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  • Government Business

    How do I join HPD?

    APPLY ONLINE Interested applicants must submit an application online using the GovernmentJobs system. You can access this specific application by clicking here. Applicants need to be prepared to begin processing immediately after submitting their application. The entire process can take as little as 3 months. How long is HPD academy?…

  • Legal Services Industry

    What is a federal administrative law judge?

    In the United States, an administrative law judge, or ALJ, serves as the judge and trier of fact who presides over administrative hearings. ALJs have the power to administer oaths, make rulings on evidentiary objections, and render legal and factual determinations.  What is a US Administrative Law Judge? Administrative law…

  • Legal Services Industry

    What is the type of government in California?

    Just like the federal government, California has a state constitution and a three-branch system. The Executive Branch comprises the Governor and other constitutional officers. The State Assembly and Senate make up the Legislative Branch. The Judicial Branch includes all of the state courts. Does California have its own government? The…

  • Financial Regulation

    What is the Order Audit Trail System?

    The order audit trail system (OATS) is a computerized regulatory mechanism that maintains detailed records of securities transactions. OATS requires member firms of FINRA to automatically record and report orders to FINRA. What does the order audit trail system track? FINRA has established the Order Audit Trail System (OATS), as…

  • Financial Regulation

    What is know your client rule?

    KYC means Know Your Customer and sometimes Know Your Client. KYC or KYC check is the mandatory process of identifying and verifying the client’s identity when opening an account and periodically over time. What are the three 3 components of KYC? The 3 steps of a KYC compliance framework Customer…

  • Uncategorized

    How much of plastic waste is plastic bottles?

    How much plastic waste is bottles? Plastic Bottle Facts That’s 40 billion per month and 1.3 billion per year. Only 9% of plastic is recycled (this number is declining) due to China no longer accepting US plastics. More than $1 billion worth of plastic is wasted each year. What percentage…

  • Uncategorized

    Is collecting a waste of money?

    Is it worth it to collect things? One of the biggest reasons people collect things is because of the feelings of nostalgia that certain items evoke. Nostalgia has been shown to be good for our brains and it releases endorphins that can make us feel better. This comforting feeling of…

  • Large Business

    Why is sole proprietorship good?

    The main benefits of a sole proprietorship are the pass-through tax advantage, the ease of creation, and the low fees for creation and maintenance. With a sole proprietorship, you also do not need to fill out a tremendous amount of paperwork, such as registering with your state. What are the…

  • Large Business

    What is the marine emergency channel?

    CHANNEL 16CHANNEL 16: Emergency and Distress calls only. CHANNEL 22A: Restricted to USCG use only. If you establish contact with the USCG on Channel 9 or 16, they may ask you to switch to Channel 22A. What is the emergency VHF channel? channel 16 Distress, urgency and safety transmissions On…

  • Student Financial Aid

    Does ACC have a nursing program?

    ACC offers an Associate of Applied Science in Nursing degree. This program is nationally approved by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, Inc. (ACEN), the Colorado State Board of Nursing, and the Colorado Community College System (CCCS). Can I study nurse in a community college? The Associates Degree in…

  • Student Financial Aid

    How long is Duke ABSN program?

    16 monthsAbout the ABSN Program Among the highest-ranked Bachelor of Nursing degree programs, Duke’s ABSN is a full-time, accelerated, campus-based program that prepares students to become nurse leaders in just 16 months. Is ABSN harder than BSN? The main difference between a traditional BSN and Accelerated BSN is the time…

  • Financial Regulation

    What is a u4 record?

    The Form U4 (Uniform Application for Securities Industry Registration or Transfer) is used to establish that registration. FINRA, other self-regulatory organizations (SROs) and jurisdictions use the Form U4 to elicit employment history, disciplinary and other information about individuals to register them. What is a U5 record? Amendment Form: An amendment…

  • Financial Regulation

    What are some elements of the USA Patriot Act?

    The Patriot Act increases the governments surveillance powers in four areas: Records searches. It expands the government’s ability to look at records on an individual’s activity being held by a third parties. … Secret searches. … Intelligence searches. … “Trap and trace” searches. What are the main components of the…

  • Financial Regulation

    Can you make an offer on a short sale?

    Can You Negotiate A Short Sale? It is entirely possible to negotiate a short sale, but doing so can be a time-consuming process. Instead of negotiating with the seller alone, as is the case with most traditional sales, short sale negotiations must be approved by the lender, too. What’s a…