Financial Services Firms

Presenting new regulatory and corporate governance measures for the financial services industry in the post-bailout era-including the Dodd-Frank Act of 2010 and Basel Committee requirements-Financial Services Firms, Third Edition offers valuable guidance for CEOs, CFOs, CPAs, attorneys, bankers, and business appraisers in assessing risks, measuring performance, analyzing financial information, establishing corporate governance measures, and conducting valuations processes. This important book is an authoritative source in the areas of consolidation, convergence, competition, deregulations, accounting and auditing standards, corporate governance, business sustainability, and technological advances. At once a beneficial primer for those with a cursory knowledge of banking, valuation, and mergers, as well as a useful reference for seasoned professionals, this book helps you understand the entire valuation process from a mergers and acquisition perspective. Renowned financial expert Zabihollah Rezaee offers up-to-the-minute, straightforward guidance on: New and emerging federal regulations for financial institutions and financial services Initiatives affecting financial reporting and auditing functions Technological advances and globalization Sarbanes-Oxley Act (SOX) and Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)-related implementation rules The Dodd-Frank Act, Basel Committee, and auditing standards issued by the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (PCAOB) Recent financial accounting standards under U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) Emerging financial reporting and auditing initiatives, including the movement toward IFRS and PCAOB Auditing Standards as well as the use of eXtensible Business Reporting Language (XBRL) reporting platform Convergence in the global corporate governance reforms The impact of geographic and product deregulations, accounting standards, and global competition on future convergence in the financial services industry Financial Services Firms, Third Edition is the ideal sourcebook to help you keep up with-and benefit from-the changes in this important industry.