Written for managers and professionals in business and industry, this book helps the reader in: * Understanding what is and is not IFRS * Learning the complexities of IFRS implementation * Appreciating the contribution of IFRS to corporate governance The changeover from the mosaic of different heterogeneous national accounting standards to the Inte...

This book has two themes: Private Banking and investment decisions regarding Structural Financial Products. Dr. Dimitris Chorafas examines in a rigorous way whether structured financial products are advisable investments for retail and institutional investors and, if yes, which risks they entail....

The changing global economy is forcing a shift in focus on organizational financial operations. The tools needed to transform and ultimately increase a company\'s bottom line are given....

Many firms are now developing policies for outsourcing IT and other basic functions, this book analyzes this issue from the perspective of both the outsourcer and the insourcer. Dimitris N. Chorafas describes management needs and shows how technology canbe used to meet these needs....

The author outlines the reasons why management risk must be examined within the perspective of each company\'s business challenges. He suggests there is a synergy between shareholder value and business ethics....

Book DescriptionThis book: *provides a sound methodology for operational risk control *focuses on management risk and ways to avoid it *explains why and how information technology is a major operational risk *shows how to integrate cost control in the operational risk perspective *details analytical approaches to operational risk control, to help w...

Book Description Corporate accountability must be examined within the perspective of a company\'s business challenges. There is a synergy between shareholder value and the responsibilities of management....

Book DescriptionThe Management of Investments is based on an extensive research project done by the author in 2003 and 2004, in the United States, England, Germany, France, Italy and Switzerland. The author outlines the rules behind the able management of investments by private individuals, banks, and institutional investors....

Book DescriptionWritten for managers and professionals in business and industry, and using a minimum of mathematical language, The Management of Bond Investments and the Trading of Debt addresses three key issues: Bondholders options, risks and rewards in making investments in debt instruments; The dynamics of inflation, and how they affect both tr...

In this book Dimitris N. Chorafas has uncovered the hidden risks behind alternative investments through extensive research in the US, UK, Germany, France, Italy, Scandinavia, and Switzerland. He also provides solutions to the problems identified. This book is particularly important in light of recent scandals such as Enron and WorldCom....

Focuses solely on the risk of the derivative instruments themselves and provides working solutions for the management of the derivatives portfolio. Based on a global research project of the instruments, their uses, benefits and dangers, it offers a fully developed program....

The rapid advancement of technology and of Internet commerce in a globalized market has brought change at an unprecedented rate. This book focuses on the most significant developments taking place in the market, their impact on the accounting and finance function, the new efficient logistics solutions, and how new technology effects commerce....

Based on an extensive research project done by the author in the United States, Britain, Germany, France, Switzerland, Sweden, and Austria from December 1999 to June 2001, Enterprise Architecture and New Generation Information Systems focuses on four main themes: ·Next Generation Information Technology·The Likely Technologies of this Decade·Enterpr...

This book brings the reader through the transition of ERP, CRM, and Web applications into integrative management tools. It addresses issues companies will encounter as they become global providers of Internet-enabled solutions and explores business opportunities and cost savings....

This book provides an essential update for experienced data processing professionals, transaction managers, and database specialists who are seeking system solutions beyond the confines of traditional approaches....