The Controller's Function provides guidance and advice on every aspect of the position and pays special attention to those areas not generally addressed in the literature. A strong emphasis is placed on recent technological developments that can increase the speed, accuracy, and efficiency with which specific tasks are completed.

Controllers will learn how to institute quick-closing procedures and supply last-period results more quickly; establish an on-line perpetual inventory system that reduces the need for a year-end physical inventory; select the optimal accounting software for the job at hand; and make the most of activity-based costing, manufacturing cells, and electronic data interchange.

Other topics of special importance include an overview of internal control and business planning functions; spotting and preventing fraud; designing control systems; developing business plans, long-range financial plans, and annual budgets; installing and maintaining accounting, data collection, and internal control software; disaster recovery planning; and more. Easy-to-use tables and checklists help organize tasks, streamline activities, and monitor progress.

For company controllers, assistant controllers, and financial executives, The Controller's Function is both an important source of useful, innovative ideas and a handy quick reference for day-to-day use. It is also an indispensable guide for financial analysts, internal auditors, public accountants, and anyone concerned with company financial and accounting operations.