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Stairs and Beaverbrook

From: Merchant Princes

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1902-1910 . Looks at the partnership between John F. Stairs and William Maxwell Aitken (the future Lord Beaverbrook). The establishment of the Royal Securities Corporation, John F’s … 49 $4.90 Add
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Chapter 9

ABCPs: A Canadian Crisis

From: The Canadian Investor

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This chapter discusses some of the regulatory gaps brought to light in Canada as a result of Asset Backed Commercial Papers (ABCPs) 9 $0.90 Add
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Chapter 9

Equity

From: Financial Skills for Professionals

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This chapter provides an overview of different types of equity. These include shareholders equity, reduction of stated capital and tax aspects of equity. 31 $3.10 Add
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Tax Aspects of Equity

From: Understanding Financial Statements

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Explores tax aspects of equity, focusing on paid-up capital, the classes of shares, stock dividends, the conversion of shares, adjustments to paid-up capital and share redemptions. 8 $0.80 Add
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The Youngbloods

From: Merchant Princes

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1910-1950. Examines the younger generations of the Stairs family and traces the family firm which was now an enterprise from prosperity to a selling off period 42 $4.20 Add
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Chapter 10

Let's Talk About Debt

From: The Canadian Investor

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This chapter explores the issues surrounding household debt in Canada. It discusses the various factors that contribute to deby, assesses the current state of debt across Canada, explores ways to … 14 $1.40 Add
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Chapter 10

The Income Statement

From: Financial Skills for Professionals

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Topics covered in this chapter include an overview of income statements, the income formula, the structure of an income statement, changes in market value, stuffing SOX, the recognition of … 23 $2.30 Add
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Dénouement

From: Merchant Princes

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Traces the last years of the family companies to the eventual sale in 1973 after Arthur Stair’s death with no one ready to take over the family businesses 24 $2.40 Add
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Law and Accounting

From: Understanding Financial Statements

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Concludes by discussing law and accounting, focusing on business contracts, employment contracts, negligent misrepresentation, income tax, drafting agreements, IFRS and GAAP, balance sheet … 36 $3.60 Add
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Chapter 11

Securities Regulation and the Constitutional Division of Powers

From: The Canadian Investor

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This chapter explores the role of securities regulation in the world of investment in Canada. Topics discussed include the securities reference and the cooperative capital markets regulatory system. 13 $1.30 Add
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Chapter 11

Statement of Retained Earnings

From: Financial Skills for Professionals

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This chapter provides an overview of the contents and function of a statement of retained earnings. Topics discussed include dividends, prior period adjustments, materiality, and appropriations. 9 $0.90 Add
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Epilogue

From: Merchant Princes

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Gives a brief look at what happened to the family firms after the sale 8 $0.80 Add
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Chapter 12

Protecting the Capital Markets from Criminal Activity

From: The Canadian Investor

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This chapter discusses the differences between criminal law and securities regulation and explores the challenges and solutions surrounding the enforcement of these laws and regulations 8 $0.80 Add
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Chapter 12

Statement of Cash Flows

From: Financial Skills for Professionals

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This chapter provides an overview of the contents and function of a statement of cash flows. Topics discussed include the components of a statement, and a sample statement of a hypothetical company. 6 $0.60 Add
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Chapter 13

Notes to Financial Statements

From: Financial Skills for Professionals

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This chapter provides an overview of the footnotes and appendices which are included with a financial statement. Topics include, illustrative notes, notes regarding the basis of measurement, … 8 $0.80 Add
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Chapter 13

Whistleblowers

From: The Canadian Investor

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Topics discussed in this chapter include the specific components of whistleblower laws and retaliation protections as well as the factors involved in the awarding of monetary rewards for … 8 $0.80 Add