Economics in Minutes condenses key economics concepts into 200 short and easily digested essays. Featuring not only fundamental ideas, such as the role of money and how the stock market works, but also subjects that are increasingly important to us today - unemployment, government debt and corporate tax avoidance, for example - it is the ideal introduction to a complex contemporary field. Key topics are succinctly described and accompanied by illustrations, making them simple to read and easy to remember. This convenient little reference guide will allow readers to understand the theories underpinning a subject that affects our lives on a daily basis. Chapters include: Supply and demand, Globalization, Market failure, GDP and happiness, Risk and uncertainty, Living standards and productivity, Game theory, Economics and culture. Read more

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DescriptionA Perfect book to stock your personal e-library. Accelerate your understanding of ACCOUNTING with this must have reference book!!!DOWNLOAD FREE TEXTBOOKS, LECTURE NOTES, VIDEO LECTURES, ETC....This book features quick links to120+ accessible lecture notes100+ accessible/downloadable textbooks Plenty past exams papers with solutions or answersMultiple worked examplesDictionaries, glossaries, encyclopediasand many more!!!Your ultimate guide to ACCOUNTING resources on the web!!!Are you ready to start your adventure? Let it begin now!!GREAT RESOURCE FOR STUDENTS, LECTURERS, AND PROFESSIONALS Read more

The GAAFR is designed to serve as:-A comprehensive introduction to public sector accounting and auditing for experienced finance professionals new to state and local government;-A practical introduction to governmental accounting and auditing for new staff members;-A practical reference tool for accounting and auditing staff; and-A practice-oriented textbook for college-level classes and seminars on governmental accounting, auditing, and financial reporting.This edition has been updated to incorporate all of the guidance of the Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) through GASB Statement No. 101, as well as GFOA’s current best practices on accounting, auditing, and financial reporting. References to the GASB’s Codification of Governmental Accounting and Financial Reporting Standards (Codification) have also been updated. Read more

Budgeting for national defense is a complex endeavor, particularly for a nation like the U.S. that assumes global responsibility and strives to have the most advanced and lethal force on earth. It is necessary – and challenging – to balance the myriad requirements between current and future readiness, across warfare areas and military services, between having state of the art capability with sufficient capacity, and among people, hardware, and the activities people do with that hardware. As analytically difficult as that problem is, it is embedded in the political budgeting processes and national security must be balanced with every other function of government and there must also be cooperation across branches of government.This text explores that complex endeavor. It takes the position that budgeting for defense is a particular instance of public budgeting which is a particular instance of public policy. Thus, this text starts with a conceptual, empirical, and process foundation before discussing the participants and processes that build the annual defense budget. It then covers the execution of that budget and the ultimate accounting.Compared to the first edition, this text is updated with current figures and examples. There is a new chapter on determinants of military spending in society and burden sharing within alliances. The chapter on budget execution has been disaggregated and a new chapter is devoted to fiscal law. The final chapter seeks to integrate all that came before it by discussing matters that integrate the stages of budgeting and which cross branches of government. Following in the tradition of the first edition, this is intended to be both a textbook for a course in budgeting, but also a desktop reference for defense budgeting practitioners. Read more

This book provides an easy-to-follow roadmap for successfully implementing the Balanced Scorecard methodology in small- and medium-sized companies. Building on the success of the first edition, the Second Edition includes new cases based on the author's experience implementing the balanced scorecard at government and nonprofit agencies. It is a must-read for any organization interested in achieving breakthrough results. Read more

For more than 60 years, Accounting for Governmental ; Nonprofit Entities has led the market in governmental accounting. It is a comprehensive government and not-for-profit accounting text, written for students who will be auditing and working in public and not-for-profit sector entities. Originally published in 1951 and written by Professor R. M. Mikesell, this book and the many subsequent editions revised by Professors Leon Hay, Earl Wilson, Susan Kattelus, Jacqueline Reck, Suzanne Lowensohn, and Daniel Neely have given generations of instructors and students a comprehensive knowledge of the specialized accounting and financial reporting practices of government and not-for-profit organizations, as well as an understanding of how those organizations can better meet the information needs of a diverse set of financial statement users and decision makers. The vision of the early authors continues to be reflected in this 19th edition, and their strategy of providing a large and innovative set of instructional support materials prepared and tested in the classroom by the authors continues to be a guiding principle today. The current author team brings to this edition their extensive experience teaching government and not-for-profit courses as well as insights gained from their professional experience, scholarly writing, and professional activities. The result is a relevant and accurate text that includes the most effective instructional tools. Read more

You Are 1-Click Away From Learning How You Can Generate Millions Of Dollars In Passive Income Through Airbnb Even If You Don’t Own Any Inch Of Property!If you’ve ever used Airbnb to book any property on the platform, I’m sure you must have thought about just how easy money the hosts should be making.Just preparing a property for clients, taking nice photos of the place, and listing it on Airbnb then sitting back to wait for people to book your place, even if you are far away doing so many other things, sounds like easy money.And when you consider the fact that the average Airbnb property currently have a higher potential for profits than the traditional long-term rentals, this sounds like music to your ears if you ever wish to venture into real estate.Indeed, Airbnb is the epitome of passive income in rental property.But where do you start?What ways can you make money with Airbnb?Is it a must that you own property and if so, what other ways exist for making money off Airbnb?Where do you find an ideal property to list on Airbnb if you don’t own any property yet?How do you list your very first property on Airbnb?How do you price it?How do you stage it to increase your odds of attracting your ideal customers?How do you market your property to increase your bookings and possibly maximize your profits?How do you deal with the concerns you may have about having someone you’ve never met use your property for a fraction of how much it is worth?If you have these and other related questions, this book is for you, as it covers the ins and outs of getting started on Airbnb and building a million dollar business in the process.More precisely, the book will help you to learn:The basics about Airbnb, including what it is, how it started and how it worksHow to get started, carry out extensive research regarding location, city, regulations and the market to ensure you set yourself up for success from the beginningThe one thing that will help you attract the right customer for your Airbnb property and how to make sure you get it rightHow you can make money through Airbnb without owning any property, explained in a step by step formulaHow to list property on Airbnb and do it well – the things that make or break a listingWhat and how you can outsource as you run an Airbnb property to maximize efficiency and truly build a passive income business out of your Airbnb rentalThe solutions to some key issues you may have about AirbnbHow to deal with any concerns you may have about your Airbnb listingAnd much more!Remember; you don’t need to own any property to become a host on Airbnb!With the teachings in this book, you will learn how to make tons of cash through Airbnb with or without property to propel yourself to the million dollar level, fast!And the book is written in easy to follow, beginner friendly language to help you to take action right away!Click Buy Now With 1-Click or Buy Now to get started! Read more

Government Contract Accounting is ConfusingAccounting is especially difficult for companies supporting the government, and businesses can quickly get into a mess. While the orange jumpsuits are generally reserved for fraud, bribery, or other egregious acts, you could end up with an unapproved system, disallowed costs, and be mired in a never-ending list of DCAA audits.This book simplifies these processes so even a non-accountant can understand them. Government Contract Accounting Made Easy: The Uncomplicated Guide to Compliance, Pricing, & Profitability will show you how to:· Build an indirect rate structure focused on total cost recovery· Maximize company profitability· Understand accounting and contract lingo in the government contractor world· Prepare for and thrive in audits· Maintain compliance with U.S. GAAP, FAR, DFARS, & DCAASuccess in government contracts comes through compliance and profitability; this book helps you understand how to achieve both. Demystify Government Contract Accounting today!VISIT: www.governmentcontractaccountingbook.com Read more

Metamorfosis de la Auditoría Interna: Redefiniendo la Eficiencia y la Innovación en un Mundo ÁgilEn un entorno empresarial que evoluciona a un ritmo vertiginoso, donde la agilidad y la adaptabilidad son esenciales para el éxito, la auditoría interna no puede quedarse atrás. "Metamorfosis de la Auditoría Interna" es una obra revolucionaria que transforma la manera en que concebimos y practicamos la auditoría.Este libro ofrece una guía detallada para integrar principios ágiles en la auditoría interna, proporcionando a los profesionales herramientas y técnicas para ser más flexibles, proactivos y orientados a la mejora continua. A través de estudios de caso, ejemplos prácticos y estrategias innovadoras, descubrirás cómo:Implementar metodologías ágiles que optimicen el tiempo y los recursos.Adaptar tu equipo de auditoría para responder eficazmente a los cambios constantes.Fomentar una cultura de colaboración y transparencia dentro de tu organización.Aprovechar la tecnología y los datos en tiempo real para mejorar la toma de decisiones.Escrito por un experto en auditoría con años de experiencia y una visión futurista, "Metamorfosis de la Auditoría Interna" es imprescindible para cualquier auditor, gerente de riesgos o profesional de control interno que desee llevar su práctica al siguiente nivel. No se trata solo de mantenerse al día, sino de liderar el cambio y asegurar que tu organización esté preparada para cualquier desafío que el futuro pueda traer.Prepárate para transformar tu enfoque y descubrir el poder de la Auditoría Ágil. La metamorfosis comienza aquí. Read more

LONGLISTED FOR FINANCIAL TIMES AND SCHRODERS BUSINESS BOOK OF THE YEAR AWARDA FINANCIAL TIMES BUSINESS BOOK OF THE YEAR'Excellent . . . reveals an insidious matrix of spying, deception, censorship and repression . . . compelling' Daily Telegraph'A timely read . . . Chilling . . . Startling . . . A powerful case for more coordinated western intervention' Guardian'Brilliant' Irish Sunday Independent The remarkable story of China's two-decade quest for global dominance.For several decades China's ascendancy has been supported by an astonishingly broad and deep portfolio of quiet coercion. Stories of the Chinese Communist Party's authoritarian reach are breathtaking - the gagging of sports stars and huge Western brands; Hollywood self-censorship; infrastructure deals in exchange for political loyalty in multilateral organizations; and of course - communications firms. But these are just the most visible examples. Beijing Rules exposes the armoury of strategies with which China has exploited Western weakness to position itself as leader in the game of nations: tying market access to political acquiescence; punitive tariffs; online disinformation operations; use of private companies to spy on global users; leveraging vaccines for geopolitical gain; and the crushing of democracy in Hong Kong. With these weapons and dextrous manoeuvrings during the global pandemic, China positioned itself to take its place at the apex of world powers. Bethany Allen, an internationally recognized investigator into China's covert power, shows Western institutions have bowed to and even enabled Beijing's coercion. As we come reeling out of a global pandemic and eyes are on a new war in Europe, this revealing analysis sounds the alarm about the most significant shift in the new world order, and what we must do to prevent the loss of freedoms we take for granted. Read more

La presente obra abarca una aproximación de visiones académicas y testimoniales de lo que fue la la dolarización como Sistema Monetario Financiero en el Ecuador, transcurridas más de dos décadas. También documenta su condición paradigmática de política monetaria exitosa para otras naciones latinoamericanas, bien porque siguieron otros derroteros macroeconómicos (Argentina) o bien por que inspiró acciones similares (El Salvador).Como el fenómeno que estudia, una coyuntura factual que marcó la aplicación del dólar como moneda de curso legal en sustitución del sucre, este libro reúne las voluntades de trece investigadores y expertos en economía de Iberoamérica, convocados por el Instituto Ecuatoriano de Economía Política, Atlas Network y la Universidad San Francisco de Quito USFQ; para brindar, no solo la revisión retrospectiva, sino su valoración crítica de las tareas pendientes en reformas fiscales, de fondos de ahorro, laboral, financiera y comercial.El elemento medular que plantea Ecuador, un país dolarizado: pasado, presente y futuro es la concepción de su naturaleza institucional, que marcó la ruta de cambio de una política económica extractiva basada en soberanía monetaria a otra inclusiva de una sociedad abierta donde el ciudadano será el propietario de su destino. Read more

Have you ever wondered how your government could lessen the risk of theft? Or maybe you are curious about how fraudsters get away with their wily schemes. Fraud occurs in local governments in a multitude of ways, yet many cities, counties, school systems, authorities, and other public entities are ill prepared to prevent or detect its occurrence. Why is this so? Some governments place too much reliance on annual audits as a cure-all, but clean audit opinions don't mean that fraud is not occurring. And some governments fail to understand how vulnerable they are--until it's too late. Why is governmental fraud so common? Many small governments don't have a sufficient number of employees to segregate accounting duties. It is also these smaller governments that place too much trust in their accounting personnel. This combination of a lack of segregation of duties and too much trust in key employees often leads to significant losses from theft. The Little Book of Local Government Fraud Prevention provides several real-life stories of fraud. The stories will inform you about how local government employees steal. Then the stories are followed with prevention techniques to assist you in mitigating fraud risks. In one story, for example, the book shows how a single municipal employee stole over $53 million dollars, all from a city of just 16,000 citizens. If you audit governments, you will find this book helpful in pinpointing common areas where governmental fraud occurs. The book also includes fraud audit checklists. Whether you are an internal or external auditor, you will find fresh ideas for prevention and detection. The Little Book of Local Government Fraud Prevention will assist you if you are a: 1. Local government accounting employee 2. Local government elected official 3. Local government auditor 4. Local government attorney 5. Certified Public Accountant 6. Certified Fraud Examiner Together we can bring down the risk of fraud and corruption in our local governments. Come join the team. We'll all be better for it. Read more

Governmental accounting, including fund accounting financial transactions, focusing on the general fund and government-wide activities.We will work through many example problems as we learn the material, posting transactions to a trial balance, so we can see how accounts behave. Many governmental accounts are new to many learners, and we will be using different accounting methods than just an accrual method. Posting transactions and seeing a trial balance will be very helpful in learning the material and is something lacking in most Books on the subject.We will discuss the governmental accounting objectives and reporting requirements, comparing them to for-profit entities. The Book will assume we are familiar with for-profit accounting and will, therefore, focus on the areas of governmental accounting that are different, although we will continue to work with core concepts like the double entry accounting system. Read more

This is the eBook of the printed book and may not include any media, website access codes, or print supplements that may come packaged with the bound book.For courses in governmental and nonprofit accounting.  A practice-approach that prepares you for professional government and nonprofit accountingWritten through the eyes of the learner, Governmental and Nonprofit Accounting prepares you for professional government, not-¿for-¿profit accounting practice, and the CPA exam. This comprehensive, up-to-date textbook covers state and local government, federal government, and not-for-profit organization accounting, financial reporting, and auditing, and prepares you well for real-world practice. The 11th Edition emphasizes that what you learn in the accounting classroom should correlate highly with what you must understand and apply on the CPA exam and as professional accountants. Its updated content reflects recent changes that have had significant impact on the world of accounting today.  Read more

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The how's and why's of accounting for contracts with an agency of the United States government. Learn about the FAR (Federal Acquisition Regulations) and how those rules force or encourage contractors to use certain approaches in project, contract, program, or job cost accounting. Read more

The Treasury is one of Britain’s oldest, most powerful and secretive institutions, one that has played a central role in shaping the country's economic system. But all too often it has escaped public scrutiny when it comes to investigating the ups and downs of the UK economy. When portrayed, it is usually as a bedrock of government stability in times of crisis, repeatedly rescuing the nation’s finances from the hands of posturing politicians and the combustions of world financial markets. However, there is another side to the story. In between the highs there have been many lows, from botched privatizations to dubious private finance initiatives, from failing to spot the great financial crisis to facilitating ever-growing inequalities.Davis’s book goes behind the scenes to offer an inside history of the Treasury, in the words of the chancellors, advisors and civil servants themselves. It shows the shortcomings as well as the successes, the personalities and the thinking which have shaped Britain’s economy since the mid-1970s. Based on interviews with over fifty key figures, it offers a fascinating, alternative insight on how and why the UK economy came to function as it does today, and why reform is long overdue. Read more

What would Washington, Jefferson, Madison, Lincoln, the Roosevelts, Truman, and Eisenhower have done about today's federal debt crisis? America's Fiscal Constitution tells the remarkable story of fiscal heroes who imposed clear limits on the use of federal debt, limits that for two centuries were part of an unwritten constitution. Those national leaders borrowed only for extraordinary purposes and relied on well-defined budget practices to balance federal spending and revenues. That traditional fiscal constitution collapsed in 2001. Afterward -- for the first time in history -- federal elected officials cut taxes during war, funded permanent new programs entirely with debt, grew dependent on foreign creditors, and claimed that the economy could not thrive without routine federal borrowing. For most of the nation's history, conservatives fought to restrain the growth of government by insisting that new programs be paid for with taxation, while progressives sought to preserve opportunities for people on the way up by balancing budgets. Virtually all mainstream politicians recognized that excessive debt could jeopardize private investment and national independence. With original scholarship and the benefit of experience in finance and public service, Bill White dispels common budget myths and distills practical lessons from the nation's five previous spikes in debt. America's Fiscal Constitution offers an objective and hopeful guide for people trying to make sense of the nation's current, most severe, debt crisis and its impact on their lives and our future. Read more

This is your definitive guide how to write a capability statement. If you are looking to bid on government contracts and need a compelling capability statement, this book will help you get the job done. Packed with actionable insights and high-impact strategies. Demystify the process of showcasing your organization's strengths and competencies.Discover how to identify and highlight your unique value proposition, craft persuasive narratives, and align your statements with client needs and industry standards. Each chapter is a treasure trove of practical tips designed to elevate your writing skills and make your capability statements stand out in competitive markets.Engage with interactive exercises that guide you through creating powerful statements tailored to your business goals.Get ready to transform your business potential and achieve unparalleled success with every capability statement you write! Read more