International Accounting and Auditing Trends, 2 vols.

International Accounting and Auditing Trends (2 vols.), by Vinod B. Bavishi, Center for International Financial Analysis & Research, 601 Ewing Street, Princeton, New Jersey 08540, 1989, paginated by chapter, $295.

This reference work examines the client bases and human resources of the 16 largest international accounting firms (ranked prior to the recent round of mergers). Industry specializations in various countries and regions of the world as well as audit fees receive particular attention. In addition, the author summarizes accounting principles and practices in force in 24 foreign countries to help the reader better understand annual and interim financial reports from firms in these nations. Accountants and financial analysts who deal with multinational companies and members of the academic community who have an interest in international accounting will find the information in these volumes to be most helpful.