Wesfarmers shareholders get benefit of discipline

Article Abstract:

Wesfarmers Ltd. has achieved success through careful management of its very diverse businesses. The company makes voluntary reports on its chemicals, energy, hardware, and rural services sectors. Each sector is fairly independent, controlling aspects such as pricing and divisional management. Wesfarmers's goal is earn its shareholders 14% on their investments, after tax.

Chemicals & Allied Products, Chemical Manufacturing, PETROLEUM AND COAL PRODUCTS, CHEMICALS AND ALLIED PRODUCTS, Energy, Utilities, Hardware Manufacturing, Hardware, not elsewhere classified, Hardware, Chemicals, Energy industries, Power resources, Chemical industry, Energy industry, Hardware industry, Wesfarmers Ltd.

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Stockford gets a taste for expansion

Article Abstract:

Issues concerning the floatation of Stockford's conglomerate of over 30 firms in November 2000 are presented. Co-founder Ian Davidson and CEO Jim Phillipson discusses the growth of one of Australia's largest accountancy firms.

Practice, Davidson, Ian, Phillipson, Jim

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Roll up, roll up for a re-invention

Article Abstract:

Issues are presented concerning the popularity of rollups among accounting firms. The advantages gained by accounting firms who participate in rollups is discussed. The case of the Stockford rollup is considered.

Services, Accounting, Accounting firms, Accounting services

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