The current period of market and governmental turbulence is the most challenging—yet rewarding—time to be a treasurer. Now, as perhaps never before, the treasurer’s visions, skills, and worth will be tested and proven. A useful reference, The Strategic Treasurer: A Partnership for Corporate Growth systematically equips today’s corporate treasurers to move from merely being the liquidity manager to becoming a strategic driver and steward of corporate value as well as an equal partner with senior management.
Highly accessible and applicable, Travel and Entertainment Best Practices provides you with a comprehensive view of T&E procedures with authoritative tips, techniques, and advice from Mary Schaeffer, America’s most accomplished accounts payable expert.
The Ultimate Accountants’ Reference Including GAAP, IRS & SEC Regulations, Leases, and More, Second Edition updates you on the latest accounting regulations for all aspects of the financial statements, accounting management reports, and management of the accounting department including best practices, control systems, and the fast close. This is the perfect daily answer book for the practicing accountant.
Praise for Detail Process Charting «A must-read for any competitive organization, Detail Process Charting: Speaking the Language of Process provides a comprehensive, yet clear, explanation of how to utilize one of the most powerful tools available to improve work processes. [Graham] has successfully integrated the history, success stories, and wisdom of those in the field who have applied this time-tested tool.» -Jim Denyes, Training Manager Naval Occupational Safety and Health, and Environmental Training Center Author, Work Smarter, Not Harder "This book will be a valuable resource for all those interested in work simplification and its implementation. Excellent answers to the 'who,' 'what,' 'when,' 'how,' and 'why' of work simplification are provided in an understandable and very useful level of detail. Graham has obviously 'been there, done that.' " -John A. Roberts III, Adjunct Professor School of Business Administration, University of Dayton «The keys to this approach . . . are the involvement of the workers and the simplicity of the charting approach. Even those participants who have never seen a process chart can almost instantly see how the process works, their role in it, and how it can be improved. This level of involvement means continuous buy-in, which significantly improves the chances of success. The emphasis on the document as the key process element and the ability to diagram the document to flow easily, rapidly, and clearly set this approach apart from all the others.» -Fredric D. Heilbronner, Director of Systems Consulting, eForms Digital Consulting & Software Services, Inc. «Much has been written about charting and business systems analysis, but I have not seen anything as comprehensive and clear as Ben Graham's book. Writing in simple, easy-to-follow language with plentiful illustrations and practical examples, this book takes the reader through the full spectrum of the charting process from initial analysis to managing charting libraries. This book is a must-have for all process improvement analysts and managers wanting to improve their organizational efficiency.» -Robert Barnett, Managing Director Robert Barnett and Associates Pty. Ltd.
Considered the industry standard resource, this guide provides practical guidance, essential information and hands-on advice on the many aspects of accounting and authoritative auditing for employee benefit plans. This new edition has been updated to include additional information related to the issuance of the going concern standard, revisions to provide further guidance related to limited-scope audits, a new illustrative auditor's report for 11-K audits, and has been revised for the recodification of the attestation standards. Updates include: Q&A section 2220.27, «Determining When the Practical Expedient is Not Used or Not Available» Q&A section 2220.28, «Definition of Readily Determinable Fair Value and Its Interaction with the NAV Practical Expedient» SAS No. 132, The Auditor's Consideration of an Entity's Ability to Continue as a Going Concern PCAOB Release No. 2015-008, “Improving the Transparency of Auditsâ€? AS 3101, The Auditor's Report on an Audit of Financial Statements When the Auditor Expresses an Unqualified Opinion SSAE No. 18, Attestation Standards: Clarification and Recodification
Marketing fur Klein- und Familienbetriebe ist Pflichtlekture fur alle, die ihren Betrieb wettbewerbsfahig und kundenorientiert in die Zukunft fuhren wollen. Die Inhaber und Geschaftsfuhrer der 3,3 Millionen deutschen Kleinbetriebe (Freiberufler, Dienstleister, Handwerker, Handler, Gastronomen usw.) und die jahrlich 150.000 Existenzgrunder finden die Anleitung dafur in diesem Buch. Wer sich daran orientiert, wird Zeit und Geld fur Beratung und erfolglose Ma?nahmen sparen und die Kunden nicht nur zufrieden stellen, sondern so bedienen, so begeistern, dass sie zu Botschaftern und Empfehlern werden. Die Handlungsanleitungen im Buch sind so aufgebaut, dass jeder – auch ohne Vorwissen im Marketing – systematisch sein Unternehmenskonzept ausarbeiten und realisieren kann. Unterstutzt durch die Beispiele und Checklisten ermoglichen sie zudem, ein eigenes, individuelles Marketingkonzept mit Werbema?nahmen zu entwickeln und umzusetzen. Damit wird die Wettbewerbsfahigkeit des Betriebes dramatisch erhoht, basierend auf der Balance zwischen «Was ist das Beste fur mein Geschaft» und «Was ist das Beste fur meine Kunden».
The FinTech Revoluiton is upon us in financial services In the past, the infrastructure referred to as banks was necessary, but IT companies like Amazon and Google that possess big data can handle operations such as payments even better than banks. Furthermore, linking AI to IoT is leading to a growing range of completely new business opportunities. This new phenomenon is gnerally called FinTech, and countries through the world are competing and creating opportunities rleated to how FinTech will evolve. The question becomes how the various perspectives and ventures will be realized in the future. This book provides deep insights into the transition from FinTech 1.0 to 1.5, and then on to FinTech 2.0, and what it means for financial intermediaries and their customers.
Critical insights for savvy financial analysts Financial Planning & Analysis and Performance Management is the essential desk reference for CFOs, FP&A professionals, investment banking professionals, and equity research analysts. With thought-provoking discussion and refreshing perspective, this book provides insightful reference for critical areas that directly impact an organization’s effectiveness. From budgeting and forecasting, analysis, and performance management, to financial communication, metrics, and benchmarking, these insights delve into the cornerstones of business and value drivers. Dashboards, graphs, and other visual aids illustrate complex concepts and provide reference at a glance, while the author’s experience as a CFO, educator, and general manager leads to comprehensive and practical analytical techniques for real world application. Financial analysts are under constant pressure to perform at higher and higher levels within the realm of this consistently challenging function. Though areas ripe for improvement abound, true resources are scarce—until now. This book provides real-world guidance for analysts ready to: Assess performance of FP&A function and develop improvement program Improve planning and forecasting with new and provocative thinking Step up your game with leading edge analytical tools and practical solutions Plan, analyze and improve critical business and value drivers Build analytical capability and effective presentation of financial information Effectively evaluate capital investments in uncertain times The most effective analysts are those who are constantly striving for improvement, always seeking new solutions, and forever in pursuit of enlightening resources with real, useful information. Packed with examples, practical solutions, models, and novel approaches, Financial Planning & Analysis and Performance Management is an invaluable addition to the analyst’s professional library. Access to a website with many of the tools introduced are included with the purchase of the book.