Briefly summarize the story and then identify what you think should happen to the people in the story and why.

In one page, answer the following:

  • Using the definition of profiteering laid out in TACOD Chapter 5, find a story in the media that describes an incidence of profiteering during the pandemic. Briefly summarize the story and then identify what you think should happen to the people in the story and why. Be sure to include a link to the story you found in your response—- Draw the required materials from all files uploaded, so that means please take times to read before start.

 

 

Study Books

CCJD :

Harper, D. W., & Frailing, K. (2016). Crime and Criminal Justice in Disaster. Carolina Academic Press.

 

 

TACOD :

Frailing, K., & Harper, D. W. (2017). Toward a Criminology of Disaster: What We Know and What We Need to Find Out (Disaster Studies) (1st ed.). Palgrave Macmillan.

 

analyse how customer demand, government regulations, taxation, and economic factors such as interest rates will affect a given company’s financial position in the next three years.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Introduction

 

Financial position is one of the key measures of a company’s well-being. The position involves a company’s assets, liabilities, and shares and is an important confirmation for future performance. Several factors influence the financial position of companies in the future. This essay analyses how customer demand, government regulations, taxation, and economic factors such as interest rates will affect a given company’s financial position in the next three years.

 

Customer Demand

 

Customer demand is one of the most important factors that may affect a company’s financial position in the next three years. The demand for a product or service is based on its features, price, quality, convenience, and durability. Higher demand for a product or service will increase revenue and profit. If a company does not have enough of a product to meet demand, it may need to raise prices or borrow money (Revsine et al., 2020). This will affect the company’s financial position by increasing its debt and reducing its equity. Lower demand for a product or service will reduce revenue and profit (Revsine et al., 2020). If a company has excess inventory, it can sell off some of that inventory to reduce expenses. This will affect the company’s financial position by reducing its debt and increasing its equity.

 

Government Regulations

 

The effects of government regulations on a company’s financial position can be positive, negative, and neutral in the next three years. In many cases, this can be negative because new regulations can increase costs and reduce profits. Regulations may also have unintended consequences that negatively impact the company’s financial position (Revsine et al., 2020). Government regulations can also affect how much money a company makes in sales and profits. For example, suppose the government imposes an environmental regulation that requires companies to reduce pollution or pay fines for polluting. In that case, businesses may lose money because they cannot produce as much as they want or must pay fines for producing too much pollution. This reduces their profits and affects their financial position in a negative way.

 

Taxation

 

Taxation can significantly impact a company’s financial position in the next three years. The most obvious effect is that it reduces the amount of cash available to pay dividends and make capital investments (Palepu et al., 2020). Taxes are paid by both companies and individuals. However, companies pay taxes on their profits or losses that are calculated after all expenses have been deducted from revenues. Individuals pay income tax on their earned income, including wages and salaries and investment income from interest, dividends, and capital gains. In addition to paying taxes, businesses must also consider how the structure of their operations will affect the amount of taxes they owe. For example, suppose a business has multiple divisions or subsidiaries in different countries. In that case, it may be able to lower its overall tax burden by consolidating these entities into one entity that has its headquarters in a country with low corporate tax rates (Robinson, 2020).

 

Interest Rates

 

The interest rate greatly impacts a company’s ability to repay its debts. If the interest rate goes up, it becomes more expensive for companies to borrow money from banks or other lenders. This can make it difficult for companies to repay their loans on time or even take out new loans if they don’t have enough cash flow each month (Jackson, 2021).

 

 

In this week’s discussion thread, the task at hand is to describe what seems to be the key factors that will shift the financial state of Meta, either for the better, or for the worse. Prediction is a vital tool in every area of life but especially when referencing the state of one’s finances. 1 Peter 5:8 references this “preparation” in a different way. It says, “Be sober-minded; be watchful. Your adversary the devil prowls around like a roaring lion, seeking someone to devour.” Basically, if it is important to God that we are aware of what is going on, and how certain things can affect our lives, we should be just as alert and aware when it comes to the things that affect our finances. One has to infer that with Meta, some factors that could shift its financial state could be its past success as a company, but also customer demand for the products and technology that they have created. In 2021, 69% of the adults who use social media were considered to be Facebook users (Pew Research Center). This is a very interesting but promising stat for Meta considering the rise of things like TikTok and Snapchat. As Meta, one can infer that there will have to be some sort of new technological change or something to draw some attention back to the Meta platforms as the things like Snapchat and TikTok continue to rise. In other words, the past success of the company could either make or break the money that is coming in from its users. Cash flow is an important indicator of the state of a company’s financial position. Our reading states that “the company’s financial statements and other data are used to develop predictions of its future cash flows” (Lawrence). A way that cash flow could be altered is by the implementation of the needs and desires of the customers/users they have. An article reads that, “34% of people said they had a negative opinion of the brand, down six percent on last year when it was already the second worst-performing company. 31% said that they believed it had a negative impact on society and just 56% said that they trusted Facebook with their personal information” (Hall 2021). It is clear that if Meta wants to see their financial statements be similar or better towards the end of 2022, then they need to begin to reevaluate the needs and opinions of the people that would call themselves users of their product.

 

write a persuasive research paper.

Assignment Instructions

This week, you will write a persuasive research paper. A persuasive paper is an essay used to convince a reader about a particular idea or focus, usually one that you believe in.

Your persuasive essay could be based on anything about which you have an opinion. Whether you’re arguing against junk food at school or petitioning for a raise from your boss, the persuasive essay is a skill that everyone should know. Here is a great article if you need some ideas to get started: https://www.time4writing.com/writing-resources/writing-resourcespersuasive-essay/ (Links to an external site.).

To write a persuasive essay, you can follow this outline:

  1. Introductory Paragraph
    • Grab the reader’s attention by using a “hook.”
    • Give an overview of the argument.
    • Close with a thesis statement that reveals the position to be argued.
  1. “Body” Paragraphs That Provide Support For Your Argument (while three “points” are listed here, you’ll need more paragraphs than that in order to meet your page count)
    • Side A – All the facts and reasoning that supports your paper’s argument
    • Side B – What is the counterargument, and why is it incorrect or why does it not discredit your argument
    • Remember not to “speak” in your paper with personal pronouns (like “I” or “my”,) as you want your paper to speak to the reader, not you personally
    • Each body paragraph should focus on one piece of evidence.
    • Within each paragraph, provide sufficient supporting detail.
  1. Concluding Paragraph

Restate and reinforce the thesis and supporting evidence.

Create an excel sheet with the following tabs:Common Sized Balance Sheets (Tabs 12), Common Sized Income Statements (Tab 13), Horizontal Analysis Balance Sheets (Tab 14), Horizontal Analysis Income Statements (Tab 15), and Projected Financial Statements (Tabs 16-18)

Excel Project: Projecting Financial Statements Assignment Instructions

 

Overview

 

Common Sized Balance Sheets (Tabs 12), Common Sized Income Statements (Tab 13), Horizontal Analysis Balance Sheets (Tab 14), Horizontal Analysis Income Statements (Tab 15), and Projected Financial Statements (Tabs 16-18)

 

Instructions

 

Continue in the same Excel workbook prepared in Module 4: Week 4, adding the following tabs:

  • The 12th tab in your Financial Statement Analysis Template must be labeled Common Sized Balance Sheets.
    • Set-up like the Historical Balance Sheets (Tab 3), this worksheet should use formulas to calculate the common sized percentages, linking to the Historical Balance Sheets for the calculations. “Total Assets” should be used as the base for all common sized calculations on the Balance Sheets. Common sized percentages should be calculated for all three historical years presented.
    • See Exhibit A for a partial example of this tab.
  • The 13th tab in your Financial Statement Analysis Template must be labeled Common Sized Income Statements.
    • Set-up like the Historical Income Statements (Tab 2), this worksheet should use formulas to calculate the common sized percentages, linking to the Historical Income Statements for the calculations. “Revenue” or “Total Revenue” (depending on your company) should be used as the base for all common sized calculations on the Income Statements. Common sized percentages should be calculated for all three historical years presented.
  • The 14th tab in your Financial Statement Analysis Template must be labeled Horizontal Analysis of Balance Sheets.
    • Start by copying and pasting the Historical Balance Sheets from Tab 3 to this worksheet. Then, add dollar and percentage change columns between each of the set of historical years.
    • See Exhibit B for an example of this tab.
  • The 15th tab in your Financial Statement Analysis Template must be labeled Horizontal Analysis of Income Statements.
    • Start by copying and pasting the Historical Income Statements from Tab 2 to this worksheet. Then, add dollar and percentage change columns between each of the set of historical years.
  • The 16th tab in your Financial Statement Analysis Template must be labeled Projected Income Statements. Three years of projected statements should be included, starting with the most recent year after the company’s last issued report.
  • The 17th tab in your Financial Statement Analysis Template must be labeled Projected Balance Sheets. Three years of projected statements should be included. Three years of projected statements should be included, starting with the most recent year after the company’s last issued report.
  • The 18th tab in your Financial Statement Analysis Template must be labeled Projected Statement of Cash Flows. Three years of projected statements should be included, starting with the most recent year after the company’s last issued report.
    • Other information relating to projected tabs:
      • Projections should be based on research performed on your company and its industry. Use historical, trend, ratio data and current and future economic projections as well as information from the company’s MD&A to aid in preparing projections.
      • Clearly state your assumptions in a text box at the bottom of each tab. Cite sources for assumptions based on research.
      • The statements should be consistent, reasonable, and accurate. Areas that will be checked for accuracy include:
        • The Balance Sheets should balance for all years presented.
        • Retained earnings should be properly calculated using the prior year’s balance, net income, and dividends.
        • The Ending Cash Balance on the Statement of Cash Flows should agree to the Cash Balance shown on the Balance Sheet for the same year.
        • Net Income on the Income Statements should match what is reported on the top of the Statement of Cash Flows (if indirect method is used).
      • Other instructions:
        • The Excel workbook should be professionally formatted. Professional formatting includes:
          • All numbers are formatted similarly. The use of decimals, commas for thousands, and other formatting is consistent.
          • Dollar signs are included in the first and last numbers of each column.
          • Subtotals and totals are preceded by a single underline. Totals are followed by a double underline.
          • Line descriptions are indented/bolded in a manner that makes the spreadsheet easy to read.
        • All common sized, horizontal analysis, and projection items should be calculated using formulas. Totals and subtotals should also be calculated using formulas.  For an example of which cells may need formulas, please see Exhibits A & B.

 

Note: Your assignment will be checked for originality via the Turnitin plagiarism tool.

Discuss the most recent American Cancer Society guidelines for prostate cancer screening.

Discuss the risk factors, common presentation and physical exam findings of prostate cancer.  Discuss the most recent American Cancer Society guidelines for prostate cancer screening.

 

 

Prostate cancer is most common in men and affects the prostate located in the male reproductive system. Risk factors include family history and genetics. “All men are at risk for prostate cancer; out of every 100 American men, about 13 will get prostate cancer during their lifetime, and about 2 to 3 men will die from prostate cancer” (CDC, 2021). Other risk factors include diet, smoking, chemical exposures, history of sextually transmitted infections and obesity. “Prostate cancer is a slow-growing cancer; tumors that develop in the prostate tend to develop on the peripheral gland, which does not obstruct the flow of urine, hence they go unnoticed until there is associated pain” (Hoffman & Sullivan , 2020).

In the early stages there are no significant signs and symptoms for prostate cancer. Depending on the extent of the disease patients may experience different symptoms similar to benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). Localized disease symptoms include elevated PSA, weak urinary stream, hesitancy, sensation of incomplete emptying of the bladder, frequency, urgency, urge incontinence and urinary tract infection. Locally invasive disease symptoms include hematuria, dysuria, perineal and suprapubic pain, erectile dysfunction, incontinence, loin pain, symptoms of renal failure, hemospermia, and rectal pain. Physical exam findings include “an asymmetric prostate, a prostate nodule, or an elevated PSA level may be found during a routine physical” (Goolsby & Grubbs, 2019).

The most recent American Cancer Society guidelines for prostate cancer screening recommend how to proceed in obtaining information and treatment. “Men must have a basic understanding of the importance of prostate cancer, the potential benefits of early detection, the strengths and limitations of PSA testing, and the risks of finding and treating screen-detected cancer” (Wolf , et al., 2010). The guidelines recommend screening test of PSA blood exam or PSA blood exam with digital rectal exam can help detect cancer at an earlier stage. Other guidelines false-positives or false negative results require additional testing, abnormal results require additional screening, and treatments options may vary.

 

What is the importance of this study and how does it apply to the general population? 

Your Article Critique paper should include the following sections and address the following questions as they relate to your chosen popular media/news article and the corresponding peer-reviewed scholarly article:

Format: Double-spaced, 12 point font.

Background information   

Include basic information about the topic. For example, if your article describes a study about tuberculosis, you should include a description of the disease, a description of the bacterial organism that causes the disease, and the organisms’ characteristics. This is to help your readers understand the topics you will be discussing in the paper. Does the article mention previous research that is relevant to this research study? If so, you can briefly describe that in this section as well.

 Description of the Scientific Research Study that includes the following:

  • The goal of the study
  • The hypothesis of the study. This may not be formally stated in the article, but you should be able to provide a hypothesis based on the goals of the study.
  • Summary of the experiment(s) conducted, including supportive detail like sample size, length of experiments, dosages, etc. This should be thorough so that the reader knows exactly what was done without having to read either article.
  • A summary of the results of the study
  • Conclusions
  • Future experiments planned (if mentioned)

Critique of the Article that includes a discussion of the following:

  • Do the experiment(s) have proper control group(s)? What are the control group(s)?
  • Are there factors that may impact the results that are not controlled or accounted for?
  • Comment on the sample size. For example, it is large enough, and are the test subjects relevant? etc.
  • Comment on the presence or absence of potential bias? Explain your decision. Consider funding sources and researcher’s background or connections.
  • Are the conclusions supported by the experimental evidence?

 

Real-World Application 

  • What is the importance of this study and how does it apply to the general population?
  • Include your own thoughts and opinions on the topic of the chosen article and relate it to your everyday life and/or to work you have completed in class. Be sure to make your contributions clear, such as “I believe …, I think …, etc.”

References 

  • Include references to the chosen article and at least two (2) additional reputable secondary/supportive sources (three total minimum, it is okay to have additional secondary references as needed).
    • The secondary/supportive references for the AC paper are designed to support the topic you are covering (your critique of the article). You should use these to help with fact-based info needed for background information on the organism, disease process, disease stats, descriptions of experiments, etc. These should NOT be additional studies that you plan to critique as well. The only study that you should critique is the one in the article you picked for your topic.
    • The supportive refs are designed to provide fact-based info that would need to be researched and cited in your final paper. For example, if your paper was on Ebola, you would use supportive references to help with the background section where you cover the disease specifics, information on the virus, viral type, disease stats, global disease spread, etc.
  • References and in-text citations should be in APA format.

 

Discuss the risk factors, common presentation and physical exam findings of breast cancer. 

Discuss the risk factors, common presentation and physical exam findings of breast cancer.  Discuss the most recent American Cancer Society guidelines for breast cancer screening

 

Breast cancer is the most common cancer among women, it is estimated that one in eight women will be diagnosed with breast cancer in their lifetime in the United States (Goolsby & Grubbs, 2019). Women under the age of 45 account for approximately 11% of all breast cancer diagnosis in the United States (Daly et al., 2021). Breast cancer is a multifactorial disease with various contributing factors. There are some modifiable and non-modifiable risk factors for developing breast cancer. Modifiable risk factors include alcohol consumption, smoking, weight, physical activity, hormone contraceptive use, menopausal hormonal therapy, and pregnancy and parity (Daly et al., 2021). Alcohol consumption increases the risk of breast cancer in young and premenopausal women. Those who drink 14 or more alcoholic drinks per week have the highest risk in comparison to non-drinkers. Smoking increases the risk in premenopausal women. Women who commence smoking at a young age seem to have a higher lifetime breast cancer risk than those who take up smoking later in life (Daly et al., 2021). Being overweight after menopause increase breast cancer risks. Women who are overweight also tend to have higher blood insulin levels. Higher insulin levels have been linked to some cancers, including breast cancer (American Cancer Society, 2022). Recent evidence suggests that physical activity and exercise may be a key in reducing premenopausal risks of breast cancer (Daly et al., 2021). Studies have shown that women who use oral contraceptives have a slightly higher risk of breast cancer in comparison to those who never used them (Daly et al., 2021).  The risk associated with the use of hormone replacement therapy after menopause applies to current and recent users. The risk goes back down within 5 years of stopping treatment (American Cancer Society, 2022). Breast cancer risk is higher among women who start having children after the age of 35 years and those who do not have children. The risk is 50% lower for women how start having children at age 20 year or younger (Daly et al., 2021).

There are also numerous non-modifiable risk factors associated with breast cancer. The first is gender, men can get breast cancer, but it is much more common in women than in men (American Cancer Society, 2022). Age is another non-modifiable risk factor. As a woman gets older, the risk increases. Most breast cancers are found in women aged 55 year and older (American Cancer Society, 2022). Inheriting certain genes such as BRCA1 and BRCA2, having a first degree relative with history of breast cancer, and having a personal history of breast cancer are all factors that increase the risk of developing breast cancer (American Cancer Society, 2022). Race and ethnicity are other factors to consider, white women are slightly more likely to develop breast cancer than African American women. However, in women younger than 40 years, breast cancer is higher in African Americans. Asian, Hispanic, and Native American women have a lower risk of developing breast cancer (American Cancer Society, 2022). Other non-modifiable risk factors are being taller, having dense breast tissues, having benign breast conditions, starting menstruation period before age 12, going through menopause later, and having radiation to the chest (American Cancer Society, 2022).

Common Presentation and Physical Exam Findings of Breast Cancer

Early breast cancer is often asymptomatic. A breast lump is the most common complaint and usually the only complaint (Goolsby & Grubbs, 2019). Other possible signs and symptoms of breast cancer are change in breast size or shape, skin dimpling or other skin changes such as thickening, redness, or swelling, and recent nipple inversion or retraction (Chalasani, 2022). Physical examination may reveal axillary lump, blood-stained nipple discharge, skin tethering, dilated veins, ulceration, and Mammary Paget disease. Upon assessment features such as hardness, irregularity, focal nodularity, asymmetry with other breast, and fixation of lump to skin or muscle might be evident (Chalasani, 2022). In advanced cases, the patient may present with fatigue, weight loss, and bone pain (Goolsby & Grubbs, 2019).

American Cancer Society Guidelines for Breast Cancer Screening

The American Cancer Society has screening and early detection guidelines for women with average and high risk for breast cancer. Early detection is important because it can improve the prognosis of the disease. A woman with average risk of breast cancer is someone with no personal history of breast cancer, no strong family history of breast cancer, does not have a genetic mutation known to increase breast cancer such as a BRCA gene, and has not had chest radiation before the age of 30 (American Cancer Society, 2022). The American Cancer Society recommends optional yearly mammogram screening for women ages 40 to 44. Women ages 45 to 54 should get yearly mammograms. Women aged 55 and older can choose to switch to a mammogram every other year, or they can choose to continue yearly mammograms. Screening should continue as long as a woman is in good health and is expected to live at least 10 more years (American Cancer Society, 2022). The American Cancer Society does not recommend clinical breast exams as a screening tool for women with average risk.

Women at high risk for breast cancer includes having  a lifetime risk of 20% to 25% or higher, have a known BRCA1 or BRCA2 gene mutation, first-degree relative (parent, brother, sister, or child) with a BRCA1 or BRCA2 gene mutation, and have not had genetic testing themselves, had radiation to the chest between the ages of 10 to 30 years, and those with Li-Fraumeni syndrome, Cowden syndrome, or Bannayan-Riley-Ruvalcaba syndrome, or have first-degree relatives with one of these syndromes (American Cancer Society, 2022). The American Cancer Society recommends that such women begin screening with MRI and mammogram at the age of 30 years and continue annually as long as they are in good health (American Cancer Society, 2022).