"In the new age of philanthropy, donors expect charities to be models of accountability and transparency...Internal controls: Guidance for Private, Government, and Nonprofit Entities is a must read for CEOs and CFOs who want to gain a clear understanding of cost-effective ways to implement the controls necessary to protect their organizations." - Elizabeth Myatt, Chief Executive Officer, World Lung Foundation

"If you were looking for the silver bullet to understand and audit internal controls, you just found it. This book will prove invaluable in planning the audit internal controls, you just found it. This book will prove invaluable in planning the audit because it specifically covers COSO and the new AICPA risk assessment auditing standards." - George I. Victor, CPA, Partner in Charge of Quality Control, Holtz Rubenstein Reminick LLP

"Author Lyn Graham gives practical, easy-to-understand guidance for documenting internal controls. I recommend this book for both my clients and our staff. It is very useful for auditors and clients alike." - David E. Adams, CPA, Partner, Geffen Mesher & Company

"This book is an essential guide...and provides very practical advice about what to do(and what not to do) in making an investment in internal controls. The author's expensive experience as an audit firm partner and standard-setter are evident in the details provided. I also recommend this book to teaches of auditing and systems, as it provides a useful background to...how internal controls really should work in today's business environment." - Jean C. Bedard, CPA, PhD, Timothy B. Harbert Professor of Accountancy, Bentley College

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.

This book is an authoritative guide to the accounting and disclosure rules for financial institutions and instruments. It provides guidance from a "fair value" perspective and demonstrates the simplest and most natural measurement basis for reporting financial instruments, as is relevant for thrifts, mortgage banks, commercial banks, and property-casualty and life insurers.

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China and International Law
Chiu, Hungdah "Chinese Attitudes Toward International Law in the Post-Mao Era" "International Lawyer 21" (1987) * Feinerman, James W. "Sovereign Immunity in the Chinese Case and Its Implications for the Future of International Law" in R. St. J. Macdonald, ed., "Essays in Honor of Wang Tieya" (Dordrecht: Kluwer, 1993) * Guiguo, Wang. "China's Return to GATT: Legal and Economic Implications" "Journal of World Trade 28" (1994)
The Regulation of Foreign Trade and Investment in China
Edwards, R. Randle. "Imperial China's Border Control Law" "Journal of Chinese Law 1 " (1987) * Gelatt, Timothy A. "Legal and Extra-Legal Issues in Joint Venture Negotiations" "Journal of Chinese Law 1" (1987) * Stein, Laura A. "Wholly-owned Foreign Ventures in China: A Comparison of 3M China Ltd., Grace China Ltd, and the New Foreign Enterprise Law" "China Law Reporter 4" (1987)
"Foreign-ness," Overseas Chinese, and Greater China
Chen, Tung-Pi "Bridge Across the Formosa Strait: Private Law Relations Between Taiwan and Mainland China" "Journal of International and Comparative Law " (NY Law School) 5 (1984) * Ghai, Yash "The Rule of Law and Capitalism: Reflections on the Basic Law" in R. Wacks, ed., Hong Kong, China, and 1997: "Essays in Legal Theory" (University of Hong Kong Press, 1993) * Rossett, Arthur. "Legal Structures for Special Treatment of Minorities in the People's Republic of China" "Notre Dame Law Review" * Wesley-Smith, Peter "Settlement of the Question of Hong Kong" "California Western International Law Journal 17" (1987)
Privitization
Alford, William P. "Don't Stop Thinking about...Yesterday: Why There Was No Indigenous Counterpart to Intellectual Property Law in Imperial China" "Journal of Chinese Law 7 "(1993) * Art, Robert C. and Minkang Gu. "China Incorporated: The First Corporation Law of the People's Republic of China" "Yale Journal of International Law 20 "(1995) * Cao, Lan. "The Cat that Catches Mice: China's Challenge to the Dominant Privatization Model" "Brooklyn Journal of International Law21"(1995) * Kirby, William C. "China Unincorporated - Company Law and Business-Enterprise in Twentieth Century China" "Journal of Asian Studies 54" (1955) * Quian, Andrew Xuefeng. "Why Does not the Rising Water Lift the Boat? Internationalization of the Stock Markets and the Securities Regulatory Regime in China" "International Lawyer 29" (1995) * Zheng, Henry R. "Bankruptcy Law of the People's Republic of China: Principle, Procedure, and the Practice" "Vanderbilt Journal of Transnational Law 19" (1986)

Within the performance measurement theme, this book contributes a new decision-oriented perspective to evaluate the efficiency of organizations. This perspective defines an efficient organization as the one which attains the rationality in the operating process to generate its desired values. From this angle, the book identifies the pitfalls regarding the input-output specification in bank efficiency assessments using Data Envelopment Analysis (DEA) models. It introduces the Decision-oriented Performance Measurement framework grounded in management rationality concepts as a solution to avoid these pitfalls. For empirical evidence, the book presents a goal-oriented DEA efficiency analysis of German savings bank sector.

In An International Accounting Practice Set, the only currently available simulation for international accounting, business and accounting students assume the role of a newly-hired employee in the international accounting department of Karissa Jean's, an international distributor of men's and women's jeans. In this role, the student first participates in the company's training program in international business and accounting, working through the first section of the book. After completing the training program, the student performs as an international accountant in Karissa Jean's international accounting department, moving through the second part of the book. In this fashion, readers have a hands-on opportunity to apply newly acquired knowledge in a realistic business setting.The Karissa Jean's simulation works for both those with some familiarity with this topic and for those with no knowledge of international business or accounting. While the authors have targeted the book to community college students, private business school students, and undergrad business and accounting students (with at least one course of Principles of Accounting), this simulation also works for recertification training for accountants and for basic training in business (for new employees or to retrain other employees in international business or accounting principles), industry, and government.The simulation is twofold: job training and job simulation. The training manual of An International Accounting Practice Set teaches readers everything they need to complete the simulation. As a Karissa Jean's "accountant," readers will learn firsthand: how to convert foreign currencies to U.S. dollars and vice versa. how to record international sales, purchases, cash payments, and cash receipts in an American company's general ledger and in a foreign marketing subsidiary ledger. how to record adjusting entries for unsettled accounts payable and accounts receivable at the end of the accounting period. how to audit the French marketing subsidiary's ledger and identify and correct any errors. how to translate foreign financial statements from French francs into U.S. dollars. how to perform problem-solving and writing activities, such as translating a Spanish memo into English and preparing an outline for a speech on international accounting.In doing the Karissa Jean's simulation, students begin to apply classroom knowledge in an employment setting. It is an ideal approach for students with no prior knowledge of international business or accounting who wish to pursue that career field. Those who are familiar with accounting will appreciate the "hands on" opportunity to test their knowledge in an international employment setting. All readers will come to better understand international business issues, including balance of trade and balance of payments, international trade organizations like GATT, the World Bank, and cartels. An International Accounting Practice Set explores related issues in international business, such as ways to enter foreign markets, potential obstacles to foreign trade--cultural and language differences, economic conditions, marketing difficulties, fluctuating currency exchange rates, government instability, and trade protectionism--and provides ideas on how to overcome or prevent such obstacles from becoming trade barriers.

Accounting Ethics Education: Teaching Virtues and Values gathers a diversity of contributions from invited, well-known experts. It 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, and it is an essential reference in the field. The subject of accounting ethics education is critical to foster ethical awareness that may prevent the way in which one acts or behaves, especially towards others. The point is that accounting education cannot exist without ethical education and accountants must be technically proficient and ethically sensible since ethical behavior is vital to the status and credibility of the accountancy profession. And this sensibility must be developed while the future professional is still cultivating his or her moral and intellectual structure within the school learning environment: character and practical reasoning are crucial because they include not only knowledge of rules and principles, and their correct application but also values and virtues. Examining multiple perspectives, Accounting Ethics Education: Teaching Virtues and Values advances the scholarly debate by providing cuttingedge and insightful research vital for all those interested and immersed in these matters. It begins with a historical perspective of accounting ethics education and continues by exploring challenges, opportunities and developments in the area. It will be of great value to academics, students, researchers and professionals in the fields of accounting, accounting education and ethics.

In organizations, accounting produces organizational knowledge that affects decision-making and managerial action. Companies placing importance on shareholder value sometimes tend to elevate accounting to a higher truth criterion for justifying managerial actions. Yet, the nature of accounting renders it difficult to argue that accounting information necessarily produce a better basis for decision-making than arguments which are not based on accounting. This is because, as previous research has also argued, accounting counts some things but omits many others, while managers are accountable for much more than what accounting actually counts. Using a theoretical apparatus from Deleuze and Guattari, 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. This concise introduction will be invaluable for researchers and advanced students of management accounting exploring responsibility accounting and accountability.

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Mastery of the current Form 990 beyond its Core Form pages requires an understanding of the Form's transparency demands relating to multiple complex issues, including: Transactions with certain insiders, expanded disclosure of highly-comp'd individuals' calendar year compensation, identifying and reporting in the presence of, "related organizations," nuances of the two "public support tests", undertaking of foreign operations, and more. This book covers the most advanced tax and nonprofit issues related to Form 990's Schedules. You will not only gain an understanding of the tax and practical points necessary to complete Schedules A, C, F, J, K, L, N, and R of the current Form 990, but you will also be advised as to how to communicate with exempt clients on each of these Schedules' unique demands. This book will prepare you to do the following: Distinguish between the in-flows of each of the public support tests, apply each test's calculations, and identify what defines a supporting organization, and note such entities' types and attendant reporting obligations. Distinguish the reporting obligations of 501(c)(3) organizations with respect to lobbying versus that of the proxy tax in place for 501(c) (4), (5), and (6) organizations, and note required electioneering reporting of all 501(c) entities. Recognize the triggers for Schedule F. Recall the definitions of Interested Persons applied within each Part of Schedule L. Recognize the expanded compensation reporting and management practices inquired of in Schedule J. Appreciate both the need for bond counsel involvement in completing Schedule K and the diverse scenarios that trigger Schedule N. Identify the common reporting disclosures required in the presence of "related organizations" and the unique reporting demands applied, based on type of entity.

A comprehensive guide to the accounting and financial reporting principles used by state and local governments As more governmental accounting standards are issued, preparers need clear guidance. The Wiley GAAP for Governments 2020 Interpretation and Application of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles for State and Local Governments guides preparers through the standards and their increasing complexity. This is a comprehensive guide to the accounting and financial reporting principles for state and local governments, as well as other government organizations. It has been written to address the needs of users and serve as a helpful resource. Wiley GAAP for Governments 2020 covers the key developments in governmental GAAP that occurred in 2019. Financial professionals can turn to this reliable reference for detailed information and guidance on implementing newly issued and revised standards. Charts and diagrams encourage enhanced understanding of the information. Practitioners will find that the book offers: Coverage of financial statements for school districts, public authorities, and pension plans Timely information about implementing accounting updates Content that stands as an application guide for practitioners Checklist for preparers to help ensure that all required disclosures are completed This thorough guide can help financial professionals successfully navigate the complexities of the latest governmental accounting standards. It is a practical resource for those who prepare the critical financial statements of government entities.

Expert guidance for fiscally responsible engineering and technology managers

Written for practicing project engineers, students, and technical managers with no previous background in accounting or finance, Financial and Economic Analysis for Engineering and Technology Management, Second Edition provides a thorough grounding in accounting and introductory finance to help make better financial decisions in the workplace.

This thoroughly updated Second Edition is an accessible self-study guide and text that helps engineers extract important meaning from financial statements and accounting records, ask insightful questions, engage in thoughtful debate about accounting and financial issues, and make informed decisions that benefit their companies. Offering a rigorous background in accounting-including balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow statements-this valuable guide builds on this foundation to address financial markets and corporate finance, including capital investment analysis, and managerial and cost accounting.

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Fair value accounting is viewed as a major feature of IFRS and several standards either require assets to be measured at fair value or at least provide an option to fair value measurement instead of applying historical cost. While it is argued that fair values provide more timely and relevant information, the global financial crisis led to a considerable debate about the usefulness of fair value accounting. The study examines the implications of fair value accounting for financial analysts and nonprofessional investors. It provides evidence that, even if financial analysts find it challenging to produce accurate forecasts under a fair value regime, nonprofessional investors make larger investments and are more confident with their judgments for fair value firms.

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

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Researching accounting's participation in financial regulation, banking practices, managerial incentives and environmental disclosures this volume presents scholarly work adopting interdisciplinary approaches in auditing and accountability realms. Although conceptually accounting enhances public spheres and contributes to constraining overarching power, researchers question whether in practice accounting supports responsible activities. Among the provocations offered, authors ask: what is material? How are decisions to foster environmental protection best motivated? What is a set of public policies and practices by which responsible actions can be defined and fraud minimized? Questioning accounting as rational in how policy is established the authors delve into accounting interactions and conflicts. Their perspectives and insights enrich our understanding of accounting policies, organizations and relationships dismissing separate worlds of social, economic and political factors. Their research illustrates how dichotomies of private versus public and legal versus moral obscure important connections.

Expert direction on interpretation and application of standards of value

Written by Jay Fishman, Shannon Pratt, and William Morrison--three renowned valuation practitioners--"Standards of Value, Second Edition" discusses the interaction between valuation theory and its judicial and regulatory application. This insightful book addresses standards of value (SOV) as applied in four distinct contexts: estate and gift taxation; shareholder dissent and oppression; divorce; and financial reporting. Here, you will discover some of the intricacies of performing services in these venues.Features new case law in topics including personal good will and estate and gift tax, and updated to cover the new standards issued since the first editionIncludes an updated compendium discussing the standards of value by state, new case law covering divorce, personal goodwill, and estate and gift tax, and coverage of newly issues financial standardsShows how the Standard of Value sets the appraisal process in motion and includes the combination of a review of court cases with the valuator's perspectiveAddresses the codification of GAAP and updates SOV in individual states

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A succinct, yet highly informative guide to IPSAS and their application IPSAS Explained provides a concise summary of the International Public Sector Accounting Standards for practitioners needing to maintain compliance with ever-changing practices. Comprehensively updated to align with newly-accepted standards in key subject areas and including the latest iteration of the framework and improvement projects, this guide distills each standard into a useful and accessible format. Coverage of each IPSAS includes a brief overview of the basic principles behind it, as well as charts, graphs and tables that provide information at a glance. Updated material includes discussion of the new IPSASB governance structure, including the Public Interest Committee and Consultative Advisory Group, as well as information on the current Exposure Drafts and the changes forthcoming from the Improvements Project. New sections on First-Time Adoption of Accrual Basis IPSAS, new consolidation standards and Service Performance Reporting bring practitioners completely up to date to help ensure full compliance. Locate relevant IPSAS quickly and easily Get up to date on newly adopted standards Deepen conceptual understanding with graphical representations Understand the operations of the IPSASB, as well as new and ongoing projects The International Public Sector Accounting Standards Board is engaged in the ongoing process of bringing public sector accounting in line with the IPSAS, which largely align with the IFRS model: where an IFRS exists, it is either adopted directly or adjusted to be suitable for the public sector; where no relevant IFRS exists, the IPSASB issues an IPSAS. IPSAS Explained condenses and clarifies each IPSAS, providing context, background and practical guidance to help practitioners find the answers they need to comply.

For each accounting cycle, the author discusses the functions of the cycle, the source documents to the cycle, who processes what, the outputs of the cycle, and document flow charts.
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Christopher Nobes is a world renowned scholar in the field of international accounting. This important book presents a carefully edited selection of his work - written over a period of 20 years - on comparative international financial reporting. It will improve access to an important body of literature published over a wide range of journals and will be an essential source for both academics and students alike.The book features discussions on: the international origins of bookkeeping classification of accounting systems differences in international accounting systems and their effects European harmonization IASC harmonization International Accounting and Comparative Financial Reporting will be welcomed by academics and senior students interested in both national and international accounting.