Synopses & Reviews
Written by the author of Understanding Financial Statements, this book provides more advanced, useful information on topics such as forecasting, budgeting techniques, corporate statements, and the use of common stock and debts for capitalization. Ideal for middle managers, small business owners, and entrepreneurs.
Table of Contents
Part 1: Reviewing the Basics A Quick Refresher The Balance Sheet Equation Glossary of Balance Sheet Terms The Income Statement Glossary of Income Statement Terms Ratios and Percentages Review Part 2: Corporate Financial Statements The Consolidated Statement Your Company's Consolidated Statement Analysis Glossary of Additional Terms The Income Statement Your Company's Income Statement Changes in Financial Position Your Company's Changes in Balance Sheet Accounts Analysis The Cash Flow Statement Your Company's Cash Flow Statement The Statement of Retained Earnings Checklist Part 3: Asset Management Management of Current Assets Managing Receivables Policy JOG Corporation Notes Projected Analysis for Your Company Calculations Inventory Valuation Methods Valuing Your Company's Inventory Depreciation Review Part 4: New Ratios Ratios Help Make Decisions Capital Stock/Market Ratios Limitations of Ratio Use Review Part 5: The Interaction of Ratios How Ratios Affect Each Other The Makeup of Ratios Checklist Part 6: Financial Planning Financial Planning Break-Even Analysis Margin of Safety Leverage Financial Leverage Drawbacks to Using Break-Even Analysis Decision-Tree Analysis Example of Decision-Tree Analysis Cost-Benefit Analysis Review Part 7: Reading an Annual Report How to Read an Annual Report Checklist