Accounting Standards...in Brief presents accounting standards and interpretations issued by the South African Institute of Chartered Accountants in a summarised format. Incorporated into this text are the changes brought about by new accounting standards, issued as a consequence of the South African Institute of Chartered Accountants' Improvement of Accounting Standards Project. This publication may be used in conjunction with the well-known and established question book, Accounting Standards. Accounting Standards...in brief is not aimed at learners studying to become chartered accountants; these learners are encouraged to use the original source text, namely Accounting Standards.

Principles of GAAP sets out the key principles of Generally Accepted Accounting Practice (GAAP) in South Africa. It outlines the essential requirements and implications of the International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) which now form the basis of South African GAAP, in a concise manner, with numerous examples.

Principles of GAAP provides an easy and efficient way of understanding these increasingly complex accounting standards. Each chapter introduces and explains the concepts involved, illustrates how figures should be computed, and indicates how items should be disclosed.

English for Accounting is part of the Express Series. It is an ideal course for students in employment, who want to communicate better in English. This short, intensive course can be completed in 25-30 hours, so students make progress quickly. English for Accounting can be used as a stand-alone course, for self-study using the interactive MultiROM, or alongside a coursebook such as International Express.

Internal auditing - an integrated approach is designed primarily for students of internal auditing at an undergraduate and postgraduate level, intending to pursue a career in internal auditing, as well as those chartered accountants with a specialist interest in governance and control issues. This title covers the basic concepts, philosophy and principles underlying the practice of internal auditing, the relationships between the internal auditor, management and the external auditor. In addition the student will gain a knowledge and understanding of the nature of an organization as well as risk management and the role of internal auditing in managing organizational risks and understanding current developments in corporate governance in both the public and private sectors. It will also prove an invaluable aid to those studying for the Certified internal auditor professional qualification since it addresses the syllabus requirements of the Institute of internal auditors and the standards for the professional practice of internal auditing and competency framework for internal auditors. This title presents a practical integrated approach to the Institute of internal auditors' recommended Internal Audit approach, and may be implemented within an Internal Audit Department in a cost-effective manner. Accordingly the text may be useful as a reference manual for internal audits in practice.

The productivity of a business exerts an important influence on its financial performance. A similar influence exists for industries and economies: those with superior productivity performance thrive at the expense of others. Productivity performance helps explain the growth and demise of businesses and the relative prosperity of nations. Productivity Accounting: The Economics of Business Performance offers an in-depth analysis of variation in business performance, providing the reader with an analytical framework within which to account for this variation and its causes and consequences. The primary focus is the individual business, and the principal consequence of business productivity performance is business financial performance. Alternative measures of financial performance are considered, including profit, profitability, cost, unit cost, and return on assets. Combining analytical rigor with empirical illustrations, the analysis draws on wide-ranging literatures, both historical and current, from business and economics, and explains how businesses create value and distribute it.

Practical, relevant exercises with answers incorporating the latest information in respect of generally accepted accounting practice.

Portfolio Management in Practice, Volume 1: Investment Management delivers a comprehensive overview of investment management for students and industry professionals. As the first volume in the CFA Institute's new Portfolio Management in Practice series, Investment Management offers professionals looking to enhance their skillsets and students building foundational knowledge an essential understanding of key investment management concepts. Designed to be an accessible resource for a wide range of learners, this volume explores the full portfolio management process. Inside, readers will find detailed coverage of: Forming capital market expectations Principles of the asset allocation process Determining investment strategies within each asset class Integrating considerations specific to high net worth individuals or institutions into chosen strategies And more To apply the concepts outlined in the Investment Management volume, explore the accompanying Portfolio Management in Practice, Volume 1: Investment Management Workbook. The perfect companion resource, this workbook aligns chapter-by-chapter with Investment Management for easy referencing so readers can draw connections between theoretical content and challenging practice problems. Featuring contributions from the CFA Institute's subject matter experts, Portfolio Management in Practice, Volume 1: Investment Management distills the knowledge forward-thinking professionals will need to succeed in today's fast-paced financial world.

Whether you are a novice investor or an experienced practitioner, Quantitative Investment Analysis, 4th Edition has something for you. Part of the CFA Institute Investment Series, this authoritative guide is relevant the world over and will facilitate your mastery of quantitative methods and their application in todays investment process. This updated edition provides all the statistical tools and latest information you need to be a confident and knowledgeable investor. This edition expands coverage of Machine Learning algorithms and the role of Big Data in an investment context along with capstone chapters in applying these techniques to factor modeling, risk management and backtesting and simulation in investment strategies. The authors go to great lengths to ensure an even treatment of subject matter, consistency of mathematical notation, and continuity of topic coverage that is critical to the learning process. Well suited for motivated individuals who learn on their own, as well as a general reference, this complete resource delivers clear, example-driven coverage of a wide range of quantitative methods. Inside you'll find: Learning outcome statements (LOS) specifying the objective of each chapter A diverse variety of investment-oriented examples both aligned with the LOS and reflecting the realities of todays investment world A wealth of practice problems, charts, tables, and graphs to clarify and reinforce the concepts and tools of quantitative investment management You can choose to sharpen your skills by furthering your hands-on experience in the Quantitative Investment Analysis Workbook, 4th Edition (sold separately)--an essential guide containing learning outcomes and summary overview sections, along with challenging problems and solutions.

Diese Fallstudiensammlung, die als Band 3 des "Ertragsorientiertes Bankmanagements" erscheint, ist inhaltlich auf die Bande 1 und 2 abgestimmt. Ausfuhrliche und gut nachvollziehbare Losungsvorschlage zu jeder Fallstudie sichern einen optimalen Lerneffekt."

BPP Learning Media's unique Passcards make the best use of your revision time. They summarise key topics to jog your memory and are packed with exam and assessment targeted guidance. Their innovative card format helps you revise at a glance. They are part of a market leading suite of materials BPP Learning Media has produced to help support students.

Make bookkeeping a breeze with Sage Sage 50 Accounts is a tremendously popular resource among accounting professionals, and exciting upgrades in version 22 make it even more useful. This book helps you use get started with installation as well as customisation, and in a short time you'll be running VAT returns and producing reports. Newer features help you store copies on the cloud, access data from anywhere and much more. Inside...* Fully updated screenshots * How to use Sage Drive * A guide to key buttons * New ways to access tasks * Toolbar configuration tips * Valuable window shortcuts * How to process paperwork * Project management help * Tips on using mobile apps

Hierdie boek stel studente op 'n maklik verstaanbare wyse bekend aan die gebied van statistiese berekeninge - 'n veld wat dikwels oorweldigend vir beginner-studente voorkom.

Das Buch stellt die gesamte Bandbreite der Finanzierungsmoglichkeiten dar. Eigenkapital-, Fremdkapital- und Mezzanine-Finanzierungsformen. Das Autorenteam erlautert, welche Finanzierungsinstrumente es gibt und wie sie funktionieren."

The life cycle of companies and enterprises, at present, is short-lived due to rapid social and technological changes. Despite the growing awareness on the importance of knowledge management (KM) among academic researchers, it is still not widely practiced in industry. Why is this? Most KM programs emphasize the importance of capturing, retaining, and sharing organisational knowledge amongst their stakeholders. The beneficial effect of these programs is rarely felt immediately, which often results in senior management avoiding prioritising KM initiatives. To overcome this hurdle in implementing KM an approach that includes the assessment of knowledge risk factors and the disastrous effect on the daily operation of the company is explored. This book is the first attempt of its kind to provide a pragmatic view to launch knowledge risk management at the grassroot level, with steps by steps on what should be the mission and practical skills needed for a KM practitioner. Another surprise of this book is the numerous cases, examples and data that are brough about from the real business world. For business practitioners, KM researchers and those in HR, risk management, management accounting and Leadership this work is a must for expanding their understanding of Knowledge Management and knowledge risks.

An introduction to the fundamentals of accounting and how it is used that will help students apply accounting as a usable, everyday business tool. It adopts an intuitive, informal approach to describe basic principles - what they are, why they exist and how they are used - to help students see the connections between different parts of accounting and the rest of the business world. Written by an award-winning teacher and former management accountant, it encourages students to engage with the material by using questions and worked examples to test knowledge and understanding as they read. It includes a glossary of financial terms that is a useful guide to the language of business. Part of the Cambridge Short Introductions series of concise, authoritative guides to core subjects in business and management.

An introduction to the fundamentals of accounting and how it is used that will help students apply accounting as a usable, everyday business tool. It adopts an intuitive, informal approach to describe basic principles - what they are, why they exist and how they are used - to help students see the connections between different parts of accounting and the rest of the business world. Written by an award-winning teacher and former management accountant, it encourages students to engage with the material by using questions and worked examples to test knowledge and understanding as they read. It includes a glossary of financial terms that is a useful guide to the language of business. Part of the Cambridge Short Introductions series of concise, authoritative guides to core subjects in business and management.

This book provides a comprehensive and critical overview of learning accounting. It illustrates that when learners need to mentally integrate two or more distinct items of information, it places unnecessary demands on cognitive load. The book discusses the cognitive load theory, which assumes that the task of mental integration increases the load on already limited working memory, and it does so to such an extent that learning may be severely impeded. The book also investigates how students could deal with cognitive overload when learning introductory accounting using three instructional design formats: the split-attention format, the integrated format, and the self-managed format.

Foundations in Accountancy (FIA) awards are entry-level, core-skill focused qualifications from ACCA. They provide flexible options for students and employers, and as an ACCA Approved Content Provider, BPP Learning Media s suite of study tools will provide you with all the accurate and up-to-date material you need for exam success.

Much attenton has been given to Japanese business, but this has mainly focused on management practices, production systems and manufacturing, and the business system. Very little has been written about Japanese accounting. Here a distinguished Japanese Accounting academic offers insights in Japanese accounting under three main headings: Japanese Accounting History; Problems in Financial Accounting Theory; Cash Flow Accounting.

Die nationale und internationale Bankenbranche befindet sich in einer tiefgreifenden Umbruchsituation. Die Ausgangslage und die Perspektiven haben sich seit Beginn der Krise - die sich im Zeitverlauf von einer handfesten Finanz- und Bankenkrise zu einer ernsten Staaten- und Schuldenkrise entwickelt hat - nachhaltig verandert. Eine sich abzeichnende Verscharfung der Regularien des Bankgeschafts, die hauptsachlich erhoehte Kapital- und Liquiditatspolster umfassen, reicht vielen Kritikern nicht mehr aus. Der gesellschaftliche Druck steigt und ein Umdenken wird gefordert. In dieser Situation des Wandels stellt sich die Frage, wie Geschaftsmodelle gestaltet sein mussen, um erfolgreich zu sein. Womit werden sich Banken nachhaltig am Markt behaupten koennen? Was ist der richtige Weg, um das Geschaftsmodell in einem veranderten Umfeld zu starken? Dieses Buch zeigt, wie sich die Bankwirtschaft mit den Inhalten und der Zukunftsfahigkeit ihrer Geschaftsmodelle befasst. Nicht wenige Banken stehen vor gewaltigen Herausforderungen. Den Regulierungsanforderungen mussen alle Kreditinstitute angemessen begegnen, einige mussen sich neu (er-)finden und alle wiederum fur einen weiterhin intensiven Wettbewerb um Kapital und Kunden wappnen.