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The following is taken from a SOC 1 report. Select from the option list provided the most appropriate word or phrase.   Our examination was conducted in accordance with . Those standards require that we plan and perform the examination to obtain about whether, in all material respects, based on the criteria in management’s assertion, the description is fairly presented and the controls were to achieve the related control objectives stated in the description throughout the period 1/1/X1 to 12/31/X1. We believe that the evidence we obtained is to provide a reasonable basis for our opinion. An examination of a description of a service organization’s system and the suitability of the design and operating effectiveness of controls involves Performing to obtain evidence about the fairness of the presentation of the description and the suitability of the design and operating effectiveness of the controls to achieve the related control objectives stated in the description, based on the criteria in management’s assertion. Assessing the that the description is not fairly presented and that the controls were not suitably designed or operating effectively to achieve the related control objectives stated in the description Testing the of those controls that management considers necessary to provide reasonable assurance that the related control objectives stated in the description were achieved. Evaluating the overall of the description, suitability of the control objectives stated in the description, and suitability of the criteria specified by the service organization in its assertion.

According to the attestation standards, the criteria used to evaluate controls for a SOC engagement (or any other attestation service) should be suitable and available to report users. Select from the option list provided the criteria that best matches each description related to suitability below. Each choice may be used once, more than once, or not at all. Description Criteria Criteria may be qualitative or quantitative Criteria do not omit relevant factors Criteria are generally accepted by a governing body Criteria are pertinent to the system Criteria are not missing important information Criteria are free from bias  

Which needs in Maslow’s hierarchy are STRONGEST? Those needs at the:

The CEO of PayWorks has inquired your company, AllAssurance, CPAs, about performing a SOC engagement for them. You have been tasked with completing AllAssurance’s reply below.    From: AllAssurance, CPAsTo: Mr. Gant, CEO, PayWorks Thank you for the opportunity to respond to your requests. I will provide you with a description of the services that I believe you could use. You have a number of choices and options. I will break this down into the two different services that you provide. Payroll Processing by PayworksYour payroll processing provided to clients should include internal controls over the processing. Your controls should ensure clients that . The service auditor’s report on controls will be important to your clients because . The controls that we will be most concerned about for your client payroll processing will be . Based on the needs of your clients, we propose a . Most clients will request that your service auditor provide an opinion on management’s description of the organization’s system, the suitability of the design of the controls, and operating effectiveness of controls for a period of time. Thus, we will provide this with a . Payroll Processing by ClientYour services provided to clients who use your website and data storage will have different needs. They will most likely want assurance that you have controls over. Because of the nature of the report we will issue, it . Because your clients will want assurance as to the effectiveness of your controls, a engagement is most appropriate. AllAssurance, CPAs

The attestation standards apply to SOC engagements. Select from the option list provided the word or phrase that best completes each SOC requirement of the service auditor below. Requirement Word or Phrase Requiring the service auditor to be _____ Assessing the _____ of management Obtaining _____ Using proper planning and _____ Requiring management to provide _____ Addressing _____ Gaining an understanding of _____ Collecting _____ Preparing a _____ Documenting _____

Abraham just started a new job that gives him the freedom and flexibility to make his own decisions and pursue the projects and collaborations that he thinks will be most satisfying and lucrative. According to self-determination theory, which of Abraham’s needs are likely being met?

Larissa is a highly motivated student majoring in business. She wants to be successful and feel competent in her future career. Because of Larissa’s high need for achievement, Larissa is most likely to prefer tasks with what level of difficulty?

Who is likely to have the greatest workplace satisfaction and most successful workplace performance?

Select from the option list provided the appropriate definition of each method of periodic backup or disaster recovery. Each choice may be used once, more than once, or not at all. Description Answer Because Lumberjack, Inc., relies more on human labor than computing power, it duplicates its data files at the end of each month. ​Magma Partnerships is located in an area near an active volcano. Each time a database file is copied for backup, it is moved and stored in a bank vault in another city. Millennium Edge is a software company that cannot afford even one day of downtime. Accordingly, it invested in a separate location that can be used immediately. Century Corner is in the information technology industry. It is planning on investing in a backup facility. Because it does not have enough capital, it can afford only to rent an empty office. Century plans to install the necessary hardware if and when it is needed.  

For each of the THREE implicit motives that Henry Murray focused on: a) Name and describe the implicit motive **in your own words** {cutting and pasting definition will result in a score of ZERO} b) Describe someone that you know who you think is HIGH or LOW in this implicit motive and explain why you think this, and  c) Which of the motives is STRONGEST for you? Explain. You can cut and paste the structure below into your response if it helps you organize your response. 1a) Implicit Motive #1 = 1b) Describe someone high/low in this motive 2a) Implicit Motive #2 = 2b)  Describe someone high/low in this motive 3a) Implicit Motive #3 = 2b)  Describe someone high/low in this motive c) Which motive is STRONGEST for you? Explain:  Be sure to label your responses with a) b) c) etc and skip spaces between the segments so that I can identify which part of your response applies to each part of the question. Please do not worry too much about spelling/grammar in short answers since this will waste your time under the time limit. Because they are timed, I understand that you may make a few errors. As long as it does not significantly impair my ability to understand your writing, you will not be penalized.  Short answers should be about 1 paragraph (5-7 sentences) at the least, no more than ten sentences. They should be written IN YOUR OWN WORDS. You have to use your own words in explaining a concept or providing an example. Depending on your level of comfort, you can choose to illustrate your points using an example from the real world, from literature or the media, from your own personal experiences, or those of an anonymous person you know or a hypothetical person.  Definitions, explanations, or examples taken from the textbook, class notes, or outside sources will not receive credit. (5 pts)