Amtrak Food and Beverage Operations


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Auditing the Food and Beverage Operation


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Operational auditing goes beyond attesting to the fairness of the financial statements. The reader will learn to make significant contributions to the food and beverage operationas profitability by auditing for efficiency and making recommendations that help management reduce costs and increase revenues. It is an exciting aspect of auditing that makes the auditor feel he has made a real difference to the success of the operation. While reading the book, the student will follow Aimee Stone, a senior auditor, as she conducts an audit of Jennyas CafA(c), a full-service restaurant and bar. The student will discover the types of audit deficiencies that auditors uncover in typical food and beverage operational audits as Aimee audits all aspects of Jennyas CafA(c), including cash, warehouse operations, bar operations, sales, inventories, menu costing, kitchen operations, and other areas. Finally, the student will learn to write an effective audit report with solid management recommendations.







Audit and Accounting Guide


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ASC 606, Revenue from Contracts with Customers, replaces almost all previously existing revenue recognition guidance, including industry-specific guidance. That means unprecedented changes, affecting virtually all industries and all size organizations. For preparers, this guide provides the comprehensive, reliable accounting implementation guidance you need to unravel the complexities of this new standard. For practitioners, it provides in-depth coverage of audit considerations, including controls, fraud, risk assessment, and planning and execution of the audit. Recent audit challenges are spotlighted to allow for planning in avoiding these new areas of concern. This guide includes 16 industry-specific chapters for the following industries: Aerospace and Defense, Airlines, Asset Management, Broker-Dealers, Construction Contractors, Depository Institutions, Gaming, Health Care, Hospitality, Insurance, Not-for-Profits, Oil and Gas, Power and Utility, Software, Telecommunications, and Timeshare.







Food and Beverage Management in the Luxury Hotel Industry


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This book is an introduction to the management of food and beverage operations within a luxury hotel environment. It provides detailed coverage of operational areas within the food and beverage department, based on multiple real industry examples, allowing the reader to grasp the intricacies of the day-to-day running of outlets. Food and Beverage Management in the Luxury Hotel Industry is a reference for any hospitality management student wishing to gain sufficient knowledge in the subject, to conduct a quantitative and qualitative analysis of the department, through revenue and cost management, and quality audits. It also looks at the various trends shaping the industry today, particularly focusing on sustainability issues and ethical concerns.




Handbook of Auditing Methods


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The Operational Audit Blueprint - Definitions, Internal Audit Programs and Checklists for Success


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"The Operational Audit Blueprint: Definitions, Internal Audit Programs, and Checklists for Success" is an indispensable guide for anyone seeking to improve their organisation's operational processes through operational auditing. This book provides a comprehensive overview of operational auditing, including the tools and techniques used by internal auditors to evaluate operational processes. It also emphasises the importance of audit programs and checklists in achieving success. Contents of the book: FINANCE • Financial reporting • Investments • Accounts payable and receivable • Budgeting & Monitoring • Fixed assets • Tax compliance HR · Human resources · Payroll · Payroll cycle data analytics MANUFACTURING · Planning and production control · Quality control · Maintenance · Safety · ESG SUPPLY CHAIN · Demand Planning · Purchasing · Tendering · Import · Inventory · Third-Party Labour Contractor · Warehouse Management · Purchase-to-Pay Cycle Data Analytics SALES & MARKETING · Sales Management · Sales Performance And Monitoring · Product Development · Pricing And Discount · Promotion And Advertising · Marketing Campaigns · Credit Limits · Export · Order Processing · Customer Relationship Management · Retail · Customer Credit Data Analytics INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY · Business Continuity Management · Data Privacy · Database · It General Controls · It Security Management · It Backup & Recovery · It Vendor Management · It Access Controls · It Asset Management · It Change Management · It Data Management · It Help Desk GENERAL PROCESSES · Contract Management · Project Management · Ethics · Ethical Business Conduct Guidelines · Fraud Prevention Whether you're a business owner, manager, or internal auditor, "The Operational Audit Blueprint: Definitions, Internal Audit Programs, and Checklists for Success" is an essential resource for achieving operational and financial success through improved operational auditing. With this book, you will be able to identify and address potential issues before they become significant problems, ensuring that your organization's are operating at peak efficiency.