makers’ economic prediction models. For example, every month the U.S. Commerce Department reports data on inventory levels and sales. As shown in the table below, in a recent month these data indicated an increasing level of inventories. November Inventory and Sales (billions of dollars, seasonally adjusted) Total business inventories Total business sales Inventory/Sales ratio 1999 $1,145 $ 862 1.33 2000 $1,221 $ 896 1.36 Percent Change ϩ6.64% ϩ3.94% More importantly, not
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introduced early banking system. Muslim businessmen from Kabul, Afghanistan came to India and started money lending business in exchange of interest sometime in 1312A.D, they were known as Kabliwallas. All over the world the dimension of Banking has been changing rapidly due to Deregulation, Technological innovation and Globalization. Banking in Bangladesh has to keep pace with the global change. Now Banks must compete in the market place both with local institution as well as foreign ones. To survive
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On Pepsi Cola International Nau-Bahar Bottling Company, Gujranwala Submitted To: HR Executive Mr. Basharat Zia Submitted By: Afnan Umar Khan Kashif Mahmood Salman Dar Syed Sajjad Haider Date of Submission: University of the Punjab, Gujranwala Campus University of the Punjab, Gujranwala Campus Lahore School of Economics, Lahore Baha-ud-Din Zikriya University, Multan 28.08.2010 NBC, 38 S.I Gujranwala, Pakistan. University Of the Punjab, Gujranwala Campus Page 1 Internship Report
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Journal of Accounting and Economics 31 (2001) 255–307 Empirical research on accounting choice$ Thomas D. Fieldsa, Thomas Z. Lysb,*, Linda Vincentb b Graduate School of Business Administration, Harvard University, Boston, MA 02163, USA Kellogg Graduate School of Management, Northwestern University, Evanston, IL 60208, USA Received 21 January 2000; received in revised form 31 January 2001 a Abstract We review research from the 1990s that examines the determinants and consequences of accounting
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international trade impact societies, non-government organizations have become increasingly influential in world affairs. Now, there are about twelve thousand NGOs in all over the world operating in most countries. These organizations are not directly affiliated with any national government, but often have a significant Impact on the social, economy and political activity of the country or region involved. So, we can say that NGOs have become major players in the field of international and national
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liquidations. Explain the dollar-value LIFO method. Identify the major advantages and disadvantages of LIFO. Understand why companies select given inventory methods. Inventories in the Crystal Ball A substantial increase in inventory may be a leading indicator of an upcoming decline in profit margins. Take the auto industry as an example. Detroit’s inventories have been growing for several years because the domestic manufacturers like to run the factories at full capacity, even if they are not
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Volume 6 INTEGRATED PROFESSIONAL COMPETENCE EXAMINATION GROUP I & ACCOUNTING TECHNICIAN EXAMINATION 11 SUGGESTED ANSWERS May, 2012 The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (Set up by an Act of Parliament) New Delhi SUGGESTED ANSWERS TO QUESTIONS SET AT THE COMMON FOR INTEGRATED PROFESSIONAL COMPETENCE EXAMINATION GROUP I & ACCOUNTING TECHNICIAN EXAMINATION MAY, 2012 BOARD OF STUDIES THE INSTITUTE OF CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS OF INDIA (Set up by an Act of Parliament)
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KUWAIT FINANCE HOUSE (MALAYSIA) BERHAD (672174-T) (Incorporated in Malaysia) Directors' Report and Audited Financial Statements as at 31 December 2010 Registered Office Level 18, Tower 2, Etiqa Twins, 11 Jalan Pinang, 50450 Kuala Lumpur KUWAIT FINANCE HOUSE (MALAYSIA) BERHAD (672174-T) (Incorporated in Malaysia) CONTENTS PERFORMANCE OVERVIEW STATEMENT OF CORPORATE GOVERNANCE DIRECTORS' REPORT STATEMENT BY DIRECTORS STATUTORY DECLARATION REPORT OF SHARIAH COMMITTEE INDEPENDENT
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rapidly increasing global demand for communication services but is currently facing an increasing shortage of skills supply. Moreover, due to shortages of skilled workers, high turnover rates, and rapid business growth in the service sectors, it has been noted that recruiting, selecting, and placing applicants are among the top three priorities of human resource professionals (Bureau of National Affairs, 2000; Straus, Miles, and Levesque, 2001 cf. Bauer et al., 2004). Since the motor vehicle industry
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Pay systems Introduction Pay is a key factor affecting relationships at work. The level and distribution of pay and benefits can have a considerable effect on the efficiency of any organisation, and on the morale and productivity of the workforce. It is therefore vital that organisations develop pay systems that are appropriate for them, that provide value for money, and that reward workers fairly for the work they perform. Pay systems are methods of rewarding people for their contribution to
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