Controller's guide : roles and responsibilities for the first years

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Title:

Author:

Bragg, Steven M.

ISBN:

9780471713937

Personal Author:

Bragg, Steven M.

Publication Information:

Hoboken, N.J. : John Wiley & Sons, c2005.

Physical Description:

x, 230 p. ; 24 cm.

General Note:

Includes index.

Contents:

1. Accounting in the corporation -- 2. Controller's responsibilities -- 3. Chief financial officer : from controller to facilitator of change -- 4. Accounting principles and standards -- 5. Cost accounting and costing systems -- 6. Ratio and trend analysis -- 7. Internal control systems -- 8. Internal audit function -- 9. Globalization : complexities and opportunities -- 10. Recruiting, training, and supervision -- 11. Controller's role in investor relations -- 12. Taxation strategy.

Abstract:

"Controller's Guide: Roles and Responsibilities for the First Years helps new controllers develop a firm foundation in the concepts of managing the accounting department, locating GAAP information, analyzing and knowing what to do with key accounting information, and setting up control systems that reduce a company's risk of loss."--BOOK JACKET.

Subject Term:

Controllership.

Chief financial officers.

Corporations -- Accounting.

Corporations -- Finance.

Added Author:

Roehl-Anderson, Janice M. Controllership.

Electronic Access:

Table of contents http://www.loc.gov/catdir/toc/wiley051/2004059593.html

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Summary

Controller's Guide: Roles and Responsibilities for the First Years provides a complete overview of the functions and responsibilities of the controller in a corporation. This quick-reference guide for everyday issues shows controllers how to enhance their performance while avoiding pitfalls, complete with the latest information on:
* Accounting in the corporation
* Accounting principles and standards
* Cost accounting and costing systems
* Ratio trend analysis
* Internal control systems
* Internal audit function
* Globalization
* Recruiting, training, and supervision
* Controller's role in investor relations