The Hindu Business Line : Monday, December 10, 2007

FOR THE ASKING
Accounting for a reduction in liability
In case a company is asked to make a settlement through a legal edict with its suppliers towards the outstandings that results in a substantial reduction in liability, what would be the accounting treatment? More

RACY CASES
A high-speed discussion on slowdown
Scene: Chennai airport passenger’s lounge. The Air India flight 172 to London has been delayed for another hour, so passengers are moving around and chatting with each other.Mrs Spendthrift, a pleasant, matronly young woman in an ... More

STICKLISH ISSUES
Sure about the quality of gold you buy?
Responses to Sticklish Issues dated December 3 More

Are industrial units doing enough to prevent disastrous gas leaks?
Send in your comments to Sticklish@thehindu.co.in

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STORIES RETOLD
Three rules of storytelling
Purpose, truth and action are the three rules of storytelling, says Jim Loehr in The Power of Story ( www.landmarkonthenet.com). “Purpose is the sail on ... More
60 SECONDS CHIEF!
Move faster than your competitor
Andrew Tsui is the Managing Director of India operations of Asus, which is one of the world’s largest technology manufacturing company. He has a degree in Power Mechanical Engineering and also a management degree. Andrew enjoys cooking, ... More
THE FOURTH QUADRANT
HR analytics for a high $ yield
Kavita Jamtani was appreciated for assembling a youthfully mature workforce. But Ruth Walter, her mentor cautioned her about mistaking it for competitive advantage. What else could explain the dramatic difference in annual per capita ... More

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