Based on your research and the facts stated in the scenario, prepare a recommendation for the client in which you advise either acceptance of the proposed adjustments or further appeal of the issue based on the potential for prevailing on appeal.

Suppose you are a CPA hired to represent a client who is currently under examination by the IRS. The client is the president and 95% shareholder of a building supply sales and warehousing business. He also owns 50% of the stock of a construction company. The client’s son owns the remaining 50% of the stock of the construction company. The client has received a notice of proposed adjustments (NPA) on three significant issues related to the building supply business for the years under examination. The issues identified in the NPA are unreasonable compensation, stock redemptions, and a rental loss. Additional facts regarding the issues are reflected below:

  • Unreasonable compensation: The taxpayer receives a salary of $10 million composed of a $5 million base salary plus 5% of gross receipts not to exceed $5 million. The total gross receipts of the building supply business are $300 million. The NPA by the IRS disallows the salary based on 5% of gross receipts as a constructive dividend.
  • Stock redemptions: During the audit period, the construction company redeemed 50% of the outstanding stock owned by the client and 50% of the stock owned by the client’s son, leaving each with the same ownership percentage of 50%. The IRS treated the redemption as a distribution under IRC Section 301.
  • Rental loss: The rental loss results from a building leased to the construction company owned by the client and his son.

Instructions

Using the Internet to research the rules and income tax laws regarding unreasonable compensation, stock redemptions treated as dividends, and related party losses. Be sure to use the six-step tax research process as a guide for your written response.

Write a 3–4 page paper in which you:

  1. Based on your research and the facts stated in the scenario, prepare a recommendation for the client in which you advise either acceptance of the proposed adjustments or further appeal of the issue based on the potential for prevailing on appeal.
  2. Create a tax plan for the future redemption of the client’s stock owned in the construction company that will not be taxed according to Section 301 of the IRC.
  3. Propose a strategy for the client to receive similar amounts in compensation in the future and avoid the taxation as a constructive dividend.

The specific course learning outcome associated with this assignment is:

  • Create a recommendation for proposed adjustments, stock redemption, and future compensation based on a given scenario.

 

 

Describe how you are planning to conduct data collection and analysis, identifying specific challenges and ethical considerations that should be taken into account.

Description
Drafting Proposed Methods and Design

Discuss your initial plans for developing the proposed methods section of your Capstone Project, including your proposed method and design. Describe how you are planning to conduct data collection and analysis, identifying specific challenges and ethical considerations that should be taken into account. Be sure that you are providing justification and rationale for your decision. In other words, why is what you propose the most appropriate way to address your research problem? Include supporting citations from scholarly, peer-reviewed sources and provide the complete APA reference for each.

explain and/or compare how the racial caste system is similar to racism and racial hierarchy in the United States.

Topic: Racial Caste Systems & Human Rights
Description

This paper should explain and/or compare how the racial caste system is similar to racism and racial hierarchy in the United States. It must explain how 2 of the 4 I’s of oppression are used to perpetuate racism. It can do this through explaining historical oppression of black people (or people of color) through the understanding of slavery, education, mass incarceration and police brutality. It should then call upon international human rights law and the international human rights regime to do something about it

Demonstrate an understanding of the research process, relevant academic literature, theoretical models and empirical data for a specific Financial Management related project
Unit learning outcomes 1.   Demonstrate the following knowledge and understanding:

·       Demonstrate an understanding of the research process, relevant academic literature, theoretical models and empirical data for a specific Financial Management related project

 

2.   Demonstrate the following skills and abilities:

·       Plan and execute an academic research based project and report your findings appropriately deploying a range of skills of written expression appropriate to the subject, demonstrating critical understanding of the subject matter

 

 

 

What am I required to do in this assignment?
This is a 5,000-word dissertation reporting on the implementation of the research study that you proposed in Assessment 1. It is necessary to note that only secondary data are allowed to be used. Therefore, you must not intend to do any primary research at all! This means that there is no need to write a questionnaire or conduct interviews to collect primary data.

 

Guidelines and Additional Information

·       Preparation for this assessment is done through self-directed study supported by library sessions, lecture sessions and individual sessions with your supervisor.

·       You will need to do a substantial amount of self-directed reading to address this report adequately. Various sources of information should be considered, such as academic journals, books, newspapers, and trade magazines. Digital libraries are considered as important sources of information and data.

·       You are required to use the Dissertation Template which is available from your supervisor.

·       Your dissertation should be well presented and logically organised. Poor presentation will result in lower grades.

You are required to use the Harvard referencing style for citing references.

 
What do I need to do to pass? (Threshold Expectations from UIF)
 

In order to pass Assessment 1 you will need to:

· Produce a research proposal which documents your research question, the issues, debates and concepts identified from your initial perusal of the literature, a project plan to complete your dissertation, and an ethics form. All referencing to be in correct Harvard format.

In order to pass Assessment 2 you will need to:

· Produce a report which attempts to answer the research question posed with reference to academic literature and the research process undertaken.

 

 

 

 

 

 
How do I produce high quality work that merits a good grade?
We will be filling this section in together in class on Click or tap to enter a date. make sure you have downloaded/printed out the Assignment Brief and bring it to the session with you.

 

The following points should be observed:

We suggest that you avoid writing in the first person (“I”); rather the third person is recommended (e.g. it can therefore be suggested that…).

You may include headings and subtitles and a contents page if you feel this will help you to stay focused and create clearer sign-posting for the reader.

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Guide to writing the Project Report:

 

Section of project report/ Title Content / Guidance Word count
Title page Title of your report.  
Executive Summary Concise summary of your report, including aim, analysis, key conclusions and recommendations (comes first, written last) Approx. 250 words
Contents Page Include page numbers.  
Introduction Introduction to the report setting out what the aims and objectives of the report are, the context, what the report will cover, why and your method of analysis. Must be supported by the ideas of influential contributors using in text citations. Approx. 500 words
Literature Review You will need to draw on a wide range of recent (2008-2021) quality academic sources, including peer-reviewed material, combined with practical examples to support your arguments. You will need to critically evaluate the sources in relation to the application of theory to practice. Approx. 1150 words
Analysis You need to state and justify the method of analysis as appropriate to the aim and objectives of your project.   If using Systematic Review you will need to present full details of the search/searches with number of results and inclusion/exclusion criteria resulting in the final sample of evidence for review.

You need to present the evidence (data) published in quality academic sources. You need to analyse in-depth the evidence (data) and present the findings clearly.

For systematic review and comparative analysis methods, a table is useful to illustrate the findings.

Word count for this section will depend on the topic of your project and may vary widely between projects

 Approx. 1150 words
Discussion In the discussion, you will need to interpret your findings with reference to theories introduced in the literature review. Apply the theory to the data, critically analyse and evaluate in-depth the effectiveness of theory in applied in practice. What is the unique insight from your research? Approx. 1150 words
Conclusions This section should initially answer the report aim and objectives and draw together the main points from your analysis. It summarises what has been learned from undertaking this project concerning the application of theory into practice. What are the main conclusions from your project? No new information should be presented in the conclusions. Approx. 250 words
Recommendations Make recommendations for improvement based upon your conclusions, clearly stating how they can add value.     Recommendations should be fully feasible and justified considering costs, priority level, time-scale, resources, who is responsible, benefits and any further implications. Proposals should be actionable (‘immediately implementable’) not just a list of ideas. Approx. 250 words
Reference List A list of all sources cited directly in the text. Harvard style  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Use of academic Literature:

Use academic sources, i.e. books, journal articles etc. Refer to respected industry sources DO NOT overuse the Internet, do not use and / or quote from Wikipedia.

 

Reminder:

 

You are required to use proper in-text reference and the reference list in the end using the Harvard Referencing System.

 

The writing:

Try to approach this assignment in a logical and systematic way. Make sure you have a logical structure, a convincing argument, clear description of the situations which ‘set the scene’, and clear explanation which relate to theories, and a conclusion that draws your argument together.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
MINIMUM WAGE: Should the minimum wage be raised from its current $7.25 per hour?

Topic: MINIMUM WAGE: Should the minimum wage be raised from its current $7.25 per hour?

Description

1000 words

This week you will prepare for the Final Persuasive Essay by completing a Writing Plan. The Writing Plan will help you identify the main elements necessary to compose an effective essay. Attached below is a Worksheet, which you will download, complete and submit for a grade. Following are the directions for the essay that is due in Week Four. You will need to select a topic, find relevant sources from the Library and then complete the worksheet. Persuasive Essay The persuasive essay requires you to argue a position on a debatable topic. You will support your position by conducting research, evaluating evidence, and presenting it in a well-organized essay. This assignment is based on research. It is not simply a preference or an expression of your opinion. The goal is to persuade a reader to adopt a certain point of view by using reliable sources, statistics and facts, logic, examples, and expert opinions. The essay should address an opposing view, and respectfully state why your position is stronger. The final essay should include a thesis statement, clear position on chosen topic, acknowledgement of the opposing view, clear purpose and direction, and effective conclusion. Revised essay should be error free and consistent in tone, point of view and verb tense. Three reliable sources are required to support your position. Reliable sources include Keiser Library, Google scholar, and others approved by your instructor. *See Revision Worksheet and Rubric for guidance and assessment of your work. Choose one of the following Writing Suggestions or you may choose a topic relevant to your career or studies. The topic must be debatable (have two opposing sides), research based (use facts, not personal opinion) and relevant to your career. See page 171 for further guidance.

IMMIGRATION: Should the U.S. offer a path to citizenship/legal residency for illegal immigrants? MINIMUM WAGE: Should the minimum wage be raised from its current $7.25 per hour? ENVIRONMENT: Should the US support initiatives that restrict carbon emissions (or carbon pollution)? REQUIREMENTS: 1000 words minimum Must include three sources with in-text and reference citations Microsoft Word document APA Format with title page, introduction, body, conclusion, and reference page Submission to OWL is recommended HOW TO SUBMIT THIS ASSIGNMENT Download the Writing Plan Worksheet Save the document as YOUR LAST NAME WEEK 3 WORKSHEET Submit your document as an ATTACHMENT Make sure that you have actually attached the document

With reference to your background reading and research, discuss the importance of SSP in reading development within a language rich environment.

Assignment titles

  • English – With reference to your background reading and research, discuss the importance of SSP in reading development within a language rich environment.
  • Science – Creativity is one of the contemporary ideas around Primary Science Education. Drawing on research and authors in the field of education, discuss the place of creativity in the primary science classroom.
  • Maths – With reference to relevant literature, discuss what is meant by constructivist approaches in relation to the teaching and learning of mathematics. Provide implications for practice implied by this theory.
    Science Assignment 
    Creativity is one of the contemporary ideas around Primary Science Education.

    Drawing on research and authors in the field of education, discuss the place of creativity in the primary science classroom.

    Consider the place of creativity in the science classroom, for you and your pupils.

  • Essential Reading for general creativity:
  • NACCCE (National Advisory Committee on Creative and Cultural Education) (1999).  All our futures: Creativity, culture and education. London: Department for Education and Employment. This report has been used widely as the currently acceptable definition of creativity
  • Kaufman, J.C. & Beghetto, R.A. (2009).  Beyond Big and Little: the Four C model of creativity.  Review of General Psychology, 13, 1-12. Going a bit deeper but useful to extend the definitions of creativity
  • Davies, L., Newton, L.D. & Newton, D.P. (2018).  Creativity as a twenty-first century competence: An exploratory study of provision and reality.  Education 3-13, 46, 879-891. This is very interesting for further reading
  • Craft, A., Gardner H. & Claxton, G. (2008).  Creativity, Wisdom and Trusteeship: Exploring the role of education.  London: SAGE. Going a bit deeper
    Word limit

    • All assignments should be 2500 words long.

    Please note:

    • Word length relates to the text of your assignment and includes any quotations.
    • Word length excludes the reference list, title and appendices.
Write a 2000word lab report on the effects of different attachment styles in adulthood.

Description

Write a 2000word lab report on the effects of different attachment styles in adulthood. The aim of the lab report is: To find out how different attachment styles influence relationships formed in adulthood. To demonstrate the importance gaining attachment styles in childhood is, as this impacts the way we make socialise in adulthood. Design: The design of this project will include two different questionnaires, both questionnaires will consist of a scale rating of 1-6. The first questionnaire is based on childhood relationships this will help us to determine what attachment styles were developed through their childhood. The second questionnaire will be based on the participants current relationships formed in their adult life. This will show us the significance of childhood attachment styles and how this can impact future relationships with individuals. Key: 1. Questionnaire for childhood relationships 2. questionnaire for present relationships Strongly agree, somewhat agree, neither agree or disagree, somewhat disagree and strongly disagree. Participants: A sample of 50 undergraduate students all from different backgrounds, aged 18-23. The sample is a volunteer sample. All participants have consented to taking part. Materials:  The participants will have to read a ‘terms and conditions’ page where they will agree for the data they provide to be used for the study. After completing this, the participants will complete the two questionnaires. Location of data collection: The project will be conducted online as will the data collection (qualtrics) Here is most of the information that is required for the lab report. I did not actually conduct this research so you will need to make up the results and follow with the hypothesis. Criteria: Title should be clear, succinct and accurately convey the content of the report. The abstract should be a brief overall summary of your report. E.g. State the essential concepts and purpose of the study, the basic question or hypotheses being tested, the methodology/variables for the study as well as a very brief indication of any results and conclusions. Your introduction should include: The context of your report. A review of literature relevant to your study. Logical progression of literature. Justification for the study – Clearly stated rationale/aims/hypotheses. Your method should be made up of appropriate subsections: How many participants, design and variables, materials used, procedures you might have used including counterbalancing, conditions, etc. Results Your results section should give a full account of the analysis in a clear, concise and APA standardised manner: A meaningful table of descriptive statistics, the appropriate inferential statistics carried out, analyses to be correctly reported. results to be explained clearly in prose fashion. Any tables, graphs or figures been designed and labelled correctly. Discussion Here you should summarize your results and explain how your results do, or do not, fit with the research you have identified in your Introduction.

Use the Social, Technological, Economical, Environmental, Political, Legal and Ethical (STEEPLE) analysis to analyse the external business environment of the chosen company over the last 5-10 years.

Topic: HSBC Bank plc business and economy

3 pages + well-structured + cited references

Description

1.Use the Social, Technological, Economical, Environmental, Political, Legal and Ethical (STEEPLE) analysis to analyse the external business environment of the chosen company over the last 5-10 years. Students are expected to discuss each factor separately 2. Economical factor analysis (see the suggested marks from the bullet points below) 2.1.Identify the microeconomic factors that affect the demand for goods and/or services of your chosen company and the factors for the market demand. Draw a demand curve diagram to illustrate your answer.2.2.List the determinants of the supply of the business and identify what would cause the supply of goods and/or services to fall/rise. Draw a supply curve diagram to illustrate your answer.2.3.Discuss the competitiveness of the UK market and its impacts on the future of the business.2.4.Give some examples of ‘random shocks’ that could undermine the UK government’s fiscal policy and discuss if there is any fiscal policy could have an impact on the UK’s economy and the business of your chosen company. 3 Research and discuss the business problems and challenges the chosen company faces and criticise on the external effects of a business decision on themselves/customers/employees/rivals and on the public at large 4. Everything need to have references and no plagiarism

A 3000 word essay that critically analyses leadership and management issues within one’s own area

Topic: A 3000 word essay that critically analyses leadership and management issues within one’s own area

Description

I work in a intensive care unit .And I would like to address the issues of mentoring and supervising the overseas nurses.the need of working with a practice developement nurse during supernumerary period .Especially in the time of covid, no proper mentoring and supervising is going on.

Present and defend your view concerning the relative strengths and weaknesses of the views of libertarian rights ethicists and those rights ethicists who believe in both liberty and welfare rights.

Present and defend your view concerning the relative strengths and weaknesses of the views of libertarian rights ethicists and those rights ethicists who believe in both liberty and welfare rights. In doing so, comment on why libertarianism is having considerable influence today, and yet why the Libertarian Party repeatedly cannot win widespread support for its goals to dis mantle all welfare programs, such as guaranteed public education from kindergarten to twelfth grade and health care for the elderly and low-income families.

 

Reflection paper details:

  • Length: These must be short – no more than 1.5 double spaced pages and

preferably just one page. Be concise while trying to sufficiently address the topic.

  • Topics: paper must respond to a discussion question from the textbook “I have attached the text book” . I have already chose the question and I mentioned above (Ch 3, p58, discussion Q#4),
  • Format: On one line at the top of your paper write your name followed by info

about the discussion question you’re addressing: the chapter, page number, and

number of the question (e.g., Jane Janerson, Ch 1, p25, discussion Q#2). Don’t

give me any other info. Double space your paper and use a normal 12-pt font.