John Michael McConnell

This paper will compare and contrast the 2015 Annual Report for Booz Allen Hamilton (BAH), Incorporated and the financial statement concepts that are presented in the textbook Accounting for the Rest of Us (Hicks & Hicks, 2014). BAH is a strategy and technology consulting firm that has been operating for over 100 years and primarily serves the federal government. It was a private company for the majority of its existence, but began public trading in 2010. The 2015 Form 10-K revealed that the company is financially stable, despite challenges due to the high risk dependence on Congressional budget constraints that includes Department of Defense sequestration. The company uses General Acceptable Accounting Principles (GAAP) along with some non-GAAP principles, which are explained within the Form 10-K. Key Words: revenue, net income, operating income, shareholders, stakeholder Discussion Board One – Booz Allen Hamilton – Annual Report 2015 Booz Allen Hamilton (BAH) is, primarily, a Department of Defense consulting company that maintains contracts in the federal and local governments. It is own by Carlyle Group and filed for the initial public offering of its stock in 2010 (Lattman, 2010). The 2015 Form 10-K revealed relative financial stability considering the challenges for a government, contract dependent organizations. Risk factors include dependence on a competitive bidding process, the annual Congressional budget process, as well as constantly changing programs…

We the people are who possess the real power, therefore it is ultimately our own responsibility to take control of the direction the country's future. Progressives are who will lead the fight, but they need the voice of the people behind them. America cannot afford to go backwards, allowing banks free reign as if they are kings is what caused our economic downfall. Republicans won't stop with this agency, Trump personally has said he plans to completely deregulate the banks. Please contact house…

if you are for it I am reflexively against it” (Ornstein). This mindset is accurate because it is a representation of how people react to different views. It is seen in politics and among citizens. Ornstein includes an example that demonstrates how politicians practice tribalism in their careers. He explains that there have been instances where Republican politicians’ push for a certain reform and once the Democratic president approves the reform the Republicans decide to drop it and be against…

I will have to say that I am quite disturbed by this story. My interpretation of Stavrogin is that he is a man that was raised with everything handed to him so he had no appreciation of anything. Rule and decency did not apply to him because he could not feel the reasoning behind it. His written confection begins with listing his static and showing his wealth with no feeling behind anything, “I, Nikolai Stavrogin, a retired army officer, lived in Petersburg in 186-, leading a life of dissipation…

Once upon a time there was an alpaca named Bluebell. She was an incredibly quintessential being with her lustrous topaz fur, doll-like ebony eyes and her uncanny ability to speak any language she encountered. She was truly remarkable. However, the most atypical thing about her wasn’t her appearance, it wasn’t her effulgent smile and it wasn’t her stubby little legs, it was the fact she was actually made entirely of plush fabric. On the morning of October 31st, Bluebell began her adventure. She…

It’s another grim day in a place that nothing ever happens. No ghosts ever haunt, no demons posses, and gods never have the heart to bless. This place, where weather is always the same, a default cloud and sun that somehow makes the most cheerful and joyous of experiences into a dreary and dull event. Always seems that everyone involved is lethargic and rather annoyed. Here, it is where our story begins. About a young girl who could see strange creatures, a young girl who lives in a place where…

Transitions are an integral part of the classroom procedures. Transition times can be the most chaotic times of the day in any classroom setting. Transitions are defined as the times during the day when children move or change from one activity to another. These actives could include entering in the classroom, moving to different centers, going to lunch or recess and even going home. Transition times have to be planned carefully and implemented early, because by minimizing transition, we can…

“A friend is one that knows you as you are, understands where you have been, accepts what you have become, and still, gently allows you to grow” (William Shakespeare). What is a best friend? To me a best friend is someone you can rely on for everything and anything, especially when the times get tough. It is someone who loves you unconditionally. Someone who will wipe away your tears and not only tell you everything will be OK, but will guide you into a new stage of happiness. But most of all a…

I really wasn’t sure where, when or how I was going to complete this assignment. Although there are a lot of people in Ann Arbor, there weren’t many children to watch. I did end up finding the perfect time and place to do it. On September 13, 2015, I had to go to my grandparent’s house in Dearborn, Michigan for a family dinner. My grandparents live right next to a park, so I felt as if this was the perfect opportunity to study some preschool age children. I went to the park with my teenage…

When Satan set’s his eyes upon Adam and Eve, it is doubtful they he knew how easy it would be to corrupt their minds. Eve, in my opinion was probably the easiest to manipulate and that is why Satan was delighted to come upon her first rather than Adam. Eve, is just like any other woman, so it is quite easy to distinguish what one needs to do to get on her good graces. Due to it being Eve, Satan tempted her with his evil offer by using flattery on her. Apparently flattery will get you anywhere.…