General
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Using Software to Sniff Out Fraud
In the 1920s, Frank Benford, a physicist at General Electric (GE), discovered an astonishing mathematical law: In just about any…
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Codes of Conduct for CFOs and Others
Much of the post-enron debate has focused upon the particular governance role of the non-executive or "independent" directors, but less…
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Important for companies to protect digital assets
Few would argue today that we are living in a qualitatively different economic environment - the new economy - the…
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The basic principles of Islamic Economy and their effects on accounting standards-setting
This paper examines the basic principles and other salient features of Islamic economy, such as the principles of multi-faceted ownership,…
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Corporate social responsibility: a concept lost in money-making
Recent revelations about corruption in the corporate sector brought into sharp focus everywhere the flawed relationship between the corporations and…
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Closing the GAAP
International standards are ready to fly. But will convergence between the US and the world cause delays? By all accounts…
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Tech projects: more than just software and hardware
There is an old saying about picking the low-hanging fruit first. The same is true when it comes to selecting…
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Train Your Enterprise to Execute Strategy: Creating a Strategic “Line of Sight”
The success of organizations that effectively implement strategy and get breakthrough results using the Balanced Scorecard demonstrates the critical importance…
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The rise and rise of Deloitte & Touche
Senior partners at PwC will have been spluttering over their mineral waters last month as they read the annual results…
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Accountant! It is time to reform thyself
As the noise on level playing field, rotation, advertising and fair competition is rising, the real issue is being brushed…
