and then explain why it is better than all the alternatives. Your explanations should address all the possible alternatives presented in the question.

1. Which of the following types of documentary evidence should the auditor considered to be the most reliable and why?
2. A sales invoice issued by the client and supported by a delivery receipt from an outside trucker.
3. Confirmation of an account payable balance mailed by and returned directly to the auditor.

iii)           A check, issued by the company and bearing the payee’s endorsement, that is included with the bank statements mailed directly to the auditor.

1. An audit schedule prepared by the client’s controller and reviewed by the client’s treasurer.

Answer:

Explanation:

1. Which of the following statements concerning audit evidence is true?
2. To be appropriate, audit evidence should be either persuasive or relevant, but need not be reliable.
3. The measure of the quantity and quality of audit evidence lies in the auditor’s judgment.

iii)           The difficulty and expense of obtaining audit evidence concerning an account balance is a valid basis for omitting the test.

1. A client’s accounting records can be sufficient audit evidence to support the financial statements.

Answer:

Explanation:

1. Audit evidence can come in different forms with different degrees of persuasiveness. Which of the following is the least persuasive type of evidence?
2. Vendor’s invoice
3. Bank statement obtained from the client

iii)           Computations made by the auditor

1. Prenumbered sales invoices

Answer:

Explanation:

1. Which of the following presumptions is correct about the reliability of audit evidence?
2. Information obtained indirectly from outside sources is the most reliable audit evidence.
3. To be reliable, audit evidence should be convincing rather than merely persuasive.

iii)           Reliability of audit evidence refers to the amount of corroborative evidence obtained.

1. Effective internal control provides more assurance about the reliability of audit evidence.

Answer:

Explanation:

2)             The following questions that were adapted from the CPA exam concern audit documentation. For each question, selected the best answer and then explain why it is better than all the alternatives. Your explanations should address all the possible alternatives presented in the question.

1. Which of the following is not a primary purpose of audit documentation?
2. To coordinate the audit.
3. To assist in preparation of the audit report.

iii)           To support the financial statements.

1. To provide evidence of the audit work performed.

Answer:

Explanation:

1. During an audit engagement, pertinent data are compiled and included in the audit files. The audit files primarily are considered to be
2. a client-owned record of conclusions reached by the auditors who performed the engagement.
3. evidence supporting financial statements.

iii)           support for the auditor’s representations as to compliance with auditing standards.

1. a record to be used as a basis for the following year’s engagement.

Answer:

Explanation:

3)             The following audit procedures were performed in the audit of inventory to satisfy specific balance-related audit objectives as discussed in Chapter 6. The audit procedures assume that the auditor has obtained the inventory count sheets that list the client’s inventory. For each audit procedure, identify what type of evidence it is and what balance-related audit objective(s) it meets. Explain you selection of audit objective(s). Some procedures may meet more than one objective.

Monarch Associates, a U.S. computer parts manufacturer, entered into a joint venture with a Russian computer technology company, Vladir Unlimited. The joint venture agreement was signed by both parties but created by Vladir and had an arbitration clause that called for all legal and nonlegal disputes, to be arbitrated in Russia. Vladir could also choose arbitrators from a panel maintained by the Russia Arbitration Institution. The panel members live in Russia.

Monarch now contends that a legal dispute with Vladir should be handled in the United States. Vladir insists that the dispute should be handled in Russia.

Using your textbook, the Argosy University online library resources, and the Internet, research international law and its application to companies such as these. Write a five-page paper in Word format. Apply APA standards for writing style to your work.

Use the following file naming convention: LastnameFirstInitial_M1_A3.doc.

Respond to the following questions in your essay:

• What laws govern arbitration in the U.S.?  In Russia?
• In your opinion, in which country should the dispute be handled?
• What are the advantages and disadvantages for Monarch Associates under the arbitration arrangement?
• If you were Monarch Associates’ in-house counsel, what advice would you give them on negotiating future joint ventures with Russian businesses?
• What other considerations should Monarch Associates keep in mind in the formation of any future contracts with foreign companies?

In the final project for this course, you will imagine that you are an IT business analyst intern at Sharpe Style in the scenario provided and have been asked by the owner to research options for improving the business’s performance through the use of technology. Specifically, the owner wants to expand the business’s retail presence into online sales and ensure a positive customer experience by incorporating intelligent systems into the website. You will create a business report for business owner Mary Sharpe that analyzes the business’s stated and anticipated technology and information system requirements, compares and contrasts different technology solutions available, and provides suggestions on technology opportunities that would support the business venture. You should explain in detail how the different options could help grow the business and/or improve operational efficiency and client satisfaction, using real-world examples and references to support the suggestions. You should also keep in mind that the business owner is not a technology specialist. Consequently, you should use nontechnical language in crafting the business report and remember that the owner may not always know what technology is needed to carry out a particular option or how much it costs.

For each one of these aspects, assess what the company needs and research two options to propose to Mary the business owner.

1. Features: What features might the business owner want the new website to include? Think about what features an online shopper would need to see on a website. Also think about Mary’s goal to implement intelligent marketing. Support your answer with examples of what other consumer companies are doing. Remember to cite your sources appropriately.

2. Mobile Computing: What challenges and needs might the owner face in terms of supporting mobile computing? As you assess these challenges, fill out the Requirements Document in Appendix A of the Final Project Template.

3. Security: Analyze the security challenges arising from adding e-commerce to the website, including both internal and external security concerns. Identify a minimum of two options for the business owner to consider. Compare and contrast these available IT security solutions to address the needs you identified. What are the advantages and disadvantages to each? To illustrate your point(s), research examples of what has or has not worked for other companies.

Specifically, the following critical elements must be addressed:

III. Website Needs and Options: In this section, you should analyze the business’s website needs with respect to the proposed expansion into online sales and lay out possible solutions for meeting the needs you identified. Be sure to address the following:

A. What features might the business owner want the new website to include? To support your answer, use examples of what other companies in the industry are doing. For example, should the owner consider incorporating intelligent features such as links to product descriptions, product availability, or complementary items for purchase? Should the system automatically post new products to social media? What do most similar businesses do?

B. What challenges and needs might the owner face in terms of supporting mobile computing? Include a requirements document as an appendix to help support your discussion, using the template provided, and offer real-world examples to illustrate your points. You may also want to consider whether the business needs different solutions to accommodate mobile devices versus a desktop computer.

C. Analyze the security challenges arising from adding e-commerce to the website, including both internal and external security concerns. Explain your response. For example, what types of systems will the company need to ensure that customer data is secure and that the site is not abused? You may want to consider the security of both data transmission and data storage.

D. Compare and contrast available IT security solutions to address the needs you identified. What are the advantages and disadvantages to each in terms of supporting the business owner’s objectives?

E. Compare and contrast web and mobile software packages and services available for addressing the owner’s online needs. What are the advantages and disadvantages to each with respect to business process engineering? To illustrate your point(s), you may want to include realworld examples of what has or has not worked for other companies.

Data-Driven Decision Making Using Microsoft Excel

This assignment must be completed and submitted using a Microsoft Excel spreadsheet (.xls). Provide a source for each equation you use. Sources must be listed at the bottom of the spreadsheet. No title page or additional formatting is required.

Channels of Communication

It has been estimated that project managers spend up to 90% of their time communicating and your position at Roto Air is typical. Calculate the number of possible channels of communication if the project team were to grow to nine members, Important: show your work.The total number of stakeholders, including the project team, is estimated at 75 people. Calculate how many more possible channels of communication the additional stakeholders beyond the team members represent. Important: show your work.Benefit Cost Ratio (BCR)

Roto Air plans to spend $1,000,000 on this project, resulting in a total savings of $2,500,000 over the life of the project. Calculate the Benefit Cost Ratio. Important: show your work. Ignore any effects of the time value of money.Roto Air also considered another project that would have partially satisfied their needs. It would have required a $750,000 investment and would result in a savings of $125,000 per year for 10 years. Calculate the Benefit Cost Ratio. Important: show your work. Ignore any effects of the time value of money.Comparing only the BCRs, explain which project should Roto Air should have chosen. Ignore any effects of the time value of money.Payback Period

Calculate the payback period for the $1,000,000 investment shown above. Important: show your work. Ignore any effects of the time value of money.Calculate the payback period for the $750,000 investment shown above. Important: show your work. Ignore any effects of the time value of money.Comparing only on the payback periods, explain which project should Roto Air have chosen. Ignore any effects of the time value of money.Net Present Value (NPV)

Calculate the Net Present Value of Roto Air’s $1,000,000 investment with a $250,000 annual savings for 10 years when the interest rate averages 3% annually. Important: show your work.Carefully review the Grading Rubric for the criteria that will be used to evaluate your assignment.

Write a one to two (1-2) page paper in which you:

1. Explain the reason for selecting topic one (1), identify the audience, and provide a preliminary thesis statement.
2. Explain the reason for selecting topic two (2), identify the audience, and provide a preliminary thesis statement.
3. Explain the reason for selecting topic three (3), identify the audience, and provide a preliminary thesis statement.
4. Identify and document six (6) credible sources (two (2) for each topic) that you would expect to use. Note: Wikipedia and other Websites do not qualify as academic resources.

Your assignment must follow these formatting guidelines:

• Be typed, double spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides; references must follow APA 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 page length.

The specific course learning outcomes associated with this assignment are:

• Recognize the elements and correct use of a thesis statement.
• Associate the features of audience, purpose, and text with various genres.
• Recognize correct APA documentation and reasons to document and avoid plagiarism.
• Write clearly and concisely about selected topics using proper writing mechanics.
• Use technology and information resources to research selected issues for this course.

ENG 215 – Appendices

Appendix D: ENG 215 Topics for Persuasive Writing Research Paper These topics are to be used for Assignments 1-5.

Assignment 1: Research Topics with Explanation

Assignment 2: Research Proposal – Thesis, Major points, and Plan

Assignment 3: Persuasive Paper Part I: A Problem Exists

Assignment 4: Persuasive Paper Part 2: Solution and Advantages

Assignment 5: Persuasive Writing Part 3: Possible Disadvantages and Answers

Some topics focus on the entire county; however, other topics may focus on states, local areas, and / or businesses.

In the final project for this course, you will imagine that you are an IT business analyst intern at Sharpe Style in the scenario provided and have been asked by the owner to research options for improving the business’s performance through the use of technology. Specifically, the owner wants to expand the business’s retail presence into online sales and ensure a positive customer experience by incorporating intelligent systems into the website. You will create a business report for business owner Mary Sharpe that analyzes the business’s stated and anticipated technology and information system requirements, compares and contrasts different technology solutions available, and provides suggestions on technology opportunities that would support the business venture. You should explain in detail how the different options could help grow the business and/or improve operational efficiency and client satisfaction, using real-world examples and references to support the suggestions. You should also keep in mind that the business owner is not a technology specialist. Consequently, you should use nontechnical language in crafting the business report and remember that the owner may not always know what technology is needed to carry out a particular option or how much it costs.

For each one of these aspects, assess what the company needs and research two options to propose to Mary the business owner.

1. Features: What features might the business owner want the new website to include? Think about what features an online shopper would need to see on a website. Also think about Mary’s goal to implement intelligent marketing. Support your answer with examples of what other consumer companies are doing. Remember to cite your sources appropriately.

2. Mobile Computing: What challenges and needs might the owner face in terms of supporting mobile computing? As you assess these challenges, fill out the Requirements Document in Appendix A of the Final Project Template.

3. Security: Analyze the security challenges arising from adding e-commerce to the website, including both internal and external security concerns. Identify a minimum of two options for the business owner to consider. Compare and contrast these available IT security solutions to address the needs you identified. What are the advantages and disadvantages to each? To illustrate your point(s), research examples of what has or has not worked for other companies.

Specifically, the following critical elements must be addressed:

III. Website Needs and Options: In this section, you should analyze the business’s website needs with respect to the proposed expansion into online sales and lay out possible solutions for meeting the needs you identified. Be sure to address the following:

A. What features might the business owner want the new website to include? To support your answer, use examples of what other companies in the industry are doing. For example, should the owner consider incorporating intelligent features such as links to product descriptions, product availability, or complementary items for purchase? Should the system automatically post new products to social media? What do most similar businesses do?

B. What challenges and needs might the owner face in terms of supporting mobile computing? Include a requirements document as an appendix to help support your discussion, using the template provided, and offer real-world examples to illustrate your points. You may also want to consider whether the business needs different solutions to accommodate mobile devices versus a desktop computer.

C. Analyze the security challenges arising from adding e-commerce to the website, including both internal and external security concerns. Explain your response. For example, what types of systems will the company need to ensure that customer data is secure and that the site is not abused? You may want to consider the security of both data transmission and data storage.

D. Compare and contrast available IT security solutions to address the needs you identified. What are the advantages and disadvantages to each in terms of supporting the business owner’s objectives?

E. Compare and contrast web and mobile software packages and services available for addressing the owner’s online needs. What are the advantages and disadvantages to each with respect to business process engineering? To illustrate your point(s), you may want to include realworld examples of what has or has not worked for other companies.

QUESTION: You are a Marketing Manager at Coca-Cola and need to determine how to capture market share while strengthening the company’s brand.  How can Coca-Cola win community belonging to Jones Soda Company?

Formulate your response using the following 5-step process:

I – IDENTIFY the Problem and Set Priorities (Step 1)

The Coca Cola Company needs to establish their brand in the communities belonging to the Jones Soda Company.  Coca Cola has to try to attract the consumers in the areas where the Jones Soda Company has dominated for years.

STEP 2:

D – DEEPEN Understanding and Gather Relevant Information

Coca Cola has to learn what the community likes about the Jones Soda Company.  They have to try to develop flavors and also replace corn fructose with cane sugar so that the community would like the drink in comparison to Jones Soda Company.  Cocoa Cola has to learn to become more environmentally conscious to also reduce their carbon footprint.  They also may need to think about starting a green initiative in the communities by employing manufacturers and distributors who are also environmentally responsible.

STEP 3:

E – ENUMERATE Options and Anticipate Consequences (Step 3)

Even though the Coca Cola Company takes the necessary steps to try to capture the market share in the communities belonging to the Jones Soda Company, the consumers may be so loyal to the Jones Soda Brand that they are not willing to try the Cocoa Cola brand of products.  Coca Cola may have to try and market their products in an advertisement paralleled to the Jones Soda Company Brand.

STEP 4:

A – ASSESS the Situation and Make a Preliminary Decision (Step 4)

The Jones Soda Company customers who are loyal to their brand may be more difficult to persuade to try Cocoa Cola.  But maybe if the community realized Coca Cola is trying to strengthen the community also, they may be more apt to try the Coca Cola products.  The consumers may take the actions of the Coca Cola Company into consideration as a factor to try the products.

STEP 5:

S – SCRUTINIZE the Process and Self-Correct as Needed (Step 5)

My decision would stay the same.  The Jones Soda Company is deeply rooted in the communities.  The only way for the Coca Cola Company to capture market share in these communities is to follow the path that the Jones Soda Company has laid forth and try to produce a better product for the consumers.

At this point in the course, you have developed a focal question, reviewed articles related to your topic, and have designed an outline of your final paper. Using all of that information, begin the writing process now. Effective writers create a draft of their paper and revise that draft one or more times before producing a final paper. Your draft-writing process begins with this assignment and continues in Module 4. In Module 5, you will submit your final draft of this paper.

This assignment requires you to write a draft of the first few pages of your final paper, using current APA standards for editorial style, expression of ideas, and formatting of the text, headings, citations, and references.

The following components, each in current APA style, must be included:

1. Title page
2. Running head with page numbers
3. 2-3 pages of the body of the paper. Be sure to:
   1. Articulate a research question which is specific, researchable, and important to the field. This should be the same focal question you submitted in Module 2.
   2. Provide an introduction to your paper, introducing your topic and providing an overview of the main points you will discuss in further detail in the final paper.
   3. Review at least 3 academic references. These should be academic references taken from the list of 10 references you submitted inModule 2. Your review of each source should include the following:
      1. The main topic
      2. The focus or thesis of the journal article
      3. The argument the author is making and its relevance to your focal question
      4. The type of article—published, original research, meta-analysis, or reflection piece
      5. The key findings of the study
      6. Your opinion about the merits of the study, including future points of interest or research
      7. Analysis of how the information/research findings in each article confirm or contradict the findings in the other articles you have chosen.
4. Headings and subheadings organizing the body of the paper
5. References page