Essentials of Financial Analysis
by George T. Friedlob, Lydia L. F. Schleifer.
Shows how to analyze a company as a prospective investment. This one-stop resource includes a basic introduction to accounting;
shows how to use ratio analysis to evaluate a company's profit, liquidity, and solvency; and provides actual
financial statements of a variety of companies as illustrations.
Wiley Practitioner's Guide to GAAS 2003: Covering all SASs, SSAEs, SSARs, and Interpretations
by R. Carmichael, Linda A. Lach, Dan M. Guy.
Over 50,000 auditors are guided by new and frequently revised accounting and auditing standards; compliance is critical. Wiley
Practioner's Guide to GAAS (Generally Accepted Accounting Standards) 2003 will provide the guidelines to save time and perform the
job better, explaining and interpreting the standards in clear, easy-to-understand language. The authors have set 90 percent of the
standards themselves. This is the only GAAS reference that is organized the way practitioners use the Statements on Auditing
Standards.
Essentials of Cost Management
by Catherine Stenzel, Joe Stenzel.
Provides an unbiased survey and explanation of the cost management approaches and methods currently available for immediate
application in day-to-day activities. Rather than advocate a particular method, this book assists readers in choosing
the best approach or blend of cost management strategies to address specific business problems. The expert authors also discuss
cutting-edge topics such as target costing, capacity management, and activity-based costing/management.
Growth and Profitability
by Michael C. Donegan, Thomas F. Donahue.
Addressing the critical relationship between financial objectives and operational initiatives, the author provides the conceptual framework for the small and emerging business owner to lay the foundation for a sound finance function –– one that not only suits current business needs but grows and evolves as the business changes. This book defines the finance function in layman's terms, cutting to the core of infrastructure and reporting needs.
Essentials of Cash Flow
by H. A., Jr. Schaeffer.
Full of valuable tips, techniques, illustrative real-world examples, exhibits, and best practices, this handy and concise paperback will help you stay up to date on the newest thinking, strategies, developments, and technologies in cash flow. Discusses proven real-life strategies to maximize cash flow, best techniques to enhance the order-to-cash cycle, innovative ways to revamp the purchase-to-pay cycle, and cash-generating tactics when selling to dot-coms, other start-ups, and bankrupt customers.
Strategic Corporate Tax Planning
by John E. Karayan, Charles W. Swenson, Joseph W. Neff.
A corporate guide to understanding the basic tax implications of everyday business
Organized to cover the tax implications of transactions as they occur through a company's life cycle, the basic principles of tax management are applied through the use of case studies that simulate a variety of real-world marketplace conditions. Value-added and financial reporting effects of tax management are discussed, as well as country-specific tax rules, and cross-border transactions.
Valuation for Financial Reporting: Intangible Assets, Goodwill, and Impairment Analysis, SFAS 141 & 142
by Michael J. Mard, James R. Hitchner, Steven D. Hyden, Mark L. Zyla.
Provides guidance and insight in the identification, measurement and management of intangible assets and goodwill pursuant to the
Financial Accounting Standards Board Statements of Financial Accounting Standards (SFAS) No. 141, Business Combinations and
(SFAS) No. 142 Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets.
Building a Profitable Online Accounting Practice
by Jack Fox.
Describes proven strategies for creating a thriving virtual accounting practice. Presents in-depth
coverage of the various accounting and consulting services that accountants can offer to small
business owners via the Internet. Describes successful techniques for identifying potential clients
and packaging and marketing services, and arms readers with a complement of valuable tools for
helping them get started in virtual accounting, including detailed business plans, numerous tables,
forms, checklists, and connections with leading virtual accounting service providers.
Contemporary Issues in Accounting Regulation
by Stuart McLeay (Editor), Angelo Riccaboni (Editor).
Looks at accounting regulation from a novel perspective, focusing mostly on the power and the state
of market forces and political aspects of accounting regulation, as well as the setting of accounting
standards. Also provides a theoretical introduction and explores creative accounting, deregulation,
and other issues.
Accounting Desk Book: The Accountant's Everyday Instant Answer Book
by Tom M. Plank , Lois R. Plank.
Reference manual useful in meeting the specific and varied needs of accountants, attorneys,
controllers, financial officers, bankers, credit analysts, securities analysts, government
administrators, and business managers.
Prentice Hall's One-Day MBA in Finance and Accounting
by Michael Muckian.
Muckian gives managers a variety of sound lessons from creating a savvy business plan to
forecasting growth, direction, and long-term profitability, from asset/liability management to
understanding growth cycles; and from deferrals and accruals to obtaining financing. Charts,
tables, and real-world examples are included as well as an extensive glossary of financial and
accounting terms.
