How to Use Financial Statements: A Guide to Understanding the Numbers

How to Use Financial Statements: A Guide to Understanding the Numbers

<p><i>How to Use Financial Statements</i> explains in clear, easy to understand methods how to read a financial statement. Written for the non-financial professional, this book is ideal for:</p> <ul> <li>Professionals that have been promoted to a job that requires reviewing financial statements <li>Investors that have accumulated enough savings to begin looking at alternatives <li>Spouses that have suffered the loss of the member of the family who has always dealt with financial matters <li>Readers who work in non-financial areas and have no interest in investments </ul> <p>This practical guide includes:</p> <ul> <li>An overview of financial statements­­what they are and what they tell us <li>A thorough, yet basic introduction to the accrual concepts <li>Easy to understand explanations of profit and loss <li>Statement of cash flows and special reporting issues </ul>