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The number of mergers and acquisitions has treble... more

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The language C is often described as a middle-lev... more

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Welcome to the second edition of the Gale Environ... more

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PwC Manual of accounting - IFRS 2011 Pack is your... more

PwC Manual of accounting - IFRS 2011 Pack is your essential guide to IFRS. It provides expert practical guidance on all the IFRSs issued by the International Accounting Standards Board (IASB). At a Glance: IFRS, International Accounting Standards, Global IFRS, going concern, revenue recognition, segmental reporting, retirement benefits, earnings per share, financial instruments, financial statements, goodwill, impairment of fixed assets, disclosure presentation. Product description: Updated by the technical team at PwC, the Manual of accounting - IFRS 2011 Pack provides comprehensive guidance on the interpretation and application of IFRS.This three volume set comprises:Manual of accounting - IFRS 2011*This main volume contains clear, practical guidance on how companies should prepare their financial statements in accordance with IFRS. It also deals with the reporting requirements for interim reports and preliminary announcements, and includes hundreds of worked examples and extracts from company reports.... less

This book will help you to turn your dream of own... more

This book will help you to turn your dream of owning a restaurant into a reality. To discover how location, decor and menu affects your success and how to avoid costly mistakes.... less