The controller’ s role in corporate America has become increasingly crucial and exceedingly complex. So how can new and established professionals enhance their performance and sustain their company’ s competitive advantage? With The Controller’ s Function: The Work of the Managerial Accountant, Second Edition.

In this new edition of The Controller’ s Function, coauthors Janice Roehl-Anderson and Steven Bragg provide a revised and expan version of their indispensable operations reference work. Accurate, up-to-date, and relevant, The Controller’ s Function gives CFOs and managerial accountants a complete overview of the multifaceted job of the controller-from the most basic "bread-and-butter" aspects to the most advanced.

From describing essential competencies-cash management, budgeting, fraud prevention and establishing codes for corporate ethical behavior-to detailing the more sophisticated skills like activity-based and target costing, disaster recovery planning, and outsourcing, The Controller’ s Function expertly balances both the technical and managerial sides of the job.

You’ ll quickly access information on how to:

• Use electronic spreadsheets for financial analysis
• Successfully implement a shared service center
• Enhance performance through online inventory systems, quick closing procedures, and selecting adequate accounting software
• Avoid insurance pitfalls through proper planning

Filled with numerous real-world examples and checklists, The Controller’ s Function is the perfect reference for cost-conscious controllers, seasoned financialexecutives, and savvy managerial accounting professors.

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