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"In this book Ignacio de la Torre explains the reasons why some companies choose to influence their figures and how they do so, often by bending the rules rather than breaking them - anticipating or increasing income, reducing or delaying the recognition of expenses and shifting away debts or losses. He also shows us how to spot such tricks and correctly interpret financial reports." "Written in a clear and enjoyable style, the wealth of international...

The Ultimate Accountants' Reference Including GAAP, IRS & SEC Regulations, Leases, and More, Second Edition" updates you on the latest accounting regulations for all aspects of the financial statements, accounting management reports, and management of the accounting department including best practices, control systems, and the fast close. This is the perfect daily answer book for the practicing accountant.

On this episode of Ethical Markets, Hazel Henderson and Alice Tepper Marlin continue their discussion on the future of sustainable accountability. Topics include: Social Accountability International, Sustainable Development Goals, and the Ten Squared Program.

In Wheel, Deal, and Steal, D. Quinn Mills shows investors how the financial frauds work, where the money goes, who's to blame, and what they can do about it. He explains how imperial CEOs continue to mislead their investors---and how the rules intended to protect investors continue to fail. Mills outlines comprehensive reforms that can clean up the system and keep it clean, by finally eliminating the incentives that still promote massive corruption....

"After Enron focuses on the government policies that contributed to the accounting scandals and bankruptcy of the Enron Corporation and other major corporations; the reasons why their weak financial conditions were not revealed and possibly corrected earlier; the effect of private remedies; and the rush toward enacting federal regulations of accounting auditing, and corporate governance. After Enron proposes a set of policy changes to address the...