Opinion
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Effective report writing
Most of us have been involved in writing a report at some time, either in our working lives or our…
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Recession: What Does it Mean to Investors?
Increased jobless claims and shrinking economic output. How does this affect us as investors? What does a jobless person have…
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Non-financial objectives
Few people would argue with the idea that commercial businesses aim to make profits, and that decisions in these businesses…
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Information technology in the accounting curriculum
Information technology plays a vital role in supporting the activities of both profit-oriented and not-for-profit organisations. Accountants, in addition to…
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Is failure to teach ethics the causal factor?
Are accounting programs really the cause of the departure of moral values from accounting? If not, what institution is at…
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Foreign exchange hedging
Foreign exchange risk can be defined as: ‘The likelihood that an unexpected change in exchange rates will alter the home…
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Mergers and acquisitions – a problem of culture
History has proved to be a rather critical judge of many mergers and acquisitions during the second half of the…
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Creating Value from Values – The purpose of business is greater than profits
Many people spend a lot of time thinking, writing and talking about value. But as I look at the crisis…
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Becoming a Superstar in Your Career
Every profession, from athletics to accounting, has its superstars. While their chosen career paths may differ, high achievers all possess…
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In all material respects, auditors' assurance falls short
In a world of daily decisions, from the trivial to the truly significant, the advice above would seldom be considered…
