Accounting and Finance: e-Books

Focuses on the consequences and determinants of the adoption of the International Financial Reporting Standard (IFRS), which has remained a top issue in International Accounting. This timely publication brings to the forefront issues related to the political and economic influences and impacts of IFRS in addition to providing a platform for further research in this area

Brings together a collection of research-based chapters relating to the use of the social web to raise funds and provide financial support for start-up companies, individual pursuits, and philanthropic endeavors.

Addresses the inequity of developed and developing nations from the bottom up through an exploration of current literature, specific case-studies, and data-based recommendations for new crisis indicators.

A pivotal reference source for the latest scholarly research on the current developments in financial systems and how these processes are evolving due to new regulations and technical advances.

Highlights the recent move to International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) and addresses some of the concerns raised due to cultural differences and the level of enforcement of these standards in separate countries.

Presents an interdisciplinary, comparative, and competitive analysis of the thought processes and planning necessary for individual and corporate economic management.

Creates a common framework for not only identifying but discussing the key factors in establishing a strong global market and financial system.

Investigates recent advances and undertakings in the financial industry to better equip all members of the world economy with the tools and insights needed to weather any shift in the economic climate.

Discusses some of the latest developments in banking regulations and safeguards to ensure the mitigation of risk and economic collapse. This book is a critical reference in the exploration of business frameworks to identify areas of strength and potential weaknesses.

Integrates the concept of financial intermediaries with Post-Keynesian macroeconomic modeling to discuss the relationship between financial markets and systems and macroeconomic development.

Discusses the efficiency of good infrastructure and its impact on socioeconomic growth and socioeconomic development in general and addresses contemporary aspects of the strategic financial management essential for accomplishing the objective of wealth maximization in today's challenging and competitive economy.

Explores the concept of a glocal industry through case studies, emerging research, and interdisciplinary perspectives applicable to a variety of fields in banking and finance.

Investigates financial crises from unique points of view. Not only does this publication consider the broader economical implications that a financial crisis can have on one business or on a whole country, but it also thoroughly discusses the smaller areas which are affected or contribute to the downfall.

Presents a thorough collection of works, covering several rich and highly productive areas of research including Risk Management, Agent-Based Simulation, and Payment Methods and Systems, topics that have found new motivations after the strong recession experienced in the last few years.

Offers focused research on the systems and technologies that provide intelligence and expertise to traders and investors and facilitate the agile ordering processes, networking, and regulation of global financial electronic markets.

This reference promotes a better understanding of payment systems and encourages progress on enhancing the safety and efficiency of payment systems.

Systematically addresses technology’s impact on microfinance. Discusses a wide variety of technology applications that will define the next generation of the microfinance movement and it addresses the tough questions surrounding technology in microfinance.

Focuses on human, operational, managerial, and strategic organizational issues in e-banking. This Premier Reference Source covers significant key elements, relevant perspectives and ideas, and leading theories involving the field of e-banking management.

Examines the various myriads of technical and organizational elements that impact services management, business management, risk management, and customer relationship management, and offers research to aid the successful implementation of associated supportive technologies.

Provides insight into current information security measures, including: technology, processes, and compliance from some of the leading researchers and practitioners in the field. This book provides immense scholarly value and contribution in the areas of information technology, security, finance, and service.

Provides a foundation in digital accounting by covering fundamental topics such as accounting software, XBRL (eXtensible Business Reporting Language), and EDI.