Development of appropriate artefacts to support and manage the software engineering process suchas change control and configuration management.

Overview This assignment provides students with the opportunity to apply the knowledge and skills developed during the semester. Students work in small teams (3-4) for assignment 2, in which they complete aformal specification for a library system.Timelines and Expectations(week 11)Percentage Value of Task: 20%Minimum Time Expectation: more than 10 hoursStudents will design, implement and test a specification for a system and answering questions relatingto the artifacts provided.Learning Outcomes AssessedThe following course learning outcomes are assessed by completing this assessment:Skills:S1. Critically analyse and use complex decision making to research and determine the appropriateSoftware Engineering tools and methodologies to utilize in a given situation.S2. Apply professional communication skills to support and manage the engineering of a large softwaresystem.S3. Review, critically analyse and develop artefacts to define processes for quality assurance, riskmanagement and communication in large software development projects.S4. Implement quality assurance activities in order to verify user requirements and validate designdecisions.Application of knowledge and skills:A1. Analysis of a large system development problem to decide upon the best methodological approach.A2. Development of appropriate artefacts to support and manage the software engineering process suchas change control and configuration management.CRICOS Provider No. 00103D ITECH7410 Assignment 2 – Group Page 2 of 3Assessment Details1. Students will need to develop schema that will model a library – containing only books – andbe able to perform the following tasks:• Add a book• Add a borrower• Delete a book• Delete a borrower• Lend a book to a borrower• Return a book from a borrower• Enquire about a book• Reserve a book• Enquire about a reservation• Cancel a reservation• Buy a Book• Receive a Book• Report of Books on Loan2. The schema must be consistent and be shown to work using examples3. Schema need to be annotated so that the Z statements are clearly expressed in plainlanguage4. Write three (3) non-trivial predicate statements about your system; explain them and showthat they are true

What is sexual identity and why is it important in the development of college students? Describe the two parallel processes of the unifying model. What determinants go into these processes.

TEXTBOOK: Student development in college theory research and practice 3rd edition Choose3 items of the following (A-F) from your module 2 readings (see list below). Answer the questions listed. Each of the items should be 1-2 pages’ double spaced. A)Chapter 4 What are the four levels of social identity? Give examples of each. Why do social Identities matter in higher education and college student development? How would you explain the concepts of oppression and privilege to a group of undergraduate students? B)Chapter 5 /6 Define racial identity and articulate its significance in the lives of minoritized and majoritized individuals. Describe the characteristics of ethnic identity development and what makes it different from but related to racial identity. What are some of the features of the acculturation process for minoritized ethnic group members? C)Chapter 7 What is sexual identity and why is it important in the development of college students? Describe the two parallel processes of the unifying model. What determinants go into these processes. What programs, services, interventions or environmental cues could you employ to work with students with different sexual identities? D)Chapter 8 What is gender identity and why is it important in the development of college students? What are the differences among sex, gender, and sexual identities? Where do you see difference by gender in academic, social and co-curricular contexts at your institution? E)Chapter 9 Discuss empirically derived definitions of spirituality, belief, faith, and religion. Compare and contrast these definitions. Why are spirituality and religion important in understanding student development? Compare and contrast Fowler and Park’s theories of faith development. F)Chapter 10 How are disabilities constructed in society? How can such constructions minoritize certain students and affect their holistic development? What are the six categories of disability identity in Johnstone’s model? In this model, what is the difference between an identity imposed by others and one ascribed to self?

What is academic integrity and misconduct?

Your TaskWrite a report on the sustainability claims made by one of the three companies listedbelow.Assessment DescriptionIn a world where reputation is determined by social media, many leading companiesand multi-national corporations (MNCs) use their webpages to advertise theirsustainability record. How much of this information is PR and ‘hype’? How much ofthis information shows deep commitment to protecting people and planet (or socialand environmental sustainability)?This assessment task challenges you to research and then critically comment uponthe online sustainability claims made by ONE of these companies:LO1: Demonstrate understanding of concepts related to corporate social responsibilityand business ethics and their application to practiceLO2: Critically evaluate the ethical practices of organisationsLO4: Demonstrate understanding of and be able to deploy the ethical dimensions ofbusiness and managementAssessment InstructionsBased upon your research, you will write a report of 1,200 – 1,500 words thatcritically evaluates the sustainability claims made by your chosen company.Your report should focus upon either the environmental sustainability record or thesocial sustainability record of the company (but not both).Your report should contain the following sections:Academic Integrity PolicyKBS values academic integrity. All students must understand the meaning andconsequences of cheating, plagiarism and other academic offences under theAcademic Integrity and Conduct Policy.What is academic integrity and misconduct?What are the penalties for academic misconduct?What are the late penalties?How can I appeal my grade?Click here for answers to these questions:http://www.kbs.edu.au/current-students/student-policies/.Word Limits for Written AssessmentsSubmissions that exceed the word limit by more than 10% will cease to be markedfrom the point at which that limit is exceeded.Study AssistanceStudents may seek study assistance from their local Academic Learning Advisoror refer to the resources on the MyKBS Academic Success Centre page. Clickhere for this information.

Analyze the effect of an irrevocable trust on the gift tax and future estate taxes.

Suppose you are a CPA, and your client has requested advice regarding establishing an irrevocable trust for his two (2) grandchildren. He wants the income from the trust paid to the children for 20 years and the principal distributed to the children at the end of 20 years. Use the Internet and Strayer databases to research the rules regarding irrevocable trusts, gift tax, and estate tax. Be sure to use the six (6) step tax research process in Chapter 1 and demonstrated in Appendix A of your textbook as a guide for your written response. Write a one to two (1-2) page letter in which you: 1.    Analyze the effect of an irrevocable trust on the gift tax and future estate taxes. 2.    Suggest other significant alternatives that the client could use both to reduce estate tax and to maximize potential advantages of the payment of gift taxes on transfers of property. 3.    Use the six (6) step tax research process, located in Chapter 1 and demonstrated in Appendix A of the textbook, to record your research for communications to the client. Your assignment must follow these formatting requirements: ·         Be typed, double spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides; citations and references must follow APA or school-specific format. Check with your professor for any additional instructions. ·         Include a cover page containing the title of the assignment, the student’s name, the professor’s name, the course title, and the date. The cover page and the reference page are not included in the required assignment page length. The specific course learning outcomes associated with this assignment are: ·         Prepare client, internal, and administrative documents that appropriately convey the results of tax research and planning. ·         Create an approach to tax research that results in credible and current resources. ·         Analyze tax issues regarding the gift tax and the estate tax. ·         Analyze tax issues regarding trusts and estates. ·         Use technology and information resources to research issues in organizational tax research and planning. ·         Write clearly and concisely about organizational tax research and planning using proper writing mechanics.