Should the United States Senate eliminate the Legislative Filibuster? If yes, Why? If no, Why not? What if anything, does the history of the filibuster teach us about the present and future impact of such a decision?

The Term Paper is an opportunity for you to conduct research and explore in depth an issue pertinent to the role of an accountant in your chosen area of interest. The objective of the Term Paper is to research, evaluate, and propose practical applications of the concepts you learned from many courses and from your chosen area of interest in your MSAC degree program. Accordingly, you will be able to choose a topic from any of the following broad areas.undefinedFinancial accounting and reportingGovernmental accounting and reportingNonprofit accounting and reportingManagerial accountingAuditing—publicAuditing—internalTaxationFraudOther topic from a course that you took in your MSAC programundefinedAlthough the topic areas are fairly open-ended, it is expected that your paper will document theoretical underpinnings as well as practical implications. Suppose, for example, your interest is in auditing for fraud. An ideal paper would include not only a discussion of why fraud occurs but also recommendations for a business or other entity to guard against fraud. Hence, a deeper discussion of internal control procedures and the role of internal and external auditors would be appropriate. In effect, both the why and how of implementing relevant tools, technologies, processes, procedures, and policies would need to be addressed.# This week, you will need to submit a draft of detailed analyses and recommendations that will ultimately be included in your Final Term Paper. Submit this draft no later than midnight Sunday at the end of Week 5.

Project 2 - PresentationInstructions Digital media has changed the ways ideas, information, and arguments in society are communicated both locally and globally. Individuals and organizations frequently use digital media as a means to influence individuals and organizations.Students are required to identify news stories which demonstrate how digital media has been used to influence or has changed core business processes within organizations or for individuals. You will then create a presentation (using an application like PowerPoint) which interprets and analyzes how the messages within the digital media were used to guide decision-making.Formatting RequirementsProject must follow APA styleFooters including slide numbers, student name, and project nameFile name first initial, last name and project (ex. BWright_casestudy)Minimum of 15 slides, maximum 20 slides (excluding title slide and bibliographical slide)Use of tables, graphs, images, etc. of appropriate size that are relevant to the information being conveyed is highly encouraged.Title slide to include:Your nameInstructor nameCourse name and numberProject titleContent RequirementsIntroduction and Synopsis of News StoryInfluence on or change to Organization and/or IndividualAnalysis of How Digital Media Guided Decision MakingConclusion and Analysis of Results of ChangeBibliographical slide with minimum of 2 professional / scholarly sources. Wikipedia is not acceptable.Keep in mind the 7 x 7 rule with presentation software, which effectively states no more than 7 words per bullet and 7 bullets per slide. This something to keep in mind to assist in effectively communicating information and not a specific requirement of the project.Complete and submit your project no later than 11:59PM (ET) on 4/17/2016.Grading Rubric:LevelDescriptionFeedbackTitle Slide5 PointsPresentation Requirement – Introduction & Synopsis of News Article10 PointsPresentation Requirement – Influence or Change to Organization or Individual15 PointsPresentation Requirement – Analysis of Decision Making15 PointsPresentation Requirement – Conclusion & Analysis of Results15 PointsBibliographical Sources10 PointsCitations10 PointsFormatting Requirements10 PointsLength Requirements10 Points Hide RubricsRubric Name: Project 2: Presentation Grading RubricCriteriaLevel 3Level 2Level 1Title Slide5 pointsThe Title Slide includes students’ name, and paper title.3 pointsThe Title Slide is missing one or more of the requirements1 pointNo Title Slide is included.Formatting Requirements10 pointsSlides are easy to read, and are uncluttered (7x7 slide rule is applied)Appropriate font size and type is usedThe footer includes the title of your presentation, the slide number, and your name, except on Slide 1 The background is appropriate for the presentation.8 pointsOnly ONE of the formatting requirements are missing.5 pointsNot more than TWO of the formatting requirements are missing.Length Requirements5 pointsThe number of slides meets the specified requirement (not less than 18 and not more than 22, excluding title and bibliographical slides).3 pointsThe minimum slide requirement is met but the maximum exceeds 22 (excluding title and bibliographical slides).0 pointsThe minimum slide requirements is not met.(less than 18, excluding title and bibliographical slides.Introduction & Synopsis of News Story15 pointsThe Introduction and synopsis of the news story/stories are clearly stated, well analyzed, and synthesized.This is well defined and titled as "Introduction and Synopsis of News Story"10 pointsIntroduction and Synopsis of the news story is lacking in depth and analysis6 pointsIntroduction and Synopsis of the news story is lacking in depth and analysis.Influence on/or change to Organization and/or Individual15 pointsThe influence on or change to organization or individual is clearly stated, and is well analyzed, and synthesized. This is well defined and titled as "Influence on/or Change to Organization and/or Individual".10 pointsThe influence on or change to organization or individual is lacking in depth and analysis. 6 pointsThe influence on or change to organization or individual is vaguely stated. Analysis of Decision Making15 pointsThe analysis of how Digital Media guided decision making is clearly stated, is well analyzed, and well synthesized. This is well defined and titled as "Analysis of Decision Making".10 pointsThe analysis of how Digital Media guided decision making is lacking in depth and analysis. 6 pointsThe analysis of how Digital Media guided decision making is vaguely stated. ..Conclusion and Analysis of Results15 pointsThe Conclusion and Analysis of Results of Change is clearly stated, is well analyzed, and synthesized. This is well defined and titled as "Conclusion and Analysis of Result of Change".10 pointsThe Conclusion and Analysis of Results of Change is lacking in depth and analysis. 6 pointsThe Conclusion and Analysis of Results of Change is vaguely stated.  Bibliographical Sources10 pointsBibliographical slide contains a minimum of three professional/scholarly sources.7 pointsBibliographical slide contains a minimum of one professional/scholarly source.4 pointsBibliographical slide contains sources but no professional/scholarly sources.APA Citation10 pointsCorrect APA citation is used for all citations.7 pointsPresentation contains minor APA formatting errors.4 pointsPresentation contains major APA formatting errors.Overall ScoreLevel 390 or moreLevel 260 or moreLevel 10 or moreSubmitCancel