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Switchby Chip Heath; Dan Heath
Broadway Books 2010; US$ 13.99Why is it so hard to make lasting changes in our companies, in our communities, and in our own lives? The primary obstacle is a conflict that’s built into our brains, say Chip and Dan Heath, authors of the critically acclaimed bestseller Made to Stick . Psychologists have discovered that our minds are ruled by two different systems—the rational mind and the emotional mind—that compete for control. The rational mind wants a great beach body; the emotional mind wants that Oreo cookie. The rational mind wants to change something at work; the emotional mind loves the comfort of the existing routine. This tension can doom a change effort—but if it is overcome, change can come quickly. In Switch, the Heaths... more...
George S. Clason's The Richest Man in Babylonby Karen McCreadie
Infinite Ideas 2008; US$ 6.95George S. Clasons The Richest Man in Babylon is an international best selling and now considered classic book on financial investment and fiscal success. Through a series of delightful short stories, straight from the heart of ancient Babylon, these economic tips and tools for financial success have withstood the test of time and are applicable still today. Here, Clashon's text is interpreted for the modern day world and offers you 52 simple - yet powerful - and proven techniques to manage your finances. Karen McCreadie's interpretation of Clason's work illustrates the timeless nature of his insights by bringing them to life through modern case studies. This brilliant interpretation of The Richest Man in Babylon Is an entertaining... more...
Innovative Management Accountingby Maria Barbera; Jane Baxter; William Birkett
University of NSW Press 2000; US$ 7.25Innovative Management Accounting documents innovations at the cutting edge of contemporary Australian management accounting practice. These innovations are directed towards finding ways to do more with less resources, while responding creatively to existing business problems and contributing to the value-adding potential of organisations in constructive and imaginative ways. more...
Accounting Principles Iby Elizabeth A. Minbiole
John Wiley & Sons, Inc. 2004; US$ 9.99CliffsQuickReview course guides cover the essentials of your toughest classes. Get a firm grip on core concepts and key material, and test your newfound knowledge with review questions. CliffsQuickReview Accounting Principles I is your logical, easy-to-grasp guide to understanding the language of business. This guide introduces each topic, defines key terms, and walks you through each sample problem step-by-step. In no time, you'll be ready to tackle the key concepts in this book such as Generally accepted accounting principles Double-entry bookkeeping Adjustments and financial statements Inventory systems Subsidiary ledgers and special journals Cash controls Evaluating accounts receivable Operating assets CliffsQuickReview Accounting... more...
Accounting for Non-Accountantsby Wayne Label
Sourcebooks, Inc. 2010; US$ 16.99This new edition of the easiest-to-use beginners guide to accounting features a free online component that works in tandem with essential chapters on balance sheets, income statements, statements of cash flow, double-entry accounting, and more. more...
Wharton Executive Education Finance & Accounting Essentialsby Richard Lambert
Wharton Digital Press 2011; US$ 2.99Financial literacy for leaders. A solid understanding of finance and accounting is critical in every aspect of business. In order to gauge business performance, make investment decisions or devise effective strategies, managers must be able to access and use the information contained in financial statements and work with the concepts that underlie them. Financial literacy is an absolute requirement for the successful manager. In direct and simple terms, Richard A. Lambert, Miller-Sherrerd Professor of Accounting at the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania, demystifies financial statements and concepts and shows you how you can apply this information to make better business decisions for long-term profit. In Wharton Executive Education... more...
Rethinking Performance Measurementby Marshall W. Meyer
Cambridge University Press 2003; US$ 27.00A major new study by a leading management scholar from top-ranked Wharton School of Business on problems of performance measurement systems. Highlights particular shortcomings of the widely adopted 'balanced scorecard' technique. Outlines an alternative approach capturing fundamentals of firm performance. Essential reading for management faculty, MBA students and thoughtful practitioners. more...
Bookkeeping For Dummiesby Lita Epstein
John Wiley & Sons, Inc. 2011; US$ 19.99Accurate and complete bookkeeping is crucial to any business owner, but it’s also important to those who work with the business, such as investors, financial institutions, and employees. People both inside and outside the business all depend on a bookkeeper’s accurate recordings. Bookkeeping For Dummies provides the easy and painless way to master this crucial art. You’ll be able to manage your own finances to save money and grow your business. This straightforward, no-nonsense guide shows you the basics of bookkeeping—from recording transactions to producing balance sheets and year-end reports. Discover how to: Outline your financial road map with a chart of accounts Keep journals of cash transactions Set up your... more...
Finance and Accounting for Nonfinancial Managersby Samuel C. Weaver; J. Fred Weston
McGraw-Hill 2001; US$ 34.95J. Fred Weston provides managers and executives with the information they need to understand essential accounting principles, from vocabulary and financial statements to cash flow and valuation. Covering balance sheets, income statements, reporting measures, and even essential ratios, this practical, in-depth book provides a one-stop, reference for all aspects of finance and accounting, and will help managers take essential steps toward making informed decisions based on the numbers they face every business day. more...
The Art Of M&Aby Stanley Foster Reed; Alexandria Lajoux; H. Peter Nesvold
McGraw-Hill 2007; US$ 135.00Authoritative and completely up-to-date, the Fourth Edition of The Art of M&A is an unsurpassed, one-stop guide to every facet of mergers and acquisitions that enables you to make winning deals with complete confidence. This definitive resource retains its popular Q&A format, offering quick access to all the changes that have occurred in the field since the merger wave of the 1990s. The book explores every key aspect of winning M&A transactions, and presents advice on avoiding common M&A pitfalls. The Fourth Edition of The Art of M&A features vital information on: Getting Started in Mergers and Acquisitions --learning the basic M&A process, requirements, negotiating skills, and objectives; Planning and Finding --deciding what to buy and then... more...