"An authoritative guide to understanding the world of private equity (PE) investing, governance structures, and operational assessments of PE portfolio companiesAn essential text for any business/finance professional`s library, Private Equity: History, Governance, and Operations, Second Edition begins by presenting historical information regarding
Taal / Language : English
Inhoudsopgave:
Acknowledgements
Preface
Module I The Private Equity Model and Historical Information
Chapter 1 Introduction to Private Equity
Introduction
What is Private Equity?
General Terms and Brief Overview
The LPA and GP Incentives
PE Firm Structure and Selected Regulations
Types of Private Equity Investment
The PE Fundraising Process
Recent Fundraising Trends
GP Investment Restrictions
Conclusion
Chapter 2 Overview of Historical Trends
Introduction
A Brief History of Private Equity
Private Equity at the Turn of the Century
VC Investment and Returns by Fund Stage
VC and Buyout Returns by Fund Size
Secondary Funds
Conclusion
Chapter 3 Trends in Private Equity
Introduction
A Changing Tide
Overall Industry and Fundraising Trends
Selected Regulatory Changes and Proposals
Rise of Strategic Buyers
Conclusion
Chapter 4 Harvesting Private Equity Investments through IPO
Initial Public Offerings
IPO Basics
Initial Steps in the "Going Public" Process
Role of the SEC and State Policing Bodies
Post-IPO Underwriter Responsibilities
Registration Documents
Historical IPO Trends
Initial Public Offering Summary
Chapter 5 Legal Considerations in IPOs
Introduction
Initial Public Offering (IPO)
Introduction
Potential Advantages of an IPO
Potential Disadvantages of an IPO
Advance Planning Opportunities
The IPO Process
Possible Liabilities Faced by a Company and Its Directors and Officers
Sarbanes-Oxley Act and the Dodd-Frank Act
Public Company Filing Obligations
IPO Alternative: Reverse Mergers
Conclusion
Chapter 6 Harvesting Investments through Mergers and Acquisitions
Introduction
M&A Basics
Types of Takeovers
Reverse Takeovers
The Takeover Process and Financial Advisor Selection
Analyzing Potential Buyers
The Sale Process
The Bidding Process
Reaching an Agreement
Historical M&A Trends
Chapter 7 Legal Considerations in Sale Transactions
Introduction
Sale Transactions
Prior to the Sale Transaction
Key Deal Issues
Sale and Acquisition Structure
Employee Incentive Issues
The Sale Transaction Process
Conclusion
Chapter 8 Intellectual Property and Private Equity
Introduction
Intellectual Property Rights and Remedies
Patents
Trademarks
Copyrights
Trade Secrets
Pre-Acquisition Due Diligence
Established Barriers to Entry - Evaluating Investment Value
Freedom to Practice - Assessing Risk of Proposed Acquisition
Creating IP Value During Management
Leveraging and Monetizing Patent Rights
Bolstering Technological Advantages
Boosting Brand Development Efforts
Preserving Knowledge-Based Resources of the Workforce
Positioning the Exit - Reverse Due Diligence
Module II Governance Structures in Private Equity
Chapter 9 The Private Equity Governance Model
Introduction
A New Model for Corporate Governance
An Analogy to Physics
Corporate Governance and the Management of Crisis
Public Corporations and the Private Equity Model
The Magic of the Private Equity Governance Model
Conclusion
Chapter 10 Value of Internal Control
Introduction
Introduction to COSO and Internal Control
COSO Background
Internal Control Defined
Components of Internal Control
Control Environment
Risk Assessment
Enterprise Risk Management
Control Activities
Information and Communication
Monitoring
Limitations of Internal Control
Control Objectives and Control Components
Effectiveness of Internal Control
Internal Control and the PE Firm
Value of Internal Control for PE Fund Operations
Value and the Control Environment
Value and Risk
Value and Control Activities
Value and Information and Communication
Value and Monitoring
Value of Internal Control for Target Companies
Operational Value
Financial Reporting Value
Compliance Value
Conclusion
Chapter 11 Internal Control Evaluation
Introduction
PCAOB Auditing Standard No. 5
Phase 1: Planning the Audit
Risk Assessment
Scaling the Audit
Fraud Risk
Using the Work of Others
Materiality
Phase 2: Using a Top-Down Approach
Identifying Entry-Level Controls
Identifying Significant Accounts and Disclosures and Their Related Assertions
Understanding Likely Sources of Misstatement
Selecting Controls to Test
Phase 3: Testing Controls
Testing Design Effectiveness
Testing Operating Effectiveness
Relationship of Risk to the Evidence to Be Obtained
Special Considerations for Subsequent Yearly Audits
Phase 4: Evaluating Identified Deficiencies
Phase 5: Wrapping Up
Forming an Opinion
Obtaining Written Representations
Communicating Certain Matters
Phase 6: Reporting on Internal Controls
Conclusion
Chapter 12 Financial Statement Fraud and the Investment Decision
Introduction
Money Laundering
Categories of Fraud
What Is Fraud?
The Required Elements of Fraud
Financial Statement Attestation
Tax Return Preparation
Compilation
Review
Audit
Recommendations
Do Not Rely Solely on Financial Statements
Pay Attention to Details
Follow Up on Unexpected or Interesting Items
Maintain Professional Skepticism
Explanations Should Be Rational, Reasonable, and Verifiable
What Do the Financial Statements Say about the Entity`s Ability to Meet Their Objectives?
Fraud and Due Diligence Procedures
Background Investigation of Key Employees
Testing of Journal Transactions
Check File Metadata
Conclusion
Chapter 13 Professional Standards
Introduction
Federal Trade Commission (FTC)
Federal Antitrust Legislation
Federal Consumer Protection Legislation
Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)
Securities Act (1933)
Securities Exchange Act (1934)
Public Utility Holding Company Act (1935)
Trust Indenture Act (1939)
Investment Company Act (1940)
Investment Advisers Act (1940)
Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (1977)
Sarbanes-Oxley Act (2002)
"Private" Equity Going Public
Introduction to Public Standards
PCAOB Standards
PCAOB Auditing Standard No. 1
PCAOB Auditing Standard No. 2
PCAOB Auditing Standard No. 3
PCAOB Auditing Standard No. 4
PCAOB Auditing Standard No. 5
AICPA Auditing Standards
SAS 99, "Consideration of Fraud in a Financial Statement Audit"
SAS 1 Amendments
SAS 85 Amendments
SAS 82 Replacements
SAS 104, "Amendment to Statement on Auditing Standards No.1, `Codification of Auditing Standards And Procedures ("Due Professional Care in the Performance of Work")`"
SAS 105, "Amendment to Statement on Auditing Standards No. 95, Generally Accepted Auditing Standards"
SAS 106, "Audit Evidence"
SAS 107, "Audit Risk and Materiality in Conducting the Audit"
SAS 108, "Planning and Supervision"
SAS 109, "Understanding the Entity and Its Environment and the Risks of Material Misstatement"
SAS 110, "Performing Audit Procedures in Response to Assessed Risks and Evaluation of the Audit Evidence Obtained"
SAS 111, "Amendment to Statement on Auditing Standards No. 39, `Audit Sampling`"
SAS 112, "Communicating Internal Control Related Matters Identified in an Audit"
SAS 113, "Omnibus Statement on Auditing Standards"
SAS 114, "The Auditor`s Communication With Those Charged With Governance"
SAS 116, "Interim Financial Information"
AICPA Accounting and Review Standards
SSARS 10
SSARS 12
Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) Standards
Information Systems Audit and Control Association
Conclusion
Module III Understanding Operations
Chapter 14 Contemporary Business and Competitive Intelligence
Introduction
Contemporary Business Intelligence
Sources of Information
Competitive Intelligence and the External Environment
Normalizing Performance
Cost of Capital and the Option to Invest
Developing "Unique Intelligence"
An Economic View of Quality
Developing Relationships and Navigating Crises
Application to Private Equity
Investment Decision
Strategic Management of Portfolio Companies
Exit Strategy
Conclusion
Chapter 15 Organizations as Humans
Introduction
Organizations as Humans
Purpose of the Organization
Genesis
Development and Specialization
Parts of the Whole and Maturation
Environmental Adaptation
Environmental Influence and Interaction
Maturity Creates "The Machine"
Death of the Organization and Rebirth
Strengths and Weaknesses of the Organizations as Humans Metaphor
Conclusion
Chapter 16 Beginning the Lean Transformation
Introduction
The Origins of Lean Operations: Lean Manufacturing
Potential Pitfalls of Lean
Organizational Development
Discipline Building
What Private Equity Means for Lean
Conclusion
Chapter 17 Performing Manufacturing Due Diligence Assessments
Introduction
Performing the Assessment
Employee Satisfaction
Customer Satisfaction and Perceived Quality
Corporate Vision and Mission
Equipment and Facility Maintenance
Visual Management
Inventory Management and Product Flow
Operational Data and Cost of Sales
Conclusion
About the Authors
Glossary
Index
Extra informatie:
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Gewicht: 590 gram
Formaat: 241 x 159 x 38 mm
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Cendrowski, Harry, Private Equity
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Healthcare Fraud
Auditing and Detection Guide
Prijs van Euro 65.95 voor Euro 61.33
An invaluable tool equipping healthcare professionals, auditors, and investigators to detect every kind of healthcare fraud
According to private and public estimates, billions of dollars are lost per hour to healthcare waste, fraud, and abuse.
Taal / Language : English
Inhoudsopgave:
Preface
Acknowledgements
Chapter 1 Introduction to Healthcare Fraud
What Is Healthcare Fraud?
Healthcare Fraud in the United States
Healthcare Fraud in International Markets
What Does Healthcare Fraud Look Like?
Who Commits Healthcare Fraud?
What Is Healthcare Fraud Examination?
The Primary Healthcare Continuum: An Overview
Healthcare Fraud Overview: Implications for Prevention, Detection, and Investigation
Notes
Chapter 2 Defining Market Players Within The Primary Healthcare Continuum
The Patient
The Provider
The Payer
The Employer/Plan Sponsor
The Vendor and the Supplier
The Government
Organized Crime
Market Players Overview: Implications for Prevention, Detection, and Investigation
Chapter 3 Continuum Audit & Investigative Model
Market Understanding
The Primary healthcare continuum (P-HCC)
The Secondary healthcare continuum (s-HCC)
The Information healthcare continuum (I-HCC)
The consequence healthcare continuum (c-HCC)
The transparency healthcare continuum (t-HCC)
The rules based healthcare continuum (r-HCC)
Audit continuum models Overview: Implications for Prevention, Detection, and Investigation
Notes
Chapter 4 Secondary healthcare continuum
The Secondary healthcare continuum (s-HCC)
Audit Contimuum Models Overview: Implications for Prevention, Detection, and Investigation
Notes
Chapter 5 Information Healthcare Continuum
Case Study Dr. Traveler- Recap
Continuum Audit Progression - Recap
The Information Healthcare Continuum (I-HCC)
Audit Continuum Models Overview: Implications for Prevention, Detection, and Investigation
Notes
Chapter 6 Consequence Healthcare Continuum
Case Study Dr. Traveler- Recap
Continuum Audit Progression - Recap
The Consequence Healthcare Continuum (c-HCC)
Economic Business Impact
Serviceability & Service Integrity
Service, Medical & Financial Errors
Audit Continuum Models Overview: Implications for Prevention, Detection, and Investigation
Chapter 7 Transparency Healthcare Continuum
Case Study Dr. Traveler - Recap
Continuum Audit Progression - Recap
The Transparency Healthcare Continuum (T-HCC)
Audit Continuum Models Overview: Implications for Prevention, Detection, and Investigation
Chapter 8 Rules Based Healthcare Continuum
Case Study Dr. Traveler - Recap
The Rules Based Healthcare Continuum (R-HCC)
Continuum Audit Progression - Summary
Audit Continuum Models Overview: Implications for Prevention, Detection, and Investigation
Notes
Chapter 9 Protected Health Information
Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996
Audit Guidelines in Using PHI
Protected Health Information Overview: Implications for Prevention, Detection, and Investigation
Chapter 10 Health Information Pipelines
The Auditor`s Checklist
What Are the Channels of Communication in a Health Information Pipeline?
Unauthorized Parties
HIP Overview: Implications for Prevention, Detection, and Investigation
Chapter 11 Accounts Receivable Pipelines
Overview of Healthcare Reimbursement
Types of Reimbursement Models
Data Contained in Accounts Receivable Pipelines
Accounts Receivable Pipelines by HCC Player
ARP Overview: Implications for Prevention, Detection, and Investigation
Chapter 12 Operational Flow Activity
Operational Flow Activity Assessment
OFA Overview: Implications for Prevention, Detection, and Investigation
Chapter 13 Product, Service, and Consumer Market Activity
Product Market Activity
Service Market Activity
Consumer Market Activity
PMA, SMA, and CMA Overview: Implications for Prevention, Detection, and Investigation
Chapter 14 Data Management
Data Management
Market Example: Setting Up a Claims RDBMS
Data Management Overview: Implications for Prevention, Detection, and Investigation
REFERENCES
Chapter 15 Normal Infrastructure
Normal Profile of a Fraudster
Anomalies and Abnormal Patterns
Continuum Audit & Investigative Model
Normal Infrastructure Overview: Implications for Prevention, Detection, and Investigation
Chapter 16 Normal Infrastructure and Anomaly Tracking Systems
The Patient
The Payer
The Vendor/Other Parties
Organized Crime
Normal Infrastructure and Anomaly Tracking Systems Overview: Implications for Prevention, Detection, and Investigation
Notes
Chapter 17 Components of the Data Mapping Process
What Is Data Mapping?
Data Mapping Overview: Implications for Prevention, Detection, and Investigation
Chapter 18 Components of the Data Mining Process
What Is Data Mining?
Data Mining Overview: Implications for Prevention, Detection, and Investigation
Chapter 19 Components of the Data Mapping and Data Mining Process
Forensic Application of Data Mapping and Data Mining
Data Mapping and Data Mining Overview: Implications for Prevention, Detection, and Investigation
Chapter 20 Data Analysis Models
Detection Model
Investigation Model
Mitigation Model
Prevention Model
Response Model
Recovery Model
Data Analysis Model Overview: Implications for Prevention, Detection, and Investigation
Chapter 21 Clinical Content Data Analysis
What Is SOAP?
The SOAP Methodology
Electronic Records
Analysis Considerations with Electronic Records
Narrative Discourse Analysis
Clinical Content Analysis Overview: Implications for Prevention, Detection, and Investigation
Chapter 22 Profilers
Fraud and Profilers
Medical Errors and Profilers
Financial Errors and Profilers
Internal Audit and Profilers
Recovery and Profilers
Anomaly and Profilers
Fraud Awareness and Profilers
Profiler Overview: Implications for Prevention, Detection, and Investigation
Chapter 23 Market Implications
The Myth
"Persistent"
"Persuasive"
"Unrealistic"
Market Overview: Implications for Prevention, Detection, and Investigation
Chapter 24 Conclusions
Micromanagement Perspective
Macromanagement Perspective
Overview of Prevention, Detection, and Investigation
About the Author
Index
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Gewicht: 567 gram
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LernSKRIPT IHK-PROJEKTARBEIT und FACHGESPRÄCH für Geprüfte Betriebswirte und Geprüfte Technische Betriebswirte
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Das Buch "IHK-PROJEKTARBEIT und FACHGESPRÄCH" aus der Reihe LernSKRIPT bringt knapp und präzise die Inhalte auf den Punkt, die Sie zur erfolgreichen Erstellung Ihrer
Taal / Language : German
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Verschenen: mei 2012
Gewicht: 123 gram
Formaat: 190 x 120 x 5 mm
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Bids, Tenders and Proposals
Winning Business Through Best Practice
Prijs Euro 62.65
This unique book is a practical guide to winning contracts and funding through competitive bids, tenders and proposals. Written in a crisp, accessible style using examples and
Taal / Language : English
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Verschenen: mei 2012
Gewicht: 385 gram
Formaat: 235 x 156 x 17 mm
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Bribery and Corruption Casebook
Prijs van Euro 84.95 voor Euro 79.00
Real case studies on bribery and corruption written by expert fraud examiners
Bribery and Corruption Casebook: The View from Under the Table is a one-of-a-kind collection of actual cases written by the fraud examiners who investigated them.
Taal / Language : English
Inhoudsopgave:
Preface
Chapter 1 The Hot Tub Highwaymen (Ted Wendling)
Building an Empire
Swimming Trips
More Tips, Lips and Sips
Court Date
Going back for Seconds
About the Author
Chapter 2 Trouble Brewing (Jay Dawdy, CFE, CMA, and Angela Clancy, CA)
A Little Paranoia Isn`t Such a Bad Thing
Investigating Accountants and Beyond
The Jig Is Up
Show Me the Money
About the Authors
Chapter 3 In the State`s Interest (Gary Graff)
Less than Arm`s-Length?
The "Hip Pocket" Concept
Italian Food and Interviews
The Outcome of the Investigation
About the Author
Chapter 4 Odd Bedfellows (Jon Cohen)
A Pillar of the Community
Prosecution Is Onboard
The Gambling Bond
Pine Wood Audit
About the Author
Chapter 5 When Bribery Becomes a Way of Doing Business (Amine Antari, CFE, CISA)
The Merger
In the Media
Kickoff Interviews and Analyses
A Slow Process
A Different Kind of Interview
About the Author
Chapter 6 Kickbacks for Comic Books (Rafael A. Garcia, CFE)
A Close Team
Interviewing Made Easy
The Case Becomes Mine
The Diamond Pyramid
The Paper Freeway
The Interview
Presenting a Final Case
About the Author
Chapter 7 Interrupted Production (Carl Knudson)
The End of the Beginning
Mordida (Bite) por Favor
Let the Fun Begin
What`s an FCPA?
Accounting Magic or Not?
Make It Happen
Slings and Arrows
Where`s the Mole?
Pearls Before Swine
Finale
About the Author
Chapter 8 High-Plains Grifter (Carolyn Conn, Katie Houston and Brandon Tanous)
State Grant Program
CAO Consultant
Open for Business
A Simple Scam
Limits of the Investigation
About the Authors
Notes
Chapter 9 Getting a Free Ride (William J. Kirby)
The City
Trouble at the Department of Transportation
The Scam Exposed
A New Case
Tailing the Suspect
The Benefits of Cooperation
About the Author
Chapter 10 Conflicting Interests, Conflicting Cultures (Dr. Douglas M. Watson)
AA Forced Partnership
Multicultural Ethics
The Sheik
Reviewing the Records
Scratching an Itch
Opposing Interviews
Going Their Separate Ways
Analysis in Retrospect...
The "Corporate Answer"
About the Author
Note
Chapter 11 But We Thought He Was Saving Us Millions (Gary E. Gaugler, CFE, CPA, CFF)
A Cautious Start
The Interview Strategy
Uncovering the Corrupt Partners
The Final Cost
About the Author
Chapter 12 The Construction of a Fraud (Lorna Leung)
Bonfield Homes
Launch Reports
The Opportunity
Inconsistencies in the Reports
Suspicious Lumber Invoices
Interviews
Good Guys Sometimes Finish Last
About the Author
Chapter 13 The Summer Bribe (Mark Dron)
A Beleaguered City
Tackling the Problem Premises
The Bribe
The Allegation
The Investigation
The Solution
About the Author
Chapter 14 Brazen Bank Manager (Antonio Ivan S. Aguirre)
Nasdall Bank
Suspicious Lifestyle
Documentation Review and Interviews
Identifying Helen`s Methods
Staff Kickbacks
The Arthur Williams Connection
Admissions
About the Author
Chapter 15 In Bed with the Tax Man (Hanif Habib, CPA, ACCA)
Early Warning Signs
Field Work
The Audit Becomes an Investigation
Suspicious Behavior
The Flamboyant Tax Assessor
Client Anxiety
About the Author
Chapter 16 High-Rise Rollers (Richard F. Woodford, Jr., CFE, J.D.)
The Allegation
The Plan
The Winners
The Losers
The Director
The Deputy
About the Author
Chapter 17 Decorum Across the International Date Line (Jim Pelczar)
Special Materials Build Special Relationships
The First in a Series
Learning the Culture
Getting My Feet Wet
Reading the Body Language
Busting the Bid Rig
Spreading the Word
Meeting Marty
Motivation
About the Author
Chapter 18 The Kickback Mine (J. Aaron Christopher, CFE, CPA)
Taking a Gamble
The Cold Shoulder
The Benefits of Cooperation
About the Author
Chapter 19 A Sweet Deal (Jason Petrusic)
Inspiring Company History
Open Communication and Odd Phone Calls
The Insider`s Deal
Small but Significant Outcome
About the Author
Chapter 20 Da` Money (Michael Carr)
A Quick Review
Developing an Investigation
From the Plant to the Corner Office
Computer Forensic Review
Sometimes It Really Is That Easy
And Other Times It`s Not ...
Complete Candor
The Obstacle to a Confession
About the Author
Chapter 21 The Seemingly Upstanding Citizen (Austine S.M. Adache)
Weeks Earlier
Getting the Ball Rolling
Following the Money Trail
Bringing the Investigation to the Suspects` Doorsteps
Figuring out the Jigsaw Puzzle
Awaiting Justice
About the Author
Chapter 22 Big Dangers from a Small Vendor (Kimiharu Chatani)
Naritomo
The New Kid
Vendor Audit
Double-Cross
Complete Turnaround
About the Author
Chapter 23 A Drop in the Ocean (Ludmila Grechanik)
Puzzling Payments
Records Review
Black-Cash Operations
Logistics, Customs and Parallel-Import Schemes
Kickbacks to Customers
Culture of Corruption
About the Author
Chapter 24 The Professor and the Deputy (Paul Keyton)
Setting the Scene
Breakthrough Turned Disaster
Preliminary Interview
The Intermediary
Paradeplatz, Zurich
The Bearded Man
The Lucky Break
Off to Barcelona
Attempted Extortion
Laudrup Flees
Fingers in the Cookie Jar
About the Author
Chapter 25 Calling for Kickbacks (Anil Kumar, CFE)
Too Close for Comfort
The Direct Approach
Launching a Full Investigation
It`s All in the Phone Calls
Showdown in the Conference Room
The Grand Total
About the Author
Chapter 26 Going Green in Mexico (Ronald L. Durkin)
The Salesman
Unknown Exposure
The Secret Hiding in the Books
Assumed Kickbacks
Conflicting Evidence
About the Author
Chapter 27 A Wolf in Sheep`s Clothing (Daniel Nita)
Credit Spikes
Expanding the Team
Delivering the Bad News
About the Author
Chapter 28 Dances with Fraud (Hank J. Brightman, Ed.D.)
Friend of the Tribe
Meet the Tribe
School Visit
Unsubstantiated Violations
Accepting Defeat
About the Author
Chapter 29 The Corrupt Public Servant (Sandeep Mehra)
Initial Searches
Second Round of Searches
Custodial Interviews
The Full Story
The Finishing Touches
Favorable Judgments
About the Author
Chapter 30 Romance, Jewels and Kickbacks: All in a Day`s Work (Dennis Thomas)
Out in the Field
Interviews and Invoices
Unable to Stop
About the Author
Chapter 31 Power Corrupts and Absolute Power Corrupts Absolutely (Jim Cali, CPA, CFF)
In the Slammer
A Diamond in the Rough
All Clear
You Have the Right to Remain Silent
Anything You Say or Do Can Be Used Against You
You Have the Right to Speak to an Attorney
If You Cannot Afford an Attorney, One Will Be Appointed for You
Follow the Money
Justice Is Blind
About the Author
Chapter 32 For Love or Money? (John R. Holley, CFE)
Sandy`s Special Customer
Caribou Title
Private Lenders
Shared Collateral
State of Fraud
Conspirator or Victim?
Save It for a Rainy Day
The Hope of Civil Recovery
About the Author
Chapter 33 Ethical Governance: A Mandate for Outsourcing (Jyoti Khetarpal)
Opportunities in Outsourcing
The Things You Can Learn over Coffee
Process Evaluation
Happy Outcome
Returning to Rhodo
Investigating When the Suspect Knows
My Team`s Turn
Breaking the Bad News
About the Author
Chapter 34 Friends and Lovers in High Places (Rick Hoye)
Training for Corruption
Trying to Keep It Quiet
Start Sorting
Too Close and Personal
Excessive Compensation Packages
Justice for All
About the Author
Chapter 35 Kickbacks on Demand (Philip Levi)
The Anonymous Informant
Keeping it Quiet
Time to Get Tough
The Confession
The Second Confession
A Cooperative Supplier
Recovery
About the Author
Chapter 36 High-Flying Ambition (Manjit Chodha)
Smith Williamson
The Last Person We Suspected
Unannounced Audit
Interviewing Made Easy
About the Author
Chapter 37 The Cleaner Who Swept His Way to the Top (Shane Ringin)
The Reno Reach
The Whistleblower
The Big Picture
Search Warrants
The Sixteen Suspects
About the Author
Chapter 38 Sorry, This Fraud Has Been Disconnected (Meric Bloch)
NyTel USA
The DCC Project
How It`s Supposed to Work
Dan`s Way
Getting Involved
Building Blocks
Referral to the FBI
About the Author
Chapter 39 Bid-rigging and Kickback Under the Bridge (Edward J. Gaio, CFE)
Regional Transportation District
FBI Investigation
An Eye-Opening Trial
Post-Trial Recovery
About the Author
Index
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Verschenen: mei 2012
Gewicht: 839 gram
Formaat: 267 x 184 x 38 mm
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Wells, Joseph T., Bribery and Corruption Casebook
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CAIA Level I
An Introduction to Core Topics in Alternative Investments
Prijs van Euro 167.95 voor Euro 151.16
The official study text for the Level II Chartered Alternative Investment Analyst (CAIA) exam
The second edition of CAIA Level II: Advanced Core Topics in Alternative Investments contains virtually all of the material on alternative investments that potential Level II candidates would need to know as they prepare for the exam.
Taal / Language : English
Inhoudsopgave:
Preface
Acknowledgments
About the Authors
Part I: Introduction to Alternative Investments
Chapter 1: What Is an Alternative Investment?
1.1 Alternative Investments by Exclusion
1.2 Alternative Investments by Inclusion
1.3 Structures among Alternative Investments
1.4 Investments Are Distinguished by Return Characteristics
1.5 Investments Are Distinguished by Methods of Analysis
1.6 Goals of Alternative Investing
1.7 Overview of this Book
Chapter 2: The Environment of Alternative Investments
2.1 The Participants
2.2 Financial Markets
2.3 Regulations
2.4 Taxation
Chapter 3: Statistical Foundations
3.1 Frequency and Probability Distributions
3.2 Compounding Multiple Time Period Returns
3.3 Return Distributions and Autocorrelation
3.4 Moments of the Distribution: Mean, Variance, Skewness, and Kurtosis
3.5 Computing Sample Statistics
3.6 More on Standard Deviation and Variance
3.7 Testing for Normality
3.8 Other Measures of Risk
3.9 Estimating Value at Risk (VaR)
3.10 Time Series Return Volatility Models
3.11 Conclusion
Chapter 4: Risk, Return, and Benchmarking
4.1 Benchmarking
4.2 Asset Pricing Models
4.3 Three Methods of Models
4.4 Cross-Sectional Vs. Time-series Models
4.5 Single-factor and Ex Ante Asset Pricing
4.6 Empirical Analyses with the CAPM
4.7 Multi-factor Models
4.8 Alternative Asset Benchmarking
4.9 Conclusion
Chapter 5: Correlation, Alternative Returns, and Performance Measurement
5.1 Correlation
5.2 Internal Rate of Return
5.3 Problems with IRR
5.4 Returns Based on Notional Principal
5.5 Distribution of Cash Waterfall
5.6 Performance Measures
Chapter 6: Alpha and Beta
6.1 Overview of Beta and Alpha
6.2 Ex Ante vs. Ex Post Alpha
6.3 Inferring Ex Ante Alpha from Ex Post Alpha
6.4 Return Attribution
6.5 Ex Ante Alpha Estimation and Persistence
6.6 Return Drivers
6.7 Summary of Alpha and Beta Analysis
Chapter 7: Hypothesis Testing in Alternative Investments
7.1 Four Steps of Hypothesis Testing
7.2 A Test Assuming Normality
7.3 Tests with Inferential Statistics
7.4 Sampling and Testing Problems
7.5 Cumulative Returns and Performance
7.6 Statistical Issues in Analyzing Alpha and Bets
7.7 Summary of Alpha and Beta Estimation
7.8 Conclusion
Part II: Real Assets
Chapter 8: Land, Infrastructure, and Intangible Real Assets
8.1 Land
8.2 Timber and Timberland
8.3 Farmland
8.4 Infrastructure
8.5 Intellectual Property
8.6 Valuation and Volatility
8.7 Historical Risks and Returns
Chapter 9: Real Estate Fixed Income Investments
9.1 Residential Mortgages
9.2 Commercial Mortgages
9.3 Mortgage-backed Securities Market
9.4 Collateralized Mortgage Obligations
9.5 Real Estate Investment Trusts
9.6 Risks and Returns of Mortgage REITs
Chapter 10: Real Estate Equity Investments
10.1 Real Estate Development
10.2 Valuation and Risks of Real Estate Equity
10.3 Alternative Real Estate Investment Vehicles
10.4 Real Estate and Depreciation
10.5 Real Estate Equity Risks and Returns
10.6 Risks and Returns of Equity REITs
Part III: Hedge Funds
Chapter 11: Introduction to Hedge Funds
11.1 Distinguishing Hedge Funds
11.2 Hedge Fund Types
11.3 Hedge Fund Fees
11.4 Conclusion
Chapter 12: Hedge Fund Returns and Asset Allocation
12.1 Describing the Hedge Fund Universe
12.2 Mean, Variance, Skewness, and Kurtosis of Strategies
12.3 Categorizing Hedge Fund Strategies
12.4 Should Hedge Funds Be Part of an Investment Program?
12.5 Do Hedge Funds Undermine the Financial Markets?
12.6 Hedge Fund Indices
12.7 Conclusion
Chapter 13: Macro and Managed Futures Funds
13.1 Major Distinctions between Strategies
13.2 Global Macro
13.3 Returns of Macro Investing
13.4 Managed Futures
13.5 Systematic Trading
13.6 Systematic Trading Styles
13.7 Prior Empirical Research
13.8 Conclusion
13.9 Analysis of Historical Returns Conclusion
Chapter 14: Event Driven Hedge Funds
14.1 The Sources of Most Event Strategy Returns
14.2 Activist Investing
14.3 Merger Arbitrage
14.4 Distressed Securities Funds
14.5 Event Driven Multi-strategy Funds
Chapter 15: Relative Value Hedge Funds
15.1 Convertible Bond Arbitrage
15.2 Volatility Arbitrage
15.3 Fixed-Income Arbitrage
15.4 Relative Value Multi-Strategy Funds
Chapter 16: Equity Hedge Funds
16.1 Sources of Return
16.2 Market Anomalies
16.3 The Fundamental Law of Active Management
16.4 Implementing Anomaly Strategies
16.5 The Three Equity Strategies
16.6 Conclusion
Chapter 17: Funds of Hedge Funds
17.1 Benefits and Costs of Diversification
17.2 Investing in Multi-strategy Funds
17.3 Investing in Funds of Hedge Funds
17.4 Fund of Funds Historical Returns
17.5 Conclusion
Part IV: Commodities
Chapter 18: Commodity Futures Pricing
18.1 Forward and Futures Contracts
18.2 Rolling Contracts
18.3 The Term Structure of Forward Prices
18.4 Backwardation and Contango
18.5 Returns on Futures Contracts
Chapter 19: Commodities: Applications and Evidence
19.1 Commodity Investing for Diversification
19.2 Commodity Investing for Return Enhancement
19.3 Investing in Commodities without Futures
19.4 Commodity Exposure through Futures Contracts
19.5 Three Fallacies of Roll Return
19.6 Commodity Futures Indices
19.7 Commodity Risks and Returns
19.8 Historical Risks and Returns
Part V: Private Equity
Chapter 20: Introduction to Private Equity
20.1 Private Equity Terminology and Background
20.2 Private Equity as Equity Securities
20.3 Private Equity as Debt Securities
20.4 Trends and Innovations in Private Equity
Chapter 21: Equity Types of Private Equity
21.1 Venture Capital vs. LBOs
21.2 The Underlying Businesses of Venture Capital
21.3 Venture Capital Funds
21.4 Venture Capital Risks and Returns
21.5 Leveraged Buyouts (LBOs)
21.6 Leveraged Buyout Risks and Returns
Chapter 22: Debt Types of Private Equity
22.1 Mezzanine Debt
22.2 Distressed Debt
22.3 Risks of Distressed Debt Investing
Part VI: Structured Products
Chapter 23: Credit Risk and the Structuring of Cash Flows
23.1 An Overview of Credit Risk
23.2 Modeling Credit Risk
23.3 Structural Model Approach to Credit Risk
23.4 Reduced-form Model Approach to Credit Risk
23.5 Structuring Using Collateralized Debt Obligations
23.6 Conclusion
Chapter 24: Credit Derivatives
24.1 Credit Derivative Markets
24.2 Credit Default Swaps
24.3 Other Credit Derivatives
24.4 Risks of Credit Derivatives
24.5 Conclusion
Chapter 25: Collateralized Debt Obligations
25.1 Introduction to Collateralized Debt Obligations
25.2 Balance Sheet CDOs Vs. Arbitrage CDOs
25.3 Cash-funded CDOs Vs. Synthetic CDOs
25.4 Cash Flow CDOs Vs. Market Value CDOs
25.5 Credit Risk and Enhancements
25.6 New Developments in CDOs
25.7 Risks of CDOs
Part VII: Risk Management and Portfolio Management
Chapter 26: Lessons from Hedge Fund Failures
26.1 Problems Driven by Market Losses
26.2 Failures Driven by Fraud
26.3 Conclusion
Chapter 27: Risk Analysis
27.1 Investment Strategy Risks
27.2 Market Risk
27.3 Operational Risk
27.4 Investment Process Risk
27.5 Controlling Operational Risk
27. 6 Aggregating the Risks of a Fund
27. 7 Portfolios with Options
27.7 Conclusion
Chapter 28: Due Diligence of Fund Managers
28.1 Screening with Three Fundamental Questions
28.2 Structural Review
28.3 Strategic Review
28.4 Administrative Review
28.5 Performance Review
28.6 Portfolio Risk Review
28.7 Legal Review
28.8 Reference Checks
28.9 Measuring Operational Risk
Chapter 29: Regression, Multivariate, and Nonlinear Methods
29.1 Single Factor Models and Regression
29.2 Multiple Factor Models and Regression
29.3 Non-linear Returns
29.4 Changing Correlation
29.5 Applications of Multi-factor Models
29.6 Hedge Fund Performance Persistence
Chapter 30: Portfolio Optimization and Risk Parity
30.1 Mean-variance Portfolio Optimization
30.2 Complications to Mean-variance Optimization
30.3 Risk Budgeting
3.4 Risk Parity
Chapter 31: Portfolio Management, Alpha and Beta
31.1 The Estimation of Alpha and Beta
31.2 The Separation of Alpha and Beta
31.3 Portable Alpha
31.4 Alpha, Beta and Portfolio Allocation
31.5 Conclusion
Appendix A: Data Sources
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