Corporate Governance

Corporate Governance

Christine Mallin

Written by leading subject expert Christine A. Mallin, Corporate Governance combines clear, accessible discussion of theory with a wealth of contemporary, global examples to introduce students to both the essential principles of the subject and how they apply in practice. In addition, broad coverage of international attitudes and approaches to governance allow students to develop a wider understanding of business issues in an increasingly globalized world. The complexities of socially responsible investment in Myanmar, L'Oréal's celebrated sustainability programme, and the leadership problems at South Korea's Samsung are just some of the new and updated case studies for the sixth edition, ensuring examples are not just relevant but topical too. In addition, Financial Times articles reporting on issues and events as diverse as the gender pay gap, shareholder rebellions, and legal action on climate change accompany chapters, providing further real-life examples of theory in practice.New to this EditionUpdated and extended coverage of CSR, board diversity, and executive remuneration, including organizations' new responsibilities and directions for change.New and updated case studies on organizations as varied as IKEA, L'Oréal, Volkswagen, and Samsung contextualize key issues in international corporate governance.New Financial Times extracts throughout highlight the most contemporary developments in corporate governance and the world's reactions.Updated national and international codes, guidance, and legislation take into account the latest legal and policy changes.This title is available as an eBook. Please contact your Learning Resource Consultant for more information.
The Oxford Handbook of Corporate Governance

The Oxford Handbook of Corporate Governance

The behavior of managers-such as the rewards they obtain for poor performance, the role of boards of directors in monitoring managers, and the regulatory framework covering the corporate governance mechanisms that are put in place to ensure managers' accountability to shareholder and other stakeholders-has been the subject of extensive media and policy scrutiny in light of the financial crisis of the early 2000s. However, corporate governance covers a much broader set of issues, which requires detailed assessment as a central issue of concern to business and society. Critiques of traditional governance research based on agency theory have noted its "under-contextualized" nature and its inability to compare accurately and explain the diversity of corporate governance arrangements across different institutional contexts. The Oxford Handbook of Corporate Governance aims at closing these theoretical and empirical gaps. It considers corporate governance issues at multiple levels of analysis-the individual manager, firms, institutions, industries, and nations-and presents international evidence to reflect the wide variety of perspectives. In analyzing the effects of corporate governance on performance, a variety of indicators are considered, such as accounting profit, economic profit, productivity growth, market share, proxies for environmental and social performance, such as diversity and other aspects of corporate social responsibility, and of course, share price effects. In addition to providing a high level review and analysis of the existing literature, each chapter develops an agenda for further research on a specific aspect of corporate governance. This Handbook constitutes the definitive source of academic research on corporate governance, synthesizing studies from economics, strategy, international business, organizational behavior, entrepreneurship, business ethics, accounting, finance, and law.
Frank Wood's Business Accounting Volume 1

Frank Wood's Business Accounting Volume 1

Frank Wood’s Business Accounting Volume 1, the world’s bestselling textbook on book-keeping and accounting, continues to provide an indispensable introduction for students and professionals across the globe. Now celebrating more than 50 years in publication, the 14th edition has retained all the essence of what makes this the go-to textbook for accounting and book-keeping, but has also undergone significant changes and revisions based on reviewer feedback. With the inclusion of brand new chapters such as ‘Maths for Accounting’, combined with the reorganisation of chapters, and revision of end-of-chapter questions, this book will provide all the support you will need for learning key accounting topics. New to this Edition· Maths for Accounting chapter· Part 6 ‘Checks and Errors’· Incorporation of new end-of-chapter questions· Accounting Today chapter For lecturers, visit www.pearsoned.co.uk/wood for our suite of resources to accompany this textbook, including:· A complete solutions guide · PowerPoint slides for each chapter · Seven online chapters for further reading MyLab AccountingJoin over 10 million students benefiting from Pearson MyLabs. This title can be supported by MyLab Accounting, an online homework and tutorial system designed to test and build your understanding. Alan Sangster is Professor of Accounting at the University of Sussex and formerly at other universities in the UK, Brazil, and Australia.Lewis Gordon is Lecturer in Accounting at the University of Liverpool, and has extensive experience of teaching financial accounting at undergraduate and professional levels.Frank Wood formerly authored this text and he remains one of the best-selling authors of accounting textbooks.
Frank Wood's Business Accounting

Frank Wood's Business Accounting

Prepare for your exams and learn essential accounting techniques with this bestselling introduction to financial accounting. Frank Wood's Business Accounting, 15th edition is the world's best-selling textbook on bookkeeping and accounting, ideal for those who are new to the field as well as students and professionals who are more experienced. With its clear structure and reader-friendly language, it is a comprehensive, easy-to-follow introduction to the principle ideas and methods in business accounting, from the all-important terminology and techniques to the key financial statements. With updated, enhanced features and review questions, this edition will broaden your understanding of the methods around the subject and create a solid foundation for your knowledge in accounting. Such features are the Learning Objectives and Outcomes included at the beginning and end of each chapter, giving you a clear learning direction and allowing you to check your knowledge of the material. A range of activities and questions throughout the book will help you further test what you have learned, followed by the answers at the end of each chapter so you can learn from your mistakes and solidify your knowledge. Used by generations of students and professionals across the globe, this industry-leading text provides everything you need to know, to gain a solid understanding of the essential accounting principles and concepts. Instructors, pair this text with MyLab(R) Accounting By combining trusted author content with digital tools and a flexible platform, MyLab personalises the learning experience and improves results for each student. Over 700 questions and problems are available in MyLab which test the ideas in this book, many of which can be used multiple times with a different calculation each time to complete. If you would like to purchase both the physical text and MyLab Accounting search for: 9781292365510 Frank Wood's Business Accounting 15th Edition with MyLab(R) Accounting. Package consists of: 9781292365435 Frank Wood's Business Accounting 15th Edition 9781292365480 Frank Wood's Business Accounting 15th Edition MyLab(R) Accounting 9781292365473 Frank Wood's Business Accounting 15th Edition Pearson eText
Accounting Information Systems, Global Edition

Accounting Information Systems, Global Edition

Paul John Steinbart | Marshall B. Romney

For undergraduate and graduate courses in Accounting Information Systems (AIS). A market-leading text with the most comprehensive, flexible coverage of AIS available Accounting Information Systems delivers the most comprehensive and flexible coverage of each major approach to teaching AIS, giving instructors the opportunity to reorder chapters and focus the material to suit their individual course needs. The 14th Edition covers all of the most recent updates in AIS, including how developments in IT affect business processes and controls, the effect of recent regulatory developments on the design and operation of accounting systems, and how accountants can use the AIS to add value to an organization. Not only will students see how AIS has changed the role of an accountant, but they'll also be prepared for a successful accounting career in public practice, industry, or government.
Accounting Information Systems

Accounting Information Systems

Ulric Gelinas | Richard Dull | ULRIC J. GELINAS

Today's accounting professionals are expected to help organizations identify enterprise risks and provide assurance for information systems. ACCOUNTING INFORMATION SYSTEMS, 8E helps you develop a solid foundation in enterprise risk management as it relates to business processes and their information systems. The book's proven coverage centers around three of the areas most critical in accounting information systems today: enterprise systems, e-Business systems, and controls for maintaining those systems. The book is written clearly to help you easily grasp even the most challenging topics. You can explore today's most intriguing AIS topics to see how they relate to business processes, information technology, strategic management, security, and internal controls. The 8th edition provides you with the tools and processes for organizing and managing information. Whether you want an emphasis on enterprise risk management, solid understanding of databases or REA, or a background in systems development, ACCOUNTING INFORMATION SYSTEMS, 8E offers the solid foundation you need.Important Notice: Media content referenced within the product description or the product text may not be available in the ebook version.
Loose Leaf for Auditing & Assurance Services

Loose Leaf for Auditing & Assurance Services

As auditors, we are trained to investigate beyond appearances to determine the underlying facts—in other words, to look beneath the surface. From the Enron and WorldCom scandals of the early 2000s to the financial crisis of 2007–2008 to present-day issues and challenges related to significant estimation uncertainty, understanding the auditor’s responsibility related to fraud, maintaining a clear perspective, probing for details, and understanding the big picture are indispensable to effective auditing. With the availability of greater levels of qualitative and quantitative information (“big data”), the need for technical skills and challenges facing today’s auditor is greater than ever. The author team of Louwers, Blay, Sinason, Strawser, and Thibodeau has dedicated years of experience in the auditing field to this new edition of Auditing & Assurance Services, supplying the necessary investigative tools for future auditors.
Accounting Information Systems

Accounting Information Systems

Leslie Turner | Andrea B. Weickgenannt

This new edition continues to organize key AIS course content (e.g. ERP and relational databases, REA, controls) around four major themes: simplicity of writing and presentation (lower level), business processes, accounting and IT controls, and ethics as it relates to accounting systems. This text offers real-world focus that impacts the chapter exposition, discussion questions, and end-of-chapter exercises and cases. It includes an emphasis on readability that extends beyond the narrative to the flowcharts and illustrations.
Advances in Taxation

Advances in Taxation

Toby Stock | John Hasseldine

"Advances in Taxation" publishes articles dealing with all aspects of taxation. Articles can address tax policy issues at the federal, state, local, or international level. The series primarily publishes empirical studies that address compliance, computer usage, education, legal, planning, or policy issues. These studies generally involve interdisciplinary research that incorporates theories from accounting, economics, finance, psychology, and sociology.
Auditing

Auditing

Robyn Moroney | Fiona Campbell | Jane Hamilton | Laura Davis Wiley | Raymond N. Johnson

Data analytics and emerging technology tools continue to evolve the business world, and employers expect new skillsets from graduates. Prepare your students to meet the rapidly changing demands of the workforce and become the future auditors and accounting professionals of tomorrow with Auditing: A Practical Approach with Data Analytics, 2nd Edition. In order to develop job-ready skills, students need to have a thorough understanding of auditing applications and procedures. Auditing, 2nd Edition helps students learn core auditing concepts efficiently and spark effective learning through integrated assessment learning that builds students' confidence and strengthens their ability to make connections between topics and real-world application. Throughout the course, students work through a practical, case-based approach with a decision-making focus, all within a real-world context with the Cloud 9 continuing case, Audit Decision Cases, and Audit Decision-Making Examples. These cases and resources help students learn to think critically within the auditing context and refine the professional judgement and communication skills needed to make real business decisions auditors face every day. With Auditing: A Practical Approach with Data Analytics you will be able to help students develop a deeper understanding of auditing procedures and learn how to perform a real-world audit, stay up-to-date on the latest audit standards technology tools, and develop the key skills to become the auditors of tomorrow.
Understanding Company Law

Understanding Company Law

"Understanding Company Law is a leading text for both law and business students of company law. This 20th edition has been updated to include the significant changes in the law that have taken place since the previous edition was published."--Back cover