Financial reports and control

Author: Dai Deming (Translated)
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Publish Date: 2005-07-01
Features: Throughout the book, I believe it has the following characteristics:
1. Most of the cases are from large companies in real life, including Microsoft, Intel, and Walmart. By studying these cases, one can gain a deeper understanding of the financial reporting, control strategies, and business operation models of these companies.
2. The content is extensive and covers a wide range. In terms of disciplines, the book includes knowledge related to basic accounting theory, financial accounting, management accounting, and financial management. In basic accounting theory and financial accounting, it elaborates on the accounting equation, accounting principles, and the conceptual framework of accounting, as well as the long-standing debates and unresolved issues between the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) and the International Accounting Standards Board (IASB). These issues include the capitalization or expense recognition of certain expenditures, the application of the purchase method in consolidation accounting, and the recognition of deferred revenue, among others. In management accounting, it discusses core and cutting-edge topics such as activity-based costing, standard costing, and budget control. In financial management, it covers the impact of convertible bonds, treasury stock, and other equity transactions on companies, as well as financial analysis. In terms of industries, it involves multiple sectors such as manufacturing, information technology, retail, pharmaceuticals, and banking, thereby broadening our analytical perspective. Therefore, overall, the 23 cases in the book are relatively independent yet integrated. This book is highly suitable for MBA and MPACC students to comprehensively understand the relevant content and practical operations of accounting and finance. It can also serve as a supplementary teaching material for management-related courses in higher education institutions and a reference for theoretical research. Additionally, it can provide guidance and reference for chief financial officers and chief accountants in large companies in terms of accounting and financial management.