Germany and China are attractive investment locations. Despite some successful reciprocal take-overs, transactions often fail. There are a number of reasons for this, including different political and legal systems, cultural differences, and financial hurdles, which this volume makes accessible...

"The 2024 release of Principles of Auditing & Other Assurance Services provides a carefully balanced presentation of auditing theory and practice. Written in a clear and understandable manner, it is particularly appropriate for students who have had limited or no audit experience. The approach...

Frontmatter -- Contents -- 1 Why Faith-Based Investing? -- 2 Screening Methodologies and their Implications -- 3 Comparative Performance of Faith-Based Portfolios -- 4 Screening and Dividend Payout Behaviour -- 5 The Model -- 6 Summing up the Final Thoughts -- References -- List of Figures --...

How do two-career couples manage in a one-career world?It's about Time examines this mismatch between outdated scripts and the experiences of dual-earner couples. It broadens our understanding of occupational and family career strategies couples use in light of the widening gap between their...