No comments about Business Accounting, Irish Edition.

4 comments about Financial Management for International Business.

1. One of the most interesting and helpful textbooks available on the market for studying International aspects of Financial Management and Business. This book is suitable for Business and Accounting students in their second and third year undergraduate studies as well as for post graduate students. Especially useful for students from Europe and the USA as it has many practical examples and case studies from European and US companies and markets. The book also reviews the findings of many current empirical and theoretical research studies published in top academic journals, thus provides a strong theoretical foundation for the subjects covered in the book. The book has three main sections: International Financial Markets; Internatioanl Risk Management and International Performance Evaluation and Control in Multinational Companies. A Highly recommended text book for anyone interested in studying International Business and Finance.



2. This book is clearly written, it has many numerical examples and case studies and has a strong theoretical underpinning. I strongly recommend this book to students studying for Internatioanl Business and Finance at undergraduate and postgraduate programmes.



3. This book is clearly written, it has many numerical examples and case studies and has a strong theoretical underpinning. I strongly recommend this book to students studying for Internatioanl Business and Finance at undergraduate and postgraduate programmes.



4. I USED THIS BOOK FOR MY UNDERGRADUATE COURSE IN INTERNATIONAL FINANCE COURSE. IT HAS HELPED ME TO LIKE THE SUBJECT AND GET A FIRST CLASS GRADE ON THE SUBJECT. THANK YOU

1 comments about Global Corporate Finance: Text and Cases.

1. This book appears to break new ground because it discusses every thoery with actual data and/ or real-world example. In addition, this book explains many things in a conversational tone and thus makes it very easy for me to understand the material. However, I would like to see more end-of-chapter problems and questions. Furthermore, I think that end-of-chapter cases should be a little more complex. Overall, though, the 4th edition of Global Corporate Finance is better than most books in the field.

No comments about Basic Accounting Principles for Lawyers : With Present Value and Expected Value.

1 comments about Raising Venture Capital Finance in Europe: A Practical Guide for Business Owners, Entrepreneurs and Investors.

1. As board level marketers we know how positive the current environment is for sustained business growth, at least where we get things right. Start-ups and entrepreneurs abound and existing companies are taking the opportunity to move into new markets at home and abroad, launch new products and services, expanding operations and hiring new staff.
   
   
   
   Emerging small businesses are providing the innovation that large companies need. But these small businesses need to grow quickly to follow their clients organisation internationally and to exploit their emerging business potential. More mature private companies may need to expand into new business areas, initiate major projects or plan for the departure of previous founding directors and their capital.
   
   
   
   Growing a winning idea, even a proven idea, into a successful and fast growing enterprise requires funds. But there are so many funding options available. Should the directors re-mortgage their houses? Can we generate enough cash from income? Should we ask the bank for a major line of credit? Can we find an appropriate business angel? Would private equity companies be too big for us and would we gain enough investment from an appearance on TV's `Dragons Den'?
   
   
   
   So many alternative sources of finance are available, but for many fast growing companies venture capital proves to be the best fit. This book clearly explains the structure of the VC industry, what it provides and the alternative financing options available. Misconceptions are directly addressed and demystified.
   
   
   
   It becomes clear to the reader that VC companies have specialist skills in supporting technology dependant companies and this is often important as whatever business we are in we seem increasingly dependent on technology as part of our product set. Companies that I'm personally involved with have needed to develop systems to deliver their services in digital marketing, online market research, key account management and investment portfolio analytics.
   
   
   
   The author highlights the role of marketing in building a realistic business plan that also makes the company, its products, market positioning and potential profits attractive to a potential VC investor. As marketers we're usually focused on selling our products to consumers, but it seems that many of the same skills are valuable and central to a team that will sell the company's capabilities and market opportunity to investors.
   
   
   
   This book provides an outline for developing and presenting this strategic business plan, with tips on how to selectively approach VC's, negotiating to sell or build the business, preparing for due diligence, defining the benefits for investors and planning potential exit routes too.
   
   
   
   Insights into what VC's are looking for will be of great value as you select and approach them. How will they value your business and its proposition? VC's need an understanding of your development stage, industry focus, geographic coverage and the investment required. They are usually looking for a company that can achieve a leading position in a growth market, with the right balance of risk and return!
   
   
   
   In general VC's focus on proven technologies and aren't keen on taking technical risk. They know how to protect your IP and shoot for global market potential. Disruptive technologies are particularly attractive to them - an oft quoted example is the digital camera that has almost completely killed film sales.
   
   
   
   3i (one of the largest and best known VC's) say they are always looking for:
   
   - Exceptional leadership with entrepreneurial flair and proven technical and business expertise
   
   - Disruptive technology and the vision to create a new market, or gain significant share in an existing market
   
   
   
   Building an experienced and complementary management team, with sector expertise, track record and ambition is key. VC's can help you fill the gaps, with advisers or non-executive directors, tax, legal and other skills. They can even introduce you to relevant networking organisations and forums, finding new customers, new partners and new advisers.
   
   
   
   The book includes a directory of VC's focused on technology, it also provides significant advice for university spin-outs. Practical case studies and a series of `VC tips' are interleaved throughout the book, with critical success factors for `start ups that work', consolidated top tips abound in this clear and easy to read book.
   
   
   
   Author Keith Arundale's 20 year involvement with the European and US Venture Capital industries shows through. If you are in business, or even thinking about starting one, this book makes an essential read. It certainly isn't only for those `Raising Venture Capital Finance in Europe'.
   
   
   
   But one final warning; recent research by City University in London suggests that, where Venture Capital becomes involved, 80% of previous CEO's are gone within 5 years and those that remain are usually moved to in-house technology or innovation leadership roles.
   
   
   
   Bryan Foss is an independent board level advisor, business author and non-executive director, also founder of www.FossInitiatives.com
   
   
   
   This review was published at www.themarketingleaders.com

2 comments about Comparative International Accounting (8th Edition).

1. As a translator who works with Japanese, Chinese, and French financial reports, it is difficult to find up to date books that cover all of the financial systems that I deal with, and I would go broke buying updated books for each country every year.
   
   This book is the next best thing. It gives an introduction to the system used in a particular country and then discusses the basis for differences between systems used in different countries, so that at least one can understand the types of differences one can expect.
   
   It is a given that any book such as this must address Japan as well as major European and North American, but this title is noteworthy for covering China as well.



2. Maybe I'm just unfamiliar with the style of a British textbook, but I found it very difficult to follow. The text rambles from one statement to another, with no logical flow, structure or summaries of introduction or conclusion. It's certainly a thorough treatment of the field if your interest is understanding differences in international practice, although it's not targeted at someone who wants to learn to actually perform the accounting.

No comments about College Accounting: A Practical Approach Study Guide With Working Papers, Chapters 1-15.

No comments about International Financial Accounting: A Comparative Approach (2nd Edition).

No comments about Environmental Accounting in Action: Case Studies from Southern Africa.

No comments about Global Credit Management: An Executive Summary (The Wiley Finance Series).