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Chapter 15

Interpretation of Financial Statements

From: Financial Skills for Professionals

This chapter discusses ways of interpreting a financial statement and assessing the success of a company based on its finances. Topics discussed include Return on Equity (ROE), and profitability, … 25 $2.50 Add
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Chapter 15

Magna International

From: The Canadian Investor

Topics discussed in this chapter include the Magna Transaction and its underlying issues. 8 $0.80 Add
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Chapter 16

Accounting and Law

From: Financial Skills for Professionals

Topics discussed in this chapter include the Enron Scandal, principles of liability, fraudulent misrepresentation, and an overview of notable accounting scandals. 24 $2.40 Add
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Chapter 16

Shareholder Rights in Takeover Bids

From: The Canadian Investor

Topics discussed in this chapter include hostile takeovers, poison pills, the role of the director during a takeover, and the role of securities regulations in takeovers. 10 $1.00 Add
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Chapter 17

Law and Accounting

From: Financial Skills for Professionals

Topics discussed in this chapter include business contracts, employment contracts, negligent misrepresentation, and income tax. 20 $2.00 Add
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Chapter 17

The Rise of Shareholders

From: The Canadian Investor

Topics discussed in this chapter include the rise of shareholder activism, the shareholder democracy debate, and the democratization of Canadian boardrooms. 11 $1.10 Add
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Chapter 18

Investment and Retirement Planning

From: Financial Skills for Professionals

Topics discussed in this chapter include why you should plan for retirement, basic concepts of retirement planning, the role of income tax, statutory tax shelters, and investment income. 44 $4.40 Add
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Chapter 18

Financial Literacy in Canada

From: The Canadian Investor

This chapter explores the importance of financial literacy in Canada and the resources available to Canadians in that regard. 8 $0.80 Add
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Chapter 19

Epilogue

From: The Canadian Investor

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Chapter 2
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Chapter 2

Overview of Financial Statements

From: Financial Skills for Professionals

Topics covered in this chapter include the definitions of various terms, including balance sheet, assets, income statement, retained earnings, shareholder’s equity, statement of cash flows … 47 $4.70 Add
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Chapter 2

Who is the Canadian Investor?

From: The Canadian Investor

Topics covered in this chapter include a broad definition of what an investor is, a brief overview of modern investment institutions and a discussion of politics and investor welfare. 14 $1.40 Add
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Chapter 3

Fundamental Accounting Concepts

From: Financial Skills for Professionals

Topics covered in this chapter are divided into eight sections: Basic Concepts which covers topics such as judgements and estimates, Business Assumptions such as going concern, constant dollars, … 19 $1.90 Add
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Chapter 3

Securities Regulators' Mandate and the Public Interest Power

From: The Canadian Investor

Topics covered in this chapter include a background discussion on the role of securities regulators and a discussion on the development of the public interest power. 7 $0.70 Add
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Chapter 4

Accounting Principles

From: Financial Skills for Professionals

Topics covered in this chapter include an overview of GAAP (generally accepted accounting principles), the role of management in selecting GAAP, accounting standards, fair value measurement, and … 15 $1.50 Add
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Chapter 4

Regulating Titles

From: The Canadian Investor

Topics covered in this chapter include an explanation of the role of a financial advisor or financial planner, and a discussion of regulatory reform. 7 $0.70 Add
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Chapter 5

Time Value of Money

From: Financial Skills for Professionals

Topics discussed in this chapter include and overview of simple and compound interest, retirement planning, compounding long-term debt, future value, annuities, saving for college, present value, … 26 $2.60 Add