{"product_id":"the-essential-controller-an-introduction-to-what-every-financial-manager-must-know-paperback-softback-9781118169971","title":"The Essential Controller; An Introduction to What Every Financial Manager Must Know (Paperback \/ softback) 9781118169971","description":"\u003cfont face=\"Georgia\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"6\"\u003eThe Essential Controller\u003c\/font\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cfont size=\"5\"\u003eAn Introduction to What Every Financial Manager Must Know\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"4\"\u003eSteven M. Bragg (Author)\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e9781118169971, Wiley\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003ePaperback \/ softback, published 17 April 2012\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e288 pages\u003cbr\u003e23 x 15.2 x 2 cm, 0.356 kg\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eQuick-reference guidance showing new controllers how to enhance performance while avoiding pitfalls\u003c\/b\u003e  \u003cp\u003eDesigned to give new controllers a firm foundation in the concepts of managing the accounting department, locating GAAP information, and analyzing and knowing what to do with key accounting information, \u003ci\u003eThe Essential Controller, Second Edition\u003c\/i\u003e is the invaluable primer you can turn to for the foundation you need to succeed. Whether your business is large, small, or medium-sized, this volume provides a complete overview of the controller's responsibilities and the role that today's controllers should be playing.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eOffers new coverage of finance strategy\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eUpdates taxation strategy\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eIncludes a new controller checklist\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eQuick reference guide that controllers can turn to\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAlso by Steven M. Bragg: \u003ci\u003eThe Controller's Function: The Work of the Managerial Accountant, Fourth Edition\u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Essential Controller, Second Edition\u003c\/i\u003e is the go-to handbook that you will use every day for dealing with the everyday issues facing today's controllers.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003ePreface ix  \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 1 Accounting in the Corporation 1\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eImportance of This Chapter 1\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTasks of the Accounting Function 2\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRole of the Accounting Function 5\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRole of the Controller 6\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eImpact of Ethics on the Accounting Role 8\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEvolving Role of Accounting 12\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 2 Controller’s Responsibilities 13\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eImportance of This Chapter 13\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eVariations on the Title 14\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePlanning Function 14\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eControl Function 16\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReporting Function 17\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAccounting Function 17\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAdditional Controller Functions in Smaller Companies 18\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eController’s Job Description 22\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRelationship of the Controller to the Chief Financial Of cer 24\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFuture Changes in the Controller’s Origins and Responsibilities 26\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eManaging Rapid Growth 28\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 3 Chief Financial Of cer: From Controller to Facilitator of Change 31\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eImportance of This Chapter 31\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUnderstanding What Chief Executive Of cers Want 32\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTask of the CFO 32\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDevelop and Communicate a Compelling Finance Agenda 33\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBuild a Commitment to Change within Finance 36\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChange Executive Management Practices 40\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEnlist the Support of the Chief Executive Of cer 42\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMobilize the Organization 44\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eInstitutionalize Continuous Improvement 46\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 4 Operational Accounting 49\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eImportance of This Chapter 49\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCreate Departmental Job Descriptions 50\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCreate a Departmental Training Program 52\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eClear Out Excess Documentation 55\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStreamline the Accounting Work- ow 56\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDocument All Major Processes 58\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCorrect the Underlying Causes of Errors 59\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUse Best Practices 62\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOutsource Selected Accounting Functions 64\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 5 Cost Accounting and Costing Systems 71\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eImportance of This Chapter 71\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePurpose of Cost Accounting Information 72\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eInput: Data Collection Systems 73\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eProcessing: Data Summarization Systems 77\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eProcessing: Job Costing 79\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eProcessing: Process Costing 87\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eProcessing: Standard Costing 90\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eProcessing: Direct Costing 93\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eProcessing: Throughput Costing 96\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eProcessing: Activity-based costing 101\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eProcessing: Target Costing 103\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOutputs: Cost Variances 107\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 6 Ratio and Trend Analysis 113\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eImportance of This Chapter 113\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHow to Use Ratios and Trends 114\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eA Caveat 115\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMeasures for Pro tability 118\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMeasures for the Balance Sheet 122\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMeasures for Growth 128\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMeasures for Cash Flow 129\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMeasures for Non nancial Performance 132\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eInterrelationship of Ratios 152\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSetting Up a System of Ratios and Trend Analyses 154\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 7 Internal Control Systems 157\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eImportance of This Chapter 157\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eObjectives 158\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eResponsibility for Internal Controls 159\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExamples of Internal Controls 161\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhen to Eliminate Controls 164\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTypes of Fraud 167\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePreventing Fraud 169\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHow to Deal with a Fraud Situation 174\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eForeign Corrupt Practices Act 176\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 8 The Fast Close 179\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eImportance of This Chapter 179\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDifferent Types of Fast Close 180\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHow to Achieve a Fast Close 181\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEnhanced Closing Process 196\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 9 Internal Audit Function 197\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eImportance of This Chapter 197\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReporting Relationships 198\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eComposition of the Audit Committee 199\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRole of the Audit Committee 201\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eInternal Audit Objectives 203\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eInternal Audit Activities 206\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eManaging the Internal Audit Function 209\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 10 Recruiting, Training, and Supervision 215\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eImportance of This Chapter 215\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRecruiting Sources 216\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFactors to Consider When Recruiting 219\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFactors to Consider When Promoting 221\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eImportance of Reduced Turnover 223\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eImportance of Developing Career Plans for Employees 228\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eImportance of Communications with Employees 231\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHow to Motivate Employees 233\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 11 Controller’s Role in Investor Relations 235\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eImportance of This Chapter 235\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eObjectives of the Investor Relations Function 236\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEvolving Nature of the Function 237\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCommunication Vehicles for\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eInvestor Relations 238\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eInvestor Relations Message Recipients 239\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eInformation Needs of the Financial Analyst 240\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eInformation Needs of Other Groups 243\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDisclosure Policy 243\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOrganization Structure for Investor Relations 245\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRole of the Controller and Other Principals 246\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSome Suggested Financial Market Objectives 250\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSome Suggested Methods 251\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 12 Taxation Strategy 253\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eImportance of This Chapter 253\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAccumulated Earnings Tax 255\u003c\/p\u003e 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