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Book SynopsisAbout our authors Chad J. Zutter is a finance professor and the James Allen Faculty Fellow at the Katz Graduate School of Business at the University of Pittsburgh. Dr. Zutter received his BBA from the University of Texas at Arlington and his PhD from Indiana University. His research has a practical, applied focus and has been the subject of feature stories in, among other prominent outlets, The Economist and CFO Magazine. His papers have been cited in arguments before the US Supreme Court and in consultation with companies such as Google and Intel. Dr. Zutter won the prestigious Jensen Prize for the best paper published in the Journal of Financial Economics and a best paper award from the Journal of Corporate Finance, where he is currently an Associate Editor. He has won teaching awards at the Kelley School of Business at Indiana University and the Katz Graduate School of Business at the University of PittTable of ContentsBrief Contents PART I: INTRODUCTION TO MANAGERIAL FINANCE The Role of Managerial Finance The Financial Market Environment PART II: FINANCIAL TOOLS Financial Statements and Ratio Analysis Long- and Short-Term Financial Planning Time Value of Money PART III: VALUATION OF SECURITIES Interest Rates and Bond Valuation Stock Valuation PART IV: RISK AND THE REQUIRED RATE OF RETURN Risk and Return The Cost of Capital PART V: LONG-TERM INVESTMENT DECISIONS Capital Budgeting Techniques Capital Budgeting Cash Flows and Risk Refinements PART VI: LONG-TERM FINANCIAL DECISIONS Leverage and Capital Structure Payout Policy PART VII: SHORT-TERM FINANCIAL DECISIONS Working Capital and Current Assets Management Current Liabilities Management

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Book SynopsisThe most practical text available: packed with case studies to highlight contemporary issues and taking a step-by-step approach through the process of an audit, this book will give students the confidence to take a critical approach to auditing in their accounting careers.Blending technical and practical content, and underpinned throughout with case studies and examples to show how auditors make decisions in the real world, this text provides a clear guide to the realities of the profession alongside the theory. Students are also challenged to think more broadly about the value of auditing in society, how the profession operates, and about current developments in the field.- Takes students step-by-step through the audit process- ''Auditing scenarios'' and ''auditing in practice'' features enable students to understand the practical and real-world applications of the theory - Includes a case study in every chapter with opportunities for readers to apply their knowledge to specific situations- ISA extracts encourage students to apply regulations to practical examples- Digital short form questions and discussion and application questions allow students to consolidate their learning and identify areas of weaknessDigital formats and resourcesThis text is available for students and institutions to purchase in a variety of formats: the e-book offers a mobile experience and convenient access along with short form and discussion and application questions, functionality tools, navigation features and links that offer extra learning support. For more information about e-books, please visit www.oxfordtextbooks.co.uk/ebooks .

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Book SynopsisAccounting has an ever-increasing significance in contemporary society. Indeed, some argue that its practices are fundamental to the development and functioning of modern capitalist societies. We can see accounting everywhere: in organizations where budgeting, investing, costing, and performance appraisal rely on accounting practices; in financial and other audits; in corporate scandals and financial reporting and regulation; in corporate governance, risk management, and accountability, and in the corresponding growth and influence of the accounting profession. Accounting, too, is an important part of the curriculum and research of business and management schools, the fastest growing sector in higher education.This growth is largely a phenomenon of the last 50 years or so. Prior to that, accounting was seen mainly as a mundane, technical, bookkeeping exercise (and some still share that naive view). The growth in accounting has demanded a corresponding engagement by scholars to examine Table of ContentsPreface ; 1. Linking Accounting, Organizations and Institutions ; 2. Everyday Accounting Practices and Intentionality ; 3. Institutional Perspectives on the Internationalization of Accounting ; 4. Studying Accounting in Action: The Challenge of Engaging with Management Accounting Practice ; 5. Management Accounting in a Digital and Global Economy: The Interface of Strategy, Technology, and Cost Information ; 6. Organizationally Oriented Management Accounting Research in the U.S.: A Case Study of the Diffusion of a Research Innovation ; 7. On the Relationship between Accounting and Social Space ; 8. What is the Object of Management? How Management Technologies Help to Create Manageable Objects ; 9. Governance and its Transnational Dynamics: Towards a Re-ordering of our World? ; 10. Governing Audit Globally - IFAC, the New International Financial Architecture and the Auditing Profession ; 11. The Study of Controller Agency ; 12. Sketch of Derivations in Wall Street and Atlantic Africa ; 13. Behavioral Studies of the Effects of Regulation on Earnings Management and Accounting Choice ; 14. Accounts of Science ; 15. Financial Accounting Without a State ; 16. Socio-political Studies of Financial Reporting and Standard Setting ; 17. On the Eclipse of Professionalism in Accounting: An Essay ; 18. All Offshore: The Sprat, the Mackerel, Accounting Firms, and the State in Globalization

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Book SynopsisBased on the International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRSs) issued by the International Accounting Standards Board (IASB) in January 2010, this provides a simplified summary of the main elements - using diagrams for each of the Standards to help the reader visualize the key decisions and choices their application requires.Table of ContentsContents Preface to the 4th Edition List of Abbreviations I. Introduction II. International Financial Reporting Standards IAS 1 Presentation of Financial Statements IAS 2 Inventories IAS 7 Statement of Cash Flows IAS 8 Accounting Policies, Changes in Accounting Estimates and Errors IAS 10 Events after the Reporting Period IAS 11 Construction Contracts IAS 12 Income Taxes IAS 16 Property, Plant and Equipment IAS 17 Leases IAS 18 Revenue IAS 19 Employee Benefits IAS 20 Accounting for Government Grants and Disclosure of Government Assistance IAS 21 The Effects of Changes in Foreign Exchange Rates IAS 23 Borrowing Costs IAS 24 Related Party Disclosures IAS 27 Consolidated and Separate Financial Statements IAS 28 Investments in Associates IAS 29 Financial Reporting in Hyperinflationary Economies IAS 31 Interests in Joint Ventures IAS 32 Financial Instruments: Presentation IAS 33 Earnings per Share IAS 34 Interim Financial Reporting IAS 36 Impairment of Assets IAS 37 Provisions, Contingent Liabilities and Contingent Assets IAS 38 Intangible Assets IAS 39 Financial Instruments: Recognition and Measurement IAS 40 Investment Property IAS 41 Agriculture IFRS 1 First-time Adoption of International Financial Reporting Standards IFRS 2 Share-based Payment IFRS 3 Business Combinations IFRS 4 Insurance Contracts IFRS 5 Non-current Assets Held for Sale and Discontinued Operations IFRS 6 Exploration for and Evaluation of Mineral Resources IFRS 7 Financial Instruments: Disclosures IFRS 8 Operating Segments IFRS 9 Financial Instruments III. Interpretations of IFRIC IFRIC 1 Changes in Existing Decommissioning, Restoration and Similar Liabilities IFRIC 2 Members' Shares in Co-operative Entities and Similar Instruments IFRIC 4 Determining whether an Arrangement contains a Lease IFRIC 5 Rights to Interests arising from Decommissioning, Restoration and Environmental Rehabilitation Funds IFRIC 6 Liabilities arising from Participating in a Specific Market- Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment IFRIC 7 Applying the Restatement Approach under IAS 29 "Financial Reporting in Hyperinflationary Economies" IFRIC 9 Reassessment of Embedded Derivatives IFRIC 10 Interim Financial Reporting and Impairment IFRIC 12 Service Concession Arrangements IFRIC 13 Customer Loyalty Programmes IFRIC 14 IAS 19-The Limit on a Defined Benefit Asset, Minimum Funding Requirements and their Interaction IFRIC 15 Agreements for the Construction of Real Estate IFRIC 16 Hedges of a Net Investment in a Foreign Operation IFRIC 17 Distributions of Non-cash Assets to Owners IFRIC 18 Transfers of Assets from Customers IFRIC 19 Extinguishing Financial Liabilities with Equity Instruments

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Book SynopsisTable of Contents Table of Contents Preface PART 1 WHAT INFORMATION WILL I FIND IN THE ACCOUNTS? 1 An introduction to the accounts2 The profit and loss account3 The balance sheet4 The cash flow statement5 The statement of total recognised gains and losses6 The note of historical cost profits and losses7 Other information found in the accounts8 International conventions – local GAPP, IFRS, emerging nations PART 2 HOW DO I ANALYSE THE ACCOUNTS?9 How do I analyse the accounts?10 Solvency11 Profitability12 Cash management13 The investor’s perspective14 Johnson Matthey PART 3 HOW CAN I USE MY ANALYSIS? 15 How can I use my analysis?16 Suppliers’ accounts17 Customers’ accounts18 Competitors’ accounts19 Identifying a company’s acquisition potential20 The availability of accounts Weblinks Index

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Book SynopsisTable of Contents Section I: Management Accounting Chapter 1: The Strategic Role of Management Accounting Chapter 2: Planning and Decision-Making Under Risk Chapter 3: Management Control Chapter 4: Cost Information for Decision-Making and Control Section 2: Profitability Analysis Chapter 5: Budgeting and Beyond Chapter 6: Financial Modelling Chapter 7: Cost Analysis and Estimation Chapter 8: Investment Analysis Section 3: Management Control Systems Chapter 9: Management and Operational Performance Chapter 10: Transfer Pricing in Decentralized Organizations Chapter 11: Integrated Financial and Non-Financial Measures Chapter 12: Inter-organizational Control

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Book SynopsisA much-needed practical guide, particularly suited for readers with engineering or science backgrounds, that provides the financial decision-making skills needed in the business world? For engineers with little or no business background this book provides the financial decision-making skills necessary for a management career. Based on materials used by students in a Masters of Engineering and Management program at Case Western Reserve University and informed by both classroom and industry experience, this essential guide can be used in courses or independent study. The chapters introduce and integrate key concepts relevant to basic management, accounting, and finance that will enhance the critical thinking and confidence necessary for success as a chief technology officer or in any business career.Trade Review"Drummond’s choice of emphasis is clearly informed by extensive practical experience teaching these topics. This book represents the creative synthesis of a very broad body of interdisciplinary knowledge." —Daniel Egger, Duke University"A comprehensive resource with every practical facet of accounting, finance, and engineering economy laid out for the engineer to consider. Important reading as the financial impacts of management become increasingly critical to success." —Eric H. Ledet, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

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Book SynopsisFrom pandemics to recessions, bear markets to energy crises, life is full of financial setbacks. The hard truth is that it’s not a matter of if there will be another economic downturn, but when. The important question to ask is this: how do you prevent a crisis from turning into a full-blown catastrophe? Drawing on years of experience as an award-winning personal finance columnist, Michelle Singletary shares her expert advice for weathering a financial storm. In this book, she answers the most pressing questions that crop up when money suddenly becomes scarce, like: What bills need to be paid first? When is it right to dip into savings? What are the best ways to cut back on spending? How do you keep from panicking when the stock market is down?  Is this “opportunity” a scam in disguise? This hands-on guide covers debt concerns, credit card issues, cash-flow problems, and dozens of other common f

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Book SynopsisIn 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 management tools are considered to be a means of providing adequate and quality information for management control for all sorts of organisations, including nonprofits. Using empirical evidence from the Australian nonprofit sector, this research monograph offers insight into how nonprofit and voluntary organisations control and manage the costs of their operations and projects through cost accounting and cost management tools. The book will be of benefit to a range of stakeholders in the sector, including financial and management accountants, professional accounting bodies, the government, policymakers, academics, consultants and operational managers.Trade Review'Focussing on today's socially and economically important non-profit and voluntary sector, this invaluable research text addresses its crucial cost management practices. The authors deliver important intelligence concerning strategic management and innovation for meeting organizational performance demands in a resource constrained and competitive environment.' — Distinguished Professor Lee Parker, RMIT University, Melbourne and Glasgow University, Scotland'Accounting in not-for-profit and voluntary organisations, an increasingly important sector, has been neglected, despite effective cost management and external accountability being vital to their operations. This monograph reviews work and presents research in this field that will be useful to practitioners and academics alike.' — Trevor Hopper, Professor Emeritus of Management Accounting, University of Sussex, UK'The business of not-for-profits is becoming more complex and sustainability more challenging. This book is important because the sector needs to consider its cost base and financial sustainability in a world where demand for support and services is ever increasing, and resources are ever diminishing in real terms. A very important contribution indeed from Zahirul Hoque and Tarek Rana.' — Professor David Gilchrist, University of Western Australia'In an era where the non-profit sector is increasingly under pressure to become more market-efficient, the magnitude of the necessity to better manage their costs is exacerbated. With much of the focus of historical research focused on profit-maximising entities, this book is a welcome addition to the literature to help guide and enlighten non-profit management to improved cost management practices.' — Dr Nicodemo La Rosa, CA, CPA, Chief Financial Officer, arbias Ltd, www.arbias.org.auTable of Contents1 Background, introduction and aims2 The nonprofit and voluntary sector in Australia3 Accountability and governance mechanisms for nonprofit organisations: an international perspective4 Cost management and accounting research literature: an overview5 Theory of cost management and research propositions6 Study design and methods7 Survey results8 Findings from case studies9 Conclusions and implications

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Book SynopsisArtificial Intelligence in Accounting: Practical Applications was written with a simple goal: to provide accountants with a foundational understanding of AI and its many business and accounting applications. It is meant to serve as a guide for identifying opportunities to implement AI initiatives to increase productivity and profitability. This book will help you answer questions about what AI is and how it is used in the accounting profession today. Offering practical guidance that you can leverage for your organization, this book provides an overview of essential AI concepts and technologies that accountants should know, such as machine learning, deep learning, and natural language processing. It also describes accounting-specific applications of robotic process automation and text mining. Illustrated with case studies and interviews with representatives from global professional services firms, this concise volume makes a significant contribution to examining the iTable of Contents1. What accountants need to know. 2. Applications of AI in accounting. 3. Robotic process automation. 4. Text mining. 5. Contemporary case studies. 6. Challenges and ethical considerations of AI. 7. Future outlook.

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Book SynopsisThe Origins Of Accounting Culture aim at studying the origins of the accounting culture in Venice, with a specific focus on accounting education. The period covered by the work ranges from Luca Pacioli to the foundation (in 1868) of the Royal Advanced School of Commerce (Regia Scuola Superiore di Commercio), that in 2018 is celebrating its 150 anniversary as Ca' Foscari University of Venice.Ever since the Middle Ages, Venice was home of a number of favourable circumstances that have been accumulating over the years. As a trading city par excellence, Venice allowed the spreading of the bookkeeping at first among firms and then in the public administration that was much in need of sophisticated accounting principles for the purpose of controlling its activities.Venice was among the first cities to implement Gutenberg print method and it quickly became the most important city in the world in the publishing indTable of ContentsList of Tables and Figures Foreword Preface Section I Accounting treaties. 1. Venetian treatises: a frame2. A Venetian treatise before Pacioli by Marino de Raphaeli3. The spread of double-entry bookkeeping method in the 16th Century: "Quaderno doppio col suo giornale novamente composto et dilegentissimamente ordinato secondo il costume di Venetia" of Dominico Manzoni (1540)4. Giovanni Antonio Moschetti: the wise embodiment of a 17th-century intellectual (1610)5. Bookkeeping treatises in Venice: The contributions of Francesco Garatti (1686 – 1688)6. Niccolò D’Anastasio, forerunning of modern accounting (1803).Section II Companies. 7. Accounting and Power interrelations at the origin of the Venetian Hospital "SS. Giovanni e Paolo"8. Managing the largest printing business in Europe: The Remondini in Bassano (17th to 19th century)9. Carive accounting system: An evolutionary perspective in its early years10. Firm and industry dimensions of the glassmaking industry in Venice: The case of Barovier & Toso11. Accounting in the venetian textile industries. 12. The fraudulent investor: an accounting investigation on a Venetian manufactory, 1778-1784.Section III Accounting education 13. Accounting Profession and Education in the XV and XVI centuries Venice: The case of Collegio de Rasonati and Scuola di Rialto14. The rise of a culture of planning and control: The case of Scuola Grande di San Rocco in the XVI century15. Al nome de Dio e bon guadagno – Pacioli, Venice, Education and Bookkeeping; 16. Accounting History and Accounting Education: The Venetian Arsenale Connection17. Fabio Besta, Accounting History and Accounting Education18. The reform of the "Collegio dei Ragionati" in the early eighteenth century19 Historical origins and evolution of small and medium practices in providing accounting support.References Index

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Book SynopsisIT governance seems to be one of the best strategies to optimize IT assets in an economic context dominated by information, innovation, and the race for performance. The multiplication of internal and external data and increased digital management, collaboration, and sharing platforms exposes organizations to ever-growing risks. Understanding the threats, assessing the risks, adapting the organization, selecting and implementing the appropriate controls, and implementing a management system are the activities required to establish proactive security governance that will provide management and customers the assurance of an effective mechanism to manage risks.IT Governance and Information Security: Guides, Standards, and Frameworks is a fundamental resource to discover IT governance and information security. This book focuses on the guides, standards, and maturity frameworks for adopting an efficient IT governance and information security strategy in the organization. It descri

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Book SynopsisFinally, a financial plan that lets you be YOU, only richer. It’s time to throw away all your old notions of what financial advice should look like. Because if you’re looking for a book to put you on an austerity savings plan that has you giving up vacations and lattes, you’re out of luck.  But if you’re looking to get your finances in rock-hard shape--in less time than it takes to finish a workout--then Alexa von Tobel, Founder and CEO of LearnVest, has your back.How? Through the LearnVest Program. First, you’ll take stock of where you stand today. Then, you’ll create your customized 50/20/30 plan. 50/20/30 simply refers to the percentage breakdown of how to spend your take-home pay each month. The 50 gets the essentials out of the way so you don't have to stress about them. The 20 sets your foundation for the future, then the 30 is left to spend on the things that bring happines

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Book SynopsisDrawing on her many years as a consultant to numerous companies big and small, author Rose Hightower infuses Internal Controls Policies and Procedures with her wealth of experience and knowledge. Instead of reinventing the wheel, your company can use this useful how-to manual to quickly and effectively put a successful program of internal controls in place. Complete with flowcharts and checklists, this essential desktop reference is a best practices model for establishing and enhancing your organization''s control framework.These manuals are favorites for organizations and companies that need a foundation and grounding to ensure an internal control posture of integrity, credibility, method, process and process: or a reminder of its importance. URLs were included when first published to encourage the dissemination and distribution of relevant chapters to those interested and in charge of the specific departments. Although times have changed, the princTable of ContentsHow to Use this Manual xi Preface xiii Governance Journey 1 A01 Big G to little g governance journey 3 Appendix: Background for COSO, SOX, PCAOB 7 A02 Risk Assessment 10 A03 Oversight 16 A04 Documentation 20 Internal Control Program 25 B01 Internal Control Program 27 B02 Internal Control Process 37 B02a Internal Control Policy and Procedure 52 B02b Internal Control Program Charter 55 B02c Internal Control Plan 57 B03 Authorization and Approval Program 69 B03a Delegation of Authority 73 B03b Authorization – Delegation, SubDelegation of Authority 79 B03c Responsibility, Authority, Support, Counsel, and Inform (RASCI) 83 B04 Information Technology Program 87 B04a End–User Computing—Control of Spreadsheets Policy and Procedure 95 B05 Account Reconciliation Program 97 B05a Account Reconciliation 101 B06 Quarterly Subcertification Program 105 B06a Quarterly Subcertification 120 B06b Quarterly Subcertification – Matrix 122 B06c Quarterly Financial Subcertification Training For First-Time Subcertifiers 124 Control Activity Program Testing Guides 133 C01 Control Activity Program 135 C01a Control Activities Template 147 C01b Result of Control Activity Testing 148 C01c Internal Control – Planning, Testing, and Remediation Worksheet 149 C01d Reporting Scorecard 151 C02 AP – Disbursements 153 C02a AR – Allowance for Doubtful Accounts 158 C02b AR – Cash Applications 162 C02c AR – Collections 166 C02d AR – Credit Administration 169 C02e Cash and Marketable Securities 172 C02f Financial Planning and Analysis 176 C02g Fixed Assets, Long Lived Assets 179 C02h Intercompany Transactions – Cross Charges 183 C02i Raw Materials and Inventory 187 C02j Journal Entries 194 C02k Payroll 197 C02l Procurement 201 C02m Revenue Recognition 205 C02n Retail Sales Orders to Business Partners 209 C02o Income Tax 213 Appendix Internal Control Planning, Testing and Remediation Worksheets 217 Acronyms 263 References 265 Index 267

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Book SynopsisA thoroughly practical guide for the practicing internal auditor, The Internal Auditing Handbook, Third Edition contains new, up-to-date material on the relevant professional guidance across all business sectors that has emerged over the last few years, including the Combined Code and the Turnball Report.Table of ContentsList of Abbreviations xi Foreword to Second Edition xv Acknowledgements xvii 1 Introduction 1 Introduction 1 1.1 Reasoning behind the Book 2 1.2 The IIA Standards and Links to the Book 3 1.3 How to Navigate around the Book 4 1.4 The Handbook as a Development Tool 7 1.5 The Development of Internal Auditing 7 Summary and Conclusions 19 References 21 2 Corporate Governance Perspectives 23 Introduction 23 2.1 The Agency Concept 24 2.2 Corporate Ethics and Accountability 29 2.3 International Scandals and their Impact 39 2.4 Models of Corporate Governance 47 2.5 Putting Governance into Practice 73 2.6 The External Audit 87 2.7 The Audit Committee 120 2.8 Internal Audit 136 2.9 The Link to Risk Management and Internal Control 141 2.10 Reporting on Internal Controls 142 2.11 New Developments 146 Summary and Conclusions 159 Assignment Questions 161 Multi-choice Questions 161 References 168 3 Managing Risk 173 Introduction 173 3.1 What Is Risk? 175 3.2 The Risk Challenge 176 3.3 Risk Management and Residual Risk 179 3.4 Mitigation through Controls 182 3.5 Risk Registers and Appetites 186 3.6 The Risk Policy 192 3.7 Enterprise-wide Risk Management 203 3.8 Control Self-assessment 213 3.9 Embedded Risk Management 218 3.10 The Internal Audit Role in Risk Management 221 3.11 New Developments 230 Summary and Conclusions 236 Assignment Questions 237 Multi-choice Questions 238 References 242 4 Internal Controls 245 Introduction 245 4.1 Why Controls? 245 4.2 Control Framework – COSO 255 4.3 Control Framework – CoCo 264 4.4 Other Control Models 267 4.5 Links to Risk Management 272 4.6 Control Mechanisms 274 4.7 Importance of Procedures 285 4.8 Integrating Controls 287 4.9 The Fallacy of Perfection 289 4.10 Internal Control Awareness Training 292 4.11 New Developments 299 Summary and Conclusions 301 Assignment Questions 302 Multi-choice Questions 303 References 309 5 The Internal Audit Role 311 Introduction 311 5.1 Why Auditing? 311 5.2 Defining Internal Audit 313 5.3 The Audit Charter 325 5.4 Audit Services 334 5.5 Independence 340 5.6 Audit Ethics 355 5.7 Police Officer versus Consultant 363 5.8 Managing Expectations through Web Design 382 5.9 Audit Competencies 386 5.10 Training and Development 393 5.11 New Developments 403 Summary and Conclusions 410 Assignment Questions 412 Multi-choice Questions 412 References 420 6 Professionalism 421 Introduction 421 6.1 Audit Professionalism 421 6.2 Internal Auditing Standards 429 6.3 Due Professional Care 453 6.4 Professional Consulting Services 457 6.5 The Quality Concept 459 6.6 Defining the Client 469 6.7 Internal Review and External Review 470 6.8 Tools and Techniques 478 6.9 Marketing the Audit Role 483 6.10 Continuous Improvement 491 6.11 New Developments 494 Summary and Conclusions 495 Assignment Questions 497 Multi-choice Questions 497 References 502 7 The Audit Approach 505 Introduction 505 7.1 The Systems Approach 506 7.2 Control Risk Self-assessment (CRSA) 523 7.3 Facilitation Skills 531 7.4 Integrating Self-assessment and Audit 539 7.5 Fraud Investigations 543 7.6 Information Systems Auditing 586 7.7 Compliance 636 7.8 VFM, Social and Financial Audits 642 7.9 The Consulting Approach 653 7.10 The ‘Right’ Structure 669 7.11 New Developments 675 Summary and Conclusions 677 Assignment Questions 677 Multi-choice Questions 678 References 694 8 Setting an Audit Strategy 697 Introduction 697 8.1 Risk-based Strategic Planning 698 8.2 Resourcing the Strategy 714 8.3 Managing Performance 722 8.4 Dealing with Typical Problems 737 8.5 The Audit Manual 745 8.6 Delegating Audit Work 758 8.7 Audit Information Systems 761 8.8 Establishing a New Internal Audit Shop 771 8.9 The Outsourcing Approach 778 8.10 The Audit Planning Process 789 8.11 New Developments 802 Summary and Conclusions 807 Assignment Questions 810 Multi-choice Questions 811 References 825 9 Audit Field Work 827 Introduction 827 9.1 Planning the Audit 827 9.2 Interviewing Skills 839 9.3 Ascertaining the System 858 9.4 Evaluation 864 9.5 Testing Strategies 877 9.6 Evidence and Working Papers 896 9.7 Statistical Sampling 909 9.8 Reporting Results of the Audit 920 9.9 Formal Presentations 953 9.10 Audit Committee Reporting 960 9.11 New Developments 964 Summary and Conclusions 970 Assignment Questions 973 Multi-choice Questions 974 References 1006 10 Meeting the Challenge 1009 Introduction 1009 10.1 The New Dimensions of Internal Auditing 1009 10.2 The Audit Reputation 1010 10.3 Globalization 1012 10.4 Examples 1014 10.5 Meeting the Challenge 1015 Summary and Conclusions 1023 Multi-choice Questions 1024 References 1025 Appendix A Induction/Orientation Programme 1027 Appendix B CRSA Best Practice Guide 1029 Appendix C A Poem by Professor Gerald Vinten 1033 Appendix D Analytical Techniques by Sue Seamour 1037 Appendix E Multi-choice Questions: Answer Guide 1041 Index 1057

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Book SynopsisThe operational auditing HANDBOOK Auditing Business and IT Processes Second Edition The Operational Auditing Handbook Second Edition clarifies the underlying issues, risks and objectives for a wide range of operations and activities and is a professional companion for those who design self-assessment and audit programmes of business processes in all sectors. To accompany this updated edition of The Operational Auditing Handbook please visit www.wiley.com/go/chambers for a complete selection of Standard Audit Programme Guides.Table of ContentsPreface xv Acknowledgements xvii Part I Understanding Operational Auditing 1 1 Approaches to Operational Auditing 3 Definitions of “Operational Auditing” 3 Scope 4 Audit Approach to Operational Audits 12 Resourcing the Internal Audit of Technical Activities 16 Productivity and Performance Measurement Systems 19 Value for Money (VFM) Auditing 22 Benchmarking 23 2 Business Processes 27 Introduction 27 An Audit Universe of Business Processes 28 Self Assessment of Business Processes 30 A Hybrid Audit Universe 30 Reasons For Process Weaknesses 30 Identifying the Processes of an Organisation 32 Why Adopt a “Cycle” or “Process” Approach to Internal Control Design and Review? 35 Business Processes in the Standard Audit Programme Guides 35 The Hallmarks of a Good Business Process 36 Academic Cycles in a University 37 3 Developing Operational Review Programmes For Managerial and Audit Use 40 Scope 40 Practical Use of SAPGs 41 Format of SAPGs 45 Risk in Operational Auditing 50 4 Governance Processes 75 Introduction 75 Internal Control Processes being Part of Risk Management Processes 75 Risk Management Processes being Part of Governance Processes 76 Objectives of Governance, Risk Management and Control Processes 77 The COSO View of Objectives 78 Should there be a Single Set of Objectives? 80 The Internal Governance Processes 81 The Board and External Aspects of Corporate Governance 81 The Board’s Assurance Vacuum 82 Risk and Control Issues for Internal Governance Processes 84 Risk and Control Issues for the Board 87 Risk and Control Issues for External Governance Processes 90 5 Risk Management Processes 95 Introduction 95 Objectives of Risk Management 95 Essential Components of Effective Risk Management 98 The Scope of Internal Audit’s Role in Risk Management 99 Tools for Risk Management 101 The Risk Matrix 101 Risk Registers 106 Risk Management Challenges 107 Control Issues for Risk Management Processes 112 6 Internal Control Processes 116 Introduction 116 Paradigm 1: COSO on Internal Control 118 Paradigm 2: Turnbull on Internal Control 128 Paradigm 3: COCO on Internal Control 129 Paradigm 4: A Systems/Cybernetics Model of Internal Control 130 Paradigm 5: Control by Division with Supervision 135 Paradigm 6: Control by Category 137 The Objectives of Internal Control 139 Determining Whether Internal Control is Effective 141 Control Cost-Effectiveness Considerations 142 Issues for Internal Control Processes 143 7 Review of the Control Environment 147 Introduction 147 Control Objectives for a Review of the Control Environment 147 Risk and Control Issues for a Review of the Control Environment 148 Fraud 149 8 Reviewing Internal Control Over Financial Reporting—The Sarbanes-Oxley Approach 151 Introduction 151 Costs and Benefits 154 2007 SOX-LITE 155 Revised Definitions of “Significant Deficiency” and “Material Weakness” 156 Using a Recognised Internal Control Framework for the Assessment 157 Risk and Control Issues for the Sarbanes-Oxley s. 302 and s. 404 Compliance Process 171 9 Business/Management Techniques and Their Impact On Control and Audit 178 Introduction 178 Business Process Re-Engineering 178 Total Quality Management 181 Delayering 187 Empowerment 189 Outsourcing 191 Just-In-Time Management (JIT) 195 10 Control Self Assessment 199 Introduction 199 Survey and Workshop Approaches to CSA 200 Selecting Workshop Participants 200 Where to Apply CSA 200 CSA Roles for Management and for Internal Audit 201 Avoiding Line Management Disillusionment 202 Encouragement from the Top 203 Facilitating CSA Workshops, and Training for CSA 204 Anonymous Voting Systems 205 Comparing CSA with Internal Audit 205 Control Self Assessment as Reassurance for Internal Audit 206 A Hybrid Approach—Integrating Internal Auditing Engagements with CSA Workshops 206 Workshop Formats 207 Utilising CoCo in CSA 208 Readings 210 Control Self Assessment 210 11 Evaluating the Internal Audit Activity 214 Introduction 214 Ongoing Monitoring 214 Periodic Internal Reviews 215 External Reviews 216 Common Weaknesses Noted by Quality Assurance Reviews 217 Internal Audit Maturity Models 218 Effective Measuring of Internal Auditing’s Contribution to the Enterprise’s Profitability 219 Control Objectives for the Internal Audit Activity 232 Part II Auditing Key Functions 237 12 Auditing the Finance and Accounting Functions 239 Introduction 239 System/Function Components of the Financial and Accounting Environment 239 Control Objectives and Risk and Control Issues 240 Treasury 241 Payroll 243 Accounts Payable 246 Accounts Receivable 248 General Ledger/Management Accounts 251 Fixed Assets (and Capital Charges) 253 Budgeting and Monitoring 256 Bank Accounts and Banking Arrangements 258 Sales Tax (VAT) Accounting 261 Taxation 263 Inventories 266 Product/Project Accounting 268 Petty Cash and Expenses 270 Financial Information and Reporting 272 Investments 274 13 Auditing Subsidiaries, Remote Operating Units and Joint Ventures 276 Introduction 276 Fact Finding 277 High Level Review Programme 278 Joint Ventures 279 14 Auditing Contracts and the Purchasing Function 285 Introduction 285 Control Objectives and Risk and Control Issues 285 Contracting 289 Contract Management Environment 290 Assessing the Viability and Competence of Contractors 295 Maintaining an Approved List of Contractors 297 Tendering Procedures 299 Contracting and Tendering Documentation 302 Selection and Letting of Contracts 304 Performance Monitoring 306 Valuing Work for Interim Payments 308 Contractor’s Final Account 310 Review of Project Outturn and Performance 313 15 Auditing Operations and Resource Management 317 Introduction 317 System/Function Components of a Production/Manufacturing Environment 318 Control Objectives and Risk and Control Issues 318 Planning and Production Control 318 Facilities, Plant and Equipment 321 Personnel 324 Materials and Energy 327 Quality Control 330 Safety 332 Environmental Issues 335 Law and Regulatory Compliance 338 Maintenance 339 16 Auditing Marketing and Sales 343 Introduction 343 System/Function Components of the Marketing and Sales Functions 343 General Comments 344 Control Objectives and Risk and Control Issues 344 Product Development 345 Market Research 348 Promotion and Advertising 350 Pricing and Discount Policies 353 Sales Management 355 Sales Performance and Monitoring 359 Distributors 362 Relationship with the Parent Company 366 Agents 368 Order Processing 371 Warranty Arrangements 375 Maintenance and Servicing 377 Spare Parts and Supply 380 17 Auditing Distribution 383 Introduction 383 System/Function Components of Distribution 383 Control Objectives and Risk and Control Issues 384 Distribution, Transport and Logistics 384 Distributors 388 Stock Control 392 Warehousing and Storage 395 18 Auditing Human Resources 399 Introduction 399 System/Function Components of the Personnel Function 399 Control Objectives and Risk and Control Issues 399 Human Resources Department 400 Recruitment 404 Manpower and Succession Planning 408 Staff Training and Development 410 Welfare 413 Performance-Related Compensation, Pension Schemes (and other Benefits) 415 Health Insurance 422 Staff Appraisal and Disciplinary Matters 424 Health and Safety 427 Labour Relations 430 Company Vehicles 432 19 Auditing Research and Development 437 Introduction 437 System/Function Components of Research and Development 437 Control Objectives and Risk and Control Issues 437 Product Development 438 Project Appraisal and Monitoring 442 Plant and Equipment 445 Development Project Management 447 Legal and Regulatory Issues 450 20 Auditing Security 453 Introduction 453 Control Objectives and Risk and Control Issues 454 Security 454 Health and Safety 457 Insurance 460 21 Auditing Environmental Responsibility 463 Introduction 463 Environmental Auditing 465 The Emergence of Environmental Concerns 465 EMAS—The European Eco-Management and Audit Scheme 466 Linking Environmental Issues to Corporate Strategy and Securing Benefits 467 Environmental Assessment and Auditing System Considerations 468 The Role of Internal Audit 470 Example Programme 470 Part III Auditing Information Technology 477 22 Auditing Information Technology 479 Introduction 479 Introduction to Recognised Standards Related to Information Technology and Related Topics 480 System/Function Components of Information Technology and Management 486 Control Objectives and Risk and Control Issues 488 23 It Strategic Planning 489 24 It Organisation 493 25 It Policy Framework 496 26 Information Asset Register 502 27 Capacity Management 511 28 Information Management (IM) 514 29 Records Management (RM) 524 30 Knowledge Management (KM) 542 31 It Sites and Infrastructure (Including Physical Security) 554 32 Processing Operations 559 33 Back-Up and Media Management 562 34 Removable Media 566 35 System and Operating Software (Including Patch Management) 570 36 System Access Control (Logical Security) 576 37 Personal Computers (Including Laptops and PDAS) 580 38 Remote Working 585 39 Email 590 40 Internet Usage 598 41 Software Maintenance (Including Change Management) 605 42 Networks 609 43 Databases 613 44 Data Protection 616 45 Freedom of Information 627 46 Data Transfer and Sharing (Standards and Protocol) 636 47 Legal Responsibilities 645 48 Facilities Management 648 49 System Development 651 50 Software Selection 655 51 Contingency Planning 658 52 Human Resources Information Security 661 53 Monitoring and Logging 667 54 Information Security Incidents 671 55 Data Retention and Disposal 680 56 Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) 688 57 Viruses 691 58 User Support 694 59 Bacs 696 60 Spreadsheet Design and Good Practice 699 61 It Health Checks 707 62 It Accounting 710 Appendix 1 Index to SAPGs on the Companion Website 712 Appendix 2 Standard Audit Programme Guides 719 Appendix 3 International Data Protection Legislation 729 Appendix 4 International Freedom of Information Legislation 763 Appendix 5 Information Management Definitions 835 Appendix 6 IT and Information Management Policies 839 Bibliography 852 Index 859

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Book SynopsisThe 2nd edition of The Essential Handbook of Internal Auditing is a condensed version of the highly successful Internal Auditing Handbook . It shows the reader how to understand the audit context and how this context fits into the wider corporate agenda.Table of ContentsList of Abbreviations xi 1 Introduction 1 Introduction 1 1.1 Reasoning behind the Book 2 1.2 The IIA Standards and Links to the Book 3 1.3 How to Navigate around the Book 4 1.4 The Essential Guide as a Development Tool 7 1.5 The Development of Internal Auditing 7 Summary and Conclusions 11 Endnotes 12 2 Corporate Governance Perspectives 13 Introduction 13 2.1 The Agency Model 14 2.2 Corporate Ethics and Accountability 17 2.3 International Scandals and Their Impact 20 2.4 Models of Corporate Governance 26 2.5 The Institute of Internal Auditors 31 2.6 The External Audit 33 2.7 The Audit Committee 39 2.8 Internal Audit 42 2.9 The Link to Risk Management and Internal Control 43 2.10 Reporting on Governance, Risk and Internal Controls 44 2.11 New Developments 48 Summary and Conclusions 53 Endnotes 56 3 Managing Risk 59 Introduction 59 3.1 What is Risk? 60 3.2 The Risk Challenge 61 3.3 Risk Management Process 63 3.4 Mitigation through Controls 66 3.5 Risk Registers and Appetites 69 3.6 The Risk Policy 74 3.7 Enterprise-Wide Risk Management 79 3.8 Control Self-Assessment 81 3.9 Embedding Risk Management 82 3.10 The Internal Audit Role in Risk Management 82 3.11 New Developments 86 Summary and Conclusions 89 Endnotes 92 4 Internal Controls 95 Introduction 95 4.1 Why Controls? 96 4.2 Control Framework – COSO 104 4.3 Control Framework – CoCo 109 4.4 Other Control Models 111 4.5 Links to Risk Management 113 4.6 Control Mechanisms 114 4.7 Importance of Procedures 121 4.8 Integrating Controls 122 4.9 The Fallacy of Perfection 124 4.10 The Complete Control Model 125 4.11 New Developments 127 Summary and Conclusions 129 Endnotes 130 5 The Internal Audit Role 131 Introduction 131 5.1 Defining Internal Audit 131 5.2 The Four Main Elements 134 5.3 The Audit Charter 137 5.4 Audit Services 139 5.5 Independence 141 5.6 Audit Ethics 146 5.7 Police Officer versus Consultant 149 5.8 Managing Expectations through Web Design 151 5.9 Audit Competencies 155 5.10 Training and Development 157 5.11 New Developments 160 Summary and Conclusions 164 Endnotes 165 6 Professionalism 167 Introduction 167 6.1 Audit Professionalism 167 6.2 Internal Auditing Standards 170 6.3 Due Professional Care 184 6.4 Professional Consulting Services 186 6.5 The Quality Concept 188 6.6 Supervision 189 6.7 Internal Review 191 6.8 External Reviews 192 6.9 Marketing the Audit Role 196 6.10 Creating the Audit Image 197 6.11 New Developments 199 Summary and Conclusions 200 Endnotes 201 7 The Audit Approach 203 Introduction 203 7.1 The Risk-Based Systems Approach 203 7.2 Control Risk Self-Assessment (CRSA) 208 7.3 The CRSA Process 210 7.4 Integrating Self-Assessment and Audit 210 7.5 Fraud Investigations 211 7.6 Information Systems Auditing 217 7.7 Compliance 221 7.8 Value for Money (VFM) 223 7.9 The Consulting Approach 224 7.10 The ‘Right’ Structure 226 7.11 New Developments 227 Summary and Conclusions 233 Endnotes 234 8 Setting an Audit Strategy 235 Introduction 235 8.1 Risk-Based Strategic Planning 235 8.2 Resourcing the Strategy 242 8.3 Managing Performance 245 8.4 The Auditor Appraisal Scheme 246 8.5 Methods of Staff Appraisal 248 8.6 The Audit Manual 250 8.7 Time Monitoring System 252 8.8 Audit Planning Process 253 8.9 The Annual Audit Plan 255 8.10 The Quarterly Audit Plan 255 8.11 New Developments 256 Summary and Conclusions 261 Endnotes 262 9 Audit Fieldwork 263 Introduction 263 9.1 Planning the Audit 263 9.2 Interviewing Skills 270 9.3 Ascertaining the System 275 9.4 Evaluation 278 9.5 Testing Strategies 282 9.6 Evidence and Working Papers 290 9.7 Statistical Sampling 292 9.8 Audit Testing and Statistical Sampling 296 9.9 Reporting Results of the Audit 297 9.10 Structuring the Audit Report 304 9.11 Audit Committee Reporting 306 9.12 New Developments 308 Summary and Conclusions 311 Endnotes 314 10 Meeting the Challenge 315 Introduction 315 10.1 The New Dimensions of Internal Auditing 315 10.2 The Audit Reputation 316 10.3 Globalization 318 10.4 Providing Audit Assurances 319 10.5 Meeting the Challenge 326 Summary and Conclusions 327 Endnotes 329 Appendix A Auditing the Risk Management Process: A Case Study 331 Index 359

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Book SynopsisThe US Chamber of Commerce estimates that the cost of employee and management fraud exceeds $100 billion annually. In most cases, fraud is discovered completely by accident, the perpetrator does not get convicted, and the losses are not recovered. The authors estimate that only about 20% of all fraud gets discovered at all.Trade Review"...I opened this book with anticipation and it did not disappoint! I found the book well presented and easy to read. It certainly provides plenty of food for thought."(Accounting Technician, August 2000)Table of ContentsFRAUD-SPECIFIC EXAMINATIONS AND INTERNAL CONTROL. Audit Responsibility for Fraud Detection After Cohen andTreadway. New Perspectives on Fraud. Principles and Standards for Fraud-Specific Examinations. Classifying Fraud for Improved Detection. Internal Control and Fraud-Specific Internal Control. Establishing and Operating an Effective Fraud-Specific InternalControl System: Seven Steps to Internal Control. Computer Fraud 101. Fraud Case Studies. Fraud Case Studies--Solutions. Custodial Fraud. INVESTIGATING FRAUD. Investigating Suspected Fraud. Proactive and Reactive Investigations. PROSECUTING FRAUD. Rules of Evidence, Fraud Discovery, and Prosecution. The Legal Cases in Fraud. Ethical Conduct and Fraud Prevention. Bibliography. Index.

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Book SynopsisAs the growth of the Internet and other factors shift power to consumers, there is relentless pressure on corporations to keep prices low. Increasingly, corporations rely on "margin management" as well as supply chain management to maintain competitiveness and raise profits.Trade Review"IIE member and seminar instructor Gray Cokins adds a new book to his list of accomplishments." (IEE Solutions - Book of the Month 1/02)Table of ContentsPreface vii 1 Removing the Blindfold with ABC/M 1 2 A Management Accounting Framework: A Taxonomy 32 3 Are All Your Trading Partners “Worth It” to You? 99 4 The Internet, E-Commerce, Supply Chain Management, and Digital Economies: Where Does ABC/M Fit In? 149 5 The Holy Grail: Performance Measure Systems That Produce the Correct Behavior 197 6 Popular Uses of ABC/M 226 7 ABC/M Integrates with Other Software Tools 279 8 Predictive Costing, Predictive Accounting 285 9 Implementing ABC/M Through Rapid Prototyping 325 10 Common Misconceptions about ABC/M and Employee Buy-In 345 11 Stage Five Cost Systems: The Future of ABC/M 352 Appendix 360 Index 368

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Book SynopsisIn these tough economic times, all companies want to have better planning and to control their costs. This is the first book in the marketplace that focuses entirely on helping controllers plan and control their operations.Table of ContentsPreface. 1. General Discussion of Accounting/Statistical Standards. 2. Planning and Control of Sales. 3. Planning and Control of Marketing Expenses. 4. Planning and Control of Manufacturing Costs: Direct Material and Direct Labor. 5. Planning and Control of Manufacturing Costs: Manufacturing Expenses. 6. Planning and Control of Research and Development Expenses. 7. Planning and Control of General and Administrative Expenses. 8. Planning and Control of Cash and Short-Term Receivables. 9. Planning and Control of Receivables. 10. Planning and Control of Inventories. 11. Planning and Control of Plant and Equipment of Capital Assets. 12. Planning and Control of Liabilities. 13. Management of Shareholders’ Equity. Index.

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Book SynopsisThe success of every business in the hospitality industry depends on maximizing revenues and minimizing costs. Hospitality Man-agement Accounting, Ninth Edition continues its time-tested presentation of fundamental concepts and analytical techniques that are essential to taking control of real-world accounting systems, evaluating current and past operations, and effectively managing finances toward increased profits. This accessible Ninth Edition offers hands-on coverage of computer applications and practical decision-making skills to successfully prepare readers for the increasingly complex and competitive hospitality industry.Table of ContentsPreface. Chapter 1: Basic Financial Accounting Review. Chapter 2: Understanding Financial Statements. Chapter 3: Analysis and Interpretation of Financial Statements. Chapter 4: Ratio Analysis. Chapter 5: Internal Control. Chapter 6: The "Bottom-Up" Approach to Pricing. Chapter 7: Cost Management. Chapter 8: The Cost-Volume-Profit Approach to Decisions. Chapter 9: Operations Budgeting. Chapter 10: Statement of Cash Flows and Working Capital Analysis. Chapter 11: Cash Management. Chapter 12: Capital Budgeting and the Investment Decision. Chapter 13: Feasibility Studies—An Introduction. Chapter 14: Financial Goals and Information Systems. Glossary. Index.

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Book SynopsisThe success of every business in the hospitality industry depends on maximizing revenues and minimizing costs. This Ninth Edition continues its time-tested presentation of fundamental concepts and analytical techniques that are essential to taking control of real-world accounting systems, evaluating current and past operations, and effectively managing finances toward increased profits. It offers hands-on coverage of computer applications and practical decision-making skills to successfully prepare readers for the increasingly complex and competitive hospitality industry.

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Book SynopsisTarget risk in your organization Risk management is now a part of mainstream corporate life that touches all aspects of every type of organization. Auditors must now focus firmly on risk: risk to the business, risk to the executives, and risk to the stakeholders.Table of ContentsPreface. List of Abbreviations. Chapter 1. Why Risk Management? Chapter 2. Determining Risk Management Maturity. Chapter 3. Enterprise-Wide Risk Management. Chapter 4. Risk Appetite. Chapter 5. Control Risk Self-Assessment. Chapter 6. Developing an Audit Approach. Chapter 7. The Illusion of Perfection. Chapter 8. An Holisitic ERM Concept. Appendix A: Applying an ERM Diagnostic Tool. Index.

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Book SynopsisManagers need auditors. There are more risks in running an organization than ever before ? whether it be in the public, private or non-profit sector. With the break-up of the state sector, the ambiguous intermediary role of ?not for profit? organizations, and turbulence in the marketplace through mergers, acquisitions and divestments, the seeds are sown for chaos and a culture in which fraud can flourish. Notorious corporate collapses such as BCCI, Maxwell Communications Corporation and Barings are cases in point. An updated and revised version of the auditing classic The Manager and The Modern Internal Auditor, first published in 1979, this new book highlights the necessity of establishing internal control in organizations and illustrates how internal audit can be a highly effective means to avoid corporate disaster. The authors present a proven formula for organizational success through the joint workings of managers and internal auditors as partners for profit, growth and sustainabiTable of ContentsTRENDS IN INTERNAL AUDITING AND PROFESSIONAL MANAGEMENT. Meeting a Management Need. The Internal Auditor: Management Assistant. The Development of Modern Internal Auditing. Classical Management Theory--Links with Modern InternalAuditing. Management, Managers and Internal Auditors. Managing Chaos--The Art of the Impossible? Patterns of Behavior. THE SKILLS OF MANAGEMENT. Decision Making. Communications. Measurement and Evaluation. Scientific Methods. THE PROCESS OF MANAGEMENT. Planning and Budgeting. Organizing. Directing. Controlling. Appendices.

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Book SynopsisThis text examines the purpose, methods and implementation of clinical audit programmes in mental health care. It reviews the historical development of audit in psychiatric/mental health, particularly since the governmental-inspired health reforms of 1989/90.Table of ContentsAudit: An Introduction. Defining Clinical Audit. Clinical Audit in Mental Health. Care Plans and Audit. Introducing Clinical Audit. Audit of Care Plans and the Care Programme Approach at Claybury Hospital. Methods of Audit and Data Collection. Methods of Audit Data Analysis. Future Developments. References. Appendices. Index.

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Book SynopsisThis book is aimed at those with responsibilities for audit, risk and control - auditors of course - but also finance directors, audit committee members, project accountants, systems designers and other professionals too. Working under pressure, these people often need to take account of theory and best practice but strike a balance with the practical demands of their workplace. This book's practical emphasis on meeting the ever-changing needs of clients and auditees will benefit a wide audience by helping readers to: select a suitable, practical sampling approach appreciate the statistical implications evaluate the results of audit testing take account of risk and control evaluation in targeting valuable audit resources. It does this by laying out the principles behind a concept and then grounding them in 'real life' cases for the reader to work through. These are accompanied by suggested solutions which, while not definitive answers, do provide valuable advice and guidance.Trade Review'... aims to help auditors, accountants and finance directors adopt best practice in auditing methods ... I found it easy to read and worthy of adding to auditors' book-shelves.' Quality WorldTable of ContentsContents: List of figures; List of tables; List of case studies; Introduction; Statistical and non-statistical approaches; Why bother to use statistical sampling?; Theory, concepts and conditions; Attribute sampling; An introduction to monetary unit sampling (MUS); Monetary unit sampling - taking account of errors; Risk models and the reduction of sample sizes; Other sampling approaches; Final concluding thoughts; Appendices: Additional Case Studies; Glossary; Abbreviations; SAS 430; Tables; Further Reading; Index.

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Book SynopsisFrom the money nerds behind the award-winning Stacking Benjamins podcast, a new kind of personal finance book to get your house in order. Rich. Wealthy. Well-heeled. Moneyed. Affluent. Not bad—but why not get Stacked instead? If you’ve ever dreamed of a basic philosophy of money that’ll help you live bigger, be bolder, and laugh harder, you need this book. In these uncertain times, the basics matter more than ever. But for most of us, concepts such as investing, budgeting, and getting out of debt just don’t float our boats (or 150-foot yachts)—and so we put them off longer than we should. Joe Saul-Sehy and Emily Guy Birken are here to tell you that personal finance can be a lot more fun than you think. (No haberdashery, maritime knowledge, or specialized flatware required.) Learn about everything from side hustles, to hiring a legit financial adviser, to planning for emergencies, to what&rs

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Book SynopsisNEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLERFrom TikTok star and Your (favorite) Rich BFF Vivian Tu, the definitive book on personal finance for a new generationWhen Vivian Tu started working on Wall Street fresh from undergrad, all she knew was that she was making more money than she had ever seen in her life. But it wasn?t until she found a mentor of her own on the trading floor that she began to understand what wealthy people knew intuitively?the secrets to beating the proverbial financial game that has, for too long, been male, pale, and stale.Building on the lessons she learned on Wall Street about money and the markets, Vivian now offers her best personal finance tips and tricks to readers of all ages and demographics, so that anyone can get rich, whether you grew up knowing the rules to the game or not. Vivian will be your mentor, dispensing fresh, no-BS advice on how to think like a rich person and create smart money habits. Throughout the pages of Rich AF, Vivian will break down her best recommendations to help you: Maximize your earnings to get more out of your 9-to-5 Understand the differences between savings accounts, and where you should keep your money Identify the tax strategies and (legal) loopholes you need to retire in style Overcome investing fears to secure wealth for generations And much more!Rich AF will equip readers with the tools and knowledge to not only understand the financial landscape, but to build a financial strategy of their own. And with Your Rich BFF at your side, you?ll be able to start your financial journey already in an affluent mindset, making the most of your money and growing your wealth for years to come.

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Book SynopsisThe Interactive Accounting Workbook has been rigorously developed to support the revolutionary new Interactive Accounting software.Table of Contents1. Financial Accounting Manuel. 2. Absorption Costing Manuel. 3. Marginal Costing. 4. Standard Costing Manuel. 5. Capital Investment Appraisal Manuel. Index.

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Book SynopsisTrade Review"This sharp-eyed, sympathetic study ... has a compelling new angle on the effects of long-term financial instability on working-class families... This is a must-read for anyone interest in causes of--and potential solutions to--American poverty."--Publishers Weekly, starred review "[A] groundbreaking study..."--Richard Eisenberg, Forbes.com "The book constitutes a plea for all those who interact with its subjects to look behind the annual averages to the weekly reality."--Peter Morris, Financial World "Illuminating..."--Diane Coyle, The Enlightened Economist "I really enjoyed this book... These diaries are not just financial records but emotional ones too, and it is here that the book's greatest strength is apparent: there is nothing cold or hard about these finances... Morduch and Schneider's research ... translates easily to Europe. The commonality is uncertainty... Morduch and Schneider make a clear and persuasive argument that blame should not be put on families for the way that they manage their finances in times of such instability and uncertainty."--Lisa Mckenzie, Times Higher Education "As the book illustrates, families are constantly juggling their obligations and making decisions like which bills to pay and how much they can spend on groceries. It's hard to avoid a constant feeling of restlessness when your financial life is taking up so much brain space."--Lauren Gensler, Forbes.com "Morduch and Schneider bring home the seriousness of these swings in income and the problems that result through detailed stories of the real families that participated in the study. Descriptions of the problems facing these people, which make up about half of the book, have a powerful effect on the reader."--Ron Haskins, Stanford Social Innovation ReviewTable of ContentsAcknowledgments ix Introduction: A Hidden Inequality 1 Worlds of Uncertainty 1 Earning 21 2 Spending 47 3 Smoothing and Spiking 65 How Families Cope 4 Saving 87 5 Borrowing 110 6 Sharing 130 New Ways of Seeing 7 Sometimes Poor 151 8 Secure and in Control 168 Notes 179 Bibliography 203 Index 225

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Book SynopsisTrade Review"Winner of the 2018 Silver Medal in Economics, Axiom Business Book Awards""2018 Silver Medal Winner in Finance/Investment/Economics, Independent Publisher Book Awards"

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Book SynopsisRobert Cinnamon is a world-renowned educator. As a director of the international training and consultancy firm, Insight Marketing and People, he runs a popular masterclass and in-company training programme Demystifying Financial Management. Brian Helweg-Larsen is a global educator and director of Profitability Business Solutions. He teaches in three languages across five continents and runs a business simulation used by the Harvard Business School's MBA Programme.Table of Contents Chapter - 13: Where is all our cash? Managing working capital Chapter - 12: Tools for evaluating projects; Chapter - 11: What must we sell to make a profit?; Chapter - 10: The hidden costs – depreciation, amortization and tax; Chapter - 09: Shareholder value and economic profit; Chapter - 08: Valuing a company; Chapter - 07: How our investors see us – stock market ratios; Chapter - 06: Getting finance from the bank; Chapter - 05: Measuring business performance – financial ratios; Chapter - 04: Financial planning – the budgets; Chapter - 03: Where do all the business functions fit in?; Chapter - 02: The business cycle; Chapter - 01: So why do you want to know more about finance?; Chapter - 00: Introduction;

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Book SynopsisCovers such topics as prior evidence on corporate annual reports, research methodology and the demographics of the corporate shareholder, investors' investment objectives and their information sources, and the readership and usefulness of corporate financial statements.Table of ContentsPrior evidence on corporate annual reports; research methodology and the demographics of the corporate shareholder; investors' investment objectives and their information sources; the readership and usefulness of corporate financial statements; the readership and usefulness of non-financial statement items; the effect of sophistication on the use of annual reports; the shareholder's demand for inproved reporting; the expectation gap and the auditor; shareholder's use of the auditor's report; shareholder views on auditor independence and conflict of interest; shareholder perceptions of the financial reporting responsibilities of auditors, management and Board of Directors; the future of the Corporate Annual Report in responding to the shareholder's demand for accountability; appendix a - surveying methods and results; appendix b - chi-square test for nonresponse bias.

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