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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:

The owner of a small snack food and potato chip manufacturer, California Crunch Company, has asked you to investigate a possible issue with the company's payroll.  They have provided you with this year and last year's income statements and two payroll files.  The “HR Master” file gives you important information about each employee.  The “Payroll” file detailsthe company’s payroll for the last 5 pay periods of the year. You will be conducting some audit procedures for California Crunch and analyzing the results.

Week 1 Writing Assignment Part 1:

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 1:  Review the income statements given to you by the owner of California Crunch Company.  Based on the AICPA Code of Professional Conduct prepare a 2-3 page summary of how you plan to proceed to address the owner's concerns and what specific steps you would take to audit this company.

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.

Criteria

Points

Description

Content

0-55

Thoroughness: A majority of the paper is related to the topic assigned. Discussion of the topic is accurate and includes relevant examples. Related sources are used to explain the topic but a majority of the paper (roughly 80%) is the student's own ideas. Creative solutions and/or recommendations are based on the issues presented and a review of the sources used. Timeliness: Assignment submitted by the assigned due date.

Sources

0-20

The paper contains the minimum number of scholarly/authoritative sources from the KU library and/or authoritative sources such as applicable standards, laws, regulation, etc. required.

Formatting

0-15

The paper is logically organized, follows proper APA format including cover page, abstract, introduction, proper headings, conclusion, references, exhibits if applicable, etc.  In-text citations and references conform to APA standards.

Writing

0-10

Paper is written at the university level. Error-free writing is clear and thoughts are organized into complete sentences and paragraphs.

Library Assistance

Link 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 Formats

Guidance on how to log in and use the Keiser elibrary:   KU Library login guide2014October3.pdf KU Library login guide2014October3.pdf – Alternative Formats

How to cite work from the library:   How to cite work from the library.docx  How to cite work from the library.docx – Alternative Formats

This link helps with APA format:  https://owl.purdue.edu/owl/research_and_citation/apa_style/apa_formatting_and_style_guide/general_format.html

Graded Activity:

Click on Getting Started to review the requirements for the writing project.  Then click the title link above labeled "Week 1 Writing Project – Part 1" to upload part 1 of the writing project.

Income Statement

California Crunch Company
Statements of Income
For the year ended December 31, 2018 2017
Net Sales (less returns & allowances) $ 8,353,542 $ 7,998,832 4%
Cost of Goods Sold 3,745,623 3,621,532 3%
Gross Margin 4,607,919 4,377,300 5%
Operating Expenses:
Advertising 115,325 113,452 2%
Bad Debt Expense 65,232 62,585 4%
Depreciation and Amortization 75,210 73,565 2%
Dues & Subscriptions 600 575 4%
Insurance 60,800 60,600 0%
Licenses & Fees 300 285 5%
Marketing & Promotion 52,632 51,025 3%
Meals and Entertainment 25,030 24,345 3%
Office Expenses 14,325 14,652 -2%
Office Supplies 24,003 23,458 2%
Salaries & Wages 2,380,105 2,192,032 9%
Professional Fees 39,700 38,500 3%
Property Taxes 19,220 19,000 1%
Rent 85,230 84,360 1%
Repairs & Maintenance 1,450 1,500 -3%
Shipping Delivery 770 730 5%
Travel Expenses 75,830 73,560 3%
Utilities 35,230 34,250 3%
Leased Equipment 44,000 43,750 1%
Other 15,320 14,756 4%
Total Operating Expenses 3,130,312 2,926,980 7%
Operating Income 1,477,607 1,450,320 2%
Interest Expense 84,658 83,950 1%
Other Income (interest, royalties) 5,920 5,725 3%
Income Before Taxes 1,398,869 1,372,095 2%
Income Taxes 489,604 480,233 2%
Net Income $ 909,265 $ 891,862 2%

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HR Master

EMP_ID FIRSTNAME LASTNAME SSN HIREDATE TERMINATIONDATE ADDRESS CITY STATE
748 Juan King 9531291 8/31/07 400 Melbourne Road San Diego CA
482 Emily Martinez 9979842 7/7/08 110 Tudor Road San Diego CA
834 Terry Gray 9213929 4/8/09 183 Almond Court San Diego CA
885 Phyllis Kelly 4988752 10/2/09 10/30/18 325 Church Road Carlsbad CA
382 Johnny Cox 4777763 6/25/10 426 Regent Road San Diego CA
804 Kevin Williams 1301030 6/15/11 421 The Causeway Escondido CA
373 Bruce Roberts 8959739 1/6/12 249 Ivy Court San Diego CA
590 Frances Green 1390469 2/3/12 411 Wharf Road San Diego CA
182 Evelyn Diaz 4701550 5/10/12 491 Shelley Court Escondido CA
712 Martha Sanders 9320000 10/3/12 98 Parklands Avenue Carlsbad CA
338 Amy Lewis 2267770 9/27/13 211 Bell Drive La Mesa CA
278 Heather Miller 1817500 11/10/14 295 Kings Road Del Mar CA
353 Charles Clark 2765340 11/18/14 358 Sutton Road San Diego CA
330 Keith Moore 8624259 1/26/15 68 Bramble Court San Diego CA
341 Kathryn Wood 6363057 7/15/15 486 Preston Road San Diego CA
668 Catherine Allen 9798798 10/14/16 160 Carr Lane Del Mar CA
431 Wayne Robinson 3572858 10/21/16 63 Scott Court San Diego CA
212 Julie Campbell 5875948 11/15/16 3/25/18 232 Woodstock Road Carlsbad CA
491 Eugene Anderson 7616476 1/31/17 492 Mill Street La Mesa CA
874 Deborah Brooks 7977825 5/15/17 202 Windsor Street Del Mar CA
336 Brandon Nelson 6385852 6/14/17 327 Ashley Court San Diego CA
179 Kimberly Hughes 2666315 8/2/17 479 Orchard Road San Diego CA
217 Roger Cook 4005884 8/18/17 236 Rectory Lane San Diego CA
962 Ralph Rodriguez 4129921 1/16/18 73 Water Lane Carlsbad CA
381 Joshua Jenkins 9198893 6/7/18 446 Warwick Court Escondido CA
778 Sarah Wilson 3020458 2/21/06 141 Market Square Escondido CA
407 Alice Torres 9277267 6/7/06 508 Kenilworth Road San Diego CA
162 Aaron Bryant 1433932 8/31/06 449 Middle Road San Diego CA
644 Chris Turner 7620118 9/14/06 275 Grasmere Road San Diego CA
476 Marilyn Johnson 1531344 3/9/07 473 Park Avenue San Diego CA
710 Gerald Harris 7237065 9/24/07 253 Norfolk Road Carlsbad CA
319 Debra Peterson 4145637 10/6/08 258 Crown Street San Diego CA
608 Gregory White 7206123 10/27/08 401 Vicarage Gardens Escondido CA
357 Howard Price 8204814 1/21/09 487 Spring Gardens San Diego CA
613 Jerry Ross 7916621 7/6/09 469 Central Avenue San Diego CA
867 Jessica Henderson 5340544 8/2/10 208 Harrow Road La Mesa CA
682 Stephanie Sanchez 2025855 10/18/10 493 Oaklands Drive La Mesa CA
368 Ashley Thomas 5946416 11/14/11 427 Derwent Avenue Escondido CA
520 Ruth Russell 2640169 8/10/12 441 Maltings Drive San Diego CA
781 Diana Watson 4645210 8/14/12 177 Swan Court Carlsbad CA
277 Jimmy Long 9890118 10/8/12 158 Scott Street Coronado CA
425 Carolyn Bell 8861807 10/18/13 259 Church Drive Coronado CA
525 Diane Alexander 2711538 1/29/14 270 Spencer Court San Diego CA
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