Financial Accounting in an Economic Context


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"This text covers the WHY, WHAT and HOW of financial reporting and analysis with the goal of showing thoughtful readers how understanding the financial reporting process can help them to be successful business managers. It is designed to be a stand-alone course for a program that requires only a single course in financial accounting, or an introductory financial accounting course for a program that leads to an accounting major. Accounting majors need to be good managers too. The text starts from the very beginning, assuming no pre-knowledge of business or accounting."--




Study Guide to Accompany Financial Accounting in an Economic Context


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The formula for successful management is simple: attract capital at the lowest possible cost, and invest it in projects where the return exceeds the cost. But making the right decisions isn't easy. When students enter the workforce, they will need to understand economic factors, measurement issues, and the mechanics of financial accounting.




Financial Accounting in an Economic Context


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Work more effectively and gauge your progress along the way! This Study Guide is designed to accompany Pratt's Financial Accounting in an Economic Context, 6th Edition. It helps students review and apply their understanding of concepts discussed in the main text. Each chapter contains a detailed review of key concepts, multiple-choice questions, practice problems, and solutions. By focusing on three elemental themes -- economic factors, measurement issues, and decision-making perspective -- Jamie Pratt's Financial Accounting in an Economic Context, 6th Edition provides an enlightening coverage of financial accounting from an economic perspective, at once tightening the conceptual framework while enriching the essential contextual relevance of principles every business manager needs to understand.




Accounting


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Accounting, 9th Edition continues the strong reputation established by this leading Australian text as the most comprehensive book for students studying introductory accounting in undergraduate or postgraduate programs. The full-colour design provides students with a reader-friendly text to enhance their understanding of concepts and make their study more enjoyable. The text builds on the thorough and reliable explanation of the accounting process through the 'Business knowledge' chapter vignettes that apply the principles to practice. Previous editions were renowned for the number of exercises and problems, and the new edition builds on this superior teaching feature. The end-of-chapter activities are designed to encourage student con dence through the development of skills in decision making, critical thinking, ethical thinking, analysis and communication. Want to Succeed in Accounting? WileyPLUS is a powerful online system packed with features to help you make the most of your potential and achieve the best results you can! With WileyPLUS you get: - a complete online version of your text and other study resources - problem-solving help, instant grading and feedback on activities - ability to track your progress and results during the semester.




Project Management for the Unofficial Project Manager (Updated and Revised Edition)


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No project management training? No problem! In today’s workplace, employees are routinely expected to coordinate and manage projects. Yet, chances are, you aren’t formally trained in managing projects—you’re an unofficial project manager. FranklinCovey experts Kory Kogon and Suzette Blakemore understand the importance of leadership in project completion and explain that people are crucial in the formula for success. This updated and revised edition of Project Management for the Unofficial Project Manager offers practical, real-world insights for effective project management and guides you through the essentials of the value, people, and project management process: Scope Plan Engage Track and Adapt Close If you’re struggling to ensure multiple projects are finished with high value and on time, this book is for you. If you manage projects without the benefit of a team, this book is also for you. Change the way you think about project management—"project manager" may not be your official title, but with the right strategies, you can excel in this project economy.




Contemporary Financial Management


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The eighth edition of this successful text provides a comprehensive and contemporary introduction to financial management, focusing on shareholder wealth maximization and cash flow management, the international aspects of financial management, the ethical behavior of managers, and the increased impact of the Internet in business practice. In addition, content has been added or enhanced to reflect the changing focus on finance areas including topics such as discounted payback period, dividend practices of foreign firms, risk management, and real options.




The Three Pillar Model for Business Decisions: Strategy, Law and Ethics


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This book will show you how to use an expanded version of the decision-making model taught in the leadership course for Harvard MBA students. Based on a Strategy Pillar, a Law Pillar, and an Ethics Pillar—the three key pillars of decision making in business and in life—the model enables you to achieve the twin goals that lead to business success: managing risk and creating value.