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Unethical or Fraudulent Behavior

Choose the company name Tesla Amazon Netflix Starbucks JetBlue Walt Disney Proctor & Gamble In your initial post, introduce yourself and address the following: Select the company you'd like to focus on for your project. Summarize an article about unethical and/or fraudulent activity on your selected company. Include the following details in your response: Include the citation. If you can't find unethical or fraudulent activity, review the legal proceedings section of the company's 10-K and summarize one of the lawsuits described there. Explain how the unethical and/or fraudulent activity or lawsuit was resolved and whether it could have been prevented. Part 2 In your responses to two peers, be sure to address the following: If your peer posted an article on unethical and/or fraudulent activity, explain how the accounting department could have prevented the unethical and/or fraudulent activity that happened in the article your peer shared. If your peer posted a lawsuit, explain the potential impact of the lawsuit on its customers and organization as a whole. First respond. Hi everyone, my name is Gagandeep Singh, and I am an accounting student. For this course project, I chose to focus on Amazon because it is a very large company that has faced ethical and legal issues in its business operations. The article I reviewed talks about how Amazon admitted there was a risk of fraud on its platform from counterfeit products being sold by sellers. These fake and counterfeit goods broke the trust of customers, brand owners, and Amazon shareholders since it ruins the trust of the company supplying these items and the shareholders who invest into this company. The article explains that Amazon did not do enough to stop these counterfeit products, which caused concerns about ethics and consumer protection (Brachmann, 2019). Amazon increased efforts to remove counterfeit sellers and fake products from its platform by investing more money into fraud detection systems and brand protection programs. The issue could have been prevented earlier if Amazon had stronger controls and processes of verification in place before allowing sellers to list products. The way to make sure this doesn't happen in the future is to have better monitoring and stricter seller approval processes. Reference Brachmann, S. (2019). Amazon admits to fraud risk: Counterfeiting woes affect shareholders, brand owners and consumers. Inventors’ Digest. Second respond My name is Matt, and I am a junior at Southern New Hampshire University. I am 21 years old and currently pursuing a degree in business-related studies with an interest in accounting and financial analysis. I am looking forward to developing a deeper understanding of earnings quality and ethical financial reporting throughout this course. For my ACC 345 project, I have selected Tesla, Inc. as the company I will be focusing on. Tesla has experienced rapid growth and strong market performance in recent years, but it has also been involved in several ethical and legal controversies that raise questions about earnings quality and corporate governance. A recent article published by Reuters discusses allegations related to Tesla’s marketing and disclosures surrounding its Autopilot and Full Self-Driving (FSD) technologies. According to the article, U.S. regulators, including the Department of Justice and the Securities and Exchange Commission, have investigated whether Tesla made misleading statements to consumers and investors by overstating the capabilities of its driver-assistance systems. These claims raised ethical concerns because exaggerated or misleading disclosures could influence investor decisions and artificially support stock prices, thereby impacting earnings quality (Shepardson, 2023). The issue has not yet been fully resolved, as investigations were ongoing at the time of publication. However, Tesla has updated some of its disclosures and marketing language to clarify that its vehicles do not offer fully autonomous driving. This situation may have been prevented through stronger internal controls, more conservative public disclosures, and clearer communication with regulators and consumers. Transparent reporting and ethical marketing practices are essential to maintaining investor trust and ensuring that reported earnings reflect the company’s true financial performance. Reference Shepardson, D. (2023). U.S. probes Tesla over claims about self-driving cars. Reuters.

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60–90 second promotional video of my spoken word workshops

Project Overview I’m looking for a creative and reliable freelance video editor to produce a 60–90 second promotional video using existing HD footage of my spoken word / rap workshops and SEN staff training delivered in schools. The purpose of the video is to attract paid workshop bookings, primarily from school leaders and SEN professionals, while remaining visually engaging and exciting for children and teenagers, who are the main recipients of the work. here is a little snippet of some of the footage (I just cut a few moments from a range for you to view ) https://1drv.ms/v/c/8153e930a2aa1567/IQCDOyopc8LUSZsNSoCPrj_WAScLtWpQViyErm6t0AhaHPA?e=CFZPaf ________________________________________ Purpose & Audience • Primary decision-makers: Headteachers, school leaders, SENCOs, educators, arts organisations, parents • Secondary audience: Children and young people (the tone must still feel energetic, creative, and youth-relevant) The final video should balance: • Professional credibility (for budget holders) • Creative energy and emotional impact (for pupils and workshop settings) ________________________________________ Footage Provided • HD video footage (MP4) • Total footage available: 6+ hours, but I will pre-select key clips to reduce editor workload to snippets up to 1 hour • Content includes: o High-energy workshop delivery o Strong audience reactions o Engaging performance moments • Testimonials will not be the focus of this video (likely a separate future project) ________________________________________ Style & Tone I’m looking for a style that is: • Dynamic and upbeat (fast, confident pacing) • Clean and professional (this is essential for school leaders) • Creative and artistic without feeling chaotic or gimmicky Key elements: • Music-led edit (most live audio muted) • Dynamic kinetic typography throughout • Strong visual rhythm and flow • Minimal but effective visual effects ________________________________________ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yf9mqIjFHmM (insight to video editing and possible transitions) https://youtu.be/8DEZL2fihlo?si=QoabTlrCxjfNH57y&t=8 (insight to the the type of raw footage that will be available - this is not me but the footage is similar) https://youtu.be/KJadKLeVe2U?si=uBdNiq_8wY749lnu&t=16 (insight to possible typography skills required - just the first few seconds is an example but open to creative input and just wanted to provide an example ) Typography & On-Screen Text Typography is a core feature of this edit. Examples of phrases to highlight: • “Words that move” • Dynamic delivery • Spoken word that connects • Compelling learning experiences • Inclusive by design • Developing emotional intelligence • Trauma-informed practice • Young people seen and heard • Supporting emotional regulation • Real Impact • Confidence grows here • Skills for life • Trusted by schools • More than a one-off session • Bring this to your school • No subtitles required. Typography should do the storytelling alongside the visuals and music. ________________________________________ Branding & Assets • No fixed brand guidelines yet • No logo required at this stage • Editor to choose clean, accessible, professional typography • Visual style should appeal to both professionals and young people • Clear call to action at the end (e.g. website / booking prompt) ________________________________________ Platforms: • Website homepage • Instagram / Facebook Reels • LinkedIn • YouTube Deliverables: • 1 x main promotional video (90 seconds) • 1 x short cut (approx. 30 seconds) • MP4 format, 1080p • Music included (royalty-free ) • 1–2 rounds of revisions included ________________________________________ • First draft: ASAP • Final delivery shortly after feedback ________________________________________ Budget £200 to £250 (max) Scope is intentionally focused to fit budget. Further edits or additional videos may follow as separate paid projects.

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Shopify Expert & Brand Designer

Project Overview: We are looking to hire an expert-level Shopify professional with strong branding and design capability to uplevel, refine, and complete our Shopify store to a high-end, launch-ready standard. Our business operates in the premium fashion space for women. We are positioning ourselves as a high-quality, elegant brand, and every touchpoint must reflect this clearly. We have already purchased the Nimbus Shopify theme and have begun building the website. Your role is to use theme to enhance, elevate, and professionally finish the store, ensuring it meets a high commercial and aesthetic standard suitable for launch. There are lots of features that come with the store and we would like explore some of these with you. Alongside the website, we are also looking to develop and enhance our logo and overall branding. We already have a strong idea of the direction we want. We are looking for someone who can refine and strengthen this vision. As such, we would like this to go on simultaneously and not one step and a time due to time constraints. Scope of Work: 1. Shopify Website Enhancement (Priority – 1 or 2 Weeks Deadline) Professionally enhance the existing Shopify website built using the Nimbus theme Improve layout, spacing, typography, imagery, and overall polish Ensure a premium user experience across desktop and mobile Make the site fully launch-ready within 1 week (maximum 2 weeks) Final checks for responsiveness, consistency, and presentation Improve the overall performance to over 90 by using google insights as a benchmark We will also need your support in purchasing a few items from the shopify shop and embed them as part of the website. Mainly things related to: 1. Email and SMS marketing (Brevo PushOwl etc) 2. Multi currency (which may not be an issue) 3. Abonded checkout (design the email and flow to this too) 4. Loyalty programme (such as Smile: Loyalty Program Rewards) 5. block fraud filter (blockify) 6. SEO app intgregated 7. Google Analytics set up too 8. back in stock alert There will definately be more a few more to add and we believe you will be in a position to give us these suggestions. 2. Product Listings & SEO Optimisation (Critical) Approximately 20/25 dresses will be listed on the website for now. SEO is extremely important to us. and you will be required to fully optimise the website and all product listings for SEO This includes: Page titles and meta descriptions Product titles and descriptions structured for search Image optimisation and alt text URL structure On-page SEO best practices Improve layout, spacing, typography, imagery, and overall polish Ensure premium UX across desktop and mobile Final QA and launch readiness (Please note once the website has been designed the SEO element can be worked on a few weeks). 3. Logo Creation Create a refined, premium logo aligned with our brand direction Primary and secondary logo variations Web and print-ready files 4. Branding (One-Pager) One-page brand guideline covering: Colour palette Typography Logo usage Visual direction Logo variations for packaging, social media, and website use A clean, modern, elegant design style Brand guideline documentation 5. Packaging Design Dimensions will be provided. Required: Mailing bags – two designs 1. One everyday design 2. One gift design Two to three size variations will be needed We will also need a gift box designed too based off the design. two or three dimensions will be needed. 6. Wrapping Paper Design - Branded wrapping paper aligned with the overall identity 7. Clothing Tags -Branded garment tag design 8. Social Media Branding Instagram profile image Instagram highlight icons/buttons Social-media-ready logo variations Branding suitable for Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok Instagram profile image Instagram highlight icons/buttons Platform-ready logo assets 9. Stationery (this can be completed later and is not included in the deadline) Branded letterhead for the main company Branded invoice template for the main company Email signature Email footer and header designed Business card Branded order/return slips Also any customer-facing documents that require a cohesive look 10. Packaging inserts (thank you notes, care cards, discount codes) All files should be handed over as editable source files and export files with correct measurements and bleed areas. Who We Are Looking For: 1. We are exclsively looking for experienced experts or established teams who can demonstrate a clear ability to uplevel Shopify stores to a high standard. 2. This role is not suitable for beginners, template-only designers, or SEO generalists. You must be able to show: 1. Shopify sites you have enhanced and refined, not just launched 2. SEO-optimised product and collection pages 3. Premium or fashion-focused branding and packaging 4. The ability to run parallel workstreams without compromising quality

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Software Development - Digital Auction Platform

We are building a next-generation digital auction platform for high-value collectibles, antiques, fine art, and luxury items. The platform will support live and timed auctions, real-time bidding, multi-currency checkout, seller consignment, user registration with ID verification (KYC), and a secure admin dashboard. It must be scalable, fast, and user-friendly for both auction house admins and bidders around the world. We’re seeking an experienced full-stack development team (or lead developer) to architect and build this system from scratch or integrate with existing API — including auction logic, bidder dashboard, catalogue uploads, admin CMS, and secure payment workflows. Knowledge of modern backend stacks (e.g., Node.js/NestJS, Python/Django), real-time bidding systems (websockets or server-sent events), and API integrations for payments/KYC is essential. The MVP should be production-ready with the ability to expand into a multi-tenant SaaS model in future phases. Looking for talented Developers with proven track record and long term collaboration. Outline your experience, proposed approach in your proposal. Budget is a placeholder for now.