client could assist the hospital. This idea consisted of seeing whether or not an unpaid medical bill could be presented to social security. The main idea was for the hospital to save money by seeing if some of its patients might be covered under SSI. (Case Brief no author listed, n.d.). In the ideal situation the hospital would render services, the law firm would see if they qualified for SSI, if they did then they the hospital could receive money for the health services they rendered, rather than
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their financial disclosures, and preventing cooking the books and preventing accounting fraud. This Act was passed after all the early scandals in the late 1990's and early 2000's such as Enron. This act was named after their main architects, Senator Paul Sarbanes, and Representative Michael Oxley and it is used to deter and punish corporate and accounting fraud and corruption. The Sarbanes-Oxley Act has eleven titles, that all have to do with the company remaining in compliance with the Act. Another
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Responsibility Act and more commonly called Sarbanes–Oxley, Sarbox or SOX, is a United States federal law that set new or enhanced standards for all U.S. public company boards, management and public accounting firms. It is named after sponsors U.S. Senator Paul Sarbanes (D-MD) and U.S. Representative Michael G. Oxley (R-OH). As a result of SOX, top management must now individually certify the accuracy of financial information. In addition, penalties for fraudulent financial activity are much more severe.
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Plot Summary The Firm is the story of Mitch McDeere's employment with the Bendini, Lambert, and Locke law firm. Mitch is a young, ambitious man who recently graduated from Harvard law school. Having excelled in his law program and possessing a strong character, he is recruited by the exclusive firm. The firm promises him a lifestyle that he and his wife, Abby, had never dreamed was possible. The firm provides them with a BMW, low rate mortgage, sign-on bonus, a cash bonus for passing the bar exam
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Stefan Palylyk Mr. McDougal English II H 12/3/12 Important Themes in Fellowship of the Ring: Religion’s Impact on Imagination Throughout history, religion has hugely impacted such things as art, science, literature, etc. J.R.R. Tolkien, author of the Fellowship of the Ring, is a person who represents his Catholic beliefs within his writing at numerous times. Since his religious beliefs had a profound impact on his life, Tolkien alludes to many things in the novel. He symbolizes Catholic figures
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Theosophy Theosophy is a system of speculation or knowledge with particular focus on all things spiritual. It is also considered to be a part of a broader field, which deals with hidden knowledge, and wisdom that offers and individual salvation and enlightenment, called esotericism. The goal of Theosophists is to investigate and understand the mysteries of the universe, humanity and the divine world. Theosophists believe in universal brotherhood, the unity of all beings. They believe everything
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The Boston Massacre happened in March 5, 1770 during the evening. In the Boston Massacre, British soldiers killed five inhabitants and wounded six inhabitants. Captain Thomas Preston was responsible for the British soldiers which killed five inhabitants. Whether Captain Thomas Preston gave the order “fire” or not is a controversial issue. Although there are lots of witnesses who argued they were sure that he gave the order, there were also lots of witnesses who argued they were sure that he was not
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Effect of Unethical Behavior Article Analysis Accounting scandals grew increasingly in the early 2000’s. Due to these scandals Senator Paul Sarbanes and U.S. Representative Michael Oxley sponsored a bill that is now known as The Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. They refer to this bill as the SOX act. The reason this law was passed was to help eliminate the fraudulent activity that was taking place within the companies that are traded publicly in the United States. The Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 holds
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Intel was founded in 1986, the founders was Gordon Moore and Robert Noyce.The global headquarters is in Santa Clara, California Intel has 100,100 employees in 36 countries. The chairman is Andy Bryant and Paul Otellini is the President and CEO. Few facts about Intel: World leader in the production of microprocessors: Intel is the world largest and highest valued microprocessor maker in the world. Intel Corporation designs and manufactures integrated digital technology platforms. IDM business
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In this paper I will be discussing demonstrative communications as it pertains to the role of patient care provider in the emergency setting. As EMS providers we often employ nonverbal communication such as facial expressions and body language in the sender and receiver role of communication. Tone of voice is also a very important part of demonstrative communication that is often used by EMS providers. I will be discussing how these forms of communication can be effective and ineffective as well
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