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Nitish GroverPrincipal, OwnerNitish Grover and Associates

Accounting and The Gold Price - Fair Value - Valuation Problems to be Expected

November 4, 2009

Analysis of:Gold Price Tops $1090 for First Time | economictimes.indiatimes.com

As the price of gold rises on a week on week basis  one can expect to see ramifications in the accounting arena. There are a number of  investment products sold in the market which are linked to the price of  gold and its physical holding. In this analysis I look at the nature of  problems to be expected  - especially in relation to fair value disclosures.

Nitish GroverPrincipal, OwnerNitish Grover and Associates

Working Capital - Internal Audit and Control - Accounting Standards

October 30, 2009

Analysis of:A Crash Course in Working Capital | www.cfo.com

The referred Article speaks of  the importance of working capital, internal audit and  proper financial statement and how these interact to provide a proper business growth environment. In my analysis below I give my thoughts on these aspects.

Nitish GroverPrincipal, OwnerNitish Grover and Associates

Offshoring - Changing Accounting Dynamics - Auditing and Control

October 8, 2009

Analysis of:The New Calculus of Offshoring | www.cfo.com

Increased  overseas costs, security dynamics and  the sudden availability of  newly jobless employees has changed the offshoring dynamics. Offshoring continues but the repetitive tasks with high risk and control difficulties are getting out of the offshoring matrix. In this analysis I look at  the effects of these changing dynamics in relation to auditing and control factors.

Nitish GroverPrincipal, OwnerNitish Grover and Associates

Central Bank Policy - Gold - Dollar - Accounting and the Gold Standard

October 8, 2009

Analysis of:Central Banks in Europe Hold Rates Steady | www.nytimes.com

The policy of Central Banks over the last year has left the  monetary system in a state of limbo. The value of the dollar in terms of  bullion and other commodities is taking a beating.  The increasing value of gold in currency terms reminds one of the days of the gold standard and the benefits of having gold as a store of  value. In this analysis I take a look at how this increasing value of gold may effect   internal controls and corporate financial policies.

Ian WoodPartnerWireless Foundry

The rise of Microsoft's view on Mobile Web at Vodafone.T

September 27, 2009

Analysis of:Vodafone updates internet portal services with Vodafone 360 | www.telecompaper.com

The launch of Vodafone360 is the latest indicator of Peter Knook's influence on Vodafone since his joining from Microsoft 18 months ago.  Vodafone Internet Services are now trying to present a consumer face for Vodafone that sees it capable of utilising investment in 3G and 3.5G Mobile Broadband.The interesting element is that this will be the first two handsets in Europe that use the LiMo standard.  One from Samsung and one from Huawei.

Nitish GroverPrincipal, OwnerNitish Grover and Associates

Business Cycles, Legislation and Accounting - Where will it Lead?

September 15, 2009

Analysis of:For Obama, a Chance to Reform the Street is Fading | www.nytimes.com

The current recession is part of a business cycle. The reasons for the recession are several but then a trough after a long period of prosperity is to be expected. President Obama puts the blame on investment bankers and executives. There is also talk of legislation to limit further repeats. I wonder how this will impact accounting and in turn the figures on which financial decisions are made. In this analysis i present some of my thoughts on the subject..

Nitish GroverPrincipal, OwnerNitish Grover and Associates

The Impending Changing Capital Structure at Banks - Challanges for Accountants

September 7, 2009

Analysis of:G20 Calls for Better Capital Buffers at Banks | www.ft.com

The G20 meeting has agreed that banks need to be properly capitalized with equity instruments as compared to hybrid debt-equity. A number of other changes in the capitalization of banks is also proposed. This would mean that debt instruments with characteristics of equity would have a bleak future in the capital structure of banks. In this analysis I highlight some of  the issues involved in this conundrum.

Nitish GroverPrincipal, OwnerNitish Grover and Associates

Global Debt Situation - Fair Value - Financial Statements - Paradigms

September 6, 2009

Analysis of:US says debt Outlook Worsening | www.ft.com

The global economy is in a tailspin. Politicians and economists like us to believe otherwise amid  worsening job losses and a weakening US dollar. The graph of the USD vs. gold price shows the fall in value of the USD. This situation throws up questions for the auditor/CFO/accountant and others involved with financial statements. Analysts would  also need to evaluate the fair value of assets on financial statements in this evolving situation. In this analysis I look at some of  these questions.

Nitish GroverPrincipal, OwnerNitish Grover and Associates

Tax Fudges and Financial Reporting - The Paradigm - Accounting Standards Context

August 25, 2009

Analysis of:Closing the Havens | www.ft.com

Tax havens have represented security against political repression for long. They have also with the evolution of  tax laws become a pain for Governments. This is especially with the growth of acceptability of  the right of the State to levy taxes. The recent developments with Tax Haven authorities agreeing to divulge confidential information raises questions for the accounting profession. In  this analysis I look at issues that these developments raise for the accounting and auditing profession.

Nitish GroverPrincipal, OwnerNitish Grover and Associates

CDS Regulation , Accounting and Economic Effects

August 16, 2009

Analysis of:Derivatives Plans Spark Doubts on CDS | www.ft.com

 CDS have created problems for some time now. The proposal to regulate CDS over the counter sales will in my opinion create more problems than it will solve. This is especially in the context of the triple regulation suggested - SEC, CFTC and a dispute regulatory mechanism for the turf between the two bodies. In this analysis I look at the accounting and economic problems that this will create.

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