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Informationen zum Autor Roger Mason is a Chartered Certified Accountant with many years' practical experience as a Finance Director at a number of leading companies. He now lectures on financial and business topics. In addition, he has edited a financial publication and written many books. Klappentext Understanding accounts just got easier You are just seven steps away from mastering financial reports and statements. Imagine being able to fully understand the accounts you see at work and having the confidence to contribute to the analysis and interpretation of the figures. Now you can. Understanding and Interpreting Accounts In A Week is a simple and straightforward guide to making sense of financial statements, giving you everything you really need to know in just seven short chapters. From the profit and loss account and the balance sheet through to using ratios and cash flow statements, it will help you deal confidently with questions such as 'Is our customer in trouble?', 'Are we going to be paid?', 'Why are profits down?' and 'What is gearing?' You'll also find exercises to help you put it all into action. The fastest way to understand and interpret accounts Whether you choose to read it in a week or in a single sitting, Understanding and Interpreting Accounts In A Week is your fastest route to success: - Sunday: The right approach - Monday: An introduction to accounts - Tuesday: The profit and loss account or income statement - Wednesday: The balance sheet or statement of financial position - Thursday: Using ratios to interpret accounts - Friday: Cash flow statement and group accounts - Saturday: The reports Learn in a week, remember for a lifetime You are just seven steps away from mastering financial reports and statements Understanding and Interpreting Accounts In A Week is a simple and straightforward guide to making sense of financial statements, giving you everything you really need to know in just seven short chapters. From the profit and loss account and the balance sheet through to using ratios and cash flow statements, it will help you deal confidently with questions such as 'Is our customer in trouble?', 'Are we going to be paid?' and 'Why are profits down?' Zusammenfassung Understanding accounts just got easier There has never been a time when managers have been more exposed to financial statements than they are today. Even if you are a non-financial manager, you will often be involved in budgeting and regular financial reporting. You are expected to understand the accounts put in front of you and to contribute to the analysis and interpretation of the figures. It is important that you understand the principles of analysing and interpreting accounts. You will then be able to deal with questionsabout the performance of your business and your customers' businesses. Understanding and Interpreting Accounts In A Week is written for managers who need to answer these questions. By setting aside a little time each day for a week, you will greatly increase your understanding of accounts and how to interpret them. - Sunday: The right approach - Monday: An introduction to accounts - Tuesday: The profit and loss account or income statement - Wednesday: The balance sheet or statement of financial position - Thursday: Using ratios to interpret accounts - Friday: Cash flow statement and group accounts - Saturday: The reports Inhaltsverzeichnis : Sunday: The Right Approach : Monday: Introduction to published accounts : Tuesday: Income statement : Wednesday: Statement of Financial Position : Thursday: The remainder of a set of accounts : Friday: Cash and investment ratios : Saturday: In-dept...
