Summaries of books about Accounting & Auditing:
Executive Roadmap to Fraud Prevention and Internal Control
Creating a Culture of Compliance
Martin T. Biegelman|Joel T. Bartow
The book provides a comprehensive guide on how organizations can develop and implement effective fraud prevention and internal control systems. It emphasizes the importance of creating a culture of compliance through practical strategies, real-world examples, and insights into the regulatory environment.
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Enron
The Rise and Fall
Loren Fox
The book chronicles the ascent of the energy company Enron, detailing its innovative business strategies and complex financial practices. It also delves into the corporate scandal that led to Enron's dramatic collapse, exposing the unethical behaviors and accounting fraud that underpinned its downfall.
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Financial Intelligence for IT Professionals
What You Really Need to Know About the Numbers
Karen Berman|Joe Knight|John Case
The book provides IT professionals with an understanding of the essential financial concepts and tools necessary to participate in budgeting, forecasting, and decision-making processes. It aims to enhance their financial literacy, enabling them to analyze and interpret financial reports, support fiscal decisions, and communicate more effectively with finance teams.
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Hidden Financial Risk
Understanding Off-Balance Sheet Accounting
J. Edward Ketz
The book delves into the complexities of off-balance sheet accounting, exposing the risks and financial uncertainties that companies may obscure from investors and regulators. It provides an analysis of accounting practices, illustrating how firms can manipulate financial statements to conceal debt and inflate profits, ultimately leading to a call for greater transparency and stricter accounting standards.
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What Every Investor Needs to Know About Accounting Fraud (CLS.EDUCATION)
Jeff Madura
The book provides an overview of various accounting fraud schemes and teaches investors how to detect financial statement manipulations. It offers practical guidance on interpreting financial reports critically to safeguard investments from the risks associated with fraudulent accounting practices.
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The Power of Accounting
What the Numbers Mean and How to Use Them
Lawrence D. Lewis
The book demystifies accounting principles and practices, explaining how to interpret financial statements and understand the implications of numbers for businesses. It provides readers with practical insights on how to use accounting information for decision-making and strategic planning.
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