ou are required to complete a research assignment based on a specific fraud or

 ou are required to complete a research assignment based on a specific fraud or type of fraud. My preference is for the you to discuss a fraud that you are familiar with (i.e.: happened where you have worked or have personal knowledge of). If you do not have personal knowledge any fraud related topic will be accepted. The paper should be approximately two to three pages long with a bibliography (if appropriate). The paper should have an introductory paragraph and reach a concluding paragraph that highlights the purpose of the paper and the point(s) to remember). Include prevention or detection procedures learned within this course that may have prevented, detected or mitigated the fraud you have described. It should not be just a reiteration of material in the lectures or articles. 

 The complete Writing Project and Presentation is found in Getting Started. Uplo

 The complete Writing Project and Presentation is found in Getting Started. Upload the portion of the project due this week.Requirements:Writing, using software, and interpreting results is a large part of your learning experience. These assignments are designed to improve your use of technology and communication skills. Using proper business English and resources from the library you will comment and share your research with your classmates. Make sure you note your source in proper APA format.Project Information:You are a manager at a local accounting firm, and Kate and Sam Smith are your clients.  It is the end of the year, and they have come to ask your advice on some tax planning strategies, as well as help preparing their tax return.Week 3 Writing Assignment Part 3:This project is split into four (4) parts with one (1) part due each week of the course. Based on your readings, use of technology, research of literature, and other sources do the following:Week 3: Based on the feedback you received last week, finalize the Smith’s tax returns. Write a 4-page letter to Kate and Sam Smith which:
Walks them through their current year tax return.

Detail which expenses they incurred that were nondeductible for tax purposes and explain why. The Smiths have always itemized deductions instead of taking the standard deduction on their tax return.  Explain how this may no longer be the best tax strategy due to changes in tax law under the TCJA.
Regarding the investment opportunities you calculated in week 1, explain:

Which investment opportunity you would recommend.
What the conversion tax planning strategy is, and which of these investments employ this strategy.
How “implicit taxes” may limit the benefits of the conversion strategy.

Kate and Sam are considering purchasing a vacation home.They plan on spending several months each year vacationing in the home and renting out the property the rest of the year.  Provide an overview of the key tax considerations they should take into account when making this decision.

Due Dates: This project is completed over several weeks so be sure to follow the due dates carefully.Grading Rubric: Please refer to the grading rubric specific requirements.Library AssistanceLink to Keiser’s elibrary resources:  http://kesu-verso.auto-graphics.com/MVC/PowerPoint instruction on how to use the Keiser elibrary:   Keiser Slide show Library-Orientation-login-and-navigate-lesson1.pptx Keiser Slide show Library-Orientation-login-and-navigate-lesson1.pptx – Alternative FormatsGuidance on how to log in and use the Keiser elibrary:   KU Library login guide2014October3.pdf KU Library login guide2014October3.pdf – Alternative FormatsHow to cite work from the library:   How to cite work from the library.docx  How to cite work from the library.docx – Alternative FormatsThis link helps with APA format:  https://owl.purdue.edu/owl/research_and_citation/apa_style/apa_formatting_and_style_guide/general_format.htmlGraded Activity:Click on Getting Started to review the requirements for the writing project.  Then click the title link above labeled “Week 3 Writing Project – Part 3” to upload part 3 of the writing project. 

  1. Choose a company. (your choice) 2. Fill in the building model canvas with o

 
1. Choose a company. (your choice)
2. Fill in the building model canvas with only the three blocks for your company. DO NOT FILL IN ALL NINE BLOCKS, Attach it to your paper after references.
3. Explain three building blocks in your own words and demonstrate at least one element or characteristic from the text for each block. Give me an example of how it works.
4. Make sure the blocks are under headings so there’s no confusion.
 Example:
Customer Segments
Customer Segments are the people an organization wants to serve either through its customers or business alliances (Osterwalder & Pigneur, 2010). As a luxury car representative, Porsche is constantly entering new market segments and provides different and appropriate products or services for each market segment. Porsche uses two variables to determine which customers to target, including description elements and behavioural elements. According to a scholar’s study, “Descriptive elements include demographics, psychology, and geography. Behavioral elements include personal responses to brands, uses, and interests” (Zoeller, 2018). Porsche focuses on a niche market of high-income customers. The characteristics of the high-income class consumer psychology are appreciating the prestige of the brand as well as the new and attractive vehicles Porsche produces.
 The paper will be approximately 5 1/2 pages as follows:
1 Cover page,
1/2 page for the introduction
1/2 page for each of 3 blocks. (1 1/2 pages total)
1/2 page conclusion,
1 page for references
1 page canvas (as an appendix).
 Here is what I am looking for:
20% – Introduce your chosen company briefly. After the introduction, give a thesis statement. In this paper/presentation, I will show you how the Blah blah company utilizes three of the nine building blocks to …
60% – In your own words, explain what each building block means to you. Give an example of the block. Show one element/characteristic the company utilizes. Tie them in from the Scaling Up text to support your work if possible. You must show each chosen block on the canvas as it relates to your company. There is an editable canvas attached. Please delete the canvas explanations of the blocks before you submit. Leave any blocks you do not choose blank.
20% – Conclusion – Does the company utilize the building blocks? Would you change anything the company does? What is your outlook on the building blocks?
Deductions: – Grammar, APA, Canvas & References