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    The integration of the GAAS, the AICPA, the PCAOB and the IAS Background Information The Generally Accepted Auditing Standards refers to standards that are used to audit Private Corporations (Sunder, 2010 P. 100). The standards are divided into three categories. The categories include; fieldwork standards, reporting standards as well as general standards. The general standards address the individual’s qualifications to become an auditor as well as the minimum standards for the work product. According

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    materials that can potentially set an applicant back in both time and money. Many of these business certification fields cover broad topics such as Accounting, Financial Planning, and Economics. Accountants aspiring to have more career options and to move up the corporate ladder should become a Certified Public Accountant. This certification speaks to the knowledge, credentials and overall ability of the certified and will command the respect of employers and peers ("How Much Does it Cost to Become a CPA

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    Running head: CAREER INVESTIGATION ASSIGNMENT Career Investigation Assignment: My Ideal Career Stephanie Culver Davenport University FRSM100 Career and Education Seminar Introduction My ideal career is in accounting. I have determined that this field is best suited for me through career assessment tests, learning styles assessments and by actually working in this field for several years. I have been interested in accounting since taking my first accounting class

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    Auditing, Attestation, and Assurance Name Class Date Instructor Auditing, Attestation, and Assurance What is Auditing, Attestation and Assurance? Auditing relates to the analysis of the financial statements, attestation relates to the financial information beyond the financial statements, and assurance relates to improvement of the reliability of the financial information within the financial statements. This paper will give examples of each type of service, who might request these services

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    options available to you. Please be advised that the information we have provided for you will assist you to make informed choices about which option is likely to go furthest toward satisfying your interests. As we understand the facts you are an accountant working at a large consultancy firm. You had interest in becoming a partner in the firm. The managing partner expressed that the firm has decided to make you a partner upon successful completion of the Master of Business Administration degree.

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    When everyone hears the name York College, they look at me like I’m Medusa. They become stoned and mute making me feel as if I made the wrong decision. York College, in many eyes, is “bad” or “you will never find a job if you got to York College”, or “York College is boring, nothing “big” ever happens”. Every day I would hear this cynical comments about my future college. To fight back with society’s beliefs I chose York and I’m going to prove to them that yes by going to York you can get a high

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    There will always be two thing guaranteed in life, death and taxes. Now the first part, no one can really help you with that. But part two, that is where certified public accountants come to the rescue. CPAs are trusted financial advisors who help people, business, and other organizations plan ahead to the future so they can reach their financial goals. Whether financial reporting, internal auditing, or yes, review tax returns, CPAs are a key cog in the financial area of businesses to make sure that

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    1. Discuss the environmental, strategic, and organizational changes that occurred over the life of Andersen in the context of Figure 11.1. The architectural design of a firm varies greatly. In 1950, the business environment of Arthur Andersen included using the computer effectively for automated bookkeeping. Structure and regulation of the markets, helped Arthur Andersen to develop into a well-respected and reputable auditing company. The federal law in the 1930s requiring companies to turn over

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    Should accountants have a more significant role in corporate decision-making? In the changeable world with dynamic economic situation and fluid market information, corporate decision-making is becoming increasingly difficult for many enterprises. Under these circumstances, executives and managers are expected to be equipped with accurate, related and real-time information and live up to expectations of strong profits and growth (Royaee, Salehi and Aseman, 2012). Accounting and

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    measures.
b. The information largely reflects the financial effects of transactions that have already happened.
C. The information is provided and used at a cost.   
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  13. The ethical concept of independence means that an accountant employed: 
a. By a corporation cannot prepare financial statements for use by the company 's bank.
b. By one company cannot work part-time for another company.
C. By an auditing firm cannot own any stock in the company being audited.
d. By one company

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