Finance

The authors demonstrate the basics of financial analysis by applying the techniques to actual companies. Addresses changes to U.S. and international accounting standards, as well as innovations in the areas of credit risk models and factor models. Covers issues of transparency, cash flow, income reporting, and more.

Due to the Global Financial Crisis, a recent of reform and re-regulation has been instituted over banks and markets. Financial firms are regulated as never before. Have these measures been successful, and do they go far enough?  Former central banker and financial regulator, Howard Davies, responds with a resounding 'no.' Davies offers alternative reforms to restore market discipline to create a safer economic future.

Insights from current and former CFOs provide a first-hand perspective on finance leaders' aspirations and doubts. This books is a reference for finance chiefs seeking to learn from peers and benchmark their own performance; for those looking to build a career in the C-Suite; for managers seeking to improve their relationship with the finance department; or for service providers; banks, accounting and consulting firms.

Quick-reference guidance showing new controllers how to enhance performance while avoiding pitfalls Designed to give new controllers a firm foundation in the concepts of managing the accounting department, locating GAAP information, and analyzing and knowing what to do with key accounting information.

A Framework for Long-Term Forecasting

An integrated and practical approach to changing the structure of wealth advisory practices

Lifts the veil on hedge funds offering a rare glimpse at how today's highest paid money managers approach their craft, revealing their theories, strategies and approaches to markets.

An accessible and thorough review of the international financial markets.

A comprehensive primer on keeping your business financially competitive in the face of limited access to short-term funds. With detailed insight applicable to each phase in the business cycle, this guide helps managers revamp current practices for more efficient use of assets and liabilities, including more stringent monitoring and planning of collections, disbursements, and balances.

Features: Contributions by experts within the academic, industrial, and regulatory fields, An outline of data analysis methodologies, Quantitative tools that address concerns relating to high-frequency data and options markets, Practical applications to help readers understand the presented material.

Signed entries by scholars on topics related to white-collar crime including specific business crimes, laws and regulations, essays on white-collar crime in specific countries, types of fraud, etc.