This section opens this three-volume set with a look at Banking, Finance, and Accounting in a modern, global context.

In the wake of financial distress, increased awareness of all aspects of baking and investment, however fundamental, is critical. This section investigates many of these topics, including project management, international investment, and risk analysis, among others. In the opening 15 chapters of this extensive reference source, read­ers will obtain a clear understanding of the fundamental concepts and theories integral to the field of Banking, Finance, and Accounting.