Thursday, August 26, 2004

Understand Shares In A Day
Author:Ian Bruce;
Whether you are considering buying shares for the first time, already own a few, perhaps via an inheritance, or look after an extensive portfolio, this book is for you. This book is an indispensable guide which shows how the world's share markets really work. With a full explanation, it covers:
- The types of shares available
- Why share prices fluctuate
- How to read the financial pages
- Buying and selling shares
- Selecting a broker
- Unit Trusts and Investment Trusts
- Building a portfolio
- Risks and rewards of Penny Shares
The aim of this title is not specifically to encourage you to invest in shares, but to give you enough knowledge about the subject so you can make an informed decision on how they can help you achieve your financial goals.

Building on this basic groundwork, further chapters explore more complex areas of share ownership. These will be of interest to beginners and more experienced investors alike, including:
- How to value shares
- Using technical analysis to predict movements
- Methods used by professionals to gear profits and hedge against weaker prices
- Strategies for volatile and bear markets
Whatever your level of experience, you can be sure the information contained in this handy book will contribute to your knowledge, and perhaps even to your bank account.
How to Comply with Sarbanes-Oxley Section 404
Author: Ramos;
This practical guide offers helpful guidance on how to go about to submitting to the SEC a company's annual assessment of the effectives of their internal control. Complete with practice aids - including forms, checklists, illustrations, diagrams, and tables - this comprehensive book provides a step-by-step approach for engagement performance and practical guidance on how an entity should test and evaluate its internal controls.
This practical guide offers helpful guidance on how to go about to submitting to the SEC a company's annual assessment of the effectives of their internal control. Complete with practice aids including forms, checklists, illustrations, diagrams, and tables this comprehensive book provides a step-by-step approach for engagement performance and practical guidance on how an entity should test and evaluate its internal controls.
Red Guides: Buying a Property in Florida 2005
Author:Sarah Woods; Leaonne Hall, Steve Bradley and Katy Pownall
An authoritative, information-packed guide to buying a property in Florida, focusing on over 40 top hotspots, and offering a unique illustrated price guide to properties in every region, from the Everglades and Orlando to the Florida Keys. Full of expert advice and up-to-the minute information, this is an invaluable handbook for everyone who would like to buy a home in Florida.
Life Assurance & Pensions Handbook 2004/2005
Author:Chris Marshall
The authoritative standard reference manual for the life assurance and pensions industry for nearly 20 years. Now in its 20th edition, the 2004/2005 volume has been thoroughly updated and will include Budget 2004 tax changes as well as changes in pension provisions and other legislative developments.

The Handbook is also valuable as background reading for the Financial Planning Certificate, especially FP3, and Advanced Financial Planning Certificate. It contains 19 chapters covering all subjects from life assurance to the Financial Services Act. There is a comprehensive index and glossary of terms.

Chapters are clearly divided into sections, with a clear and concise format and references to key legislation.