This essay will critically discuss and evaluate auditing theory in relation to the audit industry by paying particular attention to Flintâs postulate; âthe essential distinguishing characteristics of audit are the independence of its status and its freedom from investigatory and reporting constraintsâ . Primarily this essay will investigate how this postulate is linked to the agency theory alongside the lending credibility theory and how when auditor independence is compromised, the credibility of their opinion is lost. We start by looking...
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Introduction In November of 1095 for 10 days pope Urban II held the council of Clermont at Auvergne which culminated in the pope calling onto the Frankish knights for armed expedition into the Levant with the aim of freeing Jerusalem and the tomb of Christ from the grasps of Islamic rule, when the pope finished his speech the representative of the expedition Adhemar of Monteil was the first to carry the cross to the sound of the crowd shouting Deus...
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Can you imagine going through life being constantly scrutinized and subjected for every mistake you have ever made? Kanye West is the prime example of such an instance, and has put all of his faults and weaknesses in the forefront of his new project, 'Jesus Is King.' He accepts any wrongdoing and acknowledges that one can change and follow a new way of life, if they follow the ways of Jesus the Messiah. Through this transition, he highlights the importance...
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Henrik Ibsen mainly expresses the theme of Power in his novel: A Dollâs House. This novel was written in the 19th century, and the story was set in Norway. The purpose of choosing this setting is a womenâs place in society. Men were the ones who have the power and not the wives. Henrik Ibsen portrayed this problem by concocting a metaphoric story about it. However, the female characters, in A Dollâs House, were the ones who actually have the...
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Learning a second language conveys different factors that can affect the way learners learn, for instance gender, age, culture or even motivation can be significant at the time of learning a foreign language. A recent study by Baohua and Watkins (2008) states that motivation is a key aspect when acquiring a second language, because it determines the involvement of students in the learning process. Videogames can be one of the sources that can trigger that motivation in students as they...
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Abstract This paper explores the varied history of womenâs rights within Mexico and the modern implications of the Mexican womenâs rights movement. This paper is structured chronologically, with a brief overview of the history of women in Mexico before delving into modern issues. The concept of âmachismoâ is also explored within the essay and is used to explain the phenomena of femicide and gendered violence within Mexico. The essay ends with the conclusion that the apathy of the U.S. and...
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In this essay analyse and discuss the three areas, Teamwork evaluation, leadership evaluation and motivation evaluation. I will assess and evaluate how me, and my team performed and what processes we went through and what challenges we may have faced when working together in a team. Teamwork forms the crucial element of any business or organisation or team. The better the teamwork the more the successful the organisation or group will be. As an individual if you are a team...
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Abstract Transgender individuals are disproportionately affected by psychological distress, resulting in a prevalence of depression, anxiety, suicide, and substance use within this population. Research consistently shows that resilience among this community correlates to lower levels of distress, however its moderating effect has yet to be confirmed. Literature compiled from the search terms transgender and resilience yielded 14 relevant peer-reviewed articles including one book, one literature review, three qualitative articles and nine quantitative articles. Preliminary findings indicate numerous factors of resilience,...
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Curiosity is an innate urge in human nature. When explorers discovered the new world, thousands flocked to explore it out of curiosity. We are on the cusp of great exploration, the planets in our solar system have started to be explored, starting with Mars. Mars has captured the attention of astronomers for centuries. In ancient times, the Greeks thought of Mars as the god of war due to its red tint. Mars had been thrust into the spotlight once again...
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As early reading literature was created as a stepping stone for children to be able to read and enjoy books themselves, some writing can be seen as toxic for the reader which can ultimately impact the overall well being of individuals within their society. Specifically, these toxic issues seem to occur within stories that feature a young boy and their status around friends and loved ones. In Sharon Creechâs Hate That Cat, we see our main character Jack and his...
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In order to better understand and analyze the narratives of different fugitive slaves and the impact their stories had on American society and the abolition movement, one must first gain a basic overview of the history of slavery in America. Slavery in America was a controversial issue from the very beginning, as it became a major topic of debate when drafting the constitution. Concessions were made on both sides and through the use of language such as âall other personsâ,...
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This quote, âThe mind is its own place, it can make heaven out of hell or hell out of heaven.â has been taken from the epic poem âParadise Lostâ by John Milton. John Milton (9th December 1608 to 8th November 1674) was a famous 17th century poet. He used to write poems about religion and politics. His desire for freedom expanded into his manner. He initiated new words to the English Language. He was considered as the âgreatest English authorâ...
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Abstract Middle-Aged Adults have so much to be mindful about from the concerns of income, housing, employment, marriage, health concerns and to top it off how to maintain a healthy lifestyle through diet that would help prevent obesity. With the hype over so many new and so-called improved diet plans that can help some lose weight that can help control cravings, to low carbs, low fat, just to name a few. The new trend is that more Middle-Aged Adults are...
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Introduction to the Rich Cultures of China and Japan China and Japan share beautiful cultures and they are both well known for their many tourist attractions. Through they are very well known for their hundreds of attractions, not many people are aware of the beautiful background of the two countries. China became a country on October 1st of 1949 under leader Ma Zedong. Mao Zedong declared the countryâs independence and introduced the creation of the Peopleâs Republic of China (The...
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In this paper, the definition and standards of Sociological Imagination will be outlined first. The social trouble of divorce will be considered from this set of principles to see how divorce impacts people and society as a group. A description of the most important thoughts and standards in every of the three principal sociological perspectives will be accompanied by way of an analysis of divorce through each perspective. Using each of the views will uncover beneficial insights and data concerning...
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In 1985, President Ronald Reagan and his administration released a report titled âA Nation at Riskâ. This report highlighted some general issues with the infrastructure of America throughout, but it ended with an unexpected and quite damning statement. It warns, âIf an unfriendly foreign power had attempted to impose on America the mediocre educational performance that exists today, we might well have viewed it as an act of war. As it stands, we have allowed this to happen to ourselvesâ...
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There are 20,000 adoptions from Russia yearly and over 1.6 million from the world a year, coming from an adoptive child myself from Russia, I Believe strongly in adoption and believe that it is hard to adopt children in this day and age. It is a very controversial topic in the world today. 'A total of approximately 125,000 children have been adopted annually in the United States in recent years, a sharp drop since the century-long high point of 175,000...
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Abstract Sign language interpreter is the essential part of designing and developing an application for American Sign Language(ASL). In this application we are using ASL datasets of images of hands with different skin complexion, sizes and camera angles to build classification system by training a convolutional neural network (CNN). In first phase of this application it works on gesture recognition, converting sign gestures of impaired person into speech. The second phase is based on voice recognition, converting normal voice into...
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DNA chemical reactions have found a couple of industrial applications. Targeting protein bound to DNA for manipulation of disease prognosis is gaining a lot of interest among scientists. Due to advancement of in silico technology, thousands of molecules can be search for protein interaction. Molecules with the best docking properties to target proteins can then be synthesized in the lab and used in wet lab setting to affirm their activity. To accelerate this process scientist have set up chemical databases...
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Abstract The usage of computer vision and artificial intelligence has become an important factor for many real-world applications. The automatic recognition of hand gestures using these two technologies are very much useful in sign language recoginition. In this paper we are going to see about the interpretation of the American Sign Language where the robots will recognize the sign and convey the information through audio or text to the normal persons and replicate the reply to the deaf and dumb...
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Ever since that glorious day on December 17, 1903 in Kitty Hawk, North Carolina where Wilbur and Orville Wright flew the first aircraft, planes have always fascinated us. Amelia Earhart, an American aviation pioneer and author, once said, âI have often been asked what I think about at the moment of take-off. Of course, no pilot sits and feels his pulse as he flies. He has to be part of the machine. If he thinks of anything but the task...
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The subject of criminology is often seen as more of a scientific field and the popular media that engages with crime sources their material from crimes that had occurred or theories that engage with deviance and criminology. However, the emergence of forensic semiotics have placed a new emphasis on the study of the relationship between criminology, forensic sciences, and the portrayal of crime in popular media. The study of forensic semiotics can contribute significantly to the study of crime detection...
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The cell theory was developed in 1839 by microbiologists Scheinman and Schwann describes the properties of cells. A cell is defined as the basic smallest unit of life that is responsible for all lifeâs processes. They are the building blocks of life of any living being. All living beings are made up of cells. They may be made by single cell also called unicellular and made by many cells called multicellular. âMycoplasmas are the smallest known cells.â They provide shape...
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Introduction Over the years there have been many different genres of television shows one might decide to watch in their free time. These genres range from the sci fi thriller, game shows, all the way to reality television. However one genre in particular has been around since before the television was invented, the situational comedy or sitcom for short. This paper will be focusingon two sitcoms from two very different time periods, âTaxi âwhich first aired on September 12th, 1978,...
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My wife just asked me to put up a ceiling fan. I didnât know that was part of marriage! This was my first thought on Sunday, August 8, 2010, as I stood in my bedroom with a bunch of screws, nuts, bolts, and fan blades. My head swirled with thoughts of how to get out of this. Certain beliefs emerged from the core of my mind. I am a white-collar worker. I donât know how to do mechanical stuff. Being...
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In the original version of Fergusonâs model, âbilingualismâ referred to the coexistence of two unrelated languages within one speech community. In more recent literature, this term is used as a psycholinguistic term referring to a speakerâs proficiency in two or more languages. The existence of two languages for a long period of time sets the scene for the language ideology of the society. Spolsky posits that âlanguage ideologyâ is language policy with the manager left out, what people think should...
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The future of religion is one that includes an ever growing number of female leaders. Being deeply grounded in traditional beliefs and practices, it is difficult for one to consider that leadership roles within certain religions will also grow to have more representation of females. But, that is not to say it hasnât already happened. Females within the religion of Catholicism have already begun to defy traditional norms. There has been multiple instances where women have obtained leadership status. But,...
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In Paul Tillichâs book, Systematic Theology, he talks about the belief that humans have a quest for the New Being and meaning for Christ. Our existence is considered finite in terms of freedom and as a âbondage of willâ, as proposed by Martin Luther. It is said to be only applicable to man and not nature because we have freedom and are spontaneous. Even though we are free and filled with the fulfillment of joy, people cannot live out their...
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Six pounds, seven ounces, nineteen and a half inches. Brown eyes and a full head of blonde hair. Itâs seven oâclock in the morning. You spring out of bed to hear your newborn has awaken. She is your new pride and joy. Every morning when you lift her from her wooden crib, you feel your heart grow warmer. Each look into her eyes makes you feel at home. Her cute little smile brings you an immense amount of joy that...
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Like many other countries Japan has had a troubled past. They have gone through many struggles throughout the past 75 years of their history. They have gone through many stages of knowing who they are as people and not knowing their national identity. There was a time when the Japanese people were in total dismay and were struggling to come to terms with what their country had done and the results of the war they took part in and there...
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