ERP solutions for SMBs : Opportunity or Confusion ? Its action time in the SMB space. Suddenly, the space neglected for so long seems to generate a lot of interest for behemoths of the Information Technology Industry. The turf once ruled by the multi
In this article, we'll examine the "dynamic current ratio" to assess a company's liquidity status instead of the static but commonly used current ratio. It is often calculated alongside the quick ratio and the cash ratio, to provide analyst
International Financial Reporting StandardsInternational Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) the new avatar of International Accounting Standards (IAS) are issued by International Accounting Standards Board (IASB). This role was earlier discharged b
Under section 145 of the Income-tax Act, 1961, certain accounting standards have been made mandatory while computing the taxable income. However, this has been challenged by certain Companies on the ground that the mandatory provision is unconstituti
PETTY CASH Petty cash allows you to make small purchases or reimbursements, in cash, for items such as stamps, office supplies, parking, etc. The fund should be enough to cover petty cash expenditures for about a month. If it is too small you will h
EVA (Economic Value Added) EVA (Economic Value Added) was developed by a New York Consulting firm, Stern Steward & Co in 1982 to promote value-maximizing behaviour in corporate managers (O'Hanlon. J & Peasnell. K, 1998). It is a single, value
The Importance of Accountancy Asish K Bhattacharyya Initially,when I started to teach at a reputed business school, I was dismayed bythe fact that an average MBA student who does not want to specialise inFinance is quite happy if she can obtain a
Now with Engineers Without Borders, Malcolm McArthurchose a profession that took him from Kabul to the streets of Rio deJaneiroFunny, that a man with a mind for mathematics should end up living his life guided by serendipitous signs.Thefirst sign cam
Securities and Exchange Board of India issued ESOP guidelines in 1999. The idea behind this was to reward and motivate employees for their commitment and hard work. SEBI defines employee stock options as ¡§option given to the whole-time directors, of
The turnaround in the Indian economy has paved way for new & sophisticated Financial instruments to mark their arrival on the scene, thereby broadening the "Investors' Basket". In the year 2000, the Indian capital markets welcomed one of such ins