A property manager needs to maintain the accounting records for a number of property owners, which calls for a unique chart of accounts, journal entries that pertain to specific property transactions, and periodic reports that convey the financial essentials to owners. Property Management Accounting addresses these topics and more, giving the accountant a firm grounding in how to deal with any property-related accounting issue that may arise.

The CFO manages the financial structure and oversees the financial performance of an organization, so this is a critical and demanding management position. The CFO Guidebook provides the CFO with detailed advice regarding how to be most effective in every aspect of the job. The book covers all parts of the CFO's traditional finance role, including budgeting, fundraising, investments, going public, investor relations, and share management. It goes on to address more recent additions to the ...

The accounting used by government entities is substantially different from the accounting used by for-profit organizations. This book describes the unique aspects of governmental accounting, including the use of funds, the modified accrual basis of accounting, and many unique financial statement formats and disclosures. There is a strong emphasis on common accounting transactions, the annual comprehensive financial report, budgetary reporting, and nonexchange transactions. In short, Govern...

The collection of payroll data and its conversion into paychecks is highly labor-intensive and beset by recordkeeping errors. In Optimal Accounting for Payroll, we describe the techniques that can be used to convert this deeply inefficient process into one of the most efficient cost centers in a company. The guide focuses on such areas as improvements to the timekeeping system, changes to the payroll cycle, streamlining payroll deductions, and altering the system of payroll measurements.

The typical accountant views the accounting for business combinations with a certain amount of trepidation. This manual reduces the anxiety level by describing all aspects of the associated accounting, including the identification of goodwill, reverse acquisitions, and related disclosures. The manual also notes how to account for a reduced investment in an investee using the equity method. It goes on to discuss goodwill impairment, the consolidation of financial statements, and the steps i...

The purchasing function has a dramatic impact on the profitability of a business, and so must be carefully managed. The Purchasing Guidebook is an essential tool for doing so, since it shows how the department’s performance can be fine-tuned. The course focuses on supplier selection and management, the competitive bidding process, negotiations, and contract management. It also addresses the many ways in which purchasing can be used to control costs in the areas of inventory management, log...

A well-run business needs to factor risk into its daily operations in order to keep from incurring unexpected losses. This book provides detailed guidance for doing so. Enterprise Risk Management describes the concept of risk management, how to identify risks, and how to prioritize the responses to these risks. The book also shows how to integrate risk management into an organization’s strategy and day-to-day operations, and who is responsible for it. The book addresses risk management at ...

Financial statements are designed to show the performance, financial condition, and cash flows of a business. The Interpretation of Financial Statements reveals how to convert these statements into an open book that can be explored in depth, giving crucial insights to investors, lenders, and creditors. It does so by describing the structure of the financial statements, noting a number of tools for extracting information from the statements, and providing a wealth of additional insights int...

Poor management of working capital may trigger unexpected cash shortfalls that can cripple a business. This book discusses how to avoid these problems by maintaining tighter control over working capital. Working Capital Management does so with specific recommendations for how to manage cash, receivables, inventory, and payables. The book goes even further, describing how to achieve the ultimate goal of zero working capital.

An organization's employees will be much more effective if they receive coaching and mentoring regarding their performance. The Coaching and Mentoring manual provides the foundation concepts by describing how to develop a coaching and mentoring program. Topics covered include coaching models, the types of questions to use, how to issue feedback, session preparation, the different types of mentoring arrangements, and more. This manual is a great starting point for inspiring employees and en...

Inventory is expensive and difficult to manage, and yet is an essential requirement for providing great service to customers. Inventory Management provides the tools to retain enough inventory to assure high levels of customer service, while avoiding excessive inventory levels that can absorb cash and generate losses. Topics covered include inventory policies, materials planning, purchasing and the supply chain, receiving, storage, shipping, production activities, record accuracy, warehous...

A veterinary practice has several operational issues that call for unique accounting solutions. In the Accounting for Veterinary Practices manual, we cover the need for practice-specific controls, as well as profit center reporting for each of its revenue-generating areas. We also note the accounting for all major practice areas, including payroll, fixed assets, billings, and payables, with extensive coverage of how to close the books.