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Books / reference materials

Need timely information and great advice? Check out our selection of popular books and publications from CCH, the MACPA and other renowned publishers.

Accounting

IFRS: Practical Implementation Guide and Workbook
A one-stop resource for understanding and applying current international financial reporting standards.
Accounting for World Class Operations
New: The need for a clearer, simpler, more strategic performance measurement system in lean companies is long past due.
CPA's Guide to Effective Engagement Letters (seventh edition)
Provides the information needed to compose effective engagement letters. Designed as a practical, hands-on tool that can sit on the auditor's desk for easy access. With CD-ROM

Accounting, governmental

GAAP for Governments 2008: Interpretation and Application of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles for State and Local Governments
A guide to the accounting and financial reporting principles used by state and local governments and other governmental entities.
PLI's Guide to the Sarbanes-Oxley Act
Your single-volume resource for understanding this monumental legislation.
Winning the Cost War: Applying Battlefield Management Doctrine to the Management of Government
Defines and illustrates new ideas for everything from managerial cost accounting to analysis and accountability.

Business management / organization

Executive Guide to Boosting Cash Flow and Shareholder Value
Learn about the Profit Pool Approach. Find ways to quickly maximize shareholder value.
Measure What Matters to Customers
Learn why the most important activities that actually matter in your business are those that impact your customers.
Pricing on Purpose: Creating and Capturing Value
This book presents the theory of value and details how any business can use various pricing strategies to create, communicate and capture the value of their products and services.
Client at the Core
Examine the marketing and managing of today's professional services firm.
Built to Change
This book identifies practices and designs that organizations can adopt so they are able to change.
Designing the Customer Centric Organization
A look at how to put in place an infrastructure that is organized around the demands of the customer.
Talent Management Systems
An important work in the now critical discipline of human capital management.
The Vest Pocket CFO
The perfect speedy reference for today's overburdened financial managers.

Communications

Dare to Prepare
New: The secret ingredient for getting into the winner's circle is simply the discipline of methodical preparation.
 

Leadership development

Leadership: Helping Others to Succeed
This book features some of today's most inspiring speakers, leaders and authors, who share their invaluable insight into sparking the imagination and achievement of others.
The Discipline of Teams
An essential guide for any small group that must deliver team performance.
Leading Corporate Turnaround
Explore seven key leadership and management skills required for successful turnaround.

Production

Accounting for World-Class Operations
New: The need for a clearer, simpler, more strategic performance measurement system in lean companies is long past due.

Specialized knowledge

Essentials of XBRL: Financial Reporting in the 21st Century
This paperback will help you stay up to date on the newest thinking, strategies, developments and technologies in XBRL.
Model Policies and Procedures for Not-for-Profit Organizations
Learn procedures that ensure financial accountability, eliminate misunderstandings, and protect your organization's assets and viability. A must-have resource for every non-profit!
Not-for-Profit Budgeting and Financial Management
This easy-to-use book includes dozens of relevant forms and documents.
Not-for-Profit Accounting, Tax and Reporting Requirements
An important resource for every not-for-profit executive who deals with financial issues.

Taxes

2009 Financial and Estate Planning Guide
The premier guidebook for professionals who structure, tailor and administer financial and estate plans.
2009 U.S. Master Tax Guide
Order now! Available December 2008
The No. 1 tax handbook for tax pros, it contains timely and precise explanations of federal income taxes for individuals, partnerships, corporations, estates and trusts.
2009 U.S. Master Tax Guide Book and CD Bundle
Order now! Available December 2008
This special savings bundle includes a copy of the industry-leading paperback U.S. Master Tax Guide and the U.S. Master Tax Guide on CD.
2009 Guidebook to Maryland Taxes
Order now! Available December 2008
The perfect resource for concise and reliable information for practitioners working with state taxation in Maryland.
1040 Express Answers (2008 tax year)
Order now! Available December 2008
Designed to help you and your staff prepare tax returns easily and accurately.
Tax Legislation 2008: Emergency Economic Stabilization Act: Law, Explanation and Analysis
This publication reproduces the full text of the tax provisions contained in the Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008 that amend the Internal Revenue Code and the Joint Committee report explaining the current law, the changes made, and...
2008 U.S. Master Estate and Gift Tax Guide
Practical guidance for tax advisors and estate representatives involved in federal estate and gift tax planning, return preparations and tax payment.
2009 U.S. Master GAAP Guide
Superior technical analysis, new insights and practical explanations of accounting principles in a single affordable volume.
Retirement Planning Guide and Companion CD
Guidance and practice tools on investment strategies, taxes, employee benefits, insurance, Social Security benefits, business succession planning, health care expenses and other retirement planning issues. Includes a free companion CD.
U.S. Master Sales and Use Tax Guide
A must-have resource for professionals who work with multiple state tax jurisdictions.
Tax Guide for Maryland State Legislators
Provides answers to questions state legislators may have regarding income tax laws.

 

book discounts

  • MACPA member discounts: Our publications above include an MACPA member discount of 20-30 percent.
  • CCH reference guides: You may order accounting and tax books directly from CCH and still receive your MACPA member discount. Order directly from CCH.