Forensic Accounting – a New Paradigm For Niche Consulting

OBJECTIVES OF WRITING THIS ARTICLE: Forensic accounting(F.A.) has come into limelight due to rapid increase in financial frauds and white-collar crimes. But it is largely untrodden area in India.The integration of accounting,auditing and investigative skills creates the speciality know as F.A.The opportunities for the Forensic Accountants are growing fast;they are being engaged in public practice and are being employed by insurance companies, banks, police forces, government agencies etc.This article seeks to examine the meaning and nature, activities and services rendered, core knowledge and personal skills required for forensic accounting as a specialized field in accountancy profession. Indeed there is a future in F.A. as a separate niche consulting.

Entrepreneurial Revolution – A Nigerian Perspective

The entrepreneurial revolution is best defined as a radical and coordinated attempt to accelerate wealth creation through the promotion of innovative business practices. The objective of this revolution is rapid and sustainable economic expansion with a specific focus on unique and creatively-evolved business models.

Managing Risk in Financial Sector

Risk Management is a hot topic in the financial sector especially in the light of the recent losses of some multinational corporations e.g. collapses of Britain’s Barings Bank, WorldCom and also due to the incident of 9/11.

The Nissan & IBM Outsourcing Agreement

In 1999 Nissan made a fundamental decision to outsource its Information technology department to IBM in an effort to rejuvenate a flailing company, a company that was facing $22 billion in debt. In our paper we researched the question “Does the cost of implementing an in-house solution outweigh the benefits or does Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) make more sense?”

Industry – Italy’s Export Industries – The Top Five

Latest reports released on Nov 13 from Bloomberg show Italy has emerged from recession and GDP grew by 0.6 percent. The recovery of Germany and France, the country’s largest export markets, also sounded a note of optimism.

International Business Organization Development Factors For Consideration

How to quickly drive an additional 10%+ to your company’s bottom line? Efficiently develop your international business to support the organization with highest dollar margin contribution. Outline format touches on important criteria to supplement your business. No company should be without this segment.

Distinguishing Features of Project Management in the 21st Century

In the 21st century, there is a clear swift from hard systems approach of project management to soft factors, a demand for strategic thinking in project management, new success factors and project uncertainty management. Broader project management theory and more intense research efforts are also a trend in the field.

Best Job Search Techniques to Use in a Recession

In a bad economy, many industries are negatively affected and competition for jobs increase. Do you know how to increase you chances of landing a great job?

Records Management And Its Key Role In Business Continuity And Disaster Recovery

A explanation of the importance of effective records management within the Business Continuity planning process. Particular emphasis is given to paper records.

Explanation of T Account, Debit and Credit, and Double Entry Accounting System

All accountants know several terms that create basis for any accounting system. Such terms are T-account, debit and credit, and double entry accounting system. Of course, these terms are studied by accounting students all over the world.