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Exclusive Accountants' negligence and liability
  • 2021
  • Simon Salzedo, Tony Singla
  • Bloomsbury Publishing
An in-depth practical work covering all the main areas of accountants' legal liabilities in negligence claims, including audit liabilities to clients and others, tax and insolvency work and conflicts of interest. It covers accountants' negligence in relation to claims against accountants acting for corporations as well as accountants acting for individuals.This edition focuses on the difficult legal issues surrounding the liability of accountants in negligence claims. It covers statutory and non-statutory audits, tax advice, specified procedures reporting, due diligence reports and corporate f...
Exclusive Achieving regulatory excellence
  • 2016
  • Cary Coglianese, Jim Ellis
  • Brookings Institution Press
Whether striving to protect citizens from the ravages of financial fraud, climate change, inadequate health care, or the risks of the emerging sharing economy, regulators are often tasked with seemingly impossible missions and even competing mandates.
Exclusive Acquisitions and disposals by listed companies
  • 2013
  • Will Pearce, Dan Hirschovits, Nick Gilling
  • ICSA Publishing
Companies listing on a stock exchange are subject to a number of continuing obligations. One area where such obligations apply are significant corporate transactions such as acquisitions, disposals and reverse takeovers. This publication summarises the main legal and regulatory issues a listed company needs to consider when contemplating a significant corporate transaction, whether its shares are traded on AIM or it has a premium or standard listing on the Official List.
Exclusive Anti-money laundering
  • 2013
  • Martin Saunders | Chris Stott
  • ICSA Publishing
An introduction for businesses and their employees on how to avoid becoming inadvertently involved in money laundering or terrorist financing. Concentrates largely on the anti-money laundering (AML) regime applicable in the UK, but also provides an introduction to some of the key concepts of the counter-terrorist financing (CTF) regime, which often overlap.
Exclusive Artificial Intelligence for Audit, Forensic Accounting, and Valuation : A Strategic Perspective
  • 2020
  • Al Naqvi
  • John Wiley & Sons,
An artificial intelligence revolution is sweeping through the world. Auditors and forensic accountants in firms of all sizes and types are trying to understand what it means for them. Many want to explore how to build plans for total intelligent automation to move their companies forward into the new AI economy. Many have recognized the imminent need for augmenting skills because of increasing automation. The recognition that the AI economy will be led by business professionals is finally sinking in. But auditors, accountants, finance professionals, and forensic accountants must develop a deep...
Exclusive Audit and accountancy pitfalls
  • 2011
  • Emile Woolf, Moira Hindson
  • John Wiley and Sons
A casebook of professional negligence claims against auditors and accountants. Written as a practical reference for accountancy practitioners and their advisors, the authors provide a set of real life case studies showing the professional challenges facing all accountants and auditors. Practical guidance on how to manage these situations effectively is offered. Includes claims against auditors for failing to detect fraud, other claims against auditors, claims against accountants, tax related claims and disciplinary actions against accountants
Exclusive Bribery Act, The
  • 2013
  • William Christopher, Stacy Keen, Tom Stocker, Barry Vitou
  • ICSA Publishing
This guide provides an overview of the offences in the UK relating to bribery, corruption, the Fraud Act and money laundering. It also includes steps that can be taken to minimise the risk of criminal liability being attributed to corporate entities for such offences.
Exclusive Called to account
  • 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.
Exclusive Charity law and governance: a practical guide
  • 2017
  • Cecile Gillard, Kirsty Semple
  • ICSA Publishing
Guidance on the legal and regulatory framework within which both registered and unregistered charities in England and Wales operate. This title looks at the meaning of governance in the charity sector and the link between law, good governance and the role of trustees in the stewardship of charitable funds and assets. Title has been revised to cover the latest developments in charity law and governance, including the 2015 Charities SORP and The Charities (Protection and Social Investment) Act 2016.
Exclusive Checklists for due diligence
  • 2016
  • Peter Howson
  • Routledge
Contains checklists covering the legal, financial and commercial aspects of due diligence, as well as other areas such as IT, intellectual property, and environmental risks. Each checklist includes a short introduction providing guidance on best use.
Exclusive Commercial contracts: a practical guide to standard terms
  • 2020
  • Saleem Sheikh, Susan Singleton
  • Bloomsbury Professional
Provides background and advice on the law surrounding commercial agreements and commercial concepts. Covers the latest developments and modernisation of UK commercial law.
Exclusive Company director's desktop guide
  • 2007
  • David Martin
  • Thorogood
A practical guide for company directors, fully updated to reflect the Companies Act 2006. Covers changes to the law made by the new Act, with guidance on the implications for directors and action to be taken.
Exclusive Company secretary's desktop guide (6th edition)
  • 2009
  • Roger Mason
  • Thorogood
A comprehensive guide to the complex legislation and procedures governing all aspects of the Company Secretary’s role, including the provisions of the Companies Act 2006.
Exclusive Corporate governance: a practical guide for accountants
  • 2009
  • Catherine Turner
  • Elsevier
The book's chapters cover the concept of corporate governance, codes and rules pertaining to corporate governance, shareholders and the Companies Act 2006, internal controls and risk management, disclosure and reporting responsibilities, and directors' remuneration.
Exclusive Detecting accounting fraud before it's too late
  • 2019
  • Oriol Amat
  • John Wiley & Sons
This book is a comprehensive guide to detecting accounting fraud for auditors investigating accounting fraud and analysts/managers seeking to prevent it. A wide variety of warning signs are described, as are several techniques for detecting and addressing fraud. Understand the motivations and warning signs behind accounting fraud
Exclusive Dictionary of law
  • 2004
  • P.H. Collin
  • Bloomsbury
The dictionary covers criminal, civil, commercial and international law, as well as interactions with police and legal advisers, and the procedures of the courts, prisons, and wider legal system.
Exclusive Dictionary of the European Union
  • 2002
  • Lee McGowan | David Phinnemore
  • Europa
The dictionary explains the terminology surrounding the EU and outlines the roles and significance of the institutions, member countries, programmes and policies, and European law. It spells out acronyms and abbreviations and is fully cross-referenced.
Exclusive Due diligence: an M&A value creation approach
  • 2009
  • William J. Gole, Paul J. Hilger
  • John Wiley and Sons
The book offers practical guidance on the mergers and acquisitions process, covering strategic planning, candidate pursuit, target evaluation, contract negotiation, through post-acquisition integration. It contains chapters on growth strategy, preparing for due diligence, conducting the due diligence review, and risk management.
Exclusive EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR): A practical guide, The
  • 2017
  • Paul Voigt, Axel von dem Bussche
  • Springer
This handbook offers advice on the practical implementation of GDPR and analyses its impact. The guide examines the scope of GDPR, the organisational and material requirements for data protection, the rights of data subjects, the role of the Supervisory Authorities, enforcement and fines under the GDPR, and differences between EU jurisdictions.
Exclusive Employer's handbook 2017-18
  • 2017
  • Barry Cushway
  • Kogan Page
The Employer's Handbook gives guidance for all small- to medium-sized employers in the UK, clearly identifying the legal essentials and best-practice guidelines for effective people management. The handbook covers recruitment, contracts, benefits, performance management, maternity and paternity rights, personnel records and data protection, terminating employment, and ensuring the health, safety and welfare of employees and pension obligations.
Exclusive Essentials of corporate fraud
  • 2008
  • Tracy Coenen
  • John Wiley and Sons
The book includes chapters on people who commit fraud, warning signs, asset misappropriation, bribery and corruption, financial statement fraud, fraud detection and investigation, fraud prevention, and best practices in fraud management.
Exclusive Financial regulation in the EU: from resilience to growth
  • 2017
  • Sonia Mckay, Andrea Oates, Glynis Morris
  • Palgrave Macmillan
This publication looks to provide a bigger picture view of the impact and future of financial regulation in the EU, exploring the relationship between microeconomic incentives and macroeconomic growth, regulation and financial integration, and the changes required in economic policy to further European integration. Part 2 'Supervision of financial entities' covers subjects such as the supervision of regulatory capture in financial supervision, Markets in financial Instruments Directive (MiFID,MiFID II, MiFIR), EU insurance regulations (including Solvency II), the impact of Basel III on retail...
Exclusive Financial shenanigans: how to detect accounting gimmicks and fraud in financial reports
  • 2018
  • Howard M. Schilit, Jeremy Perler, Yoni Engelhart
  • McGraw Hill Education
Uses case studies to highlight financial frauds from the last twenty five years. Teaches methods to detect dishonest practices.
Exclusive Forensic Analytics: Methods and Techniques for Forensic Accounting Investigations
  • 2020
  • Mark J. Nigrini
  • Wiley
This book outlines a framework for and a systematic series of audit data analytics tests that should function well as a starting set of detective controls. The tests are not based on complicated statistics and should be quite easy to understand for anyone that has done well in a handful of accounting courses. The tests should be quite easy to execute for someone that knows the basics of Excel or Access and has an aptitude for learning new software packages like IDEA or SAS. The underlying logic for these detection-type tests is based on the fingerprints that a specific fraud would leave in the...
Exclusive Forensic accounting
  • 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.
Exclusive From idea to profit: how to market innovative products and services
  • 2005
  • Adam Jolly
  • Kogan Page
Divided into three parts covering innovative strategy, creative behaviour, and inventive marketing. It includes theoretical and practical advice on brand management, intellectual property, marketing and PR.
Exclusive Hot topics in financial and legal matters for general practice
  • 2015
  • Mike Gilbert, Oliver Pool, Ben Willis
  • Royal College of General Practitioners
A compendium of topics on accounting, banking and legal issues for medical practice managers and GPs. The topics include: changes to the GP contract and their financial impact, tax returns, partnership roles, disputes and changes, incorporation, practice mergers and federations, GP property ownership, loans, security and overdrafts, recruitment of partners, salaried GPs and locums, retirement and pensions, and the types of private work available.
Exclusive How the City really works: the definitive guide to money and investing in London's Square Mile
  • 2008
  • Alexander Davidson
  • Kogan Page
Describes the key roles and institutions within the City of London, from stockbrokers and foreign exchange dealers to accountants and Lloyd's underwriters, and explains how they relate to each other. Includes sections on investment banking, commercial banking, derivative financial instruments, share trading, insurance and the insurance market. The book also contains new sections on fraud and money laundering, credit derivatives, corporate governance, and the pensions market.
Exclusive How the stock market really works: the guerrilla investor's secret handbook
  • 2008
  • Leo Gough
  • Prentice Hall
The book contains chapters on shares and bonds, assessing companies, investment theories and strategies, foreign exchange, financial derivatives, fraud, overseas investment, retirement planning, and UK taxation.
Exclusive How to smell a rat: the five signs of financial fraud
  • 2009
  • Ken Fisher, Lara W. Hoffmans
  • John Wiley and Sons
Provides guidance on spotting financial fraud, with numerous real-life case studies and useful questions. It is aimed at prospective investors wishing to avoid scams and protect their assets.
Exclusive How to write your will: the complete guide to structuring your will, inheritance tax planning, probate and administering an estate
  • 2008
  • Marlene Garsia
  • Kogan Page
Deals with the purpose of wills and probate, how to write a will, inheritance tax (IHT), legal resources, valuing and administering an estate, Scottish wills and probate, and winding up an estate. The appendices feature a probate checklist, FAQs, and IHT thresholds..
Exclusive Intellectual property, finance and corporate governance
  • 2018
  • Janice Denoncourt
  • Routledge
This book advances Intellectual Property reporting in alignment with the key corporate governance principles of transparency and disclosure. It analyses the juncture between the IP ecosystem; corporate finance and accounting for intangibles; and corporate governance. Patents, mini-case studies and an original business triage style model for assessing IP disclosures are used to illustrate the gaps corporate governance theory needs to address. Focussing on the common law tradition of corporate governance in England and Wales, intangibles and IP reporting developments in other jurisdictions are ...
Exclusive Interpretation and application of UK GAAP for accounting periods commencing on or after 1 January 2015
  • 2015
  • Stephen Collings
  • John Wiley and Sons
A detailed guide to applying new UK GAAP. Provides insight into the preparation of accounts under the EU-adopted IFRS, FRSs 100, 101, and 102, the FRSSE, and the Companies Act 2006, with guidance on which type of disclosure each scenario requires. The book also includes detailed analysis of the planned changes to the Small Companies' Regime scheduled to take effect in 2016.
Exclusive Joint ventures and shareholders' agreements
  • 2022
  • Susan Singleton
  • Bloomsbury Professional
A guide to the law and practice in this core area of corporate law surrounding joint ventures and shareholders' agreements.
Exclusive Logos and no gos: how to understand and get the most from your brand IP
  • 2006
  • Geoff Steward
  • John Wiley and Sons
Guidance on creating, registering and protecting intellectual property. Chapters cover the key IP laws and institutions, exploiting intellectual property, protecting a brand, and how to avoid infringing on others people's IP.
Exclusive Primer on negotiating corporate purchase contracts, A
  • 2009
  • Patrick Penfield
  • Business Expert Press
Focuses on negotiating skills. Includes chapters on research, goal-setting for negotiations, and negotiating tactics. It is written from a US perspective.
Exclusive Raising venture capital
  • 2006
  • Rupert Pearce, Adrian Wells
  • John Wiley and Sons
Aimed at entrepreneurs, venture capitalists, investment bankers and anyone else who needs to know more about the venture capital business. Includes chapters on limited partnerships, investment models, choosing an investor, term sheets, business valuation, corporate governance, deal management, and the legal issues surrounding venture capital.
Exclusive Six Capitals: capitalism, climate change and the accounting revolution that can save the planet
  • 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.
Exclusive Statutory registers
  • 2013
  • Emma de Ronde
  • ICSA Publishing
The Companies Act 2006 contains provisions relating to particular registers which should be established and maintained by companies. This eBook considers these provisions and guides companies through the establishment and maintenance of statutory registers.
Exclusive Tax havens today: the benefits and pitfalls of banking and investing offshore
  • 2007
  • Hoyt L. Barber
  • John Wiley and Sons
Aims to be a comprehensive guide, not only to tax havens, but to living and working abroad. Includes sections on the international taxation regime, legal tools and business structures for tax avoidance, current global tax havens, and helpful resources for life as an expatriate.
Exclusive Understanding Islamic finance
  • 2007
  • Muhammad G. Ayub
  • John Wiley and Sons
Introduces the main prohibitions and business ethics in Islamic economics as well as the philosophy and features of Islamic finance. Includes chapters on the Islamic law of contracts and business transactions, trading in Islamic commercial law, and loan and debt in Islamic commercial law. Provides an overview of conventional and Islamic financial institutions and products, Murabaha and Musawamah, Salam and Istisna'a, Ijarah, Shirkah and its variants, Islamic capital markets, Takaful as an alternative to conventional insurance, and an appraisal of common criticism of Islamic banking and finance...
Exclusive When numbers don't add up: accounting fraud and financial technology
  • 2020
  • Faisal Sheikh
  • Business Expert Press
The book begins with a brief assessment of corporate crime, fraud in general, and how accounting fraud is different. There is a review of notorious cases such as Enron (2001) and recently Toshiba (2015), including the socioeconomic consequences of this nefarious crime.
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