How to Master Finance: A No-Nonsense Guide to Understanding Business Accounts

by Gasking, Terry

• ISBN13: 9780749439835
• ISBN10: 0749439831
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2004-01-01
• Publisher: Kogan Page Ltd

Summary

* Specially written US edition* A rich source of practical advice, robust tools and real-life insights"This book is an important educational contribution to finance for all entrepreneurs and corporate executives." -- L. John Clark, Founding Partner, Compass Partners Int., New York, London, Frankfurt"Terry helped hundreds of our non-financial employees gain a strong comprehension of basic finance concepts. One of his main teaching aids was his book.." -- Douglas B. Kline, Senior VP Operations, H&E Hi-LiftA straightforward book that guides business owners, managers and students through the basic principles of business accounting. Assuming no prior knowledge, it effectively explains, in simple and understandable terms, the components of the balance sheet, income and cash flow statements so that the reader will be able to read and interpret a company s accounts. Gasking also explains the relationships between these documents and the basic financial concepts that underlie them" information that ultimately determines the success or failure of a business.Free of jargon and full of common sense, this is an indispensable reference for anyone who needs to understand finance" quickly and painlessly.