...amount of data to go through. Post-Secondary colleges and universities rather than wade through all data reports and economic indicators can select a few macroeconomic indicators to assist in meeting the challenges of the market to provide a quality and competitively priced education. Significant indicators used in this paper to aid in the decision making process for sustainability and growth for post-secondary education are inflation, the unemployment rate, interest rates and consumer confidence. This topic is of interest because for the past 35 years holding a four-year college degree has given workers a distinct advantage in the U.S. labor market. There is usually a large wage gap between college-educated working adults and those with high school degrees. With technological advances in the workplace and a growing reliance on computers, skilled workers are needed to apply for these technological positions. However, based on new trends the U.S. labor market now favors workers who hold a graduate degree (Valletta, 2015). It is because of these new trends we want to focus on the need for quality education and economic factors that will influence it. Economic Indicators & Post-Secondary Education Introduction Macroeconomic indicators are tools used by organizations and their leaders to help make decisions concerning the welfare, stability and growth of an entity. They however should not be used alone but with knowledge and understanding of one’s own company business...
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...interventions on women’s development can obviously reduce the gender gap and acknowledge the role of women in the society as well as in the countries economy. Bangladesh a poor developing nation with a huge population of around 140 million (July 2011 EST.). Although women in Bangladesh make a direct and equal contribution to that of men in economical contributions, their productive worth is not acknowledged by this male dominated society. Lack of education remains as one of the root causes of the lack of recognition for women. As an intervention, increasing of women’s participation in regular schooling and continuation of study can have great potentials for development of women. The Female Stipend Program (FSP) was established in 1982 to raise girls participation in secondary education and eradicating early marriages and childbearing. This project was initiated and implemented with the help of The Bangladesh Association for Community Education (BACE), a national non-governmental organization (NGO) and later scaled up with technical and financial support of international organizations. The objective of FSP have shifted in line with changes in social/political environment, in development policies and in general understanding. The main priorities were higher secondary enrollment and retention, indirectly linked to fertility control, delayed marriage and population reduction. The Female Stipend Program (FSP) was primarily introduced in six areas only. The outcome of the project...
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...St.Lawrence College | Financial Manager | An overview of the financial world. | | Pierre-Luc Dion | 2/3/2012 | Presented to Jonathan Forbes | Contents Executive Summary 3 Introduction 4 Design and Definition of Duties 5 Requirements: 6 Education: 6 Advancement and Certification: 7 Qualifications: 7 Earnings: 8 Conclusion: 8 Works Cited 10 Executive Summary In this paper, you will find different links and relations between the human resources course and specifically regarding financial managers. In the following pages, the investigation of this job will be provided; firstly, I will explain what a Financial Manger Is. In this first section, I will investigate what a Financial Manager (FM) does, and what duties and responsibilities have to be done and applied, I will also talk about where FM’s can work and which position they can occupy. The following section will overlook the skills, competencies, education and experience needed to become a prosperous Financial Manager. This section will investigate all the specific criteria required in order to precisely understand what is needed to become a Financial Manager. The third section of this paper, will examine the possibilities of development for a FM’s throughout their career, and also scrutinize, in order to know if there is a possibility of continuing education for a Financial Manager throughout his career. The last section of this term paper will be in relation to the compensation,...
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...Education Beyond Brick and Mortar Timothy Hargrove MBA-FP6004 February 02, 2015 Gary Reinke Education Beyond Brick and Mortar Among the technology laden world, financial and professional growth is increasingly linked to skill formation in an effort to raise socioeconomic standards. Global integration and technology have increased the focus on the importance of education and training in the competitive business market. Skill development, technology usage, optimization and frugality of educational programs in this process are becoming increasingly important. Future projections and analysis of educational program delivery systems will lead to increased integration of technology and access over the internet, improvement of financial responsibility and unforeseen ethical implications related to course delivery and student interaction. The current state of spending years on college campuses often leaves people weighed down with big debts, a burden not only on their personal finances but on the overall economy as well as high dropout rates (Carr, 2012). Analysis of financial and technology issues facing education today are inter-rotational. Problems associated with finance and technology include student body volume growth, restrictions in geographical outreach, accessibility of the learning environment, financial frugality, implementation and maintaining technology as well as recruitment of a talented labor pool. Close to 60 percent of Americans believe that the country's...
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...testing than the information needed throughout life, and it judges kids on skills instead of knowledge. Standardized testing causes kids to have high anxiety. In the Midwestern states, a study was conducted using three elementary schools. The study was on the anxiety that mandated tests cause on children and teachers. One of the scales used to measure anxiety was the Children’s Tests Anxiety Scale, also known as CTAS, which assess children’s physiological and disengagement behaviors. CTAS measure...
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...How does social class affect education? Education is available to all people from different social class background, but not everyone is able to accomplish high level of education. The level of education an individual acquires is based on an individual’s position in the social class hierarchy. Depending on which social class a person falls in affects person’s education level and quality of education. An individual from higher social class spectrum will be more likely to have a better education than an individual from lower social class spectrum. A person’s home background, resources available, and access to take advantage of opportunities tells whether or not a person is capable of getting good education. An individual that has ability to...
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...in Accounting Many options exist for someone interested in an accounting career. With as little as a high school education, one could get started as an entry-level bookkeeper or accounting clerk. (Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2014) However, the more education and experience that a person has, the prospects become even greater. One of the most common professions with an accounting education is a Certified Public Accountant (CPA), although every accountant isn’t a CPA. Although, to According to the American Institute of CPAs, a career as a CPA offers “unlimited possibilities for career growth and development”. There are opportunities can include employment for a public or private firm, a for-profit or a not-for-profit company, a government agency, as a consultant or educator. And then you can further specialize your career such as auditor, tax expert, IT accountant, forensic specialist or personal financial planner for clients in various industries. I researched a position on monster.com (2015) for a local company that is accepting applications for the position of accounting manager. The desired candidate for this position will have at minimum a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance and 3 years of related experience. In addition, they will possess the knowledge and capability to apply Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and accrual basis financial reporting. Furthermore, according to the job description, a candidate must be able to adapt to new and different computer...
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...Career Comparison for Accountants and Financial Analysts Prepared for Sara Ray Prepared by Career Consultant June 16, 2013 LETTER OF TRANSMITTAL Sara Ray 123 Brookside Dr. Holbrook, NJ 75486-1256 June 21, 2013 Dear Sara, Here is the report you requested on June 1st for a comparison between of a career as an accountant and a financial analyst. Based off our conversation, we took your interests and previous work experience into consideration as we compared specific criteria between these two careers. While working for your previous employer as a junior accountant, you show your ability for detail and organization. An accountant must possess these skills as well as the ability to work independently. I also gathered from our conversation that you are not one to handle a tremendous amount of pressure well. As a financial analyst, this is a skill that is required. You could be faced with many deadlines that could be very stressful. Your education course of study was also included to compare to the education requirements of each career and even though there are many similarities between the two, there are many differences. For example, both careers require good written and oral comprehension but an accountant needs to have excellent mathematic skills and be able to choose the right formula to solve a problem. This skill is not as important as a financial analyst as is the ability to develop solutions to complex problems that need to be solved....
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...Writing an Argument The purpose of this assignment is to raise and counter objectives regarding the decision to get an MBA. The impact of education on earning potential and job security will be examined. The paper will also discuss how raising and countering objections has helped inform my own decision to get an MBA and the reasons I have decided to go back to school. Objectives will be raised for reasons not to pursue a graduate degree and referenced information will be sited to support the content of the paper. Raising Objections to Pursue MBA As children we were taught the value of education and the importance of obtaining a college degree to be successful. At such a young age it may have been difficult to fully grasp how the proper education could shape ones future but with age comes wisdom and understanding. Many people go to college and obtain associate and bachelor degrees but a master’s degree can definitely make you stand out amongst a group of qualified applicants. “In this job market, anything that differentiates you is helpful” (Stires, 2010, pg. 3). Pursuing a Master’s degree takes dedication and tenacity and these efforts are recognized by potential employers. There is a clear relationship between earnings and education. A graduate degree provides individuals with the opportunity for more earning potential and an increased knowledge base. Lott (2010) stated: ...
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...Accounting Standards. And it should support the groundwork for qualified accounting staff to provide the timely, relevant, and reliable financial information needed to support all fiscal and budget management, decisionmaking, and reporting processes. The diagnostic questionnaires that were used in this assessment collected information on the current arrangements and the apparent gaps in Maldives for accounting laws and regulations; education and training of public sector accountants; application of a code of conduct; and numbers and characteristics of public sector accountants. (1) Accounting Laws and Regulations 6. The Public Finance Act and the Financial Regulations are prescriptive about the maintenance and compilation of accounts but make no mention of International Accounting Standards. The Public Finance Act (see Annex C) should require conformance with International Public Sector Accounting Standards (IPSAS). However, under the Public Finance Act, there are proposed rules that would promulgate the allowance of IPSAS to be followed. The future accounts should be based on Cash Basis IPSAS with notes providing other information on assets, liabilities, and contingent liabilities as required by the Public Finance Act. Progression to accrual-based statements would occur as adequate computerized accounting systems are rolled out. 7. A modern financial reporting framework is required for better accountability. The accounting function has been located in the Treasury. However, this...
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...Teo 1 Charles Teo 29 March 2012 Budget Cuts In Education of United States On February 14, 2011, Jackie Calmes reports that President Obama proposed to reduce spending with added revenue to recover $1.1 trillion or 10% of the deficits within 10 years timeframe (1). The new budget cut has certainly impacted the entire nation in all kinds of ways. “Out of the 47 States with newly enacted budgets, 38 or more states are making deep, identifiable cuts in K-12 education, higher education, health care or other key areas in the budget for fiscal year 2012” (Williams, Leachman, and Johnson 1). Over the years, more and more children are enrolled in public schools, and more students have furthered their education in universities. Even so, Williams, Leachman, and Johnson identify that many universities in most states have no choice but to cut down their budget and spend less on their services in 2012 than before (1). In Louisiana, what the budget cut has done is that, due to severe budget cuts, Louisiana’s governor Bobby Jindal plans to slash approximately 10 percent from budget of higher education, not forgetting that the proposed cut comes atop the $350 million that was already slashed from the higher education budget over the last two years (Hall 1). Such a decision will not only affect the universities but also increase the burden of the students and their families. As all should know, education is important to everyone now because it gives not only essential knowledge but also a promised...
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...development of economic and tries to make available to the women entrepreneurs of funds and grants through many of its agencies such as the Special Assistance Schemes through the Small and Medium Industries Development Corporation (SMIDEC). Based on previous studies, they indicated that the capital, networks affiliation, education, training and counseling, and usage of ICT are important factors influencing the growth of women entrepreneurs in Malaysia. These factors have become barriers to women entrepreneur to success. SUMMARY According to studies that made by previous researchers, they mention that financial problem is some of barriers that make the women entrepreneur is hardly to success. Financial problem including difficulties to obtain start-up funds, financial management and development of effective marketing and strategy. Thus, for making the process to obtain the financial resources become easier, they must have a good relationship with bank party. Haynes and Helms (2000) stressed about importance of having a relationship with a bank in place at the time of the business lunch. This is because having access to financial resources and emphasizing the financial...
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...To: Kathleen Hicks CC: Human Resources Date: 1/26/12 Re: Training Materials: Internal Revenue Agents This is in reply to your request for information about internal revenue agents. The material will help inform new employees about the demands and job requirements of an IRS agent. The information will be separated into several categories; necessary qualities, prior experience, and daily duties. Mrs. Angela Overstreet, IRS agent, happily helped our team gather information regarding the daily demands of her job. Necessary Qualities Internal revenue agents not only need the basic skills required to perform auditing, but agents also need important qualities such as integrity and commitment. A wide variety of skills are needed to perform audits at an efficient level. IRS agents must be dedicated to their work and willing to work with other to accomplish tasks. Communication skills: IRS agents will be in contact with their co-workers, management, and customers. Customers will be comprised of high-ranking members of companies tax departments. Must be able to communicate effectively with specialized tax language. Analytical skills: IRS agents will be examining income, sales, and excise tax returns for large and small corporations. Agents will be searching for any problems with these returns. Must be knowledgable with tax information and able to spot discrepancies in returns. Organization skills: Agents will be handling large amounts of tax returns, records...
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...APPLICATION OF CREATIVITY TECHNIQUES Challenge: Financial literacy education is a much needed but underrepresented resource By shifting the perspective we can better understand why this important component of learning is missing for many Americans. Disparate resources are available in abundance on the internet, so many might feel there is no need to seek out or pay for a structured learning option. Many might feel handicapped limited by their own understanding of the financial space, becoming a living illustration for ‘you don’t know what you don’t know’. Some might simply lack the discipline to carve out time to manage their finances or make and manage investment plans. We can overcome some of these challenges by creating a program with a low barrier to entry, providing a more structured learning resource, and guaranteeing that some of the program elements allow for tangible realization to serve as its own proof of concept thus allowing for continued attention devoted to financial literacy. Challenge: What is the best way to structure financial literacy programs Application of the SCAMPER technique: Substitute | Can format be changed?Can emotional stigma about financial education be changed? | Can it be taught on demand online? Can it be offered as structured courses vs. unstructured on demand info? Can it be seen as an asset rather than ‘scary big black box’? Can we get kids excited about learning about personal finance management?Can it be delivered within...
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...College is a memorable experience, not just for the educational knowledge that is obtained, but for the growth that one can receive on many different levels. The college experience involves learning to co-exist with people of diverse backgrounds, how to improve on current abilities, gain knowledge on much needed obstacles that are beneficial for college success and many more qualities that foster growth and empowerment. College is a small introduction to what life will be like after college, on a personal and professional level. Most importantly college helps to gain knowledge in personal responsibility. Personal responsibility is a state of being that enables you to hold yourself accountable for your actions and make independent choices. Even though many people have obtained a good job without a college education, college success is important because it is instrumental in gaining greater advantages in life and provides opportunities for growth and development of self. College life is full of opportunities for growth and knowledge. The demands of college work enables students learn to manage their time, practice healthy living, acquire tools for reducing and avoiding stress, surpass inner fears, and obtain inner strengths. These tools that are practiced will help make college students a more marketable comity for employment. The fall in recent job openings and the rise in unemployed citizens have made searching for an employment a competitive task. However, employers know and...
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