...independence; territories had to be defined. As the country’s population grew; there also grew a need for the expansion of the land mass and all of the natural resources that come along with it. Territorial expansion became an integral part of the growth of the United States and the foundation of the country we see today. Keywords: Territorial expansion, country, natural resources, history The territorial expansion event that I have chosen to write about is the Louisiana purchase of 1803. The actual purchase of the state of Louisiana happened more by chance than by intention. What began as an attempt to regain access to navigate the lower Mississippi river evolved into one of the surprise territorial expansions in United States history. In reaction to Spain suddenly retracted an agreed upon treaty that allowed the United States to have access to the lower Mississippi river in 1802; the then President of the United States sent James Monroe to Paris to join with Robert Livingston to assist in negotiate the purchase of New Orleans and West Florida from the French. This maneuver was intended to secure control of the Mississippi, which was a vital trader route. However, as fortune would have it; Napoleon Bonaparte, who by this time had become a great military leader; was preparing for an impending war in Europe and needed a financial war chest. So, in April of 1803, Napoleon offered to sell, not just New Orleans, but all of Louisiana. Even though, they were not authorized to spend...
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...Louisiana Purchase 1803 Bridget Cochran 01/28/2012American InterContinental University |...
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...TRACO CABLE COMPANY LIMITED 4th Floor, KSHB Office Complex, Panampilly Nagar, COCHIN – 682 036, KERALA. Phone: 0484-2314847, 2311851. Fax: 0484-2312744 Email: mail@tracocable.com and aiyyah@yahoo.co.uk Web site : www.tracocable.com TENDER NOTICE No.82 / APW / 18.04.2011. Sir, Sub:- Tender for the supply of wooden packing materials at our Irimpanam / Thiruvalla unit. Ref :- Tender No. 82 / APW / dtd 18.04.2011. Sealed tenders are invited in the prescribed form for regular supply of seasoned /soft wooden packing materials & iron materials to our factory at Irimpanam, Thripunithura and Chumathra, Thiruvalla on contract basis for the period from 15.05.2011 to 31.05.2012. Tender documents, drawings and annexure can be down loaded from our website. Due date and time for : 3.00 pm on 5.05.2011. submission of tenders. Date and Time for opening : 3.30 pm on 5.05.2011. of tenders. E M D : Rs. 25,000.00 Thanking you, Yours faithfully, For TRACO CABLE COMPANY Ltd. Sr. Manager (Materials) From, ...
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...American Spirit The American Spirit can defined by many people and by many events. The Alaska Purchase may not be an example of all the definitions of the American Spirit but it does cover a few. The Alaska Purchase at the time seemed like a great waste to the American people. It was given nicknames such as Seward's icebox and Seward's Folly. What Americans didn't know was how valuable it would become in the years to come. The Alaska Purchase is a good example of the American Spirit through intuition and perseverance. Almost everyone but William Seward, secretary of the state at the time, believed that Alaska was nothing but a barren ice block. However Seward knew what the new American frontier was actually like, mountain ranges, dazzling bays, lush forests and only in the upper quarter of Alaska was the barren frozen wasteland everyone expected. Seward knew that in this territory twice the size of France there had to be some useful resources from it (Gold 80). Seward was right, the territory already had an abundance of timber, a wealth of fisheries and fur, that could, when properly executed, could produce a healthy profit (Russell 45). Whales, more specifically, whale oil was a very important resource up until electricity and light bulbs lit up our world. Whale oil was used in virtually every oil lit lamp on the planet so when the whales would migrate north to Alaska, the valuable whale oil would be collected. These so far are only the resources Seward knew about and his...
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...an easier process compared to a manual process. Almost all professional accountants know how to use Peachtree. It is a system that takes a difficult and complex process and redesigns it into an easy process. - Less time and labor is consumed. In the purchase order, Peachtree could automatically create a Purchase Order or Sales Invoice and fill in the prices on it, whereas we’d have to manually duplicate a PO or Sales Invoice and then calculate the prices. - It is more accurate than the manual process. The Peachtree software always ensures that all the entries go to the correct general ledger or subsidiary ledger. In the cash receipt process, the SUA system requires all entries to be written, and journals to be filed. Peachtree provides an automated system that’s easier to record and follow. In the SUA system, on the other hand, it is easier to record incorrect data. - Less paper work and less chance of losing data. Peachtree helps prevent lost data. Most of the files are stored in the computer. - Physical inventory is controlled. In the shipping and billing process, the SUA system required employees to pick inventories and manually file documents, but Peachtree provides customer purchase orders before picking inventory, which decreases the risk of having inventory stolen. Peachtree sets up a system that matches all documents automatically, and batches total sales for the company....
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...CASE STUDY Materials Management (MM) Case Study This case study explains an integrated materials management process in detail and thus fosters a thorough understanding of each process step and underlying SAP functionality. Product SAP ERP G.B.I. Release 6.04 MOTIVATION The data entry requirements in the materials management exercises (MM 1 through MM 5) were minimized because much of the data was stored in the SAP system. This stored data, known as master data, simplifies the processing of business transactions. In the procurement process, we used master data for vendors, materials (products we purchased) to simplify the procurement process. In this case study, we will create the master data for a new vendor and a new trading good. PREREQUISITES Before you use this case study, you should be familiar with navigation in the SAP system. In order to successfully work through this case study, it is not necessary to have finished the MM exercises (MM 1 through MM 5). However, it is recommended. Level Undergraduate Graduate Beginner Focus Materials Management NOTES This case study uses the Global Bike Inc. (G.B.I.) data set, which has exclusively been created for SAP UA global curricula. Authors Bret Wagner Stefan Weidner Version 2.01 © SAP AG CASE STUDY Process Overview Learning Objective Understand and perform a purchasing process cycle Time 140 min Scenario In order to process a complete purchasing process you will take on...
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...STATEMENT OF PROBLEM: The problem of stores control has existed for too long. This problem is still with us to date and is a universal rather than a peculiar problem. Thus, it is not limited to a single organization but all business. It is not only limited to the private sector with its background motive of profit maximization but also to the public organizations. Many business organizations the world over have not give stock control the prominence it deserves in spite of its varied importance. However, stock control began to gain recognition as a result of the industrial revelation that swept the advance countries of America and Europe in the 1930s. The problem of stock control may be attributable to the failure, on the part of the top management officials, to give a deserved attention to the function of stores as well as their inability to employ the services of as well qualified stores officer to take charge of stores supervision and management. Added to this problem is the issue of the dearth of storage facilities and the habit of stores procedure violation by the top, the middle, and the junior cadre personnel’s in the organization. SIGNIFICANCE OF THE STUDY: The issue of management of stock is of vital importance to the success of any organization and is one of the serious determinants of the continuity and efficient productivity of the organization. As the study is significant because it is hoped that on the completion, the study will provide further...
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...Question 3.8: Since opening its door in Hawaii two years ago, Oriental Trading has enjoyed tremendous success. Oriental Trading purchases textiles from Asia and resells them to local retail shops. To keep up with the strong demand, Oriental Trading is expanding its local operations, including a new information system to handle the tremendous increase in purchases. The following is a summary of your interviews with department supervisors who interact with the acquisition/payment system: A purchase requisition is sent from the inventory system to Sky Ishibashi, a purchasing department clerk. Sky prepares a purchase order using the vendor and inventory files and mails it to the vendor. The vendor returns a vendor acknowledgement to sky indicating order notification to Elei Mateaki, an accounts payable clerk. When the receiving department accepts vendor goods, the inventory system sends Elei a receiving report. Elei also receives invoices from the various vendors. He matches the invoices with the purchase order notification and the receiving report and updates the accounts payable master file. Elei then sends a payment authorization to the accounting department. There, Andeloo Nonu prepares and mails a check to the vendor. When the check is issued, the system automatically updates the accounts payable master file and the general ledger. REQUIRED: a) Develop a context diagram and a level O DFD of the acquisition/payment system at Oriental Trading. Answer: a) A context...
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...PChapter 2 , important topic Purchasing span of control, look at text book, under index, SPAN OF CONTROL, pg 41-42 , chapter 2 Discuss the various of approaches under the responsibility of span of control? Purchasing authority – pg 41-42 Purchasing authorities, chapter 2 Under purchasing responsibility, Is also mentioned in chapter 5, under pg 164, under placement of purchasing authorities. Create your own questions, by describe, discuss, define. Purchase order- chapter 2, pg 61, blanket purchase order. What are the difference between purchase order and blanket purchase order? Blanket order is an open order. Value chain- tell where can you find value chain? What is the meaning of value chain? Value chain => primary activity.Don’t draw the diagram. Explain the meaning of value chain. Various Primary and supporting activities. Human resource, etc. S3,C2 don’t draw. Draw the rest. pg 12 Chapter 1 (Can draw SIMPLE diagram) Placement of purchasing authority- pg 164 is divided into two levels. Under decentralization, business levels, side level. and centralization, Coordination of activities with other functional group- pg 158 – 159. Draw one organizational structure. Draw C, the most appropriate one. Pg 369 (25 marks) Difference between international and global sourcing, pg 369 , 347, 2nd paragraph ,draw the diragram. Sources of power in buyer-seller negotiation ( 25 marks) from textbook, straightforward answer. MCQ read from slides. Ethical-> if u are a...
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...Scenario One: (500 Words) You are an audit senior in an accounting firm and you asked the audit partner about the ‘audit expectation gap’. The audit partner provided his opinion on the issue as follows: There is a so called ‘audit expectation gap’, and it is associated with unreasonable expectations of users. They want all fraud found, and a guarantee that the company will continue forever! This is quite unreasonable and not what the audit is designed to do! Perhaps we could do more on these issues, but it would be more work, cost more, and I doubt whether the companies would be prepared to pay anyway. Required Discuss the views of the audit partner. Scenario Two: (500 Words) Eric, a young CPA and one of the audit team members for ABC Pty Ltd, has developed very good insights into the company’s systems in the last 12 months and was asked by his partner, John, to draft a report on the reliability of internal control at ABC for review. The report is to be used as a part of a due diligence assurance engagement for ABC’s prospectus. ABC wants to be listed on Australian Securities Exchange by coming June. In carrying out the review, Eric finds a number of matters that concern him. He notices that the controls over inventory requisitions are very poor, leading to numerous complaints from customers about delays and wrong deliveries, and cancellations. Moreover, the inventory records do not show the history or the values of the inventory, so that estimates were used to arrive...
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...Different gas shoppers ITT Tech Institute Classifications There are many types of people who purchase gasoline, but three types are easy to spot. All three have an obvious physical appearance which sets them apart from other gas purchasers. Each also has a distinctive pumping technique and freely vocalizes his opinion. Finally, each type has a particular way of annoying every other patron at the same location. The first type of gas purchaser is Leisure Lou. He can be identified immediately by his appearance. He drives a station wagon with wooden side panels and a bumper sticker that tells the world that he is retired. His Hawaiian print shirt captures everyone's attention. He wears Bermuda shorts and black socks with sandals. On his head sits a fly fisherman's hat which is his obvious display of a continuous state of leisure. His pumping technique also sets him apart from the normal crowd. When he parks his car, he stops at the first pump, preventing the use of the pump in front of him. He always pays for his gas in advance, so that the attendant can preset the pump and he will not have to worry about stopping the pump himself. He activates the pump before opening the access door and unscrewing the tank lid. He tucks the hose under his elbow and spills gas on his hip while opening the tank. As Leisure Lou leans against the side of his car, he pumps his gas absent-mindedly, confident that the pump will stop before gas pours onto the ground. Once the pump stops, he replaces...
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...Financial Accounting Situation A. Yankee Manufacturing was missing the key component of comparisons and compliance monitoring. The purchasing agent was able to completely process a transaction from beginning to end without being cross-checked by another person or department. The purchasing agent was able to purchase diamonds, approve the invoices for payment and sign the checks with no one reviewing the purchases. This situation can allow for potential fraud in that the purchaser can either work with the diamond company to get a kickback. He may also write checks that are fraudulent. It also does not allow for monitoring of cash budgets and goals. A solution should be a separation of the duties to allow for crosschecking. The purchaser should buy diamonds another person in finance should approve the purchase and two people should sign the check such as the treasurer and vice president. Situation B. In Rachel William’s firm, there is a problem with Smart hiring practices and separation of duties. In a business with good internal controls, no important duty is overlooked. In this case there is no clear chain of command. The problem with this situation is that whenever the leader (Rachel) is gone, there is a breakdown in who is supposed to manage the office. This leads to inefficiency as production slows down. Morale also may be affected with no clear direction A solution to the problem is to either hire an office manager or designate one of the senior Architects...
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...Two of America’s greatest adventures were the Lewis and Clark Expedition and Man on the Moon. The Lewis and Clark Expedition took place in the U.S during 1803, while man on the moon took place during the 1969-1972. Lewis and Clark went to go explore the west because Thomas Jefferson assigned them to do this after the Louisiana Purchase. The U.S sent Neil Armstrong and Edwin Aldrin to win the space race against the U.S.S.R. The two adventures had a lot in common and many differences. The Lewis and Clark Expedition and Man on the Moon have many similarities. Both of the adventures took place in unknown territories. Another similarity was that both parties traveled long and far to reach their destinations. The Lewis and Clark Expedition took 8,000 miles, while Man on the Moon took 407,700 miles. Lewis and Clark traveled through land and water, using horses and canoes. Meanwhile, Man on the Moon used rocket ships and computers. The two adventures had many differences between themselves. The Lewis and Clark Expedition took two years to complete, and Man on the Moon took three days to complete. The Lewis and Clark Expedition were allocated with 2,500 dollars, and Man on the Moon coasted 38 billion dollars to complete. During the adventures Lewis and Clark brought back drawings of plants, animals, maps, and journals. After Neil Armstrong and Edwin Aldrin were done with their mission they brought back moon rocks, pictures, and moon soil. In the end the Lewis and Clark Expedition and...
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...its annual purchases of goods and services totaling $75 million a year. To achieve this objective, Purchasing works with a list of preferred suppliers heavily weighted on selecting those who provided the lowest costs. Judy Sloman, a buyer at the university, was recently informed by senior purchaser Glen Meridith that a purchase for a $ 14,000 automatic folding machine was made by a staff member from the registrar’s office from an unapproved supplier. Due to the high volume of students and applicants every year, the office of the registrar employs 50-60 full-time and temporary staff to send out 160,000 pieces of mail annually. Thus, the automatic folding machine was purchased to eliminate some of the manual work to fold envelopes. The purchase however, was made by bypassing the protocol of obtaining prior approval from the purchasing department, and the requirement of soliciting quotes from the school’s list of preferred suppliers. As a consequence, Glen Meridith requested a meeting with Judy to discuss the matter and how it could be avoided in the future. Key Issues: • Immediate issue: Judy needs to consider what to say to Glen about the matter and provide recommendations on how to avoid similar occurrences in the future. • Ongoing issue: It is university policy that approval is required from the school’s Purchasing department prior to signing contracts with suppliers for major purchases. Despite this requirement, there have been ongoing instances where purchases have been...
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...Blaine Cunningham V Jennifer Bray Comp1 16 October 2015 Homework Fôret, Michael. "The Magic Frontier: Indians And The Louisiana Purchase." Journal of the West 43.3 (2004): 39-44. America: History & Life. Web. 13 Oct. 2015. I am citing an article. This article talks about how the US recognized the natural rights of the Indians but then started to deviate from that and through treaties and deception. This supports my claim by pointing out how the Natives were taken advantage of by the Anglo Americans. This source is described as well documented content written in a popular style. BROWN, CINNAMON. "Strangers on Their Native Soil: Opposition to United States' Governance in Louisiana's Orleans Territory, 1803-1809." Journal of Southern History 80.4 (2014): 954-955. America: History & Life. Web. 13 Oct. 2015. I am citing a book review. In short this review covers the case Johnson v. McIntosh which laid out legal reason to explore the US, it also stated that a country conquers new land it then belongs to them and the Natives just occupy it. This relates to my topic because it shows how the natives were stripped of their land. This is credible because it is described by ulrich as a distinguished scholarly journal. Tecumseh, “sleep not longer, O Choctaws and Chickasaws”. Contending Voices. (1811). Wadsworth cengage learning. I am citing a speech and using this as my primary source. This speech was given by Tecumseh himself to try and rally more troops for...
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