...Blueprint for Professional and Personal Growth Executive Summary I learned what data management is and how it is critical to Business Information Systems. I also learned about driving value from Business Information Systems. The information gathered is used to maintain information given about the company and employees. The information gathered will also help keep my business competitive with other businesses. I also learned to focus more on updating the information systems to stay competitive. I learned from the assignments the importance of addressing the infrastructure issues and the staffing model to ensure the data management is aligning with the strategic plan (Khani ET a., 2011) and the resources were available to manage the customer service needs. With my new understanding of Business Information Systems, I can now improve and apply this knowledge to my business. The Improvements I will make is in analyzing data recovery, planning secure data storage, implementing, and managing the information system applications. This content of my assignments has helped me change the way I think in terms of data storage and how to get recovery if something happens. My goals are to implement a better way of storing my organization’s data with complete recovery of data. I have goals in sharing the information I learned with other managers and team members so they can also benefit from managing business information systems. With my work, I barely paid attention to Information...
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...Introduction to Personal & Corporate Taxation [TX1] Course description and purpose Personal & Corporate Taxation [TX1] is the first of two courses in taxation in the CGA program of professional studies. It is a level four course that focuses on topics that aim to ensure you achieve a good understanding of the general principles and concepts of the Canadian Income Tax Act (ITA), as encountered by most individuals and corporations help you develop professional skills in the application of ITA principles and concepts to solve tax problems of individuals and corporations introduce you to the basic principles of income tax planning and international taxation, and introduce you to tax preparation software to aid in tax planning and in the preparation of individual T1 income tax and benefit returns. TX1 is designed to assist you in developing professional competence and skills to determine a taxpayer’s taxation requirements, exposure, and liability evaluate tax implications of proposed and completed transactions ensure compliance with all taxation reporting and filing requirements, and analyze and advise on tax planning issues. The CGA Program of Professional Studies is designed to help you develop the competencies that are essential to a professional accountant. For information on the competencies developed and strengthened specifically in TX1 and how they relate to the course topics, see the TX1 examination blueprint. (To access the blueprint, go to Exam preparation/Exam blueprint in the course...
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...PA1 EXAMINATION BLUEPRINT 2014/2015 Effective Date: December 2014 This document is the property of: CGA-Canada 100-4200 North Fraser Way Burnaby, British Columbia Canada V5J 5K7 Phone: 604 669-3555 Fax: 604 689-5845 www.cga.org/canada Updated: January 21, 2014 CGA-Canada PA1 Examination Blueprint 2014/2015 Table of Contents About the Examination Blueprint ......................................................................................................................... 2 PA1 Examination ................................................................................................................................................... 2 PA1 Course ........................................................................................................................................................ 2 Prerequisite Courses for the PA1 Examination .................................................................................................. 3 Competency Weightings ....................................................................................................................................... 3 Structure of the Examination ................................................................................................................................ 5 Examination Competency Coverage ..................................................................................................................... 6 Scoring Model and Evaluation of Candidate...
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...PA2 EXAMINATION BLUEPRINT 2011/2012 Effective Date: December 2011 This document is the property of: CGA-Canada 100-4200 North Fraser Way Burnaby, British Columbia Canada V5J 5K7 Phone: 604 669-3555 Fax: 604 689-5845 www.cga.org/canada Updated: April 18, 2011 CGA-Canada PA2 Examination Blueprint 2011/2012 Table of Contents About the Examination Blueprint ......................................................................................................................... 2 PA2 Examination ................................................................................................................................................... 2 PA2 Course ........................................................................................................................................................ 2 Prerequisite Courses for the PA2 Examination .................................................................................................. 3 Competency Weightings ....................................................................................................................................... 3 Structure of the Examination ................................................................................................................................ 5 Examination Competency Coverage ..................................................................................................................... 6 Scoring Model and Evaluation of Candidate Performance .......
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...Warlords of Draenor. This second installment maps out the buildings that make up a fully armed and operational Garrison and how they impact your professions. As we mentioned in part 1 of this series, we want the process of staking your claim on Draenor to fundamentally shape your gameplay experience. Your Garrison mainly comprises buildings and the Followers who inhabit them. As your Garrison grows, so will your options and opportunities to use these assets to your advantage on Draenor. The Followers that populate your Garrison will grow in number and power, and what they can do for you depends which buildings you choose to construct in your base. Start Small, Think Big Even in its fledgling state, your Garrison will contribute to your professional development almost immediately. You’ll have many choices for what to build, and your choices directly impact what your Followers can do and the rewards you’ll get from them. The space you have available for buildings is determined by your Garrison Tier. At Garrison Tier 1, you’ll have one small and one large plot for buildings of those sizes. Quests will take you through placing a building that matches one of your primary professions in your first small plot and a Barracks in your first large plot. At Garrison Tier 2, you’ll gain one additional small plot, one medium plot, and room for three of four preset buildings: the Fishing Shack, Herb Garden, Pet Menagerie, and Lunarfall Excavation (Alliance) or Frostwolf Mine (Horde). Everyone...
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...organization is it (e.g., profit or non-profit, library (specify type), government agency, corporation, independent business, etc.)? Is it part of a larger organization; if so, how would you characterize the larger organization? Are conditions surrounding your organization relatively stable or changing? If the latter, how fast are things changing? How does it affect the organization? Is your organization strongly impacted by technology, by shifts in the economy, by leadership changes? How politically sensitive is it? Does it have partners or other organizations with whom it is closely aligned? * * Customers: Describe the users of the services offered by your organization in as many ways as you can (e.g., age, socio-economic status, professional field(s) or occupation(s), geographic location, ethnic culture(s), etc.)? If you think there is a mix of several different kinds of clients (and there usually is), describe each subgroup and estimate roughly the proportion of each subgroup ti the total...
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...Corporate Governance Blueprint 2011 Towards Excellence in Corporate Governance Suruhanjaya Sekuriti Malaysia 3 Persiaran Bukit Kiara Bukit Kiara 50490 Kuala Lumpur Malaysia Tel: 603-6204 8000 Fax: 603-6201 5078 www.sc.com.my Copyright © July 2011 Securities Commission Malaysia All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in or introduced into a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or by any means (graphical, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, taping or otherwise), without the prior written permission of the Securities Commission Malaysia. Perpustakaan Negara Malaysia Corporate governance blueprint 2011 : towards excellence in corporate governance Bibliography : p. 77 ISBN 978–983–9386–67–7 1. Corporate governance--Malaysia. 2. Industrial management. 1. Suruhanjaya Sekuriti Malaysia. 658.4009595 Cataloguing-in-Publication Data This book is printed using eco-friendly recyclable and bio-degradable paper CONTENTS FOREWORD BY MINISTER OF FINANCE II, MALAYSIA MESSAGE FROM CHAIRMAN OF THE SECURITIES COMMISSION MALAYSIA INTRODUCTION CHAPTER 1 v vii 1 5 SHAREHOLDER RIGHTS CHAPTER 2 13 ROLE OF INSTITUTIONAL INVESTORS CHAPTER 3 21 THE BOARD’S ROLE IN GOVERNANCE – – – – ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES INDEPENDENCE OF THE BOARD COMPOSITION OF THE BOARD COMMITMENT OF BOARD MEMBERS 43 CHAPTER 4 DISCLOSURE AND TRANSPARENCY CHAPTER 5 53 ROLE OF GATEKEEPERS AND INFLUENCERS CHAPTER 6 61 PUBLIC AND...
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...Advanced Corporate Finance [FN2] Examination Blueprint 2013/2014 Purpose The Advanced Corporate Finance [FN2] examination has been constructed using an examination blueprint. The blueprint, also referred to as the test specifications, outlines the content areas covered on the examination and the weighting allotted to each content area. This document also lists the topics, the level of competence for each topic, and the related learning objectives and competencies. The learning objectives have been designed to ensure that the competencies are met. In addition, information is provided on the proportion of each question type presented in the examination (that is, multiple choice, quantitative problems, and so on). Use Candidates should use the examination blueprint to prepare for the course examination. The blueprint may not include all the topics listed in the course materials; however, candidates are still responsible for acquiring a broad-based knowledge of all topics not listed in the blueprint since these topics will be tested in assignment and review questions. The topics not listed in the blueprint will also provide candidates with a greater depth of understanding of finance concepts. Examination Objectives The objective of the 4-hour comprehensive examination is to test CGA candidates on the prerequisite knowledge required for advancement into PA1 and PA2, so as to ensure that the candidates have the broad-based knowledge in finance needed to function properly in the association’s...
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...Bakken, J. P., & Smith, B. A. (2011). A blueprint for developing culturally proficient/responsive school administrators in special education. Learning Disabilities -- A Contemporary Journal, 9(1), 33-46. Retrieved from EBSCOhost. Introduction Nationwide, schools are being faced with a rapid increase in the number of students of color, culturally and linguistically diverse students, students with learning disabilities, students from low-income families, and students from non-traditional and single parent families. As a result, determining how schools can adapt to meet the needs of these vast demographics, as well as how the varied demographics can play a role in the education of these students, has become more than just a topic of conversation and research for academic professionals, educators, researchers, and practitioners. Literature and research point to educational reform by improving school systems to foster multicultural educational environments. Specifically, school leadership and professional development are closely looked at as driving factors in which to achieve this educational reform. In their article “A Blueprint for Developing Culturally Proficient/Responsive School Administrators in Special Education,” Bakken and Smith (2011) focus on the need for school administrators to be culturally responsive/proficient in the special education arena particularly in order to better meet the needs of culturally and linguistically diverse (CLD) students who have learning...
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...Contents Executive Summary 4 Background 4 Problem Statement 4 Analysis 5 Operational Models 5 Options, Implications and tradeoffs 5 SWOT ANALYSIS CHART 6 Blueprint for Sunset Grill 7 Recommendations and Conclusions 8 Executive Summary The Sunset Grill-at-Blue, an all-breakfast franchise, located in the Village at Blue Mountain, Ontario is currently operated by Bruce Melhuish. Even though the franchise was named Business of the Year in the counties of Simcoe and Grey, the first year of operation resulted in breaking even. Sunset’s service concept is aimed at providing affordable family meals. The restaurant features an open-concept kitchen, which allows Melhuish to oversee the interaction between staff and customers, and the order process, as in the breakfast business the main goal is to get food out quickly as possible. The purpose of this report is to identify the operational problems of the restaurant and provide recommendations based on an analysis of feasible alternatives. Based on the analysis it was discovered that customer demand had been increasing due to the Village at Blue Mountain ski resort experiencing high occupancy rates during the summer and winter. Because Sunset Grill had not forecasted the high demand of customers during weekends, and thus not adjusted the staff, the ordering process was delayed and created queues of up to 25 minutes. By performing an assessment of the restaurant’s operations...
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...electrician is important in many ways; they enable people to have electricity in their houses and fix any problems that may occur. Their work can range from maintenance to even putting up street lights. Before someone considers following the occupation as an electrician, he or she must first understand all the aspects of their work, as well as the many qualifications necessary to being an electrician. The job description of an electrician is varied as well as intense. The variation of an electrician’s job is due to the many different types of electricians. There are maintenance electricians, linemen, indoor wiremen, and many more. As a maintenance electrician one’s job is to install and repair electrical systems using their tools as well as blueprints, schematics, manuals, and electrical code (“Electrician”). One way a maintenance electrician fixes problems is through troubleshooting; troubleshooting, as one would say, “Is a form of problem solving, often applied to repair failed products or processes; it is a logical, systematic search for the source of a problem so that it can be solved, and so products or processes can be made operational again.” The technique of troubleshooting is used in many fields such as engineering, systems administration, electronics (electrician), automotive repair, and diagnostic medicine (“Troubleshooting”). In addition to maintenance electricians, there are also construction electricians such as linemen and indoor wiremen. The job of a linemen is to actually...
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...Personal Responsibility Sheronda Guy Gen/200 Foundations for General Education and Professional Success September 17, 2012 Jeremy Vencel Personal responsibility is the characteristic of accepting complete responsibility for your actions, while acknowledging the possible consequences that those actions may have on others and your academic career. It is the understanding that what you do impacts your overall personal success. There is a direct relation between personal responsibility and college success. In fact, it is the foundation needed to ensure your academic goal is achieved. Because of its importance, it is necessary to develop a preliminary plan for practicing personal responsibility in an educational environment. Having personal responsibility not only determines the level of success one will achieve in society but also academically. College success is closely related to personal responsibility. In order to successfully reach your goal of obtaining a college degree you have hold yourself accountable for how well you perform during your academic career. Accountability is the understanding that your progression while attending college is solely your responsibility and your actions ultimately determine your level of success. Accepting personal responsibility is accepting that whatever the outcome will be is at no one else’s fault but your own. It is the ability to acknowledge that you are personally responsible for everything that you say and do. Canfield...
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...1. How can a security framework assist in the design and implementation of a security infrastructure? Designing a working plan for securing the organization s information assets begins by creating or validating an existing security blueprint for the implementation of needed security controls to protect the information assets. A framework is the outline from which a more detailed blueprint evolves. The blueprint is the basis for the design, selection, and implementation of all subsequent security policies, education and training programs, and technologies. The blueprint provides scaleable, upgradeable, and comprehensive security for the coming years. The blueprint is used to plan the tasks to be accomplished and the order in which to proceed. What is information security governance? Governance is “the set of responsibilities and practices exercised by the board and executive management with the goal of providing strategic direction, ensuring that objectives are achieved, ascertaining that risks are managed appropriately and verifying that the enterprise’s resources are used responsibly.”1 Governance describes the entire process of governing, or controlling, the processes used by a group to accomplish some objective. Just like governments, corporations and other organizations have guiding documents—corporate charters or partnership agreements—as well as appointed or elected leaders or officers, and planning and operating procedures. These elements in combination provide...
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...Cultural Blueprint A public-private partnership for securing the future vitality of the arts and culture of Metro Louisville and Southern Indiana September 20, 2004 • [pic] ▪ Preamble 1 ▪ Cultural Blueprint Goals ← Goal 1 6 ← Goal 2 8 ← Goal 3 10 ← Goal 4 12 ← Goal 5 14 [pic] Imagine if you will: • Walking in downtown Louisville and having every weekend evening feel like the First Friday Gallery Hop, with people popping in and out of galleries, retail stores and restaurants, getting on the trolley for a next stop and meeting and greeting neighbors and friends… • Experiencing the excitement of going to your church, where four gospel groups have come together in celebration of vocal music… • Attending a school theater performance where the audience is made up of your neighbors, other parents, and arts patrons who don’t have children in that production but have come to experience that night’s show… • Our region will be considered a premier destination by cultural tourists… • Attending an arts or cultural event, knowing that all of our arts and cultural institutions are financially healthy and will continue to grow and thrive… • Being proud of the arts and cultural programs that you, your family and children attend together right in your neighborhood, produced by an arts group...
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...Advanced External Auditing [AU2] Examination Blueprint 2013/2014 Purpose The Advanced External Auditing [AU2] examination has been constructed using an examination blueprint. The blueprint, also referred to as the test specifications, outlines the content areas covered on the examination and the weighting allotted to each content area. This document also lists the topics, the level of competence for each topic, and the related learning objectives and competencies. The learning objectives have been designed to ensure that the competencies are met. In addition, information is provided on the proportion of each question type presented in the examination (that is, multiple choice, quantitative problems, and so on). Use Candidates should use the examination blueprint to prepare for the course examination. The blueprint may not include all the topics listed in the course materials; however, candidates are still responsible for acquiring a broad-based knowledge of all topics not listed in the blueprint since these topics will be tested in assignment and review questions. The topics not listed in the blueprint will also provide candidates with a greater depth of understanding of auditing concepts. Examination Objectives The objective of the 4-hour comprehensive examination is to test CGA candidates on the prerequisite knowledge required for advancement into PA1 and PA2, so as to ensure that the candidates have the broad-based knowledge in assurance needed to function properly in the association’s...
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