intriguing stories revealed by cell phone yakkers and eavesdroppers across the globe. You will be charmed by touching romantic connections; lose yourself in wild lost-and-found escapades; cheer at poignant, lifesaving 911 callsand then howl with laughter at pranksters' antics, absurd customer service calls, and wacky insurance claims. A few subjects covered in the book: LOL overheard love is in the air where ru? auto misdial saved by the cell ru tlkn 2 me?911lost & found jest kidding ;) does my insurance cover this?those #%@*! cell phonescustomer serviceIn a Cell Phone Minute roams from the strange to the interesting to the hilarious faster than you can say "Hello?" Go ahead...eavesdrop guiltlessly.
This narrative takes an uncompromising look at the corporate vultures that prey on America's working class. Made up of pawnshops, payday lenders, check cashers, credit card companies and the like, the fringe economy entices vulnerable consumers into an economic netherworld.
"Realizing that most students in an introductory managerial accounting course are not going to major in accounting, this book seeks to position managerial accounting in a broader context of business decision making."--Pref.
The classic survey design reference, updated for the digital age For over two decades, Dillman's classic text on survey design has aided both students and professionals in effectively planning and conducting mail, telephone, and, more recently, Internet surveys. The new edition is thoroughly updated and revised, and covers all aspects of survey research. It features expanded coverage of mobile phones, tablets, and the use of do-it-yourself surveys, and Dillman's unique Tailored Design Method is also thoroughly explained. This invaluable resource is crucial for any researcher seeking to increase response rates and obtain high-quality feedback from survey questions. Consistent with current emphasis on the visual and aural, the new edition is complemented by copious examples within the text and accompanying website. This heavily revised Fourth Edition includes: Strategies and tactics for determining the needs of a given survey, how to design it, and how to effectively administer it How and when to use mail, telephone, and Internet surveys to maximum advantage Proven techniques to increase response rates Guidance on how to obtain high-quality feedback from mail, electronic, and other self-administered surveys Direction on how to construct effective questionnaires, including considerations of layout The effects of sponsorship on the response rates of surveys Use of capabilities provided by newly mass-used media: interactivity, presentation of aural and visual stimuli. The Fourth Edition reintroduces the telephone—including coordinating land and mobile. Grounded in the best research, the book offers practical how-to guidelines and detailed examples for practitioners and students alike.
Created specifically for middle school mathematics teachers, this publication shows how mathematics concepts and knowledge can be used to develop economic and personal financial understandings.
Sams Teach Yourself Facebook in 10 Minutes offers straightforward, practical answers when you need fast results. By working through 10-minute lessons, you’ll learn everything you need to know to quickly and easily get up to speed with Facebook. Tips point out shortcuts and solutions Cautions help you avoid common pitfalls Notes provide additional information 10 minutes is all you need to learn how to... Start a new account and build a profile page Connect with friends, coworkers, and family members Post status updates, comments, and view news feeds Communicate through Wall posts, messages, and live chat Create a blog with Facebook notes Share photos, videos, and favorite links Add applications to enhance your Facebook experience Share a hobby or interest using Facebook groups Keep track of upcoming events and happenings Create a professional Page for a business or organization Keep connected with Facebook through your mobile device Control your privacy settings and keep your information safe
Get ahead with your career and grab a prestigious and internationally recognised Accountant Diploma Overview Want to become an Accountant and help businesses make critical financial decisions by collecting, tracking, and correcting the company's finances? Being responsible for financial audits, reconciling bank statements, and ensuring financial records that are accurate throughout the year? Then you’re at the right place here. Content - Accounting and the Business Environment - Recording Business Transactions - The Adjusting Process - Completing the Accounting Cycle - Merchandising Operations - Merchandise Inventory - Internal Control and Cash - Receivables - Plant Assets and Intangibles - Current Liabilities and Payroll - Long-Term Liabilities, Bonds Payable, and Classification of Liabilities on the Balance Sheet - Corporations: Paid-In Capital and the Balance Sheet - Corporations: Effects on Retained Earnings and the Income Statement - The Statement of Cash Flows - Financial Statement Analysis - Introduction to Managerial Accounting - Job Order and Process Costing - Activity-Based Costing and Other Cost Management Tools - Cost-Volume-Profit Analysis - Short-Term Business Decisions - Capital Investment Decisions and the Time Value of Money - The Master Budget and Responsibility Accounting - Flexible Budgets and Standard Costs - Performance Evaluation and the Balanced Scorecard - Partnerships Duration 12 months Assessment The assessment will take place on the basis of one assignment at the end of the course. Tell us when you feel ready to take the exam and we’ll send you the assignment questions. Study material The study material will be provided in separate files by email / download link.
Overview In this diploma course you will deal with all kinds of Financial Accounting and General Topics to become a successful Accountant at master’s level. Content - Financial Accounting Regulations and Organizations - The Framework of Financial Accounting Concepts and Standards - Securities and Exchange Commission Reporting Requirements - Introduction to Internal Control Assessment and Reporting - Public Company Accounting Oversight Board - Earnings Management - Forgetting Our Duties to the Users of Financial Reports: The Lesson of Enron - Management Discussion and Analysis - Global Accounting and Auditing - Financial Statements: Form and Content - Income Statement Presentation and Earnings per Share - Accounting for Business Combinations - Consolidation, Translation, and the Equity Method - Statement of Cash Flows - Interim Financial Statements - Analyzing Financial Statements - And much more Duration 12 months Assessment The assessment will take place on the basis of one assignment at the end of the course. Tell us when you feel ready to take the exam and we’ll send you the assignment questions. Study material The study material will be provided in separate files by email / download link.
