This timely new title covers topics such as the a... more

This timely new title covers topics such as the attractions of the current buy-out market, the non-insured buy-out option, the Financial Services Authority regulated market and the elimination of pension scheme liabilities, as well as an overview of the buy-out market in selected countries... less

Featuring practical analysis on a wide range of i... more

Featuring practical analysis on a wide range of issues from traditional methods of addressing a deficit, alternative methods of funding deficit reduction, investment and employment considerations to the Pensions Regulator and the Pension Protection Fund, the emergence of an alternative buyout market and corporate governance this book will provide you with the only comprehensive guide to dealing with pension scheme deficits in your practice.... less

In recent years auditing has undergone significan... more

In recent years auditing has undergone significant changes, due in large part to well-publicised corporate disasters such as Enron and Parmalat, which have shaken the profession. In response, many countries have replaced pre-existing domestic standards with International Standards on Auditing (ISAs) in an attempt to ensure that auditors throughout the world apply the same level of standards during all audit assignments, and that audit quality remains consistent on a global basis. International Standards on Auditing are frequently updated to improve and clarify their application throughout the audit and accounting profession. They can be extremely complex and difficult to apply in real life situations. It is essential to apply the standards with sufficient rigor to enable an efficient audit to take place, to satisfy the regulators and ensure that the client receives and audit which is beneficial, cost-effective, and which conforms to the prescribed framework; however, auditors are often criticised for failing to do so.Recognising that auditing is not always an exact science, and that in many cases the auditor is called upon to make a judgement in situations open to differing opinions, this book takes a practical and pragmatic approach to following International Standards on Auditing. Steve Collings looks at the full ISAs in their final form, as reissued following the IAASB 'Clarity Project', and give auditors guidance on how to interpret and apply them in real life situations. Each redrafted or rewritten ISA is dealt with in a separate chapter, containing case studies and illustrative examples. The book also covers the regulatory framework of auditing and gives a summary of the five ethical standards applicable to auditors, as mapped by the IAASB. Detailed appendices provide an overview of IFRS and IAS, illustrative audit tests and illustrative financial statements.... less

MACROECONOMICS provides readers with a running co... more

MACROECONOMICS provides readers with a running commentary on the standard approach, while simultaneously introducing them to a broader range of ideas about the causes and appropriate policy responses to a wide range of common economic problems. It explains the key principles that underlie a variety of alternative theoretical perspectives including institutionalist economics, radical economics, Post Keynesian economics, feminist economics, ecological economics, Marxist economics, social economics, and socioeconomics in clear and accessible style.Key Features The book provides a balanced critique of the standard introductory macroeconomic curriculum It brings alternative perspectives into the classroom in an accessible way that empowers students to think about the economy in new and exciting ways The book also includes end-of-chapter study questions, as well as a detailed note to instructors... less

The book is a business book helping your business... more

The book is a business book helping your business to reduce bad debts, increase profits and keep more customers... less

This step-by-step textbook explains how to design... more

This step-by-step textbook explains how to design, conduct, and interpret market research. Marketing Research: Text and Cases covers the full range of this topic from the difference between strategic and tactical decisions to Choosing the proper medium for the research and on to advice on successfully presenting research results. Marketing Research provides clear explannations of complex issues, including the interpretation of statistics. It includes charts, graphs figures, sample questionnaires, and case studies that make important points easier to grasp.... less

The key to success in business is planning. And t... more

The key to success in business is planning. And the key to successful planning is using a proven format to analyze a products marketability. Market Opportunity Analysis: Text and Cases guides you step-by-step through the complicated process of determining the feasibility of marketing a new product or service. Using ten real-life case studies with sample reports of actual analyses, the book examines the factors that influence feasibility analyses, including external considerations (market size, competition, technology, inflation and the economy, government regulations, political conditions, social change), internal factors (purpose, corporate objectives, resources), and financial considerations (revenue estimates, cost estimates, return on investment). The authors of this unique book combine decades of practical experience in market research, strategic management, consumer behavior, and new venture creation to help you develop the analytical skills you need to focus on what needs to be doneand how to do it.... less