Book description
Praise for Just-in-Time Accounting
How to Decrease Costs and Increase Efficiency
Third Edition
"Most books on business accounting focus only on the accounting
process?and never address the operational issues that impact it. Steve
Bragg has delivered the rest of the storyÂ-the valuable insight and
detailed information accountants need to help?them not only properly
account for business activities, but to streamline and improve the
overall process. Whether the practitioner is just starting up or is
working with a well-established business, the information in this book
offers real benefits to both."
Â-Joanie C. Mann, Executive
Vice President, InsynQ e-Accounting; Business Development Consultant,
The Sleeter Group
"Mr. Bragg delivers another essential reference for every CFO's
bookshelf. Just-in-Time Accounting is full of specific guidance you
can use right now to save money, improve processes, and make you more
effective."
Â-Luella Schmidt, President, Fine Point
Consulting LLC
"Just-in-Time Accounting is the 'go-to' accounting department
transaction and streamlining reference. Process improvement begins
here."
Â-Geoffrey Garland, Controller, Staco Systems
"Just-in-Time Accounting is an incredible toolkit for
streamlining and simplifying the accounting process. Practical but
intelligent approaches to the whole accounting cycle make this book so
effective and unique that it is a must-read for accounting clerk and
CFO alike, regardless of the company and accounting department size or
the industry you are in.
Â-Shan Staka, MBA, Controller, PGP International
"One of the critical goals for the CFO is to develop a Lean
Finance Factory that is efficient, on time, reliable, and accurate.
Steve Bragg's Just-in-Time Accounting does exactly that and more. It
not only teaches how to set up a system that delivers, but also
teaches how to optimize it and, as such, is a great resource for both
new and established CFOs. In today's world of information and data
overload, this book is invaluable in teaching how to focus on the
urgent and important."
Â-Arif Iqball, Executive Director and
Board Member, Avon Products Co. Ltd., Japan
"The underlying theme of the book is working in a consistent and
efficient manner. Topics discussed and suggestions presented often
have a 'lean' feel to them. These methodologies and practices lead to
higher efficiency, the elimination of waste, and an increase in
quality. The examples on Value-Added Analysis are prime examples of
'lean' thinking. In a time when global competition requires faster
response times and lower prices, having an accounting system in place
to accurately and effectively support business operations is extremely
important. Operational efficiencies lead to lower operating costs and
higher operating margins, and Just-in-Time Accounting helps identify
many potential candidates for increasing efficiency."
Â-Chip
Nickolett, MBA, PMP, Director, Consulting ServicesÂ-Americas, Ingres
Corporation;former president, Comprehensive Solutions (U. S. and UK)
STEVEN M. BRAGG, CPA, has been the chief financial officer or
controller of four companies, as well as a consulting manager at Ernst
& Young and auditor at Deloitte & Touche. He received a
master's degree in finance from Bentley College, an MBA from Babson
College, and a bachelor's degree in economics from The University of
Maine. He has been the two-time president of the Colorado Mountain
Club, is an avid alpine skier and mountain biker, and is a certified
master diver. Mr. Bragg resides in Centennial, Colorado. He is also
the author of Accounting Best Practices and Accounting Policies and
Procedures Manual, both published by Wiley.
