Product Description

Learn how to understand financial terms and documents and read and interpret company accounts. Understanding Accounts not only explains the functions of the profit and loss account the balance sheet and the cash flow statement and forecast but also shows how they are constructed and how they fit together to reveal a complete picture of an organization's performance. Power tips reveal how to get behind the figures and understand the true significance of financial information.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #23653 in Books
• Published on: 2001-04-05
• Original language: English
• Binding: Paperback
• 72 pages

About the Author
Stephen Brookson qualified as a chartered accountant with KPMG and went on to work for Ernst & Young before setting up his own management and training consultancy. He has presented seminars and training events in many countries, and he is the author of Mastering Financial Management and Managing Budgets.

Customer Reviews

Key Finance and Accounting Concepts Made Clear
A value for money, bottom-line overview of key knowledge areas in finance and accounting.

Sound financial management isn’t solely about working with figures– it is about grasping core concepts and then putting them to work for your business.

If you run a small business, this book will help build confidence. It is useful preparation for getting the most out of your accountant and understanding his work and advice.

The book will help you understand key accounting and financial statements and the data they convey.

The clear, uncluttered, well laid out overview provides you with monitoring and analytical tools such as applying ratios and reading the balance sheet.

I found it invaluable when preparing to launch my small retail venture. I refer to it before key meetings with my accountant and when I have to consider and analyse accounting and financial information.

Excellent primer for key concepts & skills
Sound financial management isn’t solely about sums – it’s grasping core concepts and putting them to work for your business.

This book is a real value for money overview of crucial knowledge areas in finance and accounting.

If you run a small business, it will help build confidence when dealing with your accountant and help you understand key accounting and financial statements and data.

This clear, uncluttered, well laid out overview provides you with monitoring and analytical tools such as applying ratios and reading the balance sheet – these being vital to your small business.

I found it invaluable when preparing to launch my small retail venture. I refer to it before key meetings with my accountant and when I have to consider and analyse accounting and financial information.