Pursuing local tax policy -- Local taxation and American federalism -- Local limits -- The logic of the property tax -- The property tax under siege -- Local-option sales and excise taxes -- Income and business taxes -- Nontax revenue options -- Financing local government in the 21st century --...

Financial reports and the financial reporting process -- The law and accounting sandwich -- Environmental laws -- Environmental financial reporting : overview -- Financial reporting objectives -- Sarbanes-Oxley : overview -- Certifications -- Internal control -- Improper influence on the audit...