1.

Record Nr.

UNINA9910449863703321

Titolo

The development of accounting in an international context : a festschrift in honour of R.H. Parker / / edited by T.E. Cooke and C.W. Nobes

Pubbl/distr/stampa

London ; ; New York : , : Routledge, , 1997

ISBN

1-134-73175-2

1-280-47848-9

9786610478484

0-203-01341-7

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (273 p.)

Collana

Routledge international studies in business history ; ; 2

Altri autori (Persone)

ParkerR. H (Robert Henry)

CookeTerence E. <1952->

NobesChristopher

Disciplina

657/.09

Soggetti

Accounting - History

International business enterprises - Accounting

Accountants

Comparative accounting

Electronic books.

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

Description based upon print version of record.

Nota di bibliografia

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Nota di contenuto

TITLE; COPYRIGHT; CONTENTS; ILLUSTRATIONS; CONTRIBUTORS; FOREWORD; 1. INTRODUCTION; 2. DIVERSITY IN MERCANTILE ACCOUNTING IN WESTERN EUROPE, 1300-1800; 3. THE INFLUENCE OF THE INDIVIDUAL IN THE PROFESSIONALISATION OF ACCOUNTANCY; 4. THE INCORPORATED INSTITUTE OF ACCOUNTANTS, VICTORIA (1886); 5. PRACTITIONER PERSPECTIVES ON PERSONAL CONDUCT; 6. THE ORIGINS OF THE NO-LIABILITY MINING COMPANY AND ITS ACCOUNTING REGULATIONS; 7. ANOTHER LOOK AT THE DEPRIVAL VALUE APPROACH TO DEPRECIATION; 8. THE END OF THE CURRENT COST REVOLUTION; 9. PLAYING THE CONGRESSIONAL CARD ON EMPLOYEE STOCK OPTIONS

10. FOREIGN COMPANY LISTINGS ON THE LONDON STOCK EXCHANGE11. THE DEVELOPMENT OF ACCOUNTING RESEARCH IN THE



UK; INDEX

Sommario/riassunto

This volume brings together contributions from the world's most renowned scholars in accounting and celebrates the academic achievements of Bob Parker. Reflecting his multi-faceted contribution to the history of accountancy, the volume studies the development of accounting in an international context.

2.

Record Nr.

UNINA9910141573803321

Autore

McCurley Loui <1965->

Titolo

Falls from height [[electronic resource] ] : a guide to rescue planning / / Loui McCurley

Pubbl/distr/stampa

Hoboken, N.J., : Wiley, 2013

ISBN

1-118-64099-3

1-118-64044-6

1-118-64039-X

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (375 p.)

Classificazione

TEC017000

Disciplina

658.3/82

Soggetti

Industrial safety

Falls (Accidents) - Prevention

Rescue work

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

Includes index.

Nota di contenuto

Machine generated contents note:  SECTION 1 REGULATORY CONSIDERATIONS, RESCUE PLANS, AND DEVELOPING A RESCUE CAPABILITY CHAPTER 1 The Reason for Rescue CHAPTER 2 Developing a Post Fall Rescue Plan CHAPTER 3 Program Development and Incident Management SECTION 2 EQUIPMENT, SYSTEMS AND SKILLS CHAPTER 4 Equipment for Co-Worker Responders CHAPTER 5 Rescue Equipment and Systems CHAPTER 6 Personal Skills for Rescuers SECTION 3 - PUTTING IT ALL TOGETHER CHAPTER 7 Principles of Rigging CHAPTER 8 Single-Rescuer Techniques CHAPTER 9 Group-Rescue Methods SECTION 4 - SUCCESSFUL WORKPLACE PLANNING CHAPTER 10 Industry Specific Considerations CHAPTER 11 Practical Workplace Application



Your Step-by-Step Guide to Developing a CoWorker Assisted Rescue Plan.

Sommario/riassunto

"Occupational fall protection has grown substantially as a safety practice over the past two decades. This book guides the reader in creating a comprehensive plan for post-fall rescue and retrieval in the workplace. Chapters lay out, step by step, a valuable roadmap to follow in developing specific plans for effecting prompt rescue at work locations. This essential book for safety managers and planners aids the employer in making informed decisions in advance about the who, what, when, and how of emergency rescue in the critical first moments following an accidental fall"--