Business & Economics - Accounting - Financial

This book is the first to deal with Throughput Accounting for Knowledge-Work. Throughput Accounting is a lot of things: - an accounting system, - a financial application, - an improvement initiative - POOGI - Process of On-Going Improvements and, - most importantly, the decision-making...

It is our hope after reading "Everybody Wants Your Money" that you will acquire the skills to balance your Budget every month and begin to build your savings. After learning how to live within the budget, you can apply this skill to start a...

Financial accounting is a field of accounting that deals with the analysis and reporting of financial transactions related to a business. The preparation of financial statements is a crucial aspect of financial accounting. The primary components of financial statements are statement of cash flows,...

To follow the macroeconomic scenario in which the entities are inserted, financial reporting is constantly evolving. In addition to the topics that need to be considered, there is also an evolution in how the report itself is produced and analyzed where technological developments exert...

Investing in real estate can be an extremely profitable endeavor, but only if you know the pitfalls to avoid. In the Real Estate Investing book, we discuss every aspect of locating, evaluating, purchasing, financing, and operating an investment property. Topics covered include conducting a...

Accounting refers to the communication, processing and measurement of financial information. Whereas, finance is the examination of investment to assertain risk level and rate of return. Toghter both these fields are crucial for a business and government body. This book will provide comprehensive knowledge...

Would you like to take your QuickBooks(R) knowledge to another level or would you like to learn QuickBooks(R) for the first time? You can now with this Book! This book teaches you how to set up a company or personal file. Steps you through...

It is easy to be confused by different methods of accounting, and one of the hardest concepts to understand is receivables. In this guide, author Othneil Hall, a longtime accounting professional, examines accounts receivable in easy-to-understand language in this handbook for students, office managers,...

earn the strategies to successful mortgage planning in a post mortgage meltdown market. By understanding the errors of the past you will be better equipped to enjoy a positive home ownership experience. Know what you need to know in order to get mortgage qualified...

The Sage Course Companion on Financial Accounting is an accessible introduction to the subject that will help readers to master key concepts and enhance their thinking skills in line with course requirements. It provides support on how to revise for exams and prepare for...

Wearing has written a superb and highly provocative book that does an excellent job of introducing students to theories of corporate governance and exposing complex fact situations in a clear and well-written manner′ - The International Journal of AccountingWith in-depth analysis of nine different...

Modern Business, Volume 1, part of a series of eighteen texts prepared for the Alexander Hamilton Institute, offers a detailed exploration of early 20th-century business practices. This volume provides foundational knowledge in accounts, finance, and management. It serves as a valuable resource for understanding...

This is a reproduction of a book published before 1923. This book may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. that were either part of the original artifact, or were introduced by the scanning process. We believe...

This is a historical financial report presented by the Treasurer of Amherst College to its Trustees, dating back to 1913. It offers a detailed snapshot of the college's financial standing at the time, providing valuable insights into the institution's revenues, expenditures, and investments. This...

The book contains a collection of papers dealing with a range of controversial accounting issues which exercised the minds of local authority officials during the period 1909-1934 and the "solutions" embodied in the Accounts (Boroughs and Metropolitan Boroughs) Regulations 1930. The contributors to the...

The recent financial crisis sparked debates surrounding the nature and role of accounting in informing capital markets and regulatory bodies about the financial performance and position of a firm. These debates have drawn attention to the broader implications of accounting for the economy and...

This book discusses the various nuances of interventionist research and the positions a researcher can occupy when attempting to produce contributions associated with both theoretical and pragmatic relevance. To spice up the academic debate, the book also provides managerial perspectives on interventionist management accounting...

Financial accounting is the branch of accounting thought and practice concerned with preparing and providing information for external users of financial statements. This textbook helps students to understand the concepts that underpin the application of accounting theory to solve accounting problems. This international edition...

Financial analysis is integral to business sustainability in determining an organisation's financial viability and revealing its strengths and weaknesses, a key requirement in today's competitive business environment. In a first of its kind, Financial Statements Analysis: Cases from Corporate India: evaluates the financial performance...

As the monetary cost of fraud escalates globally, and the ensuing confidence in financial markets deteriorates, the international demand for quality in financial statements intensifies. But what constitutes quality in financial statements? This book examines financial statement fraud, a topical and increasingly challenging area...

Philip Brown is one of the most admired and respected accounting academics alive today. He was a pioneer in capital markets research in accounting, and his 1968 article, co-authored with Ray Ball, "An Empirical Evaluation of Accounting Income Numbers," arguably had a greater impact...

This book, first published in 1941, is a comprehensive study on the native banks that linked small Chinese traders and the larger Chinese and foreign banks. It is based on extensive research in Tientsin and Peking, and a large number of interviews with native...

Some accounting literature has argued that sustainability is primarily an ecological and societal concept and its extension to corporate and organizational responsibilities has certain limitations. This book, on the other hand, argues that an ecological framework is capable of providing the overall societal and...

Financial accounting, reporting and regulation is a vast subject area of huge importance globally, with interest rising significantly in the light of the ongoing global financial crisis. This authoritative Companion volume presents a broad overview of the state of the art of these disciplines...

Global Financial Investigations introduces readers to the world of forensic accounting and investigating transnational financial crimes, providing an overview of core concepts and current industry trends, together with practical guidance to equip students with the knowledge of complex financial crimes.Author: Amanda GoreISBN-10: 1032493763ISBN-13: 9781032493763Publisher:...

The book explains the Islamic accounting principles and practices for Islamic Financial institutions and juxtaposes them to mainstream accounting principles in a simple and practical manner. It will be a useful guide for students, academics and practitioners concerned with the subject of financial reporting...

These proceedings consist of selected papers, accepted after a rigid review process covering several issues in strategic decision making, management, accounting, policy studies, knowledge management, innovation management, applied economics, econometrics, capital market, and marketing & sales management.Author: Dyah Nirmala Arum JanieISBN-10: 1032240628ISBN-13: 9781032240626Publisher: RoutledgeLanguage:...

Integrates elements from agency theory and signaling theory and draws upon recent changes in the Australia payout policy and incentives pay for risk-averse employees to explain the paradox of the popularity of on-market stock buyback activities in a market environment characterized by reasonably high...

The main objective of this book is to provide both academics and practitioners with a global vision of the evolution of internal auditing in a fast-changing business landscape driven by digital transformation. The book also investigates the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on internal...

There is a growing acknowledgement of the role played by finance theory and experts in the 2008 global banking crash, and their on-going contributions to risks in the financial system. Some argue that finance theory is deeply ideological, and the academy has been captured...

In recent years, nonprofit and voluntary organisations have faced challenges and unanticipated pressures as a result of increased competition for funding, technological advancements, the need to comply with government regulations, and increased social and community expectations regarding greater accountability and transparency.Cost accounting and cost...

This book is a timely and comprehensive overview of accounting and auditing standards within the doctrine of Shari'ah. It offers a significant contribution to the field and a wealth of technical know-how. The author analyzes Islamic accounting and auditing both in theory and practice...

SLASH Your Operating Budget: Five Secrets to Recovering Wasted Budget Dollars A Proven System to "Slash Your Operating Budget" by Hundreds of Thousands (if not Millions) of Hard Dollars... Even if you're sure it's not possible. What will increasing your operating capital and profits...

In the collective psyche, a financier is a capitalist. In managerial capitalism, the notion of the 'manager' emerged, and the role of the manager was distinct from the role of the 'owner'. Financial capitalism is similarly underpinned by financiers who are not the holders...

The aim of this book is to reveal, through data and the use of simple economic concepts, the mistakes that abound in the discourses surrounding the steel industry. Its main objective is to dispel, through analysis of the officially published data, the many myths...

This book examines the governance of credit rating agencies, as expressed by their ability to fairly, ethically and consistently assign higher rates to issuers having lesser default risks. This will be of interest to researchers and advanced students of corporate finance, finance, financial economics,...

To date, there has been little consideration of the many different ways in which accounting and risk intersect, despite organisations being more determined than ever to build resilience against potential risks. This comprehensive volume overcomes this gap by providing an overview of the field,...

Financial accounting theory has numerous practical applications and policy implications, for instance, international accounting standard setters are increasingly relying on theoretical accounting concepts in the creation of new standards; and corporate regulators are increasingly turning to various conceptual frameworks of accounting to guide regulation...

The concept of "fair value" marked a major departure from traditional cost accounting. In theory, under this approach a balance sheet that better reflects the current value of assets and liabilities. Critics of fair value argue that it is less useful over longer time...

This book is the first comprehensive methodological guide for accounting researchers on Interventionist Research (IVR). It provides all the fundamental components needed for understanding what IVR is, and how to plan, design, and conduct legitimate intervention studies, which can endure the scrutiny of institutions...

Losing a loved one feels a lot like being at a seaside carnival riding on a Tilt-a-Whirl... Everything wildly spinning around you...Feelings of chaos amidst a profound loss.The loss of a spouse or partner isn't just a loss; it's the shattering of a significant...

This is a reproduction of a book published before 1923. This book may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. that were either part of the original artifact, or were introduced by the scanning process. We believe...

This volume offers a collection of papers that further our understanding of the broad uses of management accounting information. Papers presented reflect the diverse applications that the discipline has observed in recent years with topical coverage including: product pricing, performance measurement, budgetary participation, activity-based...

This monograph reviews and synthesizes 182 recent GCO studies that have appeared since the last significant review published in 2013 through the end of 2019. The authors categorize studies into the three broad areas of GCO 1) determinants, 2) accuracy, and 3) consequences.Author: Marshall...

Many investors ignore company accounts because they think they are too difficult. But, as the great investor Peter Lynch said "Investing without looking at the numbers is like playing bridge without looking at the cards". The mission of this book is to explain to...

Being able to make and receive payments is an essential facet of modern life. It is integral to the banking and finance systems, and it touches all global citizens. In some areas, payment systems are rapidly evolving - moving swiftly from paper payment instruments,...

Health care is one of the largest industries in the world, and involves some of the most complex accounting transactions. Given the financial challenges facing the industry, it is essential for the health care accountant to have a firm grasp of financial accounting. This...

Reactive PublishingUnit economics sit at the core of every successful SaaS and subscription-based business. Without a clear understanding of how revenue, cost, retention, and growth interact at the customer level, even fast-growing companies can drift into fragile or unsustainable models.This book provides a structured,...

This textbook is designed for those with no prior accounting knowledge who wish to build a strong foundation in the subject. Whether you're a non-commerce student, a professional seeking a career shift, or simply curious about the language of business, this book is your...

The purpose of this paper is to present the government-employee incentive program as a method by which government deficits can be reduced or eliminated, and government surpluses can be generated. Section 2 deals with the nature of the incentive plan, section 3 deals with...