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Accounting best practices
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- 2013
- Steven M. Bragg
- John Wiley and Sons
Designed to assist anyone who needs to either improve the efficiency of the accounting department, reduce its error rates, or provide better information to other parts of a company. It includes chapters on accounts payable, billing, credit, collections, finance, general ledger, and general best practices. The book is written from an American perspective.
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Accounting control best practices
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- 2009
- Steven M. Bragg
- John Wiley and Sons
Addresses one of the primary concerns in accounting today - how to develop a comprehensive system of accounting and operational controls. This concern has been exacerbated by the provisions of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act, which requires public companies to report an assessment of their internal control structures and which has led to comprehensive control examinations by all types of companies. This second edition describes a complete set of controls for both a paper-based accounting process and a computerized system and then describes controls for more advanced best practices that are layered on t...
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Accounting for goodwill and other intangible assets
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- 2018
- Ervin L. Black, Mark L. Zyla
- Wiley
This title looks at the treatment of goodwill and other intangibles under IFRS and US GAAP and explains common practice in valuing these assets. Chapters cover: recognising intangible assets; initial measurement of acquired intangible assets; amortising intangible assets; impairment testing for goodwill and other intangible assets; financial statement presentation and disclosures; deferred tax consequences of goodwill and and intangible assets.
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Accounting for non-accountants (10th edition)
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- 2014
- David Horner
- Kogan Page
An introduction to the basics of accounting and business finance, designed for non-specialists with little or no background in accounting. Covers accounting and financial techniques in an easy-to-follow and approachable style. Contains sections accounting concepts, income statements, the balance sheet, accounting standards etc.
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Accounting for value
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- 2011
- Stephen Penman
- Columbia University Press
Accounting for Value aims to teach investors and analysts how to handle accounting in evaluating equity investments. Its novel approach shows that valuation and accounting are much the same: valuation is actually a matter of accounting for value. Contains the chapters: return to fundamentals (and an accounting for the history of investment ideas); anchoring on fundamentals (and how accounting supplies the anchor); challenging market prices with fundamentals (and deploying accounting for a challenge); accounting for growth from leverage (and protection from paying too much for growth); accounti...
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Accounting principles for non-executive directors
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- 2009
- Peter A. Holgate
- Cambridge University Press
Aims to explain the key elements of a listed company's annual report and accounts for non-executive directors who are not accountants.
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Advanced Excel reporting for management accountants
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- 2014
- Neale Blackwood
- John Wiley and Sons
Learn about the Excel functions that can automate the process of financial reporting for management accountants. The book demonstrates how to create and run reports and apply software tools to two case studies.
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Business accounting: volume 1 (13th edition)
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- 2015
- Frank Wood, Alan Sangster
- FT Prentice Hall
A textbook for students on bookkeeping and accounting. Provides a straightforward introduction to the foundations of financial accounting. Includes worked examples for each topic and self-assessment material. Volume 1 covers: introduction to financial accounting; the financial statements of sole traders; books of original entry; computerised accounting; adjustments for financial statements; special accounting procedures; partnership accounts and company accounts; an introduction to financial analysis; and an introduction to management accounting.
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Business accounting: volume 2 (13th edition)
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- 2016
- Frank Wood, Alan Sangster
- FT Prentice Hall
A textbook for students on bookkeeping and accounting. Provides a straightforward introduction to the foundations of financial accounting. Includes worked examples for each topic as well as self assessment material. Volume 2 covers: special accounts; companies; groups; financial calculations and analysis; issues in financial reporting; the emerging business environment; costing; budgets; standard costing and variance analysis; and planning, control and decision making.
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Called to account
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- 2010
- Paul M. Clikeman
- Routledge
Describes fourteen financial frauds that have influenced the American public accounting profession and directly led to the development of accounting standards and legislation as practiced in the US today.
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ChatGPT and AI for accountants: a practitioner's guide to harnessing the power of GenAI to revolutionise your accounting practice
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- 2024
- Scott Dell, Mfon Akpan
- Packt Publishing
Designed for finance professionals and accounting business educators, students, and enthusiasts interested in understanding and applying artificial intelligence in their work in their professional or personal lives.
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Comparative international accounting
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- 2020
- Christopher Nobes, Robert B. Parker
- Pearson Education Limited
This book explores the conceptual and contextual foundations of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS), contrasting them with US generally accepted accounting principles (US GAAP). It also examines international differences in IFRS practices and the accounting differences that remain between countries such as China, France, Germany and Japan. Particular attention is paid to the key issues of political lobbying, harmonisation, and the special accounting problems of multinational companies.
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Corporate governance and accountability of financial institutions: the power and illusion of quality corporate disclosure
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- 2021
- Jonas Akuffo
- Springer International Publishing
Corporate governance is concerned with structures and the allocation of responsibilities within companies. It deals with the decision-making at the level of the board of directors and is therefore to be distinguished from the day-to-day operational management of the company by the senior management.
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Count down: the past present and uncertain future of the big four accounting firms (2nd edition)
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- 2017
- Jim Peterson
- Emerald Publishing
The second edition of “Count Down” is revised to include and discuss developments affecting the Big Four and their business model since the December 2015 release of the first edition. Brought into this updated narrative, for example, are: The Big Four's growth to collective global 2016 revenue of $ 128 billion, and the continued disparities in growth between their Audit and Advisory practices. The imposition of mandatory auditor rotation by legislation and regulation in the European Union, and in the US, the PCAOB's requirement to name lead partners on public company audits. New examples of co...
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Dictionary of accounting
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- 2004
- Bloomsbury
The book aims to be a comprehensive dictionary covering a wide range of topics related to accountancy, including personal finance, investments and company accounts.
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Directors' disclosures
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- 2013
- Carol Shutkever, Sarah Hawes
- ICSA Publishing
This guide provides an overview of disclosure requirements for the directors of a UK-incorporated company. It gives a summary of the relevant law and regulation affecting directors duties for listed companies (both Main Market and AIM), but is also of relevance for UK private companies.
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Early stage valuation: a fair value perspective
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- 2020
- Antonella Puca
- Wiley
Addresses significant developments in the valuation of early stage enterprises at fair value with emphasis on practical applications--features a broad selection of case studies of early stage valuation. The book provides a comprehensive review of the current methodologies used to value Early Stage Enterprises (ESEs) at fair value for financial reporting, investment, and mergers and acquisitions. This authoritative guide examines how to apply market analysis, discounted cash flows models, statistical techniques such as option pricing models (OPM) and Monte Carlo simulation, the venture capital...
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Environmental accounting, sustainability and accountability
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- 2019
- Somnath Debnath
- SAGE Publications
The book closely explores how organizations can embed care for the environment as fundamental to their functioning... [and] covers traditional accounting as a measuring instrument, contemporary advances and unresolved problems, alternative perspectives and recent developments.
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Excel dashboards and reports for dummies
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- 2014
- Michael Alexander
- John Wiley and Sons
Introduces Excel functionalities for building better financial reporting mechanisms. Includes tips on exploiting Excel for data analysis and visualisation.
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Excel models for business and operations management
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- 2005
- John F. Barlow
- John Wiley and Sons
The book aims to be a practical guide to financial modelling with Microsoft Excel. It includes chapters on using a spreadsheet to manage a budget, financial statements and cash flows, and analysis of financial models. It is written for people working to US GAAP, but also aims to make the skills transferable to other financial modelling systems.
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Fair value measurement: practical guidance and implementation
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- 2020
- Mark L. Zyla
- John Wiley & Sons
Contains the latest FASB, SEC and AICPA guidelines and best practices for measuring fair value in financial reporting.
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Financial accounting
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- 2020
- David Alexander, Christopher Nobes
- Pearson Education Limited
This book is designed as an introductory text in financial accounting. What sets it apart from many other books with the same basic aim is that this book is not set in any one national context. Consequently, instead of references to national laws, standards or practices, the main reference point is International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS).
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Financial accounting and reporting (19th edition)
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- 2019
- Barry Elliott, Jamie Elliott
- Pearson Education
This book provides a comprehensive overview of financial accounting and reporting, with the aim of ensuring you are able to prepare and also critically discuss IFRS compliant financial statements.
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Financial accounting for decision makers
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- 2019
- Peter Atrill, Eddie McLaney
- Pearson Education Limited
This book focuses on the ways in which financial statements and information can be used to improve the quality of decision making. Coverage of developments to the International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) including an update to the discussion of the Conceptual Framework for Financial Reporting. Recent changes to corporate governance provisions are explained. Chapter 12 now includes more detail about the role of the auditor.
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Financial accounting for dummies
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- 2020
- Marie Loughran
- John Wiley & Sons
A step-by-step guide on how to prepare financial statements. US-centric.
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Financial accounting: an introduction
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- 2019
- Pauline Weetman
- Pearson Education Limited
This book uses the international Conceptual Framework (as revised in 2018) and International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) as its primary focus. It enables students in their early stages of study to understand and analyse the published annual reports and financial statements of our largest businesses and public sector institutions.
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Financial and accounting principles in Islamic finance
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- 2019
- Samir Alamad
- Springer
This book provides an original account detailing the origins and components of a faith-based accounting system (Islamic finance) that was founded around 629 CE. By examining the historical development that the accounting systems underwent within the context of faith-based rules and values, the book explains what is meant by the term "faith-based accounting", together with a discussion of its characteristics in relation to various product structures and the underlying Islamic finance principles.
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Financial and management accounting: an introduction
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- 2019
- Pauline Weetman
- Pearson Education Limited
This book uses the international Conceptual Framework (as revised in 2018) and International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) as its primary focus. It enables students in their early stages of study to understand and analyse the published annual reports and financial statements of our largest businesses and public sector institutions.
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Financial reporting in the UK: a history of the Accounting Standards Committee, 1969-1990
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- 2007
- Brian A. Rutherford
- Routledge
An academic history of the ASC, the body responsible for developing financial accounting standards in the UK from 1969 to 1990, providing an account of the regulation of financial reporting during that period. It covers the formulation of standards on specific topics, the evolution of the institutional machinery of standard-setting, and a number of general themes including the politics of standard-setting, the theory of accounting standardisation and the emergence of a conceptual framework for financial reporting.
The book also analyses the battles between standard-setters and preparers of fi...
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Forensic accounting
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- 2015
- Robert J. Rufus, Laura Savory Miller, William Hahn
- Pearson
An introduction to forensic accounting concepts and techniques, designed for the benefit of students and practitioners. Includes chapters on gathering evidence, fraud, fundamentals of business valuation, and a sample engagement letter.
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Frequently Asked Questions in IFRS
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- 2013
- Steven Collings
- John Wiley and Sons
Presented in Q&A format, the book provides accounting and finance professionals with the answers to some of the most commonly asked questions on International Financial Reporting Standards. Includes a comprehensive section on the new IFRS for small and medium enterprises (SMEs).
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Hospitality financial accounting
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- 2009
- Jerry J. Weygandt, Donald E. Kieso, Paul D. Kimmel, Agnes L. DeFranco
- John Wiley and Sons
Covers all the major elements of financial accounting, including the recording process, the accounting cycle, financial statements, internal controls, and long-term and intangible assets. Also addresses some areas of special interest to the tourism and hospitality industry, such as sole proprietorships and cost of goods calculation. The book also includes specimen accounts for a hospitality business.
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Housing SORP: 2018 update - Statement of Recommended Practice for registered social housing providers
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- 2018
- National Housing Federation
- National Housing Federation
Updated version of the SORP published in September 2018, reflecting amendments to UK GAAP. The SORP aims to narrow areas of difference of accounting within the social housing sector by recommending, as far as possible, preferred accounting treatments and provide guidance in applying UK GAAP which will enable social landlords to comply with the applicable accounting requirements. Effective for financial years beginning on or after 1 January 2019.
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IFRS 2023: Interpretation and application of IFRS standards
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- 2023
- PKF International Ltd
- Wiley
A revised and comprehensive resource that includes the information needed to interpret and apply the most recent International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS®) as outlined by the International Accounting Standards Board (IASB). This accessible resource contains a wide range of practical examples as well as invaluable guidance on the expanding framework for unified financial reporting.
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Inside accounting: the sociology of financial reporting and auditing
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- 2011
- David Leung
- Gower
Focuses on the finance department of a single firm over the course of a financial reporting cycle. Examines the way people classify transactions, make professional judgments and use computer software for accounting, and prepare for and facilitate the auditing process.
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International financial reporting standards: a practical guide
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- 2011
- Hennie van Greuning, Darrel Scott, Simonet Terblanche
- World Bank
Provides short summaries of the international accounting standards and international financial reporting standards. In addition, most chapters contain simple examples showing the practical application of some key concepts in a particular standard.
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More than a numbers game: a brief history of accounting
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- 2006
- Thomas A. King
- John Wiley and Sons
Explores key issues and events in accounting history. Focuses on the history of ideas associated with accounting's use by US corporations. Chapters cover accounting history from the creation of double-entry bookkeeping to the modern regulatory regime.
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Non-technical guide to international accounting
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- 2020
- Roger Hussey
- Business Expert Press
This book provides a broad understanding of international accounting. It will assist readers in comprehending the financial statements drawn up by companies to comply with international standards and to understand articles concerned with the international world of accounting and finance. Many countries use the International Accounting Standards issued by the IFRS Foundation. These standards can be complex, but this book explains clearly the main requirements.
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Not for profit US GAAP 2017: Interpretation and application of generally accepted accounting principles.
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- 2017
- Richard F Larkin, Marie DiTommaso
- Wiley
Wiley Not-for-Profit US GAAP 2017 is the essential accounting resource for not-for-profit organizations, providing quick access to the most up-to-date standards and practical tools for implementation. This guide features helpful visual aids alongside detailed explanations tailored to the not-for-profit sector.
Chapters include: Overview of not-for-profit organisations; Basic financial statements; Specific not-for-profit accounting topics; Other accounting-related not-for-profit topics; General accounting topics applied to not-for-profit organisations; Appendix contains disclosure checklist.
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Practice accounts made easy
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- 2019
- Ann Tudor
- Scion Publishing
This book is to provide GPs with a straightforward and clear explanation of what makes up their practice accounts and what they should expect to see. It also explains how the figures interact and should be interpreted. It looks at the medical practice from a business perspective to help GPs understand the commercial aspects of their medical activity. Additionally, the book includes explanations of how the UK tax system applies to GPs and considers relevant aspects of the NHS Pension Scheme.
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Principles of group accounting under IFRS
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- 2015
- Andreas Krimpmann
- Wiley
This book is a practical guide and reference to the standards related to consolidated financial statements, joint arrangements, and disclosure of interests. Fully illustrated with a step-by-step case study, Principles of Group Accounting under IFRS is equally valuable as an introductory text and as a reference for addressing specific issues that may arise in the process of consolidating group accounts.
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Revenue recognition: understanding and implementing the new standard
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- 2017
- Joanne M. Flood
- Wiley
Provides an overview of the new revenue recognition standard and step-by-step instructions for finance professionals navigating through the new model, with numerous examples along the way. Offers a full explanation of over forty topics superseded by the new standard. The book includes digital ancillaries featuring measurement tools and GAAP and IFRS disclosure checklists.
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Six Capitals: capitalism, climate change and the accounting revolution that can save the planet
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- 2020
- Jane Gleeson-White
- Allen & Unwin
Six Capitals charts the rise of four movements: multi-capital accounting, for society, nature and profit; the push for a new type of corporation legally bound to benefit nature and society while making a profit; ecosystem accounting for nations; and legal rights for nature.
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UK GAAP 2019: Generally Accepted Accounting Practice under UK and Irish GAAP
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- 2019
- Rob Carrington, Ernst & Young
- Wiley
Guide from 2019 focusing on each area of the financial statement along with illustrative examples. It provides a detailed guide to interpreting and implementing the UK accounting standards FRS 100, FRS 101, FRS 102, FRS 103 and FRS 104.
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US GAAP 2025: Interpretation and application of generally accepted accounting principles
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- 2024
- Joanne M. Flood
- Wiley
Provides explanations, illustrations and examples of all current US generally accepted accounting principles.
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Value pricing for accounting professionals: a complete guide for accountants and bookkeepers to find the right clients and increase profitability
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- 2022
- Mark Wickersham
- Kogan Page
Looks at how accountants and bookkeepers are pricing themselves incorrectly. Assessing the value of preparing accounts can be difficult - this book focuses on a practical approach with case studies of firms of accountants and bookkeepers sharing their story of how they've managed to get better prices and better results.
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Vest pocket controller, The
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- 2010
- Steven M. Bragg
- John Wiley and Sons
A handy reference guide for accountancy professionals. It includes sections on the various accounting standards and aspects of accounting management, in addition to chapters on financial analysis, control systems, and the issues involved in accounting for public companies.
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