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Below some notes on the outcome/ incorporation of the requested.

Here some general notes to the Thesis:
– It should be written in an academic voice
– There is a key difference between refugees and migrants, migrants can be used to streghtens arguments as part of the BoP+ group but this needs to be explained (ie. Both are part of BoP+)

– The main focus is on impact investing not on politics etc. hence the situation needs to be explained but there needs to be relevance to the facts.

Layout:
– Introduction to Philantrophy and social forms of investing
– Development of ESG
– The emergence of impact investing
o Sectors
o Demographics of impact investors
– Forms of impact investing (PE/PD/ green bonds/hybrid bonds)
o This should include the explanation of what an asset class is and potentially a short discussion on why impact investing could potentially be its own asset class ( JP Morgan report)
o https://www.jpmorganchase.com/corporate/socialfinance/document/impact_investments_nov2010.pdf p.5 and p. 8
o https://thegiin.org/impact-investing/need-to-know/#s5 2
o https://www.forbes.com/sites/christopherskroupa/2017/05/22/unpacking-impact-investing-an-emerging-asset-class/#2ec5079b511f

o https://www.forbes.com/sites/devinthorpe/2016/08/31/impact-investing-expert-proposes-impact-classes-to-parallel-asset-classes/#259513593afe
o
– Paradigm shift
– Impact or financial return: a non existent trade off
– Case Studies
o Emerging markets (BoP) – shoud be extended
 What has happened on the impact front
 Most data available here as biggest market – BRICS countries

o Developed markets (BoP+)
 Germany
 Sweden
• General right wing movement increasing in both countries ( for germany recent election polls can be used ) T
• Could be used as a means of inclusion
– The problem with impact investing
o What are the current issuses
 Examples from different case studies, draw parallels and possible differences
 Ie. Emerging markets face different problems to Europe
 Often pre seed stage or too small for major investors such as blackstone etc
 High risk
 http://monitorinstitute.com/downloads/what-we-think/impact-investing/Impact_Investing_Exec_Summary.pdf
– Ways to achieve impact investing
o What would it take to make impact investing more achievable or scalable –
o This could be government regulations, subsidies, fiscal rules etc etc etc
o Who currently hold large amounts of cash ( could be pensions funds and insureances – a possible argument could be they have the option to invest X amount in impact )
o Could also discuss making green bonds more common/ attractive ….
o Just some ideas
– The potential of impact investing (conclusion) THIS SHOULD BE THE CONCLUSION AND DRAW ALL RELEVANT ARGUMENTS TOGETHER: NOT BE A COPY AND PASTE FROM THE INTRO OF ESG – ESG CAN BE USED AS AN EXAMPLE BUT NOT MERE REPETION
o Mention trends and how ESG progressed (one liner) and how this can be applied to impact too
o Mention some of the problems discussed with possible solutions ( monitorinstitute)
o Etc etc etc

– What is product availability ? How can it be optimized?

– What is bullwhip effect ? How can we deal with it ?

– What are the causes of bullwhip effect ?

– What is the relationship between product availablity and bullwhip effect ?

You are a newly appointed Director of Safety and Security at a medium sized University in a rural area. What type of a plan would you have coming in to the new position that would most benefit the “Public Safety Mission” of the University. Please outline a brief plan you would operate from.

Integrating Literacy Team Presentation
As your grade level team leader, you have been asked by your principal to present to your team the importance of integrating literacy into all

classes.
Create a 12-15 slide digital presentation. When developing your presentation, consider the following:
1. Provide an overview of the key theories related to reading and writing processes and development.
2. Explain how literacy across the content areas supports understanding of each discipline.
3. Outline the main historical views on literacy in the content areas.
4. Explain the role of professional judgment and practical knowledge for improving the literacy development of all students across content

areas.
5. Define interdisciplinary literacy and fluency in contemporary education.
Cite and reference 3-5 scholarly articles.
Include presenter’s notes, a title slide, and in-text citations within your presentation.
While APA format is not required for this assignment, solid academic writing is expected, in-text citations and references should be presented

using APA documentation guidelines, which can be found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center.
This assignment uses a rubric. Review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful

completion.
You are required to submit this assignment to Turnitin.

 

Adjusting and Closing Entries

As a staff accountant at ABC Tax & Accounting Service, you have a number of clients who need a variety of services from you. Some will contract with you to do their payroll only, some will ask that you perform the full accounting cycle for them from journal entries to financial statements to closing entries and preparation of the tax returns and payroll reports. One of your clients is Marabelle Hernandez, owner of Marabelle’s Craft ‘n Shop. As the accounting period comes to an end, you will prepare the adjusting and closing entries, as well as prepare the financial statements and for Marabelle’s Craft ‘n Shop. Please download and use the template below to complete your work.
Module 03 Course Project Assignment Template
Your order of completion should be:
1. Complete the adjusting journal entries.

 

2. Enter the adjusting journal entry amounts in the worksheet “Adjusting Entries” columns. Solve for the balance changes and enter new account balances in the “Adjusted Trial Balance” columns.

 

3. Transfer income statement account balances to the “Income Statement” debit and credit columns, and transfer balance sheet account balances to the “Balance Sheet” debit and credit columns.

 

4. Enter formulas to show total debits and credits of all worksheet columns. In the Debit side of the Income Statement columns and the Credit side of the balance sheet columns, enter the net income figure and find balance in debits and credits for these two worksheet items.

 

5. Journalize the closing entries. Recall, we close Revenue, Expense, and Drawing accounts. Use the Income Summary account to close revenue and expenses to, and the capital account to close the drawing account to, as Marabelle is a proprietor and not a corporation so there is no retained earnings account to be used.

 

6. Complete the Income Statement.

 

7. Complete the Balance Sheet. Remember, Marabelle’s capital account balance will have changed from the worksheet balance to include the net income and the drawing balance.

 

8. Complete the Statement of Cash Flows. Use the “2015 PCTB” tab for end of last year’s account balances to compare to end of the current year’s balances for your operating section information.

 

9. On Ratio Analysis tab in the template, show a basic analysis of the information found in the statements. This should include, at minimum, the following ratios:

 

• Current Ratio
• Inventory Turnover
• Debt Ratio
• Gross Profit Percentage
• Profit Margin
For each ratio, include what the benchmark is for that ratio for a company in the craft store market.
In a separate Word document, address the following questions related to the income statement, balance sheet, statement of cash flows, and ratio analysis.
10. Answer the following questions pertaining to the income statement:

 

• What are the different formats available for presenting the income statement?
• Which format is being used in the income statement presentation on the Income Statement tab? How can you tell?
• Why is this format important for this type of business? What elements does it show that are important for decision making?

 

11. Answer the following questions pertaining to the balance sheet.

 

• What are the different formats available for presenting the balance sheet?
• Which format is being used in the balance sheet presentation on the Balance Sheet tab? How can you tell?
• Why is this format important for this type of business? What elements does it show that are important for decision making?

 

12. Answer the following questions pertaining to the statement of cash flows:

 

• What are the different formats available for presenting the statement of cash flows?
• Which format is being used in the statement of cash flow presentation on the Statement of Cash Flows tab? How can you tell?
• Why is this format important for this type of business? What elements does it show that are important for decision making?

 

13. Lastly, answer the following questions pertaining to the results on the Ratio Analysis tab:

 

• What is the benchmark for each ratio? Why is it important to use benchmarks or historical numbers for comparison?
• Are Marabelle’s ratios falling within appropriate range? Explain.

 

 

Paper details:

My company is thinking of implementing a 3D modeling software called Bentley Substation. It’s a product of Advancing Infrastructure and my company thinks it’ll save us millions of dollars in projects because we will not have to redesign due to mistakes in the design that could have been avoided if a 3D model were available.

Please cover the topics listed below: Come up with a marketing plan to implement Bentley, introduction to the small market in preparation for the larger market. Please add drawings if possible. There is a link for Bentley 3D modeling at the bottom of this description. Please ask questions as needed. This is only the beginning of the paper. Also, please add more points for the strategy to introduce.

Introduction

Background of Bentley (why) need for 3D modeling for accuracy (Joshua)
• History of Bentley
• What it’s used for (modeling objects in 3D)
• Need for accuracy (2D modeling is very inaccurate and could lead to bad design)
• Finer end product Pretty drawings
• Save money on redesign

Strategy to introduce (scope) what (Joshua)
• Run through vigorous testing through software engineering make sure it works without flaws
• Test in small firm for real life problems

https://www.bentley.com/~/asset/14/7356.ashx

Task 1: Are Credit Rating Agencies useful?

Read Benmelech (2017) and Partnoy (2017) and answer the above question based on the authors’ views. Include in your discussion whether or not you

agree with the author’s opinions and support any arguments you make with academic literature.
————— —————–
Benmelech, E. (2017) Credit Ratings: Qualitative Versus Quantitative Information, working paper Northwestern University – Kellogg School of

Management. Available at: https://ssrn.com/abstract=2987211 (accessed: 24 August 2017)

Partnoy, F. (2017) What’s (Still) Wrong with Credit Ratings, Washington Law Review, Forthcoming; San Diego Legal Studies Paper No. 17-285. Available

at: https://ssrn.com/abstract=2969086 (accessed: 24 August 2017)

Can you write this assignment by usingat least other 8 references but these references should have online access.

 

Ethics

The Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act is a historic piece of legislation impacting a wide variety of financial institutions.

While many of the substantive changes included in the legislation mandates studies over the next several months and beyond by various regulatory

agencies, these mandates will affect financial institutions’ financing and business decisions. Is the banking industry being too rigorously regulated

by new banking laws to the point that it may increase costs to consumers? Will this rigorous regulation of banks prevent another financial crisis in

the future?

Please write 6-8 pages in APA format – no abstract please!

Please find 2-3 scholarly, credible articles from the eLibrary to support your points.
Ex: American Banker’s Association, Journal of Banking, Wall Street Journal

The following information located in the Student Resource Center about credible resources should also be of help: Credible Resources

 

Polygraph testing in law enforcement.

Research how polygraphs are used not only as investigative tools, but also in the hiring process. Identify the strengths and weaknesses of

polygraph testing and come to a conclusion as to whether or not they are effective tools.

3 Page Research Paper (Reference page does not count towards the 3 pages. It must be on a separate page).

APA Format with references cited. Times New Roman 12 font. Double spaced. Your name, topic, and course name in the upper left hand corner.

You must attach the file in your submission.

Must have at least 5 sources and at least 3 sources must be “Scholarly”. Wikipedia is not acceptable. Some websites are useful, but they

are not always scholarly sources. Please research what is considered a “Scholarly Source”.

 

International Relations
1. To what extent, if any, do you think the behavior of states in the international system is predictable? Please explain why and support your

responses with detailed practical examples.
2. In what ways—if any—are history and political science complementary when applied to research in the field of conflict resolution? Please explain why

and support your responses with clear references to the required readings and the provision of detailed practical examples.