...affecting this ethnic group, and finally we will see an example of a program that promotes health prevention. Current Health Status of American Indians and Alaska Natives The American Indian and Alaska Native populations make up about 2% of the total U.S. population, numbering roughly 5.2 million, according to the 2013 census. American Indians and Alaska Natives (AI/AN), differ from the national average in culture, socioeconomic status, and education. The percentage of AI/AN’s who lacked health insurance in 2013 was 26.9% compared to the 16.6% of the national average (CDC, 2015). They have limited access to employer-sponsored health coverage due to working in low wage jobs and jobs that don’t offer insurance (Artiga, et. al., 2013). AI/AN have the highest poverty rate of all ethnic groups at 0.9% to 1.5% of the total population. This group is more likely to report being in fair or poor health. When comparing their health status to that of the national average, we see that they have a diabetes rate that is twice as high, and chronic liver disease that is three times higher. We can also see that the leading cause of death for AI/AN’s is cancer, whereas the leading cause of death for the national average is heart disease. The current health status of this ethnic group is greatly affected by...
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...specialty food store. They have had remarkable success since their first store opened in 1998, opening a second store in 2000 and a third in 2003. Kudler’s success is dependent on their business model as well as an effective accounting information system (AIS). The current system is strong but could be enhanced to build productivity and profitability. Over the course of the last five weeks the following recommendations have been made to Kudler’s management team to make improvements to their existing system. Implementation of industry-specific software to improve the current AR, AP, inventory and payroll processes as well as developing new processes for sales and general ledger functions. The value-added and automation of the processes improves accuracy, eliminates double entry and allows for communication between locations. Refine the existing database with the use of flowcharts and ER diagrams to understand the flow of data and move away from broad spreadsheet reports and instead use pivot tables which will provide a summary of data useful for decision-making. Maintain, review, update, and test, policies and procedures, by means of developing good internal controls and auditing them regularly. The following brief will indicate how Kudler will also benefit from audit software and computer assisted auditing techniques (CAATs) to validate their system’s data integrity. Introduction Kudler Fine Foods (Kudler) recently upgraded their system software to be more industry-specific...
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... Internal Control and Risk Evaluation The purpose of this brief is to identify and analyze possible risks, internal control points, design internal controls, evaluate the application of internal controls and discuss other outside controls, that Kudler Fine Foods may need to upgrade the computer systems. Analysis of Risks of Computer Systems After reviewing the previous flowcharts it is recommended that Kudler Fine Foods automate more of its accounts payable, accounts receivable, inventory, and payroll processes and standardize these processes across all Kudler locations. Therefore, increased computer controls will be needed to ensure the security of data. Computer data could be compromised if proper computer controls are not in place. Risks include theft of confidential and sensitive information stored on computer servers such as company bank account information or personnel records of Kudler clientele and staff. If proper internal controls are not implemented breaches of sensitive data stored in folders that are accessible through the Internet will be exposed through file sharing software with the other Kudler locations. Identify risks and internal control points Identifying risks and internal controls are imperative when information systems are used extensively throughout the fundamental business processes. Information systems general controls are the policies and procedures that apply to all of an entity's information systems. General controls...
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...ACC/542 Version 3 Accounting Information Systems | Copyright © 2012, 2009, 2007 by University of Phoenix. All rights reserved. Course Description In this course, students examine the fundamentals of accounting systems design. Topics include business information systems, business processes and data flows, database concepts and tools, internal control and risks, auditing the information system, and using the information system to perform audit functions. Policies Faculty and students/learners will be held responsible for understanding and adhering to all policies contained within the following two documents: University policies: You must be logged into the student website to view this document. Instructor policies: This document is posted in the Course Materials forum. University policies are subject to change. Be sure to read the policies at the beginning of each class. Policies may be slightly different depending on the modality in which you attend class. If you have recently changed modalities, read the policies governing your current class modality. Course Materials Bagranoff, N. A., Simkin, M. G., & Strand Norman, C. (2008). Core concepts of accounting information systems (10th ed.). New York, NY: Wiley. Hunton, J. E., Bryant, S. M., & Bagranoff, N. A. (2004). Core concepts of information technology auditing. Hoboken, NJ: Wiley. O’Brien, J. A. & Marakas, G. M. (2008). Management information systems (8th ed.). Boston, MA: McGraw-Hill. ...
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...Internal Control and Risk Evaluation – Kudler Fine Foods Lisa Cook University of Phoenix ACC/542 August 15, 2011 Internal Control and Risk Evaluation Internal controls and risk assessments are an integral part for a company to be successful. Management at Kudler Fine Foods has reviewed the flowcharts prepared and is requesting information on controls that will be required. Risks are none to be a negative event occurring in a company’s productivity. Internal controls are the policies and procedures put in place to reduce unforeseen occurrences associated with the risks. This brief will discuss the risks of Kudler Fine Food’s current Accounting Information System (AIS) evaluated by Team B and incorporate the controls into the flowcharts, design internal controls to mitigate risks to the systems, evaluate the application of internal controls to the systems, and discuss other controls, outside the system, that Kudler Fine Foods may need. Risks in the Systems According to Hunton, Bryant, & Bagranoff (2004), “business enterprises face a variety of risks, including business, audit, security, and continuity risks” (pg. 48). When analyzing Kudler Fine Foods current information system the team found that Kudler lacked internal controls and risk evaluations required to run their information system. Several concerns were brought up as major potential risks. The three risks focused on are those of business, security, and continuity. Several of Kudler’s risks within the...
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...the robotics and multi-agent systems (MAS) fields. In addition, many researchers have successfully used RL to teach a computer how to play classic strategy games such as backgammon (Tesauro 1995) and go (Silver, Sutton, and Muller 2007). However, there has been little research in the application of RL to modern computer games. First person shooter (FPS) games have common features to the fields of robotics and MAS, such as agents equipped to sense and act in their environment, and complex continuous movement spaces. Therefore, investigating the affects of RL in an FPS environment is an applicable and interesting area to research. FPS bot artificial intelligence (AI) generally consists of pathfinding, picking up and using objects in the environment, and different styles of combat such as sniper, commando and aggressive. Bot AI in commercial games generally uses rule-based systems, state machines...
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...Five Categories of Crime Cherina Harrell Instructor Alina Perez-Sheppe Introduction to Criminal Justice Oct.3, 2011 In America there are five categories of crime. They are felonies, misdemeanors, offenses, treason and espionage and inchoate offenses. The first on that I am going to discuss is a felony. A felony is a crime punishable by imprisonment for more than twelve months. A person can also get life I prison or lethal injection for a felony. A felony can also be grouped as violent or non violent offenses. The rank of seriousness differs in many states. In New York State, the felonies are ranked in classes such as E, D, C, B, AI and AII. AI is the most severe. Other states rank numerically such as capital, life, 1st degree, 2nd degree and so on. A felony includes offenses as terrorism, treason, arson, kidnapping, burglary, robbery, rape, and murder. If a person gets convicted of any of these offenses they could receive up to 25 years imprisonment of life imprisonment. The second crime is a misdemeanor. A misdemeanor is a lesser criminal act than a felony and is usually punished by paying a fine. The imprisonment for a misdemeanor may include offenses such as drug possession, petty theft and simple assault. The state government and the federal government classify misdemeanors into different classifications, Class 1, Class 2, Class 3, and Class 4 according to the seriousness of the crime. A misdemeanor is tried different in court than a felony. A misdemeanor...
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...Hours: By appointment E-mail: elg@umbc.edu; elgorman@msn.com Required Texts Celebrity Culture and the American Dream, Karen Sternheimer The Brief Wondrous Life of Oscar Wao, Junot Diaz Shoplifting from American Apparel, Tao Lin It's Bigger Than Hip-Hop: The Rise of the Post-Hip-Hop Generation, M.K. Asante Films: The Social Network (Fincher 2010); Mean Girls (Waters 2004); Bomb It (Reiss 2007); Objectified (Hustwit 2009), The Bling Ring (Coppola 2013) Course Description: In this course we will engage in an interdisciplinary analysis of oral, written, visual, and material representations of American life and culture and the historical and social contexts in which they are produced and consumed. Our analyses will necessitate a survey the interplay of the popular arts and American society, using American studies interdisciplinary methodologies. The framework of the course is the development of critical thinking and writing skills. All students are encouraged to avail themselves of the free services at the University’s Writing Center, http://www.umbc.edu/lrc/writing_center.htm List of assignments and percentage of grade Formal Assignment #1/Critical Analysis 20% Formal Assignment #2/Creative Production 30% Response Papers (4) 20% Participation 15% In-class Quizzes (3) 15% General Policies Grading Assignments will be due in class on the due date; after class the assignment becomes one day late. Grades for assignments one day late will...
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...Introduction to IT IT190-1402A-01 CDC and Information Systems Karissa Keller May 12, 2014 TABLE OF CONTENTS Section 1: Information Systems Overview 3 The CDC 3 Selection of Information System 3-4 Management Information Systems Office 4 Evaluating Surveillance Systems 4-5 Section 2: Information Systems Concepts (TBA) 5 Network Basics 5 Local Area Network and Wide Area Network: Description and Uses 5-6 CDC Network LAN or WAN 6 WI-FI and Telecommuting: Description and Issues 6-7 CDC: To Telecommute or Not 7-8 Section 3: Business Information Systems (TBA) 8 Defining MIS, TPS, DSS, and A.I. 8-10 CDC Using MIS 10 CDC Implementing TPS 10-11 CDC’s Use of DSS 11-12 CDC Implements A.I. 12-13 Section 4: System Development 13 Software System and Software Process 13-14 Waterfall Method vs. Prototype 14-15 The Phases of the Waterfall Method 15-16 Section 5: Information Systems and Society 17 History of Hacking 17 Techniques and Approaches Hackers Use 17-19 Preventive Measures for Minimizing Hacker Disruption 19-20 References 21-24 Section 1: Information Systems Overview The CDC Organizations use information systems for a multitude of reasons. Some of these reasons can be to increase the quality of healthcare and improve the overall health care industry, such as does the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. CDC is well known for collecting data on a vast spectrum...
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...Computer Information Systems Brief: Kudler Fine Foods Crystal Levine February 3, 2014 ACC/542 Facilitator Yasin Dadabhoy Introduction Kudler Fine Foods is an upscale specialty food store that provides the very best domestic and imported foods from all around the world. They have a wide variety of specialty baked goods, fresh produce, and fresh meat and seafood. Kudler Fine Foods currently has three locations in the San Diego metropolitan area, and prides themselves on pleasing their customers and providing them with a delightful shopping outing. Kudler’s Key Business and Accounting Needs Kudler Fine Foods has some important business and accounting needs in order to allow for their businesses to run smoothly. Their needs include things such as inventory control, accurate recording of accounting transactions, and efficient tracking of customer accounts. Currently Kudler Fine Foods uses a Retail Enterprise Management System (REMS) for their current accounting information system. This is currently being maintained by Smith Systems Consulting. Currently Kudler’s REMS provides them with many important financial modules. The general ledger module provides them with functions such as the ability to run financial reports, and transaction details and roll-ups. The accounts payable module allows them to do things such as print checks and also allows the purchase order module to post vendor orders directly to the AP module. What they do need in this module is the system’s ability...
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...Da Ai Qing Chen(大爱清尘) Origin Wang Keqin, the founder of Da Ai Qing Chen, was a very famous journalist before 2011. In the middle of nineties, he got a chance to interview the coal miners working in Gansu province. At that time, he met the vice-supervisor – Lao Huang, who is responsible for supervising the coal mining, and Lao Huang was having a very serious dust lung (pneumoconiosis). He coughed all the time and sometimes he could not breathe at all. After a few years, Lao Huang died from the disease for not getting any single fresh air. Later, more cases went to Wang Keqin’s desk. Then he realized it is such a severe issue that there must be someone or some groups to help those hopeless people with the disease. Finally, he decided to help those helpless workers and established the charity group – Da Ai Qing Chen. Brief Introduction Dust lung (pneumoconiosis) is the most serious occupational disease in China. According to the statistics from the department of public health, nearly 90% of the occupational disease is dust lungs and the death rate is as high as 22%. Based on the research, in China, there are at least 6 million dust lung patients. Almost all of them are from lowest class. They do not have a penny to spend on hospital so to their data, currently China has at least six million peasants with the disease. In order to help those people, Da Ai Qing Chen was set up in order to help pay their hospital bills with the public donations. Everything happens for a reason, and...
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...DSS Final Review A. Descriptive Questions: 1A. what is DSS configuration? * Decision support can be provided in many different configurations. These configurations depend on the nature of the management-decision situation and the specific technologies used for support. 1B. Give a brief description of DSS? * Decision: is a choice among alternatives available to an individual. * Decision Support Systems: are computer-based systems that bring together information from a variety of sources, assist in the organization and analysis of information, and facilitate the evaluation of assumptions underlying the specific models. 2A. Draw a diagram of key characteristics and capabilities of DSS. * Diagram of key characteristics and capabilities of DSS: 2B. Describe the key characteristics and capabilities of DSS. * the key characteristics and capabilities of DSS: 1. Support for (mainly) semi structured and unstructured situations, combining human judgment with computerized information. 2. Support for all managerial levels, from top executives to line managers. 3. Support for individuals and groups. 4. Support for interdependent and/or sequential decisions. 5. Support all four decision-making phases: intelligence, design, choice, and implementation. 6. Support variety of decision-making processes and styles. 7. Users can add, delete, combine, change, or rearrange basic elements, or modify them to solve other, similar...
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...1.1 Introduction An early market economy and an early form of mercantilism, sometimes called "Islamic capitalism", were developed between the eighth and twelfth centuries. The monetary economy of the period was based on the widely circulated currency the gold dinar, and it tied together regions that were previously economically independent. A number of economic concepts and techniques were applied in early Islamic banking, including billsofexchange, partnership (mufawada,including limitedpartnerships,or mudaraba), and forms of capital (al-mal), capital accumulation (name al-mal),cheques, promissory notes,trusts (see Waqf),transactionalaccounts, loaning, ledgers and assignments.Organizational enterprises independent from the state also existed in the medieval Islamic world, while the agency institution was also introduced during that time. Many of these early capitalist concepts were adopted and further advanced in medieval Europe from the 13th century onwards. Bangladesh is one of the largest Muslim countries in the world. The people of the Muslim community wishes to design their economic activities in accordance with the percepts of Islam so the establishment of some numbers of Islami Bank in Bangladesh is the true reflection of long day’s deep cry in their heart. The Objective of Social Islami Banking is not only to earn profit, but also to do good and welfare to the people. Islam upholds that, money, income and property belong to Allah and this wealth is to be...
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...significant determinant of how well basic functions are performed, as technology has prompted changes in organizational design that affect the quality and timeliness of intelligence and decision making, and the organizational goals as a whole. With quality of information, good decisions will be made and this will enhance the successful attainment of organizational goals and objectives. Information system has become a very powerful agent of change and it is transforming the way businesses are conducted and the way companies operate. Therefore, accountants, as information management professionals, must therefore be major players in technology revolution in every organization. However, within an organization, the Accounting Information System (AIS) is resulted from the structured and successful integration of three...
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...Assignment Cover Sheet Unit Name : Charles Darwin UN ~ VEII!. I ' Y A' ~H ta'!a I Unit Code: CMA304 Computer Based Accounti ng Systems Lectu rers Name: School of Law and Business Charles Darwin University Casuarina NT 0909 Phone: (08) 8946 6830 Kevin J CLARK Asses sment T itl e DE Ll ve ~ f1L-E IttI Lodgement Date (dd/mm/yyyy) I Applied for Extension Semester : Assign ment Two - (Systems AnalysisTerm Project) Due Date (dd/mm/yyyy) Two I ;~~2 (dd/mm/yyyy) 2110912012 2110912012 N/A NO YES-to Lodgement Locations : (refer to specific lodgement requirements as set out by the lecturer) The assignment must be lodged onli ne via the Learnline Assignment Lodgement link on the Learnline site for this unit. Ensure your file is named using a file naming convention that allows the lecturer to identify to whom it belongs. Failure to use an acceptable file naming convention may result in your assignment lodgement being rejected. Refer to the endnotes of the aSSign ment detail s for lodgement options if the Learnline Assignment Lodgement link for this unit is unavailable. o 0 0 . . DO NOT LODGE BY FAX nor EMAIL nor at LECTURER'S OFFICE KEEP A COpy Ensure you have a copy of the assignment lodged. If you have submitted assessment work electronically please make sure you have a backup copy. DECLARATION BY STUDENTS I certify that this assignment is my own work, based on my own personal study and research, and that I have acknowledged...
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