Being comfortable means no growth

Written by Terry McMillan, Global Ambassador and Masters in International Marketing student Class of 2018. I’ve been living and studying in Boston now for about 2 months. During that short period of time, I experienced so many feelings and emotions. So, what does it feel like to adjust to a new environment in foreign territory? It seemed like everyone had already met their long-life friends and I was just sitting at home, too shy and nervous to meet up with people. Being overwhelmed As human beings living in a realistic world, its important not to romanticize everything. Yes, it can add a bit of magic to life, but I think it’s essential to find a balance. When I got accepted to Hult, I created a vision within my mind of how life would be. That I would make great new lifelong friends before stepping foot on campus, have a busy social life and participate in everything I could at Hult. I placed so much pressure on myself to be living a different life from the one I was living before moving to Boston. I spent a lot of my free time when I first arrived on every social media platform I could find involving Hult. I wanted to know everyone and everything that was going on. The thing about social media, is that it’s a great way to connect with the rest of the world. It lets us show the world what we’re doing within our lives (mostly positive stuff). That’s great, but being consumed by others personal lives can sometimes make yours feel†¦empty. So there I was, during my first weeks in Boston, on my own, trying to live up to this â€Å"social life† pressure that Id placed on myself while seeing everything that everyone else was doing on social media. It seemed like everyone had already met their long-life friends and I was just sitting at home, feeling shy and nervous to meet up with people. It left me feeling a bit overwhelmed which probably opened the floodgates to my next feelings. And then I realized, I was homesick because I was allowing myself to feel that way. Homesickness Yes, I was homesick. I didn’t think that was quite possible seeing how I’m only 7 hours away from home and I’ve lived away from home before with roommates. This feeling of homesickness to me felt more like a kind of frustration, and I was envious of what I could be doing if I were back home; like hanging out with friends or just being in my own space. And of course, the fact that I was unable to physically see my family didn’t help either. But, what right did I have to feel homesick? I was so lucky. I was in my first apartment, on my own, and attending a school that I really enjoyed. Why was I feeling like this? When I traveled abroad without my parents, I never once felt homesick. I didn’t even call them. And then I realized, I was homesick because I was allowing myself to feel that way. The constant sitting at home, calling my parents too much, continuously checking social media and being reminded of what everyone else was doing was making me homesick. I knew that I had to get out of this state of mind and make an effort. Being comfortable means no growth. Feeling intimidated When you get older, you become more self-aware. You find out things about yourself and you try to understand them and maybe even try to change them. Something I’ve learned about myself is that I can sometimes be too self-aware. This sometimes hinders me from doing things completely on my own. So, trying to break that feeling of being homesick by going out on my own was challenging. However, as time passed, I ventured out more and more. A lot of which was initially uncomfortable, but I began to feel so much better. The homesickness started to fade   Being comfortable means no growth. My Hult journey hasn’t gone the way I imagined it would back in December, but sometimes life just doesn’t work that way. Excitement Finally, within these last two months, I’ve already learned so much about Hult and myself. I’ve joined clubs, aced presentations, stepped out of my comfort zone, and made connections with people from different parts of the world. So far, my Hult journey hasn’t gone the way I imagined it would back in December, but sometimes life just doesn’t work that way. I wouldn’t change the feelings I first felt when I arrived here, because it pushed me to learn more about myself. Now reflecting, what I’m left feeling is excitement, about the positive things to come and the challenges I’ll face and overcome. If you would like to find out more about our Masters program,  download a brochure here Terry McMillan is an MIM student at the Hult Boston Campus. She is from Washington, D.C. and has worked for several government agencies within the Washington, D.C. area. She loves design and traveling and previously lived in Okinawa, Japan. Follow Terry’s Hult journey on her blog. Kickstart your career in this education and innovation hotspot by studying at Hults Boston business school. To find out more, take a look at our blog 6 key lessons from my first 6 months at Hult’s Boston campus. Download a brochure or get in touch today to find out how Hult can help you to learn about the business world, the future, and yourself. Hult Rotation offers you a chance to study in a truly global way. Our rotation program allows you to study and be immersed in some of the finest cities in the world. 📠¸: @jasminmanzano . Hult Rotation offers you a chance to study in a truly global way. Our rotation program allows you to study and be immersed in some of the finest cities in the world. 📠¸: @jasminmanzano . Each year, Hult seeks to enroll a talented and ambitious incoming class from all over the world. We look for diverse students with a wide range of experiences, perspectives, and interests—students who will thrive in our unique educational atmosphere. Are you ready for a truly global experience? 📠¸: @iambrunadiniz . Each year, Hult seeks to enroll a talented and ambitious incoming class from all over the world. We look for diverse students with a wide range of experiences, perspectives, and interests—students who will thrive in our unique educational atmosphere. Are you ready for a truly global experience? 📠¸: @iambrunadiniz . We’re excited to start 2020 on a ranking high! Hult is proud to have been placed #28 in Poets Quants 2020 rankings for Best Undergraduate Business Schools in the US. Taking a huge leap of 32 places from our 2019 position, we’re also very happy to have secured top positions in key categories like: life-changing experience, practicality of the degree, and global immersion. . With five global campuses, a student body of over 130 nationalities, and a learn-by-doing approach—Hult offers a student experience like no other. . We’re excited to start 2020 on a ranking high! Hult is proud to have been placed #28 in Poets Quants 2020 rankings for Best Undergraduate Business Schools in the US. Taking a huge leap of 32 places from our 2019 position, we’re also very happy to have secured top positions in key categories like: life-changing experience, practicality of the degree, and global immersion. . With five global campuses, a student body of over 130 nationalities, and a learn-by-doing approach—Hult offers a student experience like no other. . â€Å"I’m from an engineering background and needed a whole new skill set for the industry I wanted to switch to. I learned a lot about myself and how I deal with being out of my comfort zone. I learned both soft and hard skills, from how to work in very diverse teams to key accounting metrics and strategy. I was surprised by how weak I was at certain tasks in English or how strong I actually was in other areas. Hult gave me opportunities to try new things and meet people from places I never thought I would have friends. . My internship experiences gave me the chance to broaden my view of different cultures and different companies. I had the opportunity to work and live with people whose values differed from people in my home country. I thought that this would be difficult, but it gave me the chance to reflect on my own values and assess if they were a result of my home country environment or if they were intrinsically mine. . Diederick ter Kulve (@diederick.terkulve) Netherlands Masters in International Business . â€Å"I’m from an engineering background and needed a whole new skill set for the industry I wanted to switch to. I learned a lot about myself and how I deal with being out of my comfort zone. I learned both soft and hard skills, from how to work in very diverse teams to key accounting metrics and strategy. I was surprised by how weak I was at certain tasks in English or how strong I actually was in other areas. Hult gave me opportunities to try new things and meet people from places I never thought I would have friends. . My internship experiences gave me the chance to broaden my view of different cultures and different companies. I had the opportunity to work and live with people whose values differed from people in my home country. I thought that this would be difficult, but it gave me the chance to reflect on my own values and assess if they were a result of my home country environment or if they were intrinsically mine. . Diederick ter Kulve (@diederick.terkulve) Netherlands Masters in International Business . Say a big hello to our Bachelor of Business Administration program cover star, Elisa Orus Plana âÅ" ¨ . â€Å"I’m excited for the future—especially that I cant predict whats going to happen. Maybe Ill end up in Mexico working for a trading company or maybe in Africa, developing my own business. Everything is possible, and the options are constantly changing. I love the idea that Im never going to be stuck doing the same job until the end of my life if I dont want it to be like this. . Hult really supports me and my ambitions and truly believes that we deserve to be considered as professionals as well as students. Here, I get to express not just my opinions but all elements of myself. From my creative side with the Fashion Society to my finance and business sides in Trading Club and the Management Consulting Club. We get a different type of learning here. Not just essential knowledge and theory, but practical skills and mindset. The school is always evolving. We’re encouraged to innovate and to always look for new ways of doing traditional things. We learn how to be more confident and become aware of how we can impact our environment. The school aims to help you become a better version of yourself and to stand out from the crowd.â€Å" . Elisa Orus Plana French Bachelor of Business Administration Class of 2021 Say a big hello to our Bachelor of Business Administration program cover star, Elisa Orus Plana âÅ" ¨ . â€Å"I’m excited for the future—especially that I cant predict whats going to happen. Maybe Ill end up in Mexico working for a trading company or maybe in Africa, developing my own business. Everything is possible, and the options are constantly changing. I love the idea that Im never going to be stuck doing the same job until the end of my life if I dont want it to be like this. . Hult really supports me and my ambitions and truly believes that we deserve to be considered as professionals as well as students. Here, I get to express not just my opinions but all elements of myself. From my creative side with the Fashion Society to my finance and business sides in Trading Club and the Management Consulting Club. We get a different type of learning here. Not just essential knowledge and theory, but practical skills and mindset. The school is always evolving. We’re encouraged to innovate and to always look for new ways of doing traditional things. We learn how to be more confident and become aware of how we can impact our environment. The school aims to help you become a better version of yourself and to stand out from the crowd.â€Å" . Elisa Orus Plana French Bachelor of Business Administration Class of 2021"> During the final days of 2019, you probably reflected on what you’ve accomplished this year—and even this decade—and what you’d like to achieve in 2020. Let us know in the comments below. During the final days of 2019, you probably reflected on what you’ve accomplished this year—and even this decade—and what you’d like to achieve in 2020. Let us know in the comments below. â€Å"The first time we did group work on the program, I went head-to-head with a colleague. It taught me a lot about how I see people, how people see me, and how conflict can be resolved in a kind and productive way. The best feedback you get, when delivered constructively, is the most critical because it really feeds into how you lead. I’ve completely reversed my leadership style—the result is so much richer and more powerful when you lead from behind and lead with strength. . Studying in tandem with working, whilst challenging, gave me the perfect platform to directly apply learning concepts into my business environment, the competitive landscape, and the real-estate industry as a whole. When I started the program, I was very happy in my corporate role. But my courage and aspirations grew to the point that I took on a whole new direction. Having my career coach, Joanna, as a sounding board allowed me to really be strategic and get to know myself. She coached me thro ugh all the interviews, the research, and the questions. It went in parallel with what I was doing academically and after six months everything just clicked. . I went into the EMBA knowing I had nothing to lose and I’ve come out with everything. Great strength, global friends, amazing learning, mentors from professors, a job I love, and the knowledge that I can set my mind to achieve anything and with the right support and resources I’ll get there.† . Kashani Wijetunga British, New Zealand Sri Lankan Associate Director Senior Strategy Consultant CBRE EMBA Class of 2019 . â€Å"The first time we did group work on the program, I went head-to-head with a colleague. It taught me a lot about how I see people, how people see me, and how conflict can be resolved in a kind and productive way. The best feedback you get, when delivered constructively, is the most critical because it really feeds into how you lead. I’ve completely reversed my leadership style—the result is so much richer and more powerful when you lead from behind and lead with strength. . Studying in tandem with working, whilst challenging, gave me the perfect platform to directly apply learning concepts into my business environment, the competitive landscape, and the real-estate industry as a whole. When I started the program, I was very happy in my corporate role. But my courage and aspirations grew to the point that I took on a whole new direction. Having my career coach, Joanna, as a sounding board allowed me to really be strategic and get to know myself. She coached me thro ugh all the interviews, the research, and the questions. It went in parallel with what I was doing academically and after six months everything just clicked. . I went into the EMBA knowing I had nothing to lose and I’ve come out with everything. Great strength, global friends, amazing learning, mentors from professors, a job I love, and the knowledge that I can set my mind to achieve anything and with the right support and resources I’ll get there.† . Kashani Wijetunga British, New Zealand Sri Lankan Associate Director Senior Strategy Consultant CBRE EMBA Class of 2019 . â€Å"It was now or never. I knew that I’d have likely stayed in my neighborhood for years to come if I didn’t take this opportunity. I’d not lived or studied outside of the U.S. before. So I left my job as a global strategist at an advertising agency and moved halfway around the world. I’ve come back a more culturally aware, well-versed person. I’ve realized that everything is a learning experience and an opportunity for growth. Ill definitely carry this mindset with me into the future. Technology and social media allow us to be different people in several places at once. Im excited to see how I can establish myself in whatever city Ill be lucky enough to call home and still maintain deep connections with people all over the world. I’m inspired by my classmates every day. Hearing some of their life stories and how getting this degree fits into their greater mission has been very humbling. My biggest challenge has been finding the ‘right’ path for me. There have been rooms Ive felt like I shouldnt be in, but now Im proud to feel as though I truly belong, wherever I am.† . Dwayne Logan, Jnr. American MBA Class of 2019 . â€Å"It was now or never. I knew that I’d have likely stayed in my neighborhood for years to come if I didn’t take this opportunity. I’d not lived or studied outside of the U.S. before. So I left my job as a global strategist at an advertising agency and moved halfway around the world. I’ve come back a more culturally aware, well-versed person. I’ve realized that everything is a learning experience and an opportunity for growth. Ill definitely carry this mindset with me into the future. Technology and social media allow us to be different people in several places at once. Im excited to see how I can establish myself in whatever city Ill be lucky enough to call home and still maintain deep connections with people all over the world. I’m inspired by my classmates every day. Hearing some of their life stories and how getting this degree fits into their greater mission has been very humbling. My biggest challenge has been finding the ‘right’ path for me. There have been rooms Ive felt like I shouldnt be in, but now Im proud to feel as though I truly belong, wherever I am.† . Dwayne Logan, Jnr. American MBA Class of 2019 . Happy New Year, Hultians! . Happy New Year, Hultians! .

How Buddhism Teaches Anger and Forgiveness Essay - 1886 Words

Buddhism offers many insights into the topic of anger and forgiveness. Buddhist teachings suggest peaceful, non-violent ways in order to prevent suffering and anger. The eightfold path teaches ways to relieve suffering and anger. Zen Buddhist monk Thich Nhat Hanh preaches compassion as a way to fully comprehend forgiveness. The Buddhist path is one that offers many ways to show compassion for fellow men, the earth, as well as every day conflicts. One of the characteristics of Buddhist reality is â€Å"dukkha†, which is translated as suffering. The Buddhist understanding of suffering is more of a dissatisfaction or dis-ease with life. This is caused by the constant change that comes with living in the physical world. Even when experiencing a†¦show more content†¦The word â€Å"trishna† means desire and can also be translated to â€Å"craving† which suggests an addiction and fear of loss (Ellwood, McGraw, 122). 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Practice in Identifying Compound Subjects

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Review Of Benjamin Herold s The Article - 966 Words

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Getting to Know Fitzgerald through his Works Essay

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Causes of increasing alimentation prices Free Essays

The divertive utilization of rice alignments to biofuels production is considered a result of the soaring food prices of our recent age. The resultant utilization of alimentations, more so rice hulls in many countries is highly preferred for use in biofuels production. Bio-extraction of ethanol from plants is considered as environmentally friendly as some analysts say it contributes to curbing the issue of global warming by reducing the concentrations of green house gases in the atmosphere. We will write a custom essay sample on Causes of increasing alimentation prices or any similar topic only for you Order Now Because the waste product of rice becomes commercialized, it makes rice of any type or species to be valuable and consequently makes its price increase. (Saha et al, 2004) Unfair trade agreements imposed by rich nations that try to undermine poor nations making them unable to determine their policies of food production have also contributed to a higher localized supply in rice. A good example can be cited by Shah (2008) where she reveals that the Doha World Trade Organization meeting intended to ascertain poor nations’ profitability in global trade did not materialize due to the developed nations view that the undeveloped nations would not ensure the end part of their bargain in the talks. The technology of genetic modification has also fuelled the high prices in foods in comparison of organic foods and genetically modified ones due to the cheap prices of the later in terms of competition. However, research by environmentalists has shown that the genetically modified (GM) foods have negative attributes to the ecological set up and consequently the human health system. The prevalence of the GM foods in the developed nations has seen demand of the higher priced organic foods increase in time due to the health effects associated with the former. The increasing population has seen the demand of food increase causing its consequential higher production. Rice being a staple meal in Asia has seen its exports being restricted to ensure that people specifically in the Asian nations of India and Chain can sustain their people with enough food. China with a population of about 1. 3 billion people is the highest populated nation in the world followed by India. The government’s priority to feed the people comes first and thus has seen the exportation control of agricultural produce to other nations causing a shortage of food in the global market which by laws of economics dictates increase in commodity prices when supply is low. The exorbitant costs of inorganic fertilizer and other farm inputs for agricultural practices have also contributed to the increasing food prices. This is because the costs of production are also reflected in the end price of the agricultural produce, therefore if the price of one input increases, it will inevitable cause a rise in the end product as the farmer can not take up that cost for the benefit of the consumers since it will be tantamount to losses in business. In the UK, farmers are facing a 15% hike in fertilizer prices that is hurting the agricultural sector. This surge in prices is cited to have arisen from anti dumping taxes on nitrogenous fertilizers in the UK from some nations since 2000 that has seen a monopoly in the supply of fertilizer. (Walker, 2007) From the beginning of 2003 when the Iranian invasion began, oil prices have been going up exponentially that indirectly instituted high price of food. This was and is being attributed to low production levels of crude oil, thus diminishing supply due to the increasing preference of biofuels. The link between the soaring food prices and the high energy prices is that food needs to be transported to one part of land to another more specifically in relation to our globalized world that increases distances of destination. The modes of transportation used are mostly powered by by-products of fossil fuels that are expensive as could be seen by the highest recorded price of over a hundred dollars per barrel at the beginning of 2008. (Shenk 2008) As a consequence, the cost of energy is passed down to the end user making the commodity price higher than usual. This is a global problem since the crude oil prices are the same all over because of their sole control by the Oil Producing and Exporting Countries (OPEC) arrangements. The new problem of climate change is also predicted to cause further increases in food prices. The variations in climate across nations that solely depend of agriculture for their growth is expected to fall drastically as unpredictable weather patterns take charge causing situations of extreme drought and floods in different places. These alterations in climate will reduce agricultural productivity and food shortage will become imminent across the affected nations. It is now being observed that Australia, one of the largest wheat producing countries is in its third year of drought. Its respect as the world producer of wheat is now in jeopardy as its silos are becoming empty will the wheat prices are increasing. (Stancich, 2009) The problem of attacks from crop pests and weeds is also associated in the ever increasing food prices. In Central as well as the Southern parts of the Vietnam nation, according to a recent study Zeigler (2009), rice crops have been attacked by the tungro crop virus originating from the brown plant hopper insect. And furthermore, its spread is being predicted into China together with Thailand and Columbia. Pricing of rice is obviously expected to increase as the supply would have been greatly diminished while demand keeps growing. The continuing undervaluation of the US dollar which is used as a bench mark for trading in many nations is also attributed to the increasing food prices. Globalized nations are feeling the pinch of the current economic crisis of the US and business has gone down meaning that many sectors of the economy are being hurt more specifically in the agricultural sector. Farmers in the developed nations have cope better with the high prices of this global recession compared to their counterparts in the developing nations where production has reduced. A low supply with a high demand implies that food prices would increase in the developing nations unlike in developed nations where it would remain relatively stable. In India -one of the major rice producers- the effect of the global financial crunch in many sectors of the economy such as the agricultural industry has seen its 2008 GDP drop to 7% while further reduction is expected for 2009 at 5%. (World Bank Group, 2009: 2) Sporadic economic growth in different nations all over the world has been identified as a contributor to the increase in commodity prices. As the economy of a nation increases so as the living standards of the citizens. This makes purchasing power go a notch higher due to demand for better goods and services. This causes incompatibilities between demand and supply arising that sees the increase in prices. This is exhibited in the case with China that has been marked by speedy economic development that has exacerbated this global crisis that is catalyzed by its enormous population. (Zu H. Khan, 1997) Effects of alimentation price increases As an effect, the high food prices could be succeeded by civil unrest especially among the poor nations which can be exemplified by the riots emanating from exorbitantly high food prices in Burkina Faso as well as Cameroon where its was compounded by the expensive fuel costs. The country of Indonesia has also been characterized by such frustrations when there was recent scarcity in Soya beans. Rise in inflation is a notable effect of increased food prices more especially in developing nations. Most developing nations operate on deficits and a down turn from increased food prices puts strains on the government’s functionality due to limited financial resources. This sees the issue of relief coming in from developed nations to help the affected. Increase in poverty becomes evident due to high food prices as people reduce their consumption so as to sustain themselves in future days. On an optimistic view, the soaring food prices have also the effect of causing governments to intervene by pushing for increased production of food in their countries to cushion the poor from hunger. (FAO, 2009) Conclusion Though there has been tremendous growth in food production all over the world, the predictions of the future are still pessimistic as demand continues growing high. This is in reference to the stagnated supply that can not reach equilibrium with the demand; hence the future is determined by new sources of supply to cope with the vacuum in supply that would ensure price stability. Therefore, foreign alimentations such as bananas, mangoes, pineapples, and exotic fish among others will not fetch the same price as today due to these imbalances in supply and demand. To mitigate this, an in depth intervention through social protection for the short and long period requirements in conjunction with initiatives on alimentations for the poor should be implemented. Research into new agricultural opportunities should be intensified so as to achieve equilibrium in supply and demand of alimentations. This will go far in guarantying steady prices of food in the global market. And resultantly, agricultural trade regulations that burr efficient production in the developing nations should be renegotiated with rich nations that discourage them so that a healthy and productive world can be achieved. (OECD, 2007) References: FAO, (2009). Bumper rice harvest could bring down consumer prices. Planete Urgence. Retrieved on April 20th 2009. From http://www. infosdelaplanete. org/5123/bumper-rice-harvest-could-bring-down-consumer-prices. html? L=EN Hu Z. Mohsin S. Khan (1997). Why Is China Growing So Fast? ECONOMIC ISSUES NO. 8 International Monitoring Fund (IMF). Washington D. C. Yan Z. (2008). China seeks a balance between food security and the urbanization. Retrieved on April 20th 2009. From http://www. china-embassy. org/eng/zt/t516240. htm Walker D. 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Importance and Positive Impact of Independent Audit - Free Samples

Question: Discuss about the Importance and Positive Impact of Independent Audit. Answer: Introduction: The opinion of auditors on the financial statements is often valued, however owing to the prevalence of global financial crisis, many have asked for the auditors report to be more informative in nature so that relevant information can be offered to the users (Church et. al, 2012). This is the reason why key changes have been made in the audit report. Firstly, a new section has been framed to communicate the key audit matters (KAM) so that items possessing immense significance can be provided to the users. Both IAASB and PCAOB standards necessitate KAM to be offered in association with the audit of the present tenure. However, the PCAOB offers illustrations of situations wherein it may be appropriate to disclose KAM/CAM of the past tenure. These illustrations are not offered by the IAASB standards. Further, both standards reflect that at least one KAM must form part of the auditors report but if there are no KAM/CAM, then a statement to the same must be reflected in the report. Secondly, it has been decided that the auditors will also disclose the name of the engagement partner in their report for enhanced knowledge. In relation to the audit of listed companies, both PCAOB and IAASB standards require the disclosure of engagement partners name but the manner of disclosure is different under both standards. Thirdly, in relation to a udit, the opinion section of auditors has become compulsory to be presented first and it must be followed by the basis for opinion section. The ordering of these sections in both standards is similar in nature. Fourthly, in the audit report, it has become necessary for auditors to provide a statement regarding their fulfillment of ethical responsibilities and independence of auditors (Jeanette, 2014). Even though provisions regarding this change in auditing report are same under both IAASB and PCAOB, the IAASB separately requires the auditors to make an affirmative statement regarding the same. Fifthly, it has now become mandatory for auditors to provide a separate section that offers relevant information regarding material uncertainties in the financials of the company (Ruhnke, 2014). Enhanced reporting by auditors is observed as significant to the perceived value of audit of financial statements and hence, to the continued significance of the auditing profession. The reason behind the emergence of such changes in the auditing report can be attributed to the fact that such changes can assist in laying down the foundation for the future of international auditor reporting and enhanced auditor communications (Johnstone et. al, 2014). Besides, since the auditors report is the main deliverable addressing the output of the audit procedure, enhanced requirements had become compulsory in the report so that it becomes more valuable and relevant to the users. The implementation of new changes in the report can assist in presenting a significant variation in practice, with appropriate collaboration required by participants in the supply chain of financial reporting so that the IAASBs objectives of audit report can be achieved. The IAASB believes that such new audit changes c an have a positive impact on the audit process in addition to enhanced informational value and enhanced transparency. Further, such changes will also affect the auditors focus on matters that are required to be reported especially the ones that can indirectly result in an enhanced professional skepticism (Riddle, 2015). Overall, the development of audit report through the underlying ideologies in the ISA audit can assist in addressing how a risk-based process of the audit is conducted and what is necessary to be disclosed with those who are charged with governance (Carcello, 2012). Outline the likely impact of the audit reporting on audit practice. Auditor plays a vital role in the process of financial reporting because they act as an independent assurance provider. It needs to be noted that having a strong insight into the auditing process, the auditor report is written in a language that does not share information apart from the audit opinion. Even though the changes in the audit report can play a key role in maximizing the overall impact of quality reporting, thereby in turn assist in providing relevant information to the users, yet professional judgement is the main concern because matters that necessitate significant attention from the auditors is directly associated with such judgement (Black, 2010). Furthermore, the number of audit matters that must form part of the audit report may also be influenced by complexity and size of the company, nature of its environment, and circumstances of the engagement of audit. In simple words, the higher the number of matters, the more the auditor may need to evaluate whether such forms part of a key audit matter. This, in turn, enhances the duty of the auditor because when the engagement level is high it leads to more responsibility on the part of the auditor. References Black, W. 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