Fraud Examination
Fraud Examination is a practical reference for how to prevent, detect, and investigate fraud within a business. It can be used to identify the different types of fraud, as well as to construct an environment in which fraud is minimized. In addition, it describes the many indicators of fraud, so that it can be detected early. The book also describes the process for investigating fraud, including interviewing techniques, document examination, and how to write a fraud report. In short, Fraud Examination is an essential tool for anyone interested in how fraud is perpetrated and how to conduct an investigation when fraud is suspected.
Say What!? Communicate with Tact and Impact
The book is a guide for professionals who want to interact proactively and persuasively with those they work with, audit, or review. It describes techniques that could be used during virtual, in-person, telephone or video conferences (as opposed to emails, workpapers, and reports).
Financial Intelligence for It Professionals
There are many books written for the accounting and finance community. However, there are very few books written to help the non-financial career professionals who still need to understand the conceptual fundamentals of accounting and finance. In 20 years of teaching this material to non-financial professionals, Dr. Bonner has perfected a teaching approach that works to help the non-financial professional engage with the material to use financial information in leveraging their career without becoming overloaded with information that is not helpful to them. Learning this material takes repetition, application, and building the thinking processes necessary for effectiveness. Many think the challenge with finance is the math, but as this book will demonstrate, it is a conceptual problem. If you understand the conceptual framework, you will understand the math.Dr. Julie Bonner is currently a tenured professor at Central Washington University in the information technology and administrative management department. Her career has spanned business and education for over 30 years. Initially, she received a Bachelor of Science degree in accounting, whereafter she earned an MBA and then a doctorate in organizational leadership.
Accounting Ethics Education
The book promotes a comprehensive reflection around how ethics can and should be taught to accounting students, discussing and highlighting the most updated research on accounting ethics education, being an essential and useful reference in the field.
Rising from the Mailroom to the Boardroom
Each chapter of this book shares insights, better practices, case studies, practical examples, and real-life challenges and draws them together into 101 building blocks, each one providing crucial career-long learnings.
Financial Accounting
Every German student of business administration needs to have a basic understanding of accounting according to German GAAP. Thanks to globalization, many courses in German accounting are nowadays conducted in English. In addition, many foreign subsidiaries of German companies have to prepare their part of consolidated financial statements according to German GAAP. So far students taking these accounting courses and professionals preparing these financial statements have had to rely on German literature only and did not have an English textbook to refer to that covers German GAAP accounting topics in detail. To fill this gap, the first edition of this book offered a compact introduction to financial statements according to German GAAP, and exercises on individual topics with solutions and case studies for in-depth and effective learning. The revised and extended second edition with updated references and text, adds a complete translation of the parts of the German Commercial Code that are directly relevant for accounting. Students and professionals can now go back to the original source when working out accounting problems. It provides ideal support for German-speaking students and is furthermore valuable for professionals looking for explanations when preparing the data for consolidated financial statements. Includes exercises and case studies for practice Ideal textbook for students of German universities attending English-speaking lectures in financial management Ideal introduction for professionals with succinct explanations and additional support in the form of a glossary and list of vocabulary terms
The Digital Transformation of Auditing and the Evolution of the Internal Audit
The main objective of this book is to provide both academics and practitioners with a global vision of the evolution of internal auditing in a fast-changing business landscape driven by digital transformation. The book also investigates the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on internal auditing.
Extinction Governance, Finance and Accounting
The planet is currently experiencing a mass extinction event, with human and business activity being the root cause of species loss and habitat destruction. Industries, companies, banks, investors, accountants and auditors have all played their role. This book explores how they can also provide a solution.
Research Methods in Accounting
This unique and popular text, now in a sixth edition, clearly and succinctly guides Accounting students and researchers in their understanding and conducting of research from conception to completion, across a wide range of research methods, including quantitative, qualitative and mixed-methods research.
Auditing with the Computer
Auditing with the Computer examines the transformative impact of electronic data-processing (EDP) systems on modern auditing practices. This forward-looking book explores the challenges and opportunities posed by integrating computerized information systems into business operations. It highlights the growing tension between the efficient design of computer-driven systems and the need for robust control mechanisms, offering practical strategies for auditors to navigate this evolving landscape. The author traces the historical evolution of auditing theory, addresses the current demands of business information systems, and presents methodologies for adapting auditing practices to computerized environments. Through real-world observations, case studies, and survey data from practicing auditors, the book provides actionable insights into auditing in the digital age. Focused on both present challenges and future trends, the book advocates for leveraging computers as powerful tools in the auditing process. By introducing innovative approaches like computer-assisted audits and system-integrated controls, it shows how auditors can enhance efficiency and accuracy while maintaining professional standards. Accessible to professionals and students alike, Auditing with the Computer bridges traditional auditing practices with the realities of digital transformation, equipping readers to meet the demands of an increasingly computerized business world. This title is part of UC Press's Voices Revived program, which commemorates University of California Press's mission to seek out and cultivate the brightest minds and give them voice, reach, and impact. Drawing on a backlist dating to 1893, Voices Revived makes high-quality, peer-reviewed scholarship accessible once again using print-on-demand technology. This title was originally published in 1965.
Auditing with the Computer
Auditing with the Computer examines the transformative impact of electronic data-processing (EDP) systems on modern auditing practices. This forward-looking book explores the challenges and opportunities posed by integrating computerized information systems into business operations. It highlights the growing tension between the efficient design of computer-driven systems and the need for robust control mechanisms, offering practical strategies for auditors to navigate this evolving landscape. The author traces the historical evolution of auditing theory, addresses the current demands of business information systems, and presents methodologies for adapting auditing practices to computerized environments. Through real-world observations, case studies, and survey data from practicing auditors, the book provides actionable insights into auditing in the digital age. Focused on both present challenges and future trends, the book advocates for leveraging computers as powerful tools in the auditing process. By introducing innovative approaches like computer-assisted audits and system-integrated controls, it shows how auditors can enhance efficiency and accuracy while maintaining professional standards. Accessible to professionals and students alike, Auditing with the Computer bridges traditional auditing practices with the realities of digital transformation, equipping readers to meet the demands of an increasingly computerized business world. This title is part of UC Press's Voices Revived program, which commemorates University of California Press's mission to seek out and cultivate the brightest minds and give them voice, reach, and impact. Drawing on a backlist dating to 1893, Voices Revived makes high-quality, peer-reviewed scholarship accessible once again using print-on-demand technology. This title was originally published in 1965.
Take The Robot Out of The Human
'A must-read for the digitally savvy executive looking to stay ahead of the digital curve'. -AINSLIE VAN ONSELEN Chief Executive Officer, CA ANZ Do you feel it's getting harder to keep up with the rapidly shifting technologies impacting you or your business in this post COVID world? You're not alone. In Taking the Robot out of the Human, business consultant and change agent Julian Boram offers a framework of 5 essential principles to help the modern business and finance executive successfully navigate disruption and thrive in the next AI fuelled era. This ground-breaking framework for success has been developed in collaboration with thought leaders and pioneers from around the world, across a broad section of industries. Julian shows you step-by-step how to level up and become more effective. - sharpen your skills with a continuous learning mindset- build a human focus into your business model foundations as you embark on digitally evolving your business- integrate long-term sustainable value into your strategy- develop ecosystem thinking and look outside your traditional partnership models- adopt a modern entrepreneurial mindset to better pivot with rapid change Through case studies from multi-billion-dollar organizations and with checklists and worksheets to help you build your own capability, you'll learn how to successfully stay ahead of the new sustainable technology curve.
The Theory and Measurement of Business Income
"This is a well-written book; the complex ideas are clearly expressed and the arguments well stated. There is some apparent rediscovery (and renaming) of old ideas, but the process is made palatable and worthwhi le by the crispness of the discussion and the un wavering penetration to the root of each issue as it arises. Most difficult problems in the social sciences, the authors note, have no definitive solutions, but simply outcomes. This book deserves a niche among the classic works in the business income literature as a significant milestone on the road to whatever outcome the future holds."--The Journal of Business "Professors Edwards and Bell give us a most satisfying study of different concepts of business income. It is rare to find authors so much at home in both economics and accounting. As they themselves suggest, time may show that their programme needs amendment; but they state the problem clearly and provide an excellent starting point. In passing, they give help on many other questions--when to replace plant, how to measure depreciation, which rate of compound interest to use in budgets, and so on. Beyond doubt their book is the most wise and original contribution to accounting theory since Professor Bonbright wrote 'The Valuation of Property' a quarter of a century ago."--The Economist
Business, Budget and Investment
Business, Budget, and Investment Journals are recommended for first-time homebuyers. This journal will help people who want to start the process of home buying. Make sure the journal matches your bank statement.
Public Sector Accounting and Administrative Practices in Nigeria. Vol. 1
Public Sector Accounting and Administrative Practices in Nigeria is a series (Volumes 1 and 2) written to fill the observed inadequate up-to-date textbooks on Public Sector Accounting and to enrich the literature on public sector accounting and administrative procedures in Nigeria.The book encapsulates the purpose, operational procedures, financial regulation regulations and administrative polices, ethical and best practices for Nigeria's Public Service. It provides historical information into the establishment, growth and development of the Public Service over the years. It also gives insight into current practices as well as proffered for enhancing its value proposition to the nation and its people.
Public Sector Accounting and Administrative Practices in Nigeria. Vol. 2
Public Sector Accounting and Administrative Practices in Nigeria is a series (Volumes 1 and 2) written to fill the observed inadequate up-to-date textbooks on Public Sector Accounting and to enrich the literature on public sector accounting and administrative procedures in Nigeria.The book encapsulates the purpose, operational procedures, financial regulation regulations and administrative polices, ethical and best practices for Nigeria's Public Service. It provides historical information into the establishment, growth and development of the Public Service over the years. It also gives insight into current practices as well as proffered for enhancing its value proposition to the nation and its people.
Accounting, Representation and Responsibility
Using a Deleuzian framework, this book illustrates that accounting-based actions such as making management decisions, maintaining organisational responsibility and hierarchical control, are manifestations of the ways in which accounting is composed.
The Auditor’s Guide to Blockchain Technology
If you are looking for a comprehensive study and reference source on blockchain technology, then The Auditor's Guide to Blockchain Technology is a must read for all security and assurance professionals and students looking to become more proficient at auditing this new and disruptive technology.
The Auditor's Guide to Blockchain Technology
The 21st century has been host to a number of information systems technologies in the areas of science, automotive, aviation and supply chain, among others. But perhaps one of its most disruptive is blockchain technology whose origin dates to only 2008, when an individual (or perhaps a group of individuals) using the pseudonym Satoshi Nakamoto published a white paper entitled Bitcoin: A peer-to-peer electronic cash system in an attempt to address the threat of "double- spending" in digital currency. Today, many top-notch global organizations are already using or planning to use blockchain technology as a secure, robust and cutting-edge technology to better serve customers. The list includes such well-known corporate entities as JP Morgan, Royal Bank of Canada, Bank of America, IBM and Walmart. The tamper-proof attributes of blockchain, leading to immutable sets of transaction records, represent a higher quality of evidence for internal and external auditors. Blockchain technology will impact the performance of the audit engagement due to its attributes, as the technology can seamlessly complement traditional auditing techniques. Furthermore, various fraud schemes related to financial reporting, such as the recording of fictitious revenues, could be avoided or at least greatly mitigated. Frauds related to missing, duplicated and identical invoices can also be greatly curtailed. As a result, the advent of blockchain will enable auditors to reduce substantive testing as inherent and control audit risks will be reduced thereby greatly improving an audit's detection risk. As such, the continuing use and popularity of blockchain will mean that auditors and information systems security professionals will need to deepen their knowledge of this disruptive technology. If you are looking for a comprehensive study and reference source on blockchain technology, look no further than The Auditor's Guide to Blockchain Technology: Architecture, Use Cases, Security and Assurance. This title is a must read for all security and assurance professionals and students looking to become more proficient at auditing this new and disruptive technology.
What Is It Costing You Not to Listen?
DO YOU WANT TO MAKE A POSITIVE CHANGE IN YOUR LIFE, WORK, OR BUSINESS?DO YOU WANT TO IMPROVE YOUR MARRIAGE, BE A BETTER PARENT, OR DRIVE MORE REVENUE TO YOUR BUSINESS?Then you've found the right book. What Is It Costing You Not to Listen? will encourage you to examine how you are listening. You'll discover that not only are many of the problems in your life due to not listening effectively, but listening helps to solve most problems. Christine Miles is a longtime expert in educating individuals and organizations on how to listen in ways that transform how they lead, sell, influence, and succeed in every aspect of life. Following the steps of her breakthrough Listening Path(TM) will provide you with a critical key to your success-understanding.Through Christine's game-changing approach to listening, you will learn to: - Hear what is said and not said- Identify your unhelpful listening persona- Soothe your subconscious so you can listen differently- Listen with intent to gather others' stories- Replace interfering direct questions with just six questions- Mini-reflect to speed up the listening process- Affirm to break down walls and solve problemsIn business, listening is good for the bottom line. It creates trust between coworkers so they can solve problems better, get things done, manage conflict, stay engaged, and empower one another. In personal relationships, listening is an act of love that communicates to people they are important to you.
A Discussion of Australian Forestry
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Quickbooks
In this book, we have explained and answered all those questions that might have arisen in your mind. This book is specifically aimed at the top-tier level users who want to learn the newest and exciting ways to handle their records in quickbooks. I have also kept things simple, to the point and easy to digest for those readers who want to become a pro in quickbooks quickly. You'll learn by reading this book: An overview of accountingReviewing the common financial statementAccounting fiddle - fable methodGetting ready to use quickbooksLoading the master file list on quickbooksFine-tuning quickbooksProfit volume cost analysis on quickbooksManaging quickbooksThe route is easy, giving you the know the what and where of every one of the bookkeeping elements of this bookkeeping programming. If you have any desire to dig into quickbooks online, even as a novice, all you want is the information in the book. This book will show you all you want to be aware of exploring the different elements of qbo like a genius. Welcome to the universe of stressless accounting and bookkeeping.
The CIMS PL/I Compiler
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Accounting for Casinos and Gaming
Casino and gaming operations have some of the most unique accounting and control issues found in any industry. Accounting for Casinos and Gaming delves into gaming operations, covering those accounting issues most relevant to a gaming entity. Topics covered include the accounting for loyalty and incentive programs, jackpots, chips and tokens, licensing fees, payroll, marker collections, fixed assets, and interest capitalization. The book also addresses gaming controls and federal reporting requirements. This unique resource is ideal for anyone operating a casino or gaming operation, or who wants to learn more about the industry.
Child Workers on City Streets
This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
Home Insurance in a Changing Residential Community
This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
Cannelton, Perry County, Ind., at the Intersection of the Eastern Margin of the Illinois Coal Basin, by the Ohio River; its Natural Advantages as a Site for Manufacturing
This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
Interventionist Research in Accounting
This book is the first comprehensive methodological guide for accounting researchers on Interventionist Research (IVR). It provides all the fundamental components needed for understanding what IVR is, and how to plan, design, and conduct legitimate intervention studies, which can endure the scrutiny of institutions and peer review.
Intuitive Expertise and Financial Decision-Making
This book provides insights into the hidden role of intuitive expertise in financial decision-making. The authors show and discuss how expertise combined with intuitive judgements positively affect decision-making outcomes.
An Economic Philosophy of Production, Work and Consumption
This book presents a new transhistorical framework of defining production, work and consumption. It shows that they all share the common feature of intentional physical transformation of something external to the agent, at some point in time.
Because of Payroll
The Because of Payroll is the perfect journal for your bookkeeper. Making her everyday journaling personal, private, and stylish with this matte journal. 100 lined single pages.
Corporate Narrative Reporting
This book presents a comprehensive and expert-led insight into the role, types, practices and determinants of corporate narrative reporting (CNR). It provides a detailed overview of the importance of narrative disclosure in understating the full annual report and, consequently, company performance and future prospects.
Fair Value in Accounting
Fair Value Accounting: From Theory to Practice is a comprehensive guide to fair value measurement - one of the foundations of modern-day accounting. Fair value measurement is extremely important since it touches upon both accounting and finance. Many items in the financial statements are measured at fair value, e.g. financial instruments, items acquired in business combinations and, under IFRS, investment property. In addition, fair value is used extensively as a valuation base by corporate finance and valuation specialists. The book gradually unfolds the full theoretical framework for measuring fair value for accounting purposes, while providing clear, hands-on implementation guidelines. It includes concise and informative explanations, focusing on the theoretical and practical issues arising from the relevant accounting standards and using illustrative examples and further analysis. The book covers fair value in accordance with the two most prevalent accounting systems used worldwide: International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) and US Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (US GAAP). Although they take very similar approaches to the topic, there are some slight, albeit significant, differences between them that are thoroughly discussed in the book. The book combines professional accounting literature, standards and practice into a single well-rounded and user-friendly resource. The book is intended as an essential tool not only for professionals involved in preparing or auditing financial statements - such as accountants and financial managers - but also for practitioners in related domains, such as appraisers and preparers of valuations for legal proceedings based on fair value. The book includes many practical examples for students (specifically, accounting students as well as individuals preparing to take the CPA exams) and accounting and finance researchers as well as for other academic purposes.
Integrating Performance Management and Enterprise Risk Management Systems
Integrating Performance Management and Enterprise Risk Management Systems offers a novel understanding of the multifaceted shades that surround the long called-for and yet not realised integration between performance management and enterprise risk management systems.
Tax Planning and Compliance for Tax-Exempt Organizations
An essential, timesaving guide for accountants, lawyers, nonprofit executives and directors, consultants, and volunteers - Completely updated for 2022 This book is an indispensable guide to navigating the complex maze of nonprofit tax rules and regulations. A clear and fully cited description of the requirements for the various categories of tax-exempt entities from public charities, private foundations, civic associations, business leagues, and social clubs to title-holding companies and governmental entities can be found. Practical guidance on potential for income tax on revenue-producing enterprises along with explanations of many exceptions to taxability is provided. Issues raised by Internet activity, advertising, publishing, providing services, and much more are explained. This useful annual supplement for 2022 will cover any and all changes and updates to the law within the previous 12 month period and will keep accountants, attorneys, and others up-to-date for the year ahead. Features a variety of sample documents for private foundations, including penalty abatement requests and sharing space agreements Provides helpful practice aids, such as a comparison of the differences between public and private charities, charts reflecting lobbying limits for different types of entities, and listings of rulings and cases that illustrate permissible activity for each type of organizations compared to impermissible activity
Accounting for Authors
Do you avoid thinking about money as a writer?Does the thought of analyzing finances or balancing a budget turn you off?Are you looking for a way to embrace accounting principles to help you make the most of your author earnings? Managing finances can be difficult for anyone, but writers often face unique challenges when it comes to budgeting, calculating production and marketing costs, understanding margin, and forecasting. Whether you are self-publishing, working with publishers, performing freelance writing duties, or any combination, having a solid understanding of basic accounting principals can go a long way to making your writing life easier. This is, after all, your writing business. And, as such, it needs to be treated with the same respect you give to the craft and producing professional work.Chances are you're not actually "bad with money," as you may have always believed. You're more likely just a little overwhelmed or confused about some of the basics when it comes to finances and accounting. And that's where this book comes in. In addition to being a mystery/thriller and contemporary romance author, D.F. Hart holds an MBA with Accounting concentration and has worked in the field of accounting for over twenty-five years. Mark Leslie Lefebvre has worked as a writer and bookseller for thirty years, and as a trusted book industry representative has helped thousands of writers understand the business of being a writer. Together they have created an easy and fun to read guide to help even novice writers no longer fear the financial aspect of writing.
Transparency in Financial Reporting
By January 2012 all major economies, apart from the US, will provide financial reports using International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS). This book sets out the key differences between IFRS and US GAAP from a practitioner's perspective, although financial analysts will also benefit from the material presented. The financial crisis has been attributed to, among other things, a perceived lack of transparency in the financial markets. In general, transparency implies an ability to see the reported results of an entity's financial activities clearly and to use these results in making investment decisions. At question is the belief that transparency in financial reporting will lead to transparency in financial markets. Unfortunately, this link may be more subjective than most of us wish. Ruth Ann McEwen presents an analysis of reporting issues affecting transparency under IFRS, compared with US GAAP, and suggests areas of concern for preparers and users of financial reports. Providing an invaluable guide for all accountancy professionals, the book also contains a technical analysis of major accounting issues raised by convergence, and indicates areas of interest during initial adoption of IFRS by US entities. This authoritative book provides all the essential information required for advanced practitioners and analysts at this critical juncture.
University Auditing in the Digital Era
The book is a tool for all auditors to understand some of the challenges, issues and potential alternative solutions when executing the role of university auditing. In addition, the book can be a valuable reference for university administrators, CIOs as well as academics and all stakeholders related to higher education sector.
The Paper Aristocracy
This is a book about money concepts that matter! Only a handful of people around the world realize that, if a money system is "fair," it enables society to function with ease, with safety, with relative prosperity, with a low crime rate, with a low divorce rate, with less immorality in politics and more.And if a money system is unfair, the reverse takes place, and we get soaring crime and divorce. Money creates attitudes of good or bad, strong or weak morality through its soundness. It's not necessary that I agree with every thought that author Howard Katz has written herein. Indeed all those who write introductions to books will surely feel the same‒that in some cases they may even disagree violently here and there. But, especially in economics, which is a non-science, there is room for differing opinion even among those who basically stand together. And I do stand together with Howard Katz, whose grasp of money is remarkable and his courage admirable. He's a "patriot" in the best sense, not for a flag (I don't think) but for his fellow man. He wants them to get a fair shake.It's a crime of the highest order that the cause for sound money has been taken over by the wrong crowd. Or, the other way to say it is that the people who have most to gain from such things as gold backing and convertible currency and disciplinary money systems are the ones who fight it or ignore and consider it trivial or old fashioned. Those who have least to gain from it (relatively) are the biggest boosters of such fundamentals. It used to be the other way round, back in the days of the U.S. as a young country. Politics got it twisted.
C-O-S-T
Why do companies exert high effort to reduce the costs of products that are production? Because they can! Because unnecessary product costs were not removed during product development.C-O-S-T, short for Cost Optimization System and Technique, details how a company's product development teams, their supporting functions, and company leaders can optimize product costs before production starts and thereby maximize lifecycle profits.Since product development teams determine product costs imparted to new products, much of the book details how these teams optimize product costs. The book also includes ways company leaders can create and sustain company-wide engagement in optimizing product costs and keeping the resulting increased profit margins.The reader is entertained while observing a three-day workshop where executives of a fictitious company, Defender Products, Inc. are being taught the C-O-S-T system by its developers. The story flows like a business workshop with slides, dialog, and break-out sessions.The content will benefit all companies that design, develop and manufacture products.
Environmental Sustainability and Agenda 2030
Actions to accomplish Agenda 2030 have gained propulsion across time yet remain undetermined in several respects. This volume draws attention to environmental-related Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and the progress of implementation at country and company levels, underscoring the urgent actions needed. Environmental Sustainability and Agenda 2030: Efforts, Progress & Prospects documents the status of environmental SDG implementation in the two developing blocs of BRICS and MINTS, highlighting the reporting practices across these countries. Contributors illustrate that multi-stakeholder participation using group model-building exercises can be practically helpful to generate a shared mental model of multiple stakeholders in conflict. Further insights with practical implications for managers and policy makers include mechanisms for managing modern slavery through corporate social reporting practices, minimising slavery in domestic and global supply chains; use of sustainability accounting in accomplishing Agenda 2030; corporate motivation for disclosing clean water and sanitation (SDG-6) related actions; and the state of corporate environmental reporting research in sub-Saharan Africa.
The Social Learning Guidebook
This short Social Learning Guidebook is intended to highlight areas that you should consider when you look at learning transformation. It is not intended to have all the answers, but rather to offer some frameworks and models that you may want to adopt, and include activities that you can do along the way. Every section includes boxed descriptions related to 'What you should know', and 'What you should do'. These are not definitive, but intended to help you take the first steps. My previous work on 'Learning Methodology' [2013] covers more about the underlying learning science and pedagogy. If that's something you're interested in, be sure to check it out! This book, like much of my work, is intended to iterate rapidly as my own understanding evolves, and to be rapidly disposable, as our research and practice within Sea Salt Learning develops. For now, however, I hope that this book will contribute to your efforts to transform your Organisation.
Artificial Intelligence in Accounting
Artificial intelligence (AI) and Big Data based applications in accounting and auditing have become pervasive in recent years. As a landmark work in a new area of current policy interest, it will engage regulators and policy makers, reflective practitioners and media commentators through its authoritative contributions and discussion.
The Growth Report of Zhongguancun Neeq Listed Companies (2020)
Development Characteristics And Suggestions Of Zhongguancun NEEQ Companies.- Research Report on Innovation Capability of Zhongguancun NEEQ listed companies in 2019.- The Industrial Distribution Research Report of Zhongguancun NEEQ Listed Companies in 2019.- The analysis of potentiality of the Zhongguancun NEEQ companies to 'Select'.
The Competitiveness Report of Zhongguancun Listed Companies (2020)
The Development Report of ZLCs in 2019.- Report on Profitability of ZLCs in 2019.- Report on Solvency and Operating Capability Analysis of ZLCs in 2019.- ZLCs under the novel coronavirus epidemic.- The basic situation of ZLCs whose revenue and net profit compound growth rate exceeded 30% in the past three years.
