The Mansi, Maxwell, and Miller (MMM) (2004) paper examines whether auditor quality affects firms’ cost of equity.  

Lewis is 5 years old and spends most of his waking hours exploring and experimenting with the world and his sensations. Lewis enjoys books about machinery, particularly farm machinery. He has a place in the backyard that he calls his farm where he digs and “plants” his crops. He follows his grandfather around on his farm asking questions and learning new information. Montessori would place Lewis in which stage of development?  

The Prawitt et al. (2009) paper finds evidence that earnings management is constrained when the company has a strong internal audit function (IAF).    

After several months of refusing to do so, Elsie now shares her toys with her sister. Which of the following theories would suggest Elsie learned this behavior by watching others share

A newly divorced mother of a toddler reports that the child began having difficulty sleeping and nightmares along with exhibiting angry outbursts and tantrums 2 months prior. The primary care pediatric nurse practitioner learns that the child refuses to play with usual playmates and often spends time sitting quietly. What will the nurse practitioner do initially?

The parents of a child with a history of otitis externa asks about ways to prevent this condition. What will the primary care pediatric nurse practitioner recommend?

The mother of a female infant is concerned that her daughter is developing breasts. The primary care pediatric nurse practitioner notes mild breast development but no pubic or axillary hair. What is the likely diagnosis?  

The nurse practitioner suspects a child has a fungal skin infection. What is the most appropriate test to consider?

6-year-old female has had a recent growth spurt and an exam reveals breast and pubic hair development. Her bone age is determined to be 8 years. What will the primary care pediatric nurse practitioner do next?

The primary care pediatric nurse practitioner suspects an adolescent has substance use disorder. Which component of the patient’s history is most concerning?