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Informationen zum Autor McGraw-Hill authors represent the leading experts in their fields and are dedicated to improving the lives, careers, and interests of readers worldwide J. Fred Weston (Los Angeles, CA) is the Cordner Professor of Money and Financial Markets at the University of California, Los Angeles. He has written or co-authored several business titles. Klappentext J. Fred Weston provides managers and executives with the information they need to understand essential accounting principles, from vocabulary and financial statements to cash flow and valuation. Covering balance sheets, income statements, reporting measures, and even essential ratios, this practical, in-depth book provides a one-stop, reference for all aspects of finance and accounting, and will help managers take essential steps toward making informed decisions based on the numbers they face every business day. J. Fred Weston provides managers and executives with the information they need to understand essential accounting principles, from vocabulary and financial statements to cash flow and valuation. Inhaltsverzeichnis Part One: Accounting and Finance Fundamentals. Chapter 1: The Role and Functions of Accounting and Finance. Chapter 2: Financial Statements and Cash Flows. Chapter 3: The Time Value of Money. Chapter 4: Financial Markets and Market Efficiency. Chapter 5: Business Organization and Taxes. Chapter 6: Interest Rates in the International Economy. Part Two: Financial Planning and Control. Chapter 7: Financial Performance Metrics. Chapter 8: Financial Working Capital Management. Part Three: Investment and Financing Strategies. Chapter 9: Capital Investment Decisions. Chapter 10: Cost of Capital, Hurdle Rates, and Financial Structure. Chapter 11: Long-Term Financing.