The purpose of the act was to put safeguards and controls into place which would restore public trust in the integrity of the financial reporting and auditing process for publicly traded companies. ... There is no question that non-profit organizations will be subject to increased public attention regarding their financial controls and ethical management. ... (Jeter, 2003) In most non-profit organizations, the Board of Directors is directly responsible for overseeing the financial reporting and audit process. ... Assess the organization's internal control structure and business risks The...

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This last one really surprised me because of the drug and gang related violence I have been reading about in the press about Mexico where the outlaws have total control over certain areas, towns and cities. ... Where U.S. visas have a discouragingly lengthy process, Canadian officials expedite visas, provide all travel arrangements and offer safe and healthy work and living conditions to the workers (Miroff A6). ... According to his proposal, we must continue to man our borders, confront those companies that hire illegal immigrants, while simplifying the visa process and rewarding employers th...

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Laws are currently being put into place to get a handle on gun control. ... Gun Control A plan has been executed by the President of the United States, Barack Obama to protect the children and communities by implementing gun control laws. ... "(Obama, 2013) There are several steps that can be taken to get a handle on the issue of gun control such as: firearm sales must require background checks, law enforcement must be provided with the tools they need to prevent and prosecute gun crime, and more resource officers must be hired within schools. ... The reform should make the process to o...

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She also proved that women can launch realistic presidential campaigns and her candidacy may attract many women who had not been active in the presidential electoral process (Wilson, 2000). Americans are looking for the leadership qualities that women have developed and female officeholders are more likely than male counterparts to bring citizens into the governing process by seeking their views on legislation. ... The pubic wants a leader who can motivate and bring people together, not just use control and power. ... These were some of the first big steps of women in leadership roles. ......

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Another example is the gun control debate. ... Almost every major first world country has pretty strict gun control laws, and they do not have the issues we have with gun violence. ... In order to reduce the likelihood that our future and freedoms are not threatened from within, there are a couple of steps of action that could be taken. ... Two, we could all partake more actively in the political process. ...

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Patients are allowed to request a "Do not resuscitate" care plan that requires no extra-ordinary steps be taken if something should happen. ... This is not an easy process by any means. ... With strict guidelines abuse and consent can be controlled and Euthanasia can be performed safely. ...

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In many places seawalls and other human structures will prevent this process and the marshes will be destroyed. ... One is to take steps to prepare for the the effects of warming that already have begun. ... Governments that control building and other development along coasts must begin to plan for rising sea levels. ...

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We are in control of your body and hold our lives in our hands, right or wrong we have the option to end our lives, and in extreme cases our families have the right to act on our behalf. ... Opponents say doctors should not play God by killing patients, but do opponents realize that by prolonging the process of death, the medical profession is doing exactly that? ... Nineteen percent of these doctors took active steps that brought about the death of a patient. ...

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Marshals Service uses a 2-phase testing process for Deputy U.S. ... As you can see, the steps to becoming a marshal are defined and specific. ... I believe that if I choose a path where I can be in direct control of my schedule and plans, the private investigator field may be my best option. ...

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As a result of these processes country divided itself into two divisions with rational, cultural and religious differences.3 Regarding these incompatibilities it became difficult for North and South to share the same power, ideology and peacefully coexist with each other. ... Provide full cooperation with the UN organization in any decision making process.10 Possible Solutions to Stabilize the Conflict Several steps could be taken in order to stabilize the warfare between Sudan and South Sudan. ... Another step could be International assistance in establishing effective state control over t...

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The people must be given more control of state production. ... The rise and fall of markets, and the rapid transfer of wealth around the globe, creates an inherently unstable environment in which people are expected to function. " capital is in the process of destabilizing it's own revolution," (Grieder 229), says William Grieder. ... Essentially, government must turn complete control of production over to the public. ... Generally, Hobson feels that moving towards socialism would be steps in the right direction, and is possibly the best course of action in light of the fact that it would...

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This system allowed the government's great control over the economy. ... The parties which had held control for so long were no longer trusted by the public and this opened up room for opposition parties to mount significant public support. ... Due to the current instability in Venezuela and the recent coup attempt in April 2002 it may be useful to consider what steps the leaders of Venezuela could have taken before the fall from power in the 1980's. ... This process would have built up the Venezuelan economy over time to create a stable and diverse foundation which could deal wit...

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President Johnson's second proclamation prescribes the steps by which southern states could reestablish state government. ... The three acts established military control over the former Confederate States by dividing them into five military districts, established who could run for office and who could vote, and how to regulate the ratification of the Thirteenth and Fourteenth Amendments and the Constitution. ... The companies that were suppose to complete the process did not and the states paid for roads and railroads that they did not get. ...

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