TITLE

James Cowper goes green

PUB. DATE
July 2008
SOURCE
Accountancy;Jul2008, Vol. 142 Issue 1379, p51
SOURCE TYPE
Trade Publication
DOC. TYPE
Article
ABSTRACT
The article reports that the James Cowper accounting firm in Great Britain established a team of people who will work with companies in the green economy. Topics include the exploration of innovative energy technologies and manufacturers of sustainable building products. Also discussed are companies on the alternative investment market (AIM).
ACCESSION #
33391182

Tags: JAMES Cowper (Company);  GREEN movement;  ACCOUNTING firms -- Management;  BUSINESS enterprises

 

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