International Financial Statement Analysis


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Better analysis for more accurate international financial valuation International Financial Statement Analysis provides the most up-to-date detail for the successful assessment of company performance and financial position regardless of country of origin. The seasoned experts at the CFA Institute offer readers a rich, clear reference, covering all aspects from financial reporting mechanics and standards to understanding income and balance sheets. Comprehensive guidance toward effective analysis techniques helps readers make real-world use of the knowledge presented, with this new third edition containing the most current standards and methods for the post-crisis world. Coverage includes the complete statement analysis process, plus information on income tax accounting, employee compensation, and the impact of foreign exchange rates on the statements of multinational corporations. Financial statement analysis gives investment professionals important insights into the true financial condition of a company. With it, realistic valuations can be made for investment, lending, or merger and acquisition purposes. The process is becoming increasingly complex, but this book helps readers deal with the practical challenges that arise at the international level. Understand the accounting mechanics behind financial reporting Discover the differences between statements from around the world Learn how each financial statement element affects securities valuation Master analysis for clues into operations and risk characteristics Amid an uncertain global economic climate, in today's volatile international markets, the ability to effectively evaluate financial statements is a critical skill. Standards and conditions are continuously evolving, and investment professionals need a strong, up-to-date resource for the latest rules and best practices. International Financial Statement Analysis provides this and more, with clarity and expert advice.




UK Illustrative Financial Statements for 2013 Year Ends


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UK Illustrative Financial Statements for 2013 year ends provides examples of sets of accounts for the year ended 31 December 2013. Illustrating the required disclosure and presentation for UK groups and UK companies, these model accounts will help you prepare your financial statements whether you report under International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) or UK GAAP. UK Illustrative Financial Statements for 2013 year ends comprises of: IFRS GAAP Plc - consolidated financial statements for a fictional listed group reporting under IFRS; GAAP UK Group Limited - consolidated financial statements for a fictional unlisted UK company; UK GAAP Limited - single-entry financial statements for a fictional unlisted UK company. This publication provides three example sets of financial statements for the year ended 31 December 2013. This edition includes the following updates: IFRS GAAP Plc - updated to illustrate the disclosure and presentation requirements of the IFRS standards and interpretations, changes to UK Company law and reporting requirements for listed companies for financial years beginning on or after 1 January 2013. Significant changes to the financial statements include the application of IFRSs 10, 11, 12 and 13 together with IAS 19 and the IAS 1 presentation changes to Other Comprehensive Income. Significant changes to narrative reporting include: Strategic report requirements and related amendments to the Directors' report for listed companies; Disclosure and presentation requirements of the Directors' Remuneration Report; Updated UK Corporate Governance disclosures; Updated illustrative Auditor's report for listed companies. It also includes appendices providing illustrative financial statements relating to: Alternative presentation of cash flows and statement of comprehensive income; Biological assets; Oil and gas exploration assets; Current and forthcoming requirements. GAAP UK Group Limited & UK GAAP Limited - Example financial statements prepared under existing UK GAAP. Significant changes in narrative reporting include: Strategic report requirements and related amendments to the Directors' report for private companies; Updated illustrated Auditor's report for private companies. Previous ISBN: 9781780431031




Audit Guide


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This annual edition provides accountants and other financial professionals with assistance in understanding and applying the special considerations required in a single audit. It is an indispensable resource for auditors performing Yellow Book audits. This new edition provides up-to-date information and expert guidance on single audits and Uniform Guidance compliance audit requirements, including example auditor reports for both the reporting required under Government Auditing Standards and the Uniform Guidance compliance audit.




Financial Statement Analysis


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Praise for Financial Statement Analysis A Practitioner's Guide Third Edition "This is an illuminating and insightful tour of financial statements, how they can be used to inform, how they can be used to mislead, and how they can be used to analyze the financial health of a company." -Professor Jay O. Light Harvard Business School "Financial Statement Analysis should be required reading for anyone who puts a dime to work in the securities markets or recommends that others do the same." -Jack L. Rivkin Executive Vice President (retired) Citigroup Investments "Fridson and Alvarez provide a valuable practical guide for understanding, interpreting, and critically assessing financial reports put out by firms. Their discussion of profits-'quality of earnings'-is particularly insightful given the recent spate of reporting problems encountered by firms. I highly recommend their book to anyone interested in getting behind the numbers as a means of predicting future profits and stock prices." -Paul Brown Chair-Department of Accounting Leonard N. Stern School of Business, NYU "Let this book assist in financial awareness and transparency and higher standards of reporting, and accountability to all stakeholders." -Patricia A. Small Treasurer Emeritus, University of California Partner, KCM Investment Advisors "This book is a polished gem covering the analysis of financial statements. It is thorough, skeptical and extremely practical in its review." -Daniel J. Fuss Vice Chairman Loomis, Sayles & Company, LP




Understanding IFRS Fundamentals


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A one-stop resource for understanding and applying current International Financial Reporting Standards The move to International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) is the single most important initiative in the financial reporting world, with more than 100 countries requiring or allowing the use of IFRS for the preparation of financial statements by publicly held companies. It is expected that by 2011, more than 150 countries will be converting to it. It's clear that IFRS is here to stay—get the expert advice you need to properly implement IFRS with Understanding IFRS Fundamentals: International Financial Reporting Standards. Filled with easy-to-follow examples and case studies, Understanding IFRS Fundamentals: International Financial Reporting Standards is your handy resource to all things IFRS, presenting: Authoritative advice and simple explanations of IFRS standards Topical arrangement of issues of common interest to financial statement preparers and users Extracts from published financial statements illustrating practical implications for applying IFRS Guidance for finance professionals in more than 100 countries that have either adopted or adapted to IFRS Simple explanations of complex standards A practical reference with the answers to your issues of interest, Understanding IFRS Fundamentals: International Financial Reporting Standards serves as an essential resource for when you need information in a hurry. Stay on track and focused with the straightforward guidance in Understanding IFRS Fundamentals: International Financial Reporting Standards.




Principles of Accounting Volume 1 - Financial Accounting


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The text and images in this book are in grayscale. A hardback color version is available. Search for ISBN 9781680922929. Principles of Accounting is designed to meet the scope and sequence requirements of a two-semester accounting course that covers the fundamentals of financial and managerial accounting. This book is specifically designed to appeal to both accounting and non-accounting majors, exposing students to the core concepts of accounting in familiar ways to build a strong foundation that can be applied across business fields. Each chapter opens with a relatable real-life scenario for today's college student. Thoughtfully designed examples are presented throughout each chapter, allowing students to build on emerging accounting knowledge. Concepts are further reinforced through applicable connections to more detailed business processes. Students are immersed in the "why" as well as the "how" aspects of accounting in order to reinforce concepts and promote comprehension over rote memorization.




IFRS 6


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Manual of Accounting: Financial Instruments 2012


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Accounting for financial instruments is one of the most complex and taxing areas in accounting today that needs to be understood by all practicing accountants. The International Financial Reporting Standards that govern this area of accounting are often difficult to understand and interpret. PwC’s Manual of Accounting - Financial Instruments 2012 is a thoroughly comprehensive, clearly explained and informative guide to these standards. It contains practical worked examples and extracts from company financial statements that help to illustrate the explanations. Key changes from previous edition include updated guidance on: IFRS 9 - including aspects on liabilities issued in November 2010; Consequential amendments of IFRS 9; IASB amendment to IFRS 7, ’Financial instruments: Presentation’, on derecognition; Annual improvements 2010; IFRIC agenda decisions; New extracts and examples. This book draws on the combined expertise and experience of financial instrument specialists in PWC’s Global Accounting Consulting Services team. It will be of particular interest to preparers and users of IFRS financial statements and others who require a detailed knowledge of financial instruments accounting. Analysts, academics and students will also find it a valuable reference tool.




Wiley IFRS


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A one-stop resource for understanding and applying current International Financial Reporting Standards As the International Accounting Standards Board (IASB) makes rapid progress towards widespread acceptance and use of IFRS® (formerly named International Accounting Standards) worldwide, the need to understand these new standards increases. Now fully revised and updated, IFRS® Practical Implementation Guide and Workbook, Third Edition is the straightforward handbook for understanding and adapting the IFRS® standards. This quick reference guide includes easy-to-understand IAS/IFRS®outlines, explanations, and practical insights that greatly facilitate understanding of the practical implementation issues involved in applying these complex standards. Clearly explaining the IASB standards so that even first-time adopters of IFRS® will understand the complicated requirements, the Third Edition presents: Ten recently issued and revised IFRS® standards including business combinations, financial instruments and newly issued IFRS® for SMEs New International Financial Reporting Interpretations Committee (IFRIC) projects Multiple-choice questions with solutions and explanations to ensure thorough understanding of the complex IFRS®/IAS standards Case studies or "problems" with solutions illustrating the practical application of IFRS®/IAS Excerpts from published financial statements around the world Designed with the needs of the user in mind, IFRS® Practical Implementation Guide and Workbook, Third Edition is an essential desktop reference for accountants and finance professionals, as well as a thorough review guide for the IFRS®/IAS certification exam.