Development of the National System of Qualifi cation Certifi cation of Audit Personnel As a Factor in Improving the Quality of Audit and the Demand for the Profession

The article includes materials presented at the scientifi c and practical conferences «Problems of Audit Quality» organized by the Self-regulatory organization of Auditors «Sodruzhestvo» in June-July 2021. Th e conferences are dedicated to the development of audit education and qualifi cation certifi cation of audit personnel in the Russian Federation, aimed at improving the quality of audit through the introduction of a competence-based approach and the creation of a national system for regular monitoring of auditor’s competencies, contributing to the training of broad-based specialists in demand in various areas of economic, business and fi nancial management.

Features of the implementation of the public procurement process in the field of healthcare

This article examines in detail the aspects of the regulatory organization of the procurement procedure in the field of healthcare, examines the rights of the parties to the procurement, their obligations and responsibility for violations of the terms of the contract for the supply of goods and (or) services. In addition to the regulatory aspects, the process of purchasing medical goods and goods for the needs of a medical institution is considered. The contract for the supply of pharmaceutical products is analyzed. On its basis, the analysis was carried out, according to the normative legal acts on the compliance of the performance of both parties of their powers and duties, comments were formed that can be regarded as a violation of the legislation of the Russian Federation.

Rethinking Securities Law—Laying the Groundwork

This chapter explains the need for the “rethinking” of the federal securities laws, with particular emphasis on the Securities Act of 1933 and the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. Recognizing the historical preeminence of the U.S. securities law framework, the chapter first highlights key attributes that facilitate the effectuation of this achievement. Thereafter, the chapter addresses problematic characteristics of U.S. securities regulation. As set forth therein, the framework of securities regulation that exists today in the United States is comprised of piecemeal federal legislation, judicial decisions, SEC action, state securities (blue sky) activity, and self-regulatory organization oversight. As a consequence, the presence of consistent and logical regulation all too often is absent. With frequency, in both transactional and litigation settings, mandates apply that are erratic and antithetical to sound public policy. Setting the stage, in a preliminary manner, the chapter identifies several of the key problematic areas, succinctly explains their deficiencies, and suggests corrective measures that should be implemented.

Rethinking Securities Law

Rethinking Securities Law focuses on a very important and timely subject that merits comprehensive analysis: “rethinking” the securities laws, with particular emphasis on the Securities Act of 1933 and the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. The system of securities regulation that prevails today in the United States is one that has been formed through piecemeal federal legislation, Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) invocation of its administrative authority, and self-regulatory organization episodic action. As a consequence, the presence of consistent and logical regulation all too often is lacking. In both transactional and litigation settings, with frequency, mandates apply that are erratic and antithetical to sound public policy. Over four decades ago, the American Law Institute (ALI) adopted the ALI Federal Securities Code. The Code has not been enacted by Congress and its prospects are dim. Since that time, no treatise, monograph, or other source has comprehensively focused on this meritorious subject. The objective of this book is to identify the deficiencies that exist under the current regimen, address their failings, provide recommendations for rectifying these deficiencies, and set forth a thorough analysis for remediation in order to prescribe a consistent and sound securities law framework. By undertaking this challenge, the book provides an original and valuable resource for effectuating necessary law reform that should prove beneficial to the integrity of the U.S. capital markets, effective and fair government and private enforcement, and the enhancement of investor protection.

Implementation of control measures of procurement procedures in the field of healthcare

This article examines in detail the aspects of the regulatory organization of the procurement procedure in the field of healthcare, examines the rights of the parties to the procurement, their obligations and responsibility for violations of the terms of the contract for the supply of goods and (or) services. In addition to the regulatory aspects, the process of purchasing medical goods and goods for the needs of a medical institution is considered. The contract for the supply of pharmaceutical products is analyzed. On its basis, an analysis was carried out, in accordance with regulatory legal acts, for compliance with the performance of both parties of their powers and duties.

Tissue Specific Age Dependence of the Cell Receptors Involved in the SARS-CoV-2 Infection

The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has affected tens of millions of individuals and caused hundreds of thousands of deaths worldwide. Due to its rapid surge, there is a shortage of information on viral behavior and host response after SARS-CoV-2 infection. Here we present a comprehensive, multiscale network analysis of the transcriptional response to the virus. We particularly focus on key-regulators, cell-receptors, and host-processes that are hijacked by the virus for its advantage. ACE2-controlled processes involve a key-regulator CD300e (a TYROBP receptor) and the activation of IL-2 pro-inflammatory cytokine signaling. We further investigate the age-dependency of such receptors and identify the adipose and the brain as potentially contributing tissues for the disease's severity in old patients. In contrast, several other tissues in the young population are more susceptible to SARS-CoV-2 infection. In summary, this present study provides novel insights into the gene regulatory organization during the SARS-CoV-2 infection and the tissue-specific age dependence of the cell receptors involved in COVID-19.

Diagnostic and treatment algorithm for anaphylactic shock of the Self-regulatory organization of the “National board of phlebologists” Association

Many phlebologists today work in ambulatory settings, using both local anesthetics and sclerosants. Cases of anaphylactic shock are rare, but its consequences can be catastrophic. At the request of the self-regulatory organization of the “National College of Phlebologists” Association with the support of “Servier” company, the legal partner of the LLC “Faculty of Medical Law” board, together with leading anesthesiologists-resuscitators, has developed an easy-to-understand and easy-to-deliver information Algorithm for the diagnosis and treatment of anaphylactic shock. This algorithm will not only reduce the risks of adverse effects of anaphylaxis for the patient, but will also protect the physician in case of litigation, as it is prepared with references to current sources of evidence-based medical practice and regulations.

Good news, bad news: a snapshot of conditions at small-market newspapers in Canada

[Para. 1 of Introduction]: We set out with this survey to find out about conditions at small-market newspapers in Canada and to explore the sector’s prospects at a time when newspapers in general face major challenges. The survey, which was in the field from February 5, 2018, to April 25, 2018, is a joint initiative by the Local News Research Project run by Ryerson University journalism professor April Lindgren, and the non-profit National NewsMedia Council, a voluntary self-regulatory organization that promotes editorial standards and news literacy. Together, we sought answers to questions about workload; the use of digital tools; how employees stay up to date with ethical, technological and other changes; and how publications engage with audiences. Respondents were also asked for their views on the future and industry challenges and opportunities.

Good news, bad news: a snapshot of conditions at small-market newspapers in Canada

[Para. 1 of Introduction]: We set out with this survey to find out about conditions at small-market newspapers in Canada and to explore the sector’s prospects at a time when newspapers in general face major challenges. The survey, which was in the field from February 5, 2018, to April 25, 2018, is a joint initiative by the Local News Research Project run by Ryerson University journalism professor April Lindgren, and the non-profit National NewsMedia Council, a voluntary self-regulatory organization that promotes editorial standards and news literacy. Together, we sought answers to questions about workload; the use of digital tools; how employees stay up to date with ethical, technological and other changes; and how publications engage with audiences. Respondents were also asked for their views on the future and industry challenges and opportunities.

Predicting Fraud Victimization Using Classical Machine Learning

Protecting financial consumers from investment fraud has been a recurring problem in Canada. The purpose of this paper is to predict the demographic characteristics of investors who are likely to be victims of investment fraud. Data for this paper came from the Investment Industry Regulatory Organization of Canada’s (IIROC) database between January of 2009 and December of 2019. In total, 4575 investors were coded as victims of investment fraud. The study employed a machine-learning algorithm to predict the probability of fraud victimization. The machine learning model deployed in this paper predicted the typical demographic profile of fraud victims as investors who classify as female, have poor financial knowledge, know the advisor from the past, and are retired. Investors who are characterized as having limited financial literacy but a long-time relationship with their advisor have reduced probabilities of being victimized. However, male investors with low or moderate-level investment knowledge were more likely to be preyed upon by their investment advisors. While not statistically significant, older adults, in general, are at greater risk of being victimized. The findings from this paper can be used by Canadian self-regulatory organizations and securities commissions to inform their investors’ protection mandates.