Read and reflect on the assigned readings for the week. Then post what you thought was the most important concept(s), method(s), term(s), and/or any other thing that you felt was worthy of your understanding in each assigned textbook chapter.Your initial post should be based upon the assigned reading for the week, so the textbook should be a source listed in your reference section and cited […]

The Internal Revenue Code contains many provisions where employers can offer fringe benefits to their employees. The employers deduct the fringe benefits as business expenses and the benefits are tax-free to the employees. It’s a win-win. There are limits, of course. And the fringe benefit plans cannot be discriminatory (benefit some employees and not others).  Which fringe benefits have you personally seen before? Also, discuss […]

Intellectual property protection is a challenge in many emerging economies. The legal framework and enforcement mechanisms are often weak or non-existent, and in some cases, there is not a cultural compatibility with the concept of intellectual property protection. Yet many theorists cite this as an essential foundation to innovation and entrepreneurship. Write a paper that explores the relationship between intellectual property protection and successful innovation […]

rompt:The first phase in the retail analysis process is to capture an accurate snapshot of the retailer’s relevant history and background.Select a publicly owned retailing company (one that trades shares in a stock exchange such as the Dow or NASDAQ). This will allow you to have access to the company’s financial activity, as publicly traded stock must have records available to the public. Most of […]

Legal and Ethical Scenarios  Select two of the scenarios provided below. Analyze the facts in the scenarios and develop appropriate arguments and recommendations using case law and scholarly sources. Do not copy the case studies into the paper. Cite your sources in APA format on a separate page. Submit the paper to the Submissions Area by the due date assigned.  Scenario 1—Bankruptcy  Katrina, a risk […]

 During week five we will be focused on activity based costing and management. For your discussion board post this week I would like you to read about activity based costing in chapter five of our textbook. Then I would like you in your post to summarize what is meant by this concept.  Read case 5-70 (attached) and answer the three questions. 1. Is the controller, […]

Warren Buffet is the best investor on the planet.  Not many would disagree with this statement.   In his 2019 letter to  Berkshire Hathaway stockholders, and in many of his letters to stockholders in past years, he speaks in detail about the accounting presentation of the results of Berkshire, and the impact of changes in accounting (GAAP) requirements on the reported results of Berkshire Hathaway.  First, […]

Our guest speaker for this week, Josh Oakhurst, speaks to Internet of Things (IoT) solutions for competitive advantage (INF220 Week Three Information Systems – In a Rapidly Changing Digital World (Links to an external site.)). After viewing our guest speaker’s presentation and reading the highlights of “IoT Benefits and Risks” in the Instructor Guidance, what is your position regarding the advantages of IoT integration toward business […]

Genesis Energy’s newly established operations management team decided to seek outside assistance in developing a long-term operating plan that also addresses the financial issues identified. A major consideration for Genesis Energy is assessing those short-term and long-term economic factors, which will greatly enhance the company’s ability to successfully transition to a viable international business. Grasping and correctly prioritizing these economic factors, supply and demand, interest […]

You are required to choose a topic relative to Finance and review and analyze it using the format below. Your reference sources must be from any credible business journal such as the Wall Street Journal, Financial Times, the Economist, New York Times, and/or peered review journals.  These resources may be available at the Amberton Library.  To complete the article review, you must substantively read and […]