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  COMPULSORY INSURANCE UNDER MARKET CONDITIONS

  Insurance is a specific business and as such it has its own regulations. Voluntary insurance is a rule the exception of which is namely the introduction of compulsory insurance. Compulsory insurance is introduced on the one hand, when there is a high risk of violating the public interest, and on the other hand, when the performance of professional ... Insurance is a specific business and as such it has its own regulations. Voluntary insurance is a rule the exception of which is namely the introduction of compulsory insurance. Compulsory insurance is introduced on the one hand, when there is a high risk of violating the public interest, and on the other hand, when the performance of professional duties of certain categories of individuals is associated with the risk of violating the rights of others. The purpose of this study is to highlight the positive features of compulsory insurance and to outline the basic organizational principles for its implementation. The main thesis advocated in the study is that compulsory insurance is not an obligation only of the insurer, but it is also the right of users of insurance services, ensuring security to carry out compulsory insurance under competitive market conditions. The thesis is proved through the task to investigate the current state of compulsory insurance as general conditions and market positions. The study achieves the following outcomes: an opportunity to identify practices in this area is provided; combining the scientific research and empirical dimensions of the issues defined regarding the principle of integration between the expertise of the academic staff of two departments of the Academy of Economics, the creativeness of doctoral students and the fresh ideas of students.

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  CLOUD-BASED E-LEARNING FOR THE NEEDS OF BULGARIAN BUSINESS ORGANIZATIONS

  The purpose of this study is to examine the potential of the technologies of cloud computing and Web 2.0 for turning e-learning into an effective business practice for Bulgarian organizations. To achieve this objective, the authors solved the following tasks: studying the socio-economic aspects of e-learning and the use of cloud computing and Web ... The purpose of this study is to examine the potential of the technologies of cloud computing and Web 2.0 for turning e-learning into an effective business practice for Bulgarian organizations. To achieve this objective, the authors solved the following tasks: studying the socio-economic aspects of e-learning and the use of cloud computing and Web 2.0 in education; analyzing cloud-based e-learning models; examining the current status of e-learning in Bulgaria and the prospects for turning it into an effective business practice; proposing an authors’ model for cloud-based e-learning, suitable for the needs and peculiarities of Bulgarian organizations. The research thesis of the study is that cloud computing and Web 2.0 technologies have significant and multifaceted (technical, economic and social) potential for turning e-learning into an efficient business practice. For this purpose, Bulgarian organizations can adapt different strategies and models.

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  CURRENT ISSUES OF ORGANIZING AND ACCOUNTING WHEN APPLYING THE ‘CASH REPORTING OF VALUE-ADDED TAX’ REGIME

  The study presents part of the research project “Current issues in the organization and the accounting aspects of the ‘Cash reporting of value-added tax’ special regime“. The present study outlines the degree of impact of the changes on the enterprises applying this regime by analyzing the theory and practice in terms of the specifics, the ... The study presents part of the research project “Current issues in the organization and the accounting aspects of the ‘Cash reporting of value-added tax’ special regime“. The present study outlines the degree of impact of the changes on the enterprises applying this regime by analyzing the theory and practice in terms of the specifics, the advantages, and the problems in organizing and accounting the ‘Cash reporting of value-added tax (VAT)’ special regime. The challenges facing the organization and accounting of the enterprises applying the regime are tracked. Proposals are formulated for improving the existing practice. The strengths and weaknesses in the organization and accounting of the estimates by VAT of the economic units are characterized based on the analysis.