Governmental in Accounting & Business & Finance eBooks

Economics in Minutes

by Niall Kishtainy ...

Series series IN MINUTES
Economics in Minutes condenses key economics concepts into 200 short and easily digested essays. Featuring not only fundamental ideas, such as the role of money and how the stock market works, but also subjects that are increasingly important to us today - unemployment, government debt and corporate tax avoidance, for example - it is the ideal introduction to a complex contemporary field.Key ... Read more

$7.99 CAD

Economics in Minutes condenses key economics concepts into 200 short and easily digested essays. Featuring not only fundamental ideas, such as the role of money and how the stock market works, but also subjects that are increasingly important to us today - unemployment, government debt and corporate tax avoidance, for example - it is the ideal introduction to a complex contemporary field.Key
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IFRS - Fiches techniques (version 2026)

Normes comptables

by Mireille Dubé ...

Cette version est la mise à jour 2026 des normes comptables IFRS.Ce livre propose des fiches techniques résumant chacune des normes applicables aux entités ayant adopté les normes internationales d’information financière. Le concept du livre est simple et convivial : chaque pages shématise une norme comptable. Lorsqu’une norme entraîne le praticien dans une séquence spécifique de questions, la ... Read more

$35.99 CAD

Cette version est la mise à jour 2026 des normes comptables IFRS.Ce livre propose des fiches techniques résumant chacune des normes applicables aux entités ayant adopté les normes internationales d’information financière. Le concept du livre est simple et convivial : chaque pages shématise une norme comptable. Lorsqu’une norme entraîne le praticien dans une séquence spécifique de questions, la
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Balanced Scorecard

Step-by-Step for Government and Nonprofit Agencies

by Paul R. Niven ...

This book provides an easy-to-follow roadmap for successfully implementing the Balanced Scorecard methodology in small- and medium-sized companies. Building on the success of the first edition, the Second Edition includes new cases based on the author's experience implementing the balanced scorecard at government and nonprofit agencies. It is a must-read for any organization interested in ... Read more

$67.99 CAD

This book provides an easy-to-follow roadmap for successfully implementing the Balanced Scorecard methodology in small- and medium-sized companies. Building on the success of the first edition, the Second Edition includes new cases based on the author's experience implementing the balanced scorecard at government and nonprofit agencies. It is a must-read for any organization interested in
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Sense and Sensibility

by Jane Austen ...

Sense and Sensibility was Jane Austen's first published novel. It tells the story of the Dashwood sisters, who fall on hard times after their father dies and their half brother inherits his house and fortune. At the insistence of his wife Fanny, John Dashwood, reneges on the deathbed promise he made to his father to take care of his family, and Mrs Dashwood must take her three daughters, Margaret, ... Read more

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Sense and Sensibility was Jane Austen's first published novel. It tells the story of the Dashwood sisters, who fall on hard times after their father dies and their half brother inherits his house and fortune. At the insistence of his wife Fanny, John Dashwood, reneges on the deathbed promise he made to his father to take care of his family, and Mrs Dashwood must take her three daughters, Margaret,
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致富的特權：二十年來我們為央行政策付出的代價

by 陳虹宇吳聰敏李怡庭陳旭昇 ...

Series Book 26 - 春山之聲
房價高漲人才外流產業升級不力，都跟中央銀行脫不了關係？全面解析神祕面紗底下的中央銀行，瞭解央行政策究竟對臺灣經濟與我們的日常生活造成什麼樣的深遠影響。推薦序──陳南光｜中央銀行副總裁媒體上經常出現美國聯準會或是臺灣中央銀行的新聞，但是在一般人的生活當中，央行到底發揮了什麼作用？新聞中利率的升降匯率的升值或貶值貨幣的供給，這些看似抽象的貨幣政策調整，對普通人生活的影響絕對超過你我的想像。臺灣房價之所以如此高漲，就跟央行二十年來一直維持低利率有關。而長期壓低新臺幣匯率，雖然對於臺灣的出口貿易或許曾有助益，長期而言卻也導致產業升級不力的後果，對經濟體質有負面影響。為什麼這麼說呢？背後的道理是什麼？本書用簡潔的篇幅，提供外行人也能輕鬆看懂的解說，讓大家瞭解二十年來我們為央行政策付出多少代價。本書也說明我國央行為何擁有「致富的特權」。因為央行獨占了... ... Read more

$10.39 CAD

房價高漲人才外流產業升級不力，都跟中央銀行脫不了關係？全面解析神祕面紗底下的中央銀行，瞭解央行政策究竟對臺灣經濟與我們的日常生活造成什麼樣的深遠影響。推薦序──陳南光｜中央銀行副總裁媒體上經常出現美國聯準會或是臺灣中央銀行的新聞，但是在一般人的生活當中，央行到底發揮了什麼作用？新聞中利率的升降匯率的升值或貶值貨幣的供給，這些看似抽象的貨幣政策調整，對普通人生活的影響絕對超過你我的想像。臺灣房價之所以如此高漲，就跟央行二十年來一直維持低利率有關。而長期壓低新臺幣匯率，雖然對於臺灣的出口貿易或許曾有助益，長期而言卻也導致產業升級不力的後果，對經濟體質有負面影響。為什麼這麼說呢？背後的道理是什麼？本書用簡潔的篇幅，提供外行人也能輕鬆看懂的解說，讓大家瞭解二十年來我們為央行政策付出多少代價。本書也說明我國央行為何擁有「致富的特權」。因為央行獨占了...
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Social Procurement and New Public Governance

by Josephine Barraket, Robyn Keast, Craig Furneaux ...

Series series Routledge Critical Studies in Public Management
In recent years, the search for innovative, locally relevant and engaging public service has become the new philosophers’ stone. Social procurement represents one approach to maximising public spending and social value through the purchase of goods and services. It has gained increasing attention in recent years as a way that governments and corporations can amplify the benefits of their ... Read more

$91.16 CAD

In recent years, the search for innovative, locally relevant and engaging public service has become the new philosophers’ stone. Social procurement represents one approach to maximising public spending and social value through the purchase of goods and services. It has gained increasing attention in recent years as a way that governments and corporations can amplify the benefits of their
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Fiscal Tiers (Routledge Revivals)

The Economics of Multi-Level Government

by David King ...

First published in 1984. This book brings together and develops the economic theory relating to the design and operation of systems of non-central government — positing major developments in several areas. It considers what functions systems most suitably perform in non-central governments, and their appropriate size and structure. How these authorities might finance themselves — by taxes, charges ... Read more

$91.16 CAD

First published in 1984. This book brings together and develops the economic theory relating to the design and operation of systems of non-central government — positing major developments in several areas. It considers what functions systems most suitably perform in non-central governments, and their appropriate size and structure. How these authorities might finance themselves — by taxes, charges
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Wiley Federal Government Auditing

Laws, Regulations, Standards, Practices, and Sarbanes-Oxley

by Edward F. Kearney, Roldan Fernandez, Jeffrey W. Green, David M. Zavada ...

The most practical, authoritative guide to Federal Government auditingNow in its second edition, Wiley Federal Government Auditing is authored by four CPAs who are partners at Kearney & Company, a CPA firm that specializes in providing auditing, accounting, and information technology services to the Federal Government. This single-source reference provides you with up-to-date information on ... Read more

$117.99 CAD

The most practical, authoritative guide to Federal Government auditingNow in its second edition, Wiley Federal Government Auditing is authored by four CPAs who are partners at Kearney & Company, a CPA firm that specializes in providing auditing, accounting, and information technology services to the Federal Government. This single-source reference provides you with up-to-date information on
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INTER-AMERICAN ORGANIZATIONS

U.S. Agencies Support Oversight Mechanisms but Could Enhance Their Monitoring of U.S. Assistance Agreements

by Hugues Dumont ...

Series series GAO - DHHS
The United States is a member of the OAS, PAHO, IICA, and PAIGH, which promote democracy, health care, agricultural development, and scientific exchange... ... Read more

$24.89 CAD

The United States is a member of the OAS, PAHO, IICA, and PAIGH, which promote democracy, health care, agricultural development, and scientific exchange...
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NATIONAL MEDIATION BOARD

Progress Made on GAO Recommendations, but Actions Needed to Address Management Challenges

by Hugues Dumont ...

Series series GAO - EOP
NMB was established under the Railway Labor Act to facilitate labor relations for railroads and airlines by mediating and arbitrating labor disputes and overseeing union elections. The FAA Modernization and Reform Act of 2012 included a provision for GAO to evaluate NMB programs and activities every 2 years. GAO’s previous reports, issued in December 2013 and February 2016, included eight ... Read more

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NMB was established under the Railway Labor Act to facilitate labor relations for railroads and airlines by mediating and arbitrating labor disputes and overseeing union elections. The FAA Modernization and Reform Act of 2012 included a provision for GAO to evaluate NMB programs and activities every 2 years. GAO’s previous reports, issued in December 2013 and February 2016, included eight
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K-12 EDUCATION

Discipline Disparities for Black Students, Boys, and Students with Disabilities

by Hugues Dumont ...

Series series GAO - DOEducation
Research has shown that students who experience discipline that removes them from the classroom are more likely to repeat a grade, drop out of school, and become involved in the juvenile justice system. Studies have shown this can result in decreased earning potential and added costs to society, such as incarceration and lost tax revenue. Education and Justice are responsible for enforcing federal ... Read more

$24.89 CAD

Research has shown that students who experience discipline that removes them from the classroom are more likely to repeat a grade, drop out of school, and become involved in the juvenile justice system. Studies have shown this can result in decreased earning potential and added costs to society, such as incarceration and lost tax revenue. Education and Justice are responsible for enforcing federal
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MILITARY HOUSING PRIVATIZATION

DOD Should Take Steps to Improve Monitoring, Reporting, and Risk Assessment

by Hugues Dumont ...

Series series GAO - DOD
In 1996 Congress provided DOD with authorities enabling it to obtain private-sector financing and management to repair, renovate, construct, and operate military housing. DOD has since privatized 99 percent of its domestic housing... ... Read more

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In 1996 Congress provided DOD with authorities enabling it to obtain private-sector financing and management to repair, renovate, construct, and operate military housing. DOD has since privatized 99 percent of its domestic housing...
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2017 LOBBYING DISCLOSURE

Observations on Lobbyists’ Compliance with Disclosure Requirements

by Hugues Dumont ...

Series series GAO - DOJ
The LDA, as amended, requires lobbyists to file quarterly disclosure reports and semiannual reports on certain political contributions. The law also includes a provision for GAO to annually audit lobbyists’ compliance with the LDA. GAO’s objectives were to (1) determine the extent to which lobbyists can demonstrate compliance with disclosure requirements, (2) identify challenges to compliance that ... Read more

$24.89 CAD

The LDA, as amended, requires lobbyists to file quarterly disclosure reports and semiannual reports on certain political contributions. The law also includes a provision for GAO to annually audit lobbyists’ compliance with the LDA. GAO’s objectives were to (1) determine the extent to which lobbyists can demonstrate compliance with disclosure requirements, (2) identify challenges to compliance that
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BUDGET ISSUES

Continuing Resolutions and Other Budget Uncertainties Present Management Challenges

by Hugues Dumont ...

Series series GAO - DOJ
Congress annually faces difficult decisions on what to fund among competing priorities and interests, and often postpones final funding decisions to allow additional time for deliberations. In all but four of the last 40 years, Congress has passed CRs to keep government services in operation until agreement is reached on final appropriations. In some years, including the current fiscal year, when ... Read more

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Congress annually faces difficult decisions on what to fund among competing priorities and interests, and often postpones final funding decisions to allow additional time for deliberations. In all but four of the last 40 years, Congress has passed CRs to keep government services in operation until agreement is reached on final appropriations. In some years, including the current fiscal year, when
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FOREIGN MILITARY SALES

DOD Should Take Additional Steps to Streamline Process for Assessing Potential Recovery of Certain Acquisition Costs

by Hugues Dumont ...

Series series GAO - DOD
Under the Arms Export Control Act and its implementing regulations, DOD is required to recover nonrecurring costs—unique one-time program-wide expenditures—for certain major defense equipment sold under the FMS program. These costs include research, development, and one-time production costs, such as expenses for testing equipment. The Act also permits those costs to be waived under certain ... Read more

$24.89 CAD

Under the Arms Export Control Act and its implementing regulations, DOD is required to recover nonrecurring costs—unique one-time program-wide expenditures—for certain major defense equipment sold under the FMS program. These costs include research, development, and one-time production costs, such as expenses for testing equipment. The Act also permits those costs to be waived under certain
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BORDER SECURITY

Progress and Challenges with the Use of Technology, Tactical Infrastructure, and Personnel to Secure the Southwest Border

by Hugues Dumont ...

Series series GAO - DHS
DHS has employed a variety of technology, tactical infrastructure, and personnel assets to help secure the nearly 2,000 mile long southwest border. Since 2009, GAO has issued over 35 products on the progress and challenges DHS has faced in using technology, infrastructure, and other resources to secure the border. GAO has made over 50 recommendations to help improve DHS’s efforts, and DHS has ... Read more

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DHS has employed a variety of technology, tactical infrastructure, and personnel assets to help secure the nearly 2,000 mile long southwest border. Since 2009, GAO has issued over 35 products on the progress and challenges DHS has faced in using technology, infrastructure, and other resources to secure the border. GAO has made over 50 recommendations to help improve DHS’s efforts, and DHS has
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SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING, AND MATHEMATICS EDUCATION

Actions Needed to Better Assess the Federal Investment

by Hugues Dumont ...

Series series GAO - DHHS
Education programs in STEM fields are intended to enhance the nation’s global competitiveness. GAO reported in 2012 that there were more than 200 federal STEM education programs in fiscal year 2010. Since then, this portfolio of programs has changed. GAO was asked to review the landscape of federal STEM education programs... ... Read more

$24.91 CAD

Education programs in STEM fields are intended to enhance the nation’s global competitiveness. GAO reported in 2012 that there were more than 200 federal STEM education programs in fiscal year 2010. Since then, this portfolio of programs has changed. GAO was asked to review the landscape of federal STEM education programs...
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VETERANS HEALTH ADMINISTRATION

Opportunities Exist for Improving Veterans’ Access to Health Care Services in the Pacific Islands

by Hugues Dumont ...

Series series GAO - DOVA
Veterans’ access to timely health care at VA medical facilities has been a long-standing problem identified by GAO and VA’s Office of Inspector General. The remote nature of the Pacific Islands creates some unique challenges for VAPIHCS, which may affect its ability to provide the approximately 50,000 veterans it serves in American Samoa, Guam, Hawaii, and the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana ... Read more

$24.89 CAD

Veterans’ access to timely health care at VA medical facilities has been a long-standing problem identified by GAO and VA’s Office of Inspector General. The remote nature of the Pacific Islands creates some unique challenges for VAPIHCS, which may affect its ability to provide the approximately 50,000 veterans it serves in American Samoa, Guam, Hawaii, and the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana
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PAR Processo Administrativo de Responsabilização da lei anticorrupção: coletânea de decisões administrativas.

by Dielson Claudio dos Santos ...

A Lei nº 12.846, de 1º de agosto de 2013, denominada Lei Anticorrupção, foi incorporada ao ordenamento jurídico nacional em decorrência de compromissos internacionais assumidos pelo governo do Brasil.Uma importante inovação foi a criação do instituto do processo administrativo de responsabilização - PAR.O objetivo deste trabalho é oferecer aos operadores do Direito (advogados, juízes e membros do ... Read more

$13.82 CAD

A Lei nº 12.846, de 1º de agosto de 2013, denominada Lei Anticorrupção, foi incorporada ao ordenamento jurídico nacional em decorrência de compromissos internacionais assumidos pelo governo do Brasil.Uma importante inovação foi a criação do instituto do processo administrativo de responsabilização - PAR.O objetivo deste trabalho é oferecer aos operadores do Direito (advogados, juízes e membros do
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Crônica de Direito Financeiro

Tributação,Guerra Fiscal e Políticas Públicas

by Fernando Facury Scaff ...

É possível oferecer transporte gratuito para todos os cidadãos? E hospitais de qualidade? Educação, saneamento e segurança? A resposta começa com sim, mas vai além. Tudo são opções do estado em relação aos seus gastos – e, em última instância, escolhas da população. Didático e espirituoso, Fernando Facury Scaff descreve como o direito Financeiro influencia o dia a dia dos brasileiros. Afinal, ... Read more

$6.64 CAD

É possível oferecer transporte gratuito para todos os cidadãos? E hospitais de qualidade? Educação, saneamento e segurança? A resposta começa com sim, mas vai além. Tudo são opções do estado em relação aos seus gastos – e, em última instância, escolhas da população. Didático e espirituoso, Fernando Facury Scaff descreve como o direito Financeiro influencia o dia a dia dos brasileiros. Afinal,
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COLUMBIA CLASS SUBMARINE

Immature Technologies Present Risks to Achieving Cost, Schedule, and Performance Goals

by Hugues Dumont ...

Series series GAO - DOD
The Navy’s Columbia class ballistic missile submarines will replace the 14 Ohio class that currently provide the sea-based leg of the U.S. nuclear triad, slated to begin retiring in 2027. The first Columbia must begin patrols in 2031 to prevent a gap in deterrent capabilities; the class will ultimately carry up to 70 percent of the nation’s strategic nuclear capability. The program is a top Navy ... Read more

$24.89 CAD

The Navy’s Columbia class ballistic missile submarines will replace the 14 Ohio class that currently provide the sea-based leg of the U.S. nuclear triad, slated to begin retiring in 2027. The first Columbia must begin patrols in 2031 to prevent a gap in deterrent capabilities; the class will ultimately carry up to 70 percent of the nation’s strategic nuclear capability. The program is a top Navy
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OFFICE OF NAVAJO AND HOPI INDIAN RELOCATION

Executive Branch and Legislative Action Needed for Closure and Transfer of Activities

by Hugues Dumont ...

Series series GAO - DOI
In 1974, the Settlement Act was intended to provide for the final settlement of a land dispute between the Navajo and Hopi tribes that originated nearly a century ago. The act created ONHIR to carry out the relocation of Navajo and Hopi Indians off land partitioned to the other tribe. ONHIR’s relocation efforts were scheduled to end by 1986. However, those efforts continue today... ... Read more

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In 1974, the Settlement Act was intended to provide for the final settlement of a land dispute between the Navajo and Hopi tribes that originated nearly a century ago. The act created ONHIR to carry out the relocation of Navajo and Hopi Indians off land partitioned to the other tribe. ONHIR’s relocation efforts were scheduled to end by 1986. However, those efforts continue today...
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CRITICAL INFRASTRUCTURE PROTECTION

Additional Actions Are Essential for Assessing Cybersecurity Framework Adoption

by Hugues Dumont ...

Series series GAO - DHS
Our nation’s critical infrastructure includes the public and private systems and assets vital to national security, economic stability, and public health and safety. Federal policy identifies 16 critical infrastructure sectors, including the financial services, energy, transportation, and communications sectors. To better address cyberrelated risks to critical infrastructure, in 2014, NIST ... Read more

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Our nation’s critical infrastructure includes the public and private systems and assets vital to national security, economic stability, and public health and safety. Federal policy identifies 16 critical infrastructure sectors, including the financial services, energy, transportation, and communications sectors. To better address cyberrelated risks to critical infrastructure, in 2014, NIST
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MILITARY PERSONNEL

Additional Actions Needed to Address Gaps in Military Physician Specialties

by Hugues Dumont ...

Series series GAO - DOD
Because of nationwide shortages and other challenges, DOD offers programs and incentives to attract and retain more than 16,000 military physicians. DOD’s scholarship program, managed by the services, and its University (DOD’s sponsored medical school), are the department’s two primary programs for creating a pipeline of future military physicians... ... Read more

$24.89 CAD

Because of nationwide shortages and other challenges, DOD offers programs and incentives to attract and retain more than 16,000 military physicians. DOD’s scholarship program, managed by the services, and its University (DOD’s sponsored medical school), are the department’s two primary programs for creating a pipeline of future military physicians...
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