ACT companion to treasury management is more than just an update of the classic first edition. It has been completely rewritten to incorporate all that has changed in international treasury management since the first edition was written over twelve years ago. This exceptional A-Z of international treasury practice provides clear explanations of uses and practicalities along with the risks and advantages of implementation. ACT companion to treasury management now includes entries on: Accounting procedures Banking relationships and procedures Financial markets and instruments Foreign exchange, interest rate and credit risk management International treasury management Tax planning Treasury control and performance measurement Edited by a leading treasury consultant with contributions from a wide range of experts in their individual fields, it will be an essential purchase for treasurers, finance professionals, business advisors and students; in fact anyone whose work touches on the field of treasury management.

The thoroughly revised and updated edition provides an A-to-Z guide to international treasury practice returns. Detailed explanations are provided for all the key terms, concepts, instruments, and practices of treasury management - everything from acceptance credits to zero balances. Topics include: banking and cash management issues capital and money markets foreign exchange credit control risk management accounting tax legal issues Edited by a leading treasury consultant, with contributions from a wide range of experts in their individual fields, ACT Companion to Treasury Management fills the need for an essential one-stop guide.

Management of cash resources is crucial to smooth operation of all companies. This book offers a practical guide to intricacies of cash management, using everyday situations to illustrate how different exposures arise in the course of normal trading activity. The author discusses how to set up and manage an efficient and effective cash management department and also covers the implementation of forecasting and appraisal systems. Management of interest rate and currency exposures is also considered with an assessment of the banking systems of major countries and the effect of European Monetary Union.

As the range and sophistication of electronic banking services has increased over the last decade, so has the scope for fraud and for error, hence the need for more advanced security options and devices. The second edition of this highly regarded book has been completely revised and updated to present a comprehensive overview of issues and methodologies in this constantly changing environment and includes recent developments in the areas of Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) and Internet security.

The treasurer can provide significant value to a business, not just by managing its money, but also through fundraising activities and proper attention to the management of credit and risk. The Treasurer's Guidebook shows how to enhance the treasurer position; it does so by discussing how the treasury department's performance can be organized and fine-tuned, focusing on bank relations, cash concentration systems, investment strategies, financing sources, credit management, insurance, and more. The book also addresses the administrative aspects of the treasurer's job, including the accounting for treasury transactions, treasury management systems, controls, and measurements. In short, this book is the ultimate toolkit for anyone intending to expand and improve the treasurer position.