Abacus: a Journal of Accounting, Finance and Business Studies
http://www.wiley.com/bw/journal.asp?ref=0001-3072
Abacus provides a forum for independent and critical thought on matters of current academic and professional interest in accounting, finance and business. It is published in Australia, but is international in scope. The journal reports current research; to evaluate critically current developments in theory and practice; to analyse the effects of the regulatory framework of accounting, finance and business; and to explore alternatives to, and explanations of, past and current practices.The key features include: scholarly papers in accounting, finance and business studies; reports on the products of current research; evaluation of current developments in theory and practice; analysis of the effects of the regulatory framework of accounting, finance and business; and the exploration of alternatives to, and explanations of, past and current practices. The site contains information on the editorial board, notes for contributors; subscriptions details. Tables of contents and abstracts may be accessed from this site.
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AccountAbility: Institute of Social and Ethical AccountAbility
http://www.accountability21.net/
The Institute of Social and Ethical AccountAbility, is "... committed to enhancing the performance of organizations and to developing the competencies of individuals in social and ethical accountability and sustainable development." It does this by promoting best practice social and ethical accounting and auditing, plus the development of standards and accreditation procedures for professionals in the field. The website provides information on AccountAbility, the latest developments worldwide in social and ethical accounting and auditing, links to other relevant websites in the field of social and ethical disclosure, details of forthcoming conferences of potential interest and information on membership. Access to certain areas of the site is restricted to members of AccountAbility.
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Accounting Web: Business Management Zone
http://www.accountingweb.co.uk/business/
This content-rich site is produced by Accounting Web. The site contains advice and resources for accounting students and accountants. Articles are written by leading management thinkers. A useful site for students interested in a financial management career, or for gaining insight into this area of management.
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Actuarial Profession (The)
http://www.actuaries.org.uk/
Actuarial Profession is the combined website for the Institute of Actuaries which was established in 1848 as the professional association for actuaries in the UK and the Institute's Scottish counterpart, the Faculty of Actuaries, which was established later in 1856. This website represents both professional associations. A detailed history and background to the profession can be found from the home page. Information aimed at students on how to join the profession as well as professional development advice and activities are also available. The site also includes sections on publications, conferences and about the British Actuarial Journal. There are full contact details.
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An Introduction to Investment Theory
http://viking.som.yale.edu/will/finman540/classnotes/notes.html
This hyper-text book introduces the foundations of investment decision making. Beginning with portfolio theory and the trade off between risk and return, it shows how the definition of investor risk depends crucially upon diversification. It explains modern asset pricing models currently used to determine the expected rate of return on investments and finally it presents evidence about what information can be used for strategic investment advantage. The book is designed for use in a four-week teaching module for master's students studying introductory finance. It assumes some knowledge of statistics and a familiarity with the concepts of net present value. The work is copyright of William N. Goetzmann.
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Association of Accounting Technicians
http://www.aat.org.uk/
This is the website for the Association of Accounting Technicians. Based in the UK, AAT was established in 1980 to provide a recognised professional qualification and membership body for accounting technicians. It offers and accredits training in the form of National Vocational Qualifications (NVQs) or SVQs in Scotland, in accounting and in payroll administration. There is also a specialised government finance qualification available. The site offers support and advice about study and explains how students may progress on to qualify as accountants with one of the accountancy bodies in the UK. The site also contains news, useful links and a MyAAT, which offers users the facility to receive customised information from the website.
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Association of Taxation Technicians
http://www.att.org.uk/
Founded in 1989 and with a membership of over 5000, the Association of Taxation Technicians has become the leading professional body for those providing tax compliance services and related activities in the UK. The ATT exists to help individuals gain qualifications for working as tax technicians. It also encourages them to continue their professional development. Membership is by application, but this site has some free information for anyone interested in a career in taxation, such as advice, exam papers and study techniques. ATT newsletters are available online; its conferences are also listed.
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Bank Director
http://www.bankdirector.com/
Bank Director is a quarterly magazine written for directors of financial companies. The magazine covers topics such as mergers and acquisitions, retail strategies, compensation and technology. There is an index of previous articles as well as a number of featured articles which are available in full.
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BBC/OU Money & Management podcast
http://www.open2.net/moneyandmanagement/podcast/index.html
This website actually contains a series of podcasts, produced by the Open University's Open2.Net and the BBC. Experts from The Open University give insight into the stories dominating the business world, for example on the death of the pub, retail revolutions or the cost of home ownership. This could be an alternative way for business students to find good materials for their projects, instead of via text journals. The podcasts are free and there is help on how to use them.
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Bibliography of Community Currency Research
http://www.cc-literature.org/
This is a useful bibliography of international academic articles on community currencies, available in a searchable database. Examples are LETS, Time Banks and Tauschringe. It is maintained by Rolf F. H. Schroeder, an independent researcher in Bremen, Germany. He writes "The development of these systems in different parts of the world has been accompanied by theoretical and empirical work of social scientists who analysed these social innovations from a variety of different angles. This bibliography is a contribution to the academic infrastructure of community currency research. It is specifically designed for those pursuing an academic interest in this field.." As well as articles, there is a list of links to relevant websites. Materials are in various languages, including English. The main website is all in English.
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Biz/ed Company Info
http://www.bized.co.uk/compfact/comphome.htm
This useful section, from the Biz/ed educational site, has information on companies and financial management. There are business profiles of companies, such as Boots, Easyjet, Red Bull and Red Bull. These can be used with Biz/ed's ratio analysis materials and financial database of data from some well-known UK and international companies.
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Biz/ed: Accounting and Finance
http://www.bized.co.uk/learn/business/accounting/index.htm
These excellent learning materials can be found on the Biz/ed website. (Biz/ed is a unique mainly free service for students and educators of business studies, economics, accounting, leisure, sport and recreation, travel and tourism. ) There are sections on business accounts, sources of finance, cash flow, budgets and costs and revenue. They consist of explanations, presentations on Powerpoint, worksheets and online simulations, and current topics (although some of these are a few years old).
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BMAF special interest groups (SIGS)
http://www.heacademy.ac.uk/business/ourwork/sigs
BMAF (the Business, Management, Accountancy and Finance subject network) has set up special interest groups (SIGS) for its members. These are aimed at lecturers who are interested in promoting and researching specific activities, connected with Business Studies education. Currently there are groups for: accounting education, eLearning, employability, entrepreneurial learning, human resource development, internationalisation, marketing education and project management. Each group is run by a BMAF member and they are based at various universities around the UK. The groups each have a key contact and they run workshops or keep in touch with interested parties.
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Business and politics
http://www.bepress.com/bap/
Business and politics is a journal published by The Berkeley Electronic Press, USA. "This journal bridges the fields of economics, political science, business, law and public policy. It publishes articles within the broad area of the interaction between firms and political actors, focusing on the use of non-market corporate strategy and the efforts used by policy makers to influence firm behavior through regulatory, legal, financial and other government instruments." To access full text, a subscription is needed, but some content can be downloaded free, by registering.
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Business Finance Magazine
http://www.businessfinancemag.com/
Business Finance Magazine is published monthly and includes regular updates. This American magazine covers subjects such as performance management and risk management. There are also special reports and research. A subscription is needed for full access. It offers features such as webcasts and podcasts.
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Charities Direct
http://www.charitiesdirect.com/
"CharitiesDirect.com brings together financial details of all UK charities and their advisers. It also contains Caritas Magazine, the leading publication for decision-makers in the third sector." There is a searchable database of charities, which can be searched by type of charity, location, name and more. Each entry gives key financial data on that charity, plus aims and contact details. There is also a news page. The service is provided by Caritas Data, a specialist financial information provider and specialist research consultancy. Some products on the Web pages are subscription only, but basic information is free.
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Companies Investigation Branch (CIB)
http://www.insolvency.gov.uk/cib/
The Companies Investigation Branch (CIB) is part of the regulatory arm of the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills (BIS). Prior to the creation of BIS, it was part of the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI). Although CIB is located within the Insolvency Service, an Executive Agency of BIS, it is not limited to companies that have become insolvent. In fact, most of their investigations are into companies that are actively trading. It aims to protect consumers, investors and suppliers from company misconduct. The Frequently Asked Questions section gives a good idea of what their work involves and what it does not cover. In this section there are examples of the type of activity they investigate. Apart from this, there is an online complaints form and some press releases concerning actual cases of misconduct.
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Corporate Governance (ICAEW)
http://www.icaew.com/index.cfm/route/127640/icaew_ga/en/Technical_and_Busin
These useful reference pages about corporate governance are provided by the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW). They explain the growth in importance of corporate governance and the role that the ICAEW plays in this. They also run a leadership programme called Dialogue in corporate governance. For those who are new to the subject, there is a complete explanation of what Corporate Governance is. There are links to some key reports on the subject. This could be a very good starting point for students who are learning about corporate governance.
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Deloitte Football Money League
http://www.deloitte.com/view/en_GB/uk/industries/sportsbusinessgroup/articl
The Deloitte Football Money League is an annual survey of business performance of the largest clubs worldwide. They write "There are a number of different methods of defining a large club - in terms of fanbase, attendances, TV audiences, or success on the pitch. However, for the purposes of this publication, we look at the best publicly available measure of 'financial muscle': income from day to day football business operations." You will need to register to access a free online copy of the report.
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European Commission : Directorate General for Budget
http://ec.europa.eu/dgs/budget/index_en.htm
The Budget Directorate-General of the European Commission has the following responsibilities: securing resources to implement EU policies; managing the budgetary regulatory framework; implementing the budget; drawing up annual accounts; contributing to sound financial management in the EU. The website has an organisation chart showing key staff, an 'EU Budget at a glance' section, and a contents section to help users find their way round the site.
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European Financial Integration Report
http://ec.europa.eu/internal_market/finances/fim/index_en.htm
This report is produced annually by the European Commission. 'The main body of the report is devoted to the economic analysis of European financial integration and to the related impact on market structures, competition, efficiency, innovation and stability.' Press releases also appear on this website, with updates on financial integration in the EU. These report on business climate and economic sentiment indicators, plus news of financial investigations of companies and monitoring. The actual report is available in PDF (requiring Adobe Acrobat Reader software).
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European Financial Management
http://www.wiley.com/bw/journal.asp?ref=1354-7798
European Financial Management provides a forum for applied research from around the world to serve both executives and academics concerned with the financial management of European corporations and financial institutions. The journal highlights key trends in Europe in a clear and accessible way, with articles covering international research and practice that have direct bearing on Europe. The site contains details on key features and forthcoming highlights as well as information on the editorial board, notes for contributors, subscriptions details and the opportunity to obtain a sample copy.
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Finance India
http://www.financeindia.org/
Finance India offers tables of contents of current and past editions, though users will need to subscribe to the print version to get full-text of articles. An online subscription form is given. Finance India is a quarterly journal of Finance published since 1987. It publishes original research papers, abstracts of doctoral dissertations, bibliographies, contents of current periodicals, book reviews, annotated listings of books and important statistics on India and the world economy. This is a peer reviewed journal, with some prominent professionals including Nobel Laureates on its editorial board.
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Financial Accountability & Management
http://www.wiley.com/bw/journal.asp?ref=0267-4424
The journal Financial Accountability & Management is "a leading international academic journal, publishing new thinking and research in the financial accountability, accounting, and financial and resource management of all types of governmental and other non-profit organizations and services." Financial Accountability & Management seeks to be inter-disciplinary and welcomes insight from economics, political science, social and public administration, and management sciences. The site contains tables of contents and other information.
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Financial Management Training Center
http://www.exinfm.com/training/index.html
The Training Center offers free online courses on various aspects of financial management. Topics covered include; strategic planning, managing cash flow and capital budgeting analysis. Each online course is available for downloading as a PDF file, Word document or exe file (self-extracting file). The site includes access to a collection of useful, related links and offers users the chance to register for email notification when a new short course is posted on the web site.
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