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You need to know about audit and due diligence! Are you ready to be a financial skeptic, the gatekeeper for multi-million dollar deals, and someone whoʼs paid to sniff out what stinks? If so, then youʼre ready for A Gentle Introduction to Audit and Due Diligence. Leading financial expert Jason Schenker covers the critical basics and best practices of Due Diligence, Internal Audit, Compilation, Review, Independent Audit, and a number of other topics to get you ready to dig into financial data in a search for the truth.

This guide transcends the traditional book format, serving as your comprehensive mentor through the elaborate and challenging terrains of the PMP exam. Imbued with a solid study strategy, it pledges to demystify complex concepts, assist in applying essential project management principles practically, and instill a confident, exam-ready mindset.

One of the genre's favorite pairs returns in a classic fantasy short for both Riyria veterans and first-time readers. Several years have passed since the war-weary mercenary Hadrian and cynical ex-assassin Royce joined forces to start their thieves-for-hire organization better known as Riyria. Things have gone well enough for the team as they do "jobs" for various nobles throughout Elan. Usually that means stealing something, but when a young heiress asks them to steal her…well, that's a first for the pair.

A best seller since 1990 and fully updated in 2010, Professional Writing Skills: A Write It Well Guide provides a step-by-step process for planning business letters, memos, e-mail, and other business documents. Learn how to position your message from the reader's point of view, write persuasively, include the right information, and organize the information logically. Expanded sections on language, punctuation, and grammar offer busy professionals the tools they need to get their message across clearly, concisely, and professionally.

In The PD Book, bestselling author Elena Aguilar and coauthor Lori Cohen offer seven habits—and a wealth of practical tools—that help you transform professional development. In this book, you'll learn how to inspire adult learners, the importance of having clear purpose, and how to navigate power dynamics in a group. You'll also learn a new way to plan PD that allows you to attend to details and be a responsive facilitator. The dozens of tips and tricks, anecdotes and research, and tools and resources will enable you to create the optimal conditions for learning.

Every year, tens of thousands of young children are diagnosed with disorders that make it difficult for them to absorb the external world. Parents of sensory kids - like those with sensory processing disorder, anxiety disorder, AD/HD, autism, bipolar disorder, and OCD - often feel frustrated and overwhelmed, creating stress in everyday life for the whole family. Now, with The Sensory Child Gets Organized, there's help and hope. Here, parents get an easy-to-follow road map to success that makes life easier - and more fun - for your entire family.

Many people know that they have expertise and skills to offer other businesses. They dream of starting their own company, but one thing holds them back: fear. With this fear comes unanswered questions: How do I get started? Who do I need to contact? How much should I charge? How do I put together contracts? How can I stay productive and sane working on my own? And this big question: Can I make a living? In this compact guidebook, Patricia Steele addresses these questions and much more. Using her own experiences and those of others, she explains and demonstrates six basic steps to becoming a...

Conquer the aPHR Exam: Study Guide for the HRCI Associate Professional in Human Resources Exam is your ultimate resource for acing the aPHR certification. This comprehensive guide covers all key topics required for the exam, including HR operations, recruitment, compensation, employee relations, and health and safety. Designed for aspiring HR professionals, the guide offers detailed explanations, practical examples, and expert insights to reinforce your learning. Whether you’re beginning your HR career or looking to validate your skills, this study guide is your essential tool for success.

Ballyhoo! The Roughhousers, Con Artists, and Wildmen Who Invented Professional Wrestling is a history of professional wrestling’s formative period in the U.S., from roughly 1874 to 1941, and the contested interplay of wrestlers and promoters who built the “sport” as we know it. During this period, the major conventions that would define wrestling to the present day were perfected and codified, as wrestling morphed from a rough sport practiced on farms and at town gatherings to melodramatic mass entertainment that reliably drew large crowds in cities across the nation.

In the summer after graduating from college, Suleika Jaouad was preparing, as they say in commencement speeches, to enter “the real world”. She had fallen in love and moved to Paris to pursue her dream of becoming a war correspondent. The real world she found, however, would take her into a very different kind of conflict zone. It started with an itch - first on her feet, then up her legs, like a thousand invisible mosquito bites. Then a trip to the doctor and, a few weeks shy of her 23rd birthday, a diagnosis: leukemia, with a 35 percent chance of survival.

Speak like a Lawyer: Write like a Lawyer: Communicate like a Top Legal Professional in the Digital Age aims to provide listeners with the essential communication skills necessary to excel as a top lawyer in the digital age—from arguing cases to presenting evidence and communicating with clients. Whether in the courtroom, during client consultations, or in written briefs, the power of well-crafted words can determine the outcome.

Elevate your exam preparation with the PSI National Real Estate License Exam Audio Study Guide, a comprehensive manual designed by Davidson’s Audiobooks for aspiring real estate professionals. Whether you're commuting, exercising, or managing daily chores, this guide seamlessly integrates into your routine, transforming idle moments into productive study sessions, comprehensive Content Aligned with PSI Standards.

The market is shaking. Will you freeze—or will you thrive? The Smart Investor’s Guide to Investing in a Volatile Market is your no-nonsense playbook for building wealth when everyone else is panicking. Written by seasoned investor, Dr. Peter Valenzuela, this actionable guide transforms fear into confidence with practical strategies for navigating market uncertainty. Whether you're new to investing, protecting your retirement, or refining your portfolio, this book gives you the tools to make smart, steady moves when it matters most. Inside, you'll discover: Why volatility is your ...

How to read a 10-K like a professional investor If you want to be a great investor, you should like engaging with one of the essential tools in the trade: the 10-K. Warren Buffett has stated that he enjoys curling up with annual reports. Buffett said he "reads 500 pages every day" when asked how he became smarter. That's how, like compound interest, knowledge grows. Indeed, savvy fund managers regard 10-Ks as riddles or treasure hunts, relishing the opportunity to pore over even the tiniest footnotes. Individual investors may not have the same experience as a fund manager who reviews ...

Tired of feeling trapped that stimulant drugs are the only option for ADHD? Is your child smart but disorganized, excitable, scattered, and struggling? Do you long for the day when his true brilliance and talents will be revealed? Your grueling wait is over! World-renowned natural health expert, Dr. Scott A. Johnson, reveals indispensable evidence-based methods to release your child from the distracting obstacles that have repressed him for too long. Retrain your child’s brain to perform optimally and inspire him to realize his fullest potential with the unique and complete strategies ...

Bridges Out of Poverty champions alliances of support, and helps individuals and communities that are ready to break free of poverty. Rather than creating reliance, Bridges' communities create new understanding, skills, resources, and motivation. As a result, Bridges is embraced by tens of thousands of people who represent a diverse range of political, racial, economic, geographic, and other identities. An innovative, yet practical, human- and community-centered solution, Bridges creates sustainable communities where everyone can live well.

In the intricate and ever-evolving world of agriculture, a complex network of professionals works tirelessly to ensure that the food on our plates and the fibres in our clothes are produced, processed, and delivered efficiently. Commodity Professionals - The People Behind the Trade takes you on an enlightening journey through the thirty-plus vital professions that underpin the agricultural supply chain. This book delves into the diverse roles that keep the supply chain operating. Each chapter offers an in-depth profile of a profession, highlighting the skills, challenges, and rewards ...

Indira Nooyi's meteoric rise and success has been charted by every newspaper and business journal in the world, but how many of us know the person behind the image? The Secret of Success: The Story of Indira Nooyi gives us a rare insight into Nooyi's life, her childhood, the choices she made, the struggles she faced and the lessons she learnt on her way to the top.

This complex story follows former Navy Seal Sam Snead Hook in the last occupation most people would consider; professional golfer. Much like the Lee Child thrillers that follow Jack Reacher, Duck Hook takes readers on a psychologically suspenseful adventure that involves golf tournaments, congressmen, family secrets, and bad guys. It had been eight years since Sam had touched a club and several years before that playing competitive golf. However, that is what Sam Snead Hook set out to do, spending all of his time playing in small local tournaments and finding a place to practice anywhere he...

All Jonny Biarritz ever wanted was to win on the PGA Tour. He was top ten on the money list ten years in a row, alongside names like Nicklaus, Palmer, Player, Trevino, Casper, Floyd, and Miller. So many seconds and two thirds, but never a win. Now he had a problem that threatened his dream on a whole new level. His ex-wife wanted the alimony raised to more money than he had made in his best year on Tour. On top of that, the IRS claimed he owed them over $100,000. Usually, he would have his manager take care of crap like this. Sadly, he had left for Acapulco with a stripper, financing his ...