The McGraw-Hill 36-Hour Course In Finance for Non-Financial Managers, Second Edition

by Cooke, Robert A.

• ISBN13: 9780071425469
• ISBN10: 0071425462
• Edition: 2nd
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2004-02-04
• Publisher: McGraw-Hill

Summary

A fully revised guidebook on the basics of accounting-- updated to cover an increasingly complex financial arena In the wake of recent accounting scandals, most managers now realize they need to know more about the inner workings of finance. Many, however, don't know where they will find the time. The McGraw-Hill 36-Hour Course in Finance for Non-Financial Managers is designed to give readers a working mastery of all finance essentials in just 36 hours and has now been updated to help readers understand the substantial regulatory and practical changes that have taken place in the new world of business accounting. This hands-on workbook delivers its information in accessible and reader-friendly style, including self-study questions and case studies for each chapter. Information new to this edition includes: Key updates to generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) Sections detailing what auditing is and what auditors do Entirely new sections on pro forma financial statements, stock options as an expense, and more

Author Biography

Robert A. Cooke, C.P.A. (Green Cove Springs, FL) has nearly two decades of experience as a business consultant, speaker, and author of a number of books on finance. He has also owned and managed a several successful businesses.