Analyze the effect of both full-cost and variable-cost transfer pricing methods on cash flows using a spreadsheet program such as Excel.

1. Student uses MS Excel to calculate income tax expense or refund, taxable income, and total taxes using the full-cost method for transfer pricing. There are no errors.

2. Student uses MS Excel to calculate income tax expense or refund, taxable income, and total taxes using the variable-cost method for transfer pricing. There are no errors.

3. Student produces a thorough and detailed Word document that incorporates specific details from the MS Excel spreadsheet, a detailed recommendation based on those specific details as to how the organization should proceed is included, and the recommendation is justified with at least 3 examples from the week's resources and/or additional research in the Walden Library.

4. Writing exhibits strong evidence of thoughtful critical analysis and thinking; careful examination is made of assumptions and possible biases, with detailed supporting rationale. Writing synthesizes the classroom experiences and content; analyzes patterns or connections between theory and practice; and draws logical conclusions based on well-reasoned arguments. New questions are presented based on synthesis of ideas and input.

5. Writing is clear, logical, well-organized and appropriate. Work is free from spelling and grammar/syntax errors. Tone is professional and free from bias (i.e., sexism, racism). There are no errors.

6. Student effectively and directly integrates discussion/assignment content with relevant and compelling personal experiences, additional research, or current events from credible news sources. Specifically adds a new and/or different insight or perspective on the subject area(s) being discussed or treated in the assignment.

7. Student demonstrates full adherence to scholarly or credible reference requirements and adheres to APA style with respect to source attribution and references. There are no APA errors.