Financial Information Analysis - Brossura

O'Regan, Philip

Brossura

ISBN 10: 0471489239 ISBN 13: 9780471489238

Casa editrice: John Wiley & Sons Inc, 2001

Riassunto

This book describes the process by which financial accounts are used and how relevant information is extracted by different users. Assuming no prior accounting knowledge of the reader the author introduces the basics of accounts construction before proceeding to the analysis and interpretation of data. Throughout the text tasks are set for readers with answers provided so that they can check their progress. Additional end of chapter exercises provide application to an actual company Annual Report.

Su questo libro

L'autore:

PHILIP O'REGAN is a qualified accountant who has worked for over a decade in a number of public accountancy practices, including Coopers and Lybrand. Since 1988 he has lectured in financial information analysis and financial accounting at the University of Limerick.

Dalla quarta di copertina:

Financial Information Analysis has been written for undergraduate and MBA students taking courses in financial information analysis or financial statement analysis. In this book, Philip O'Regan addresses the nature and role of accounting information in modern society and, in particular, focuses on the company annual report. He places the discussion and analysis of the information contained in the annual report in as broad a context as possible.

FEATURES:
* Emphasizes the role of accounting information as an aid to the decision-making process

* Key issues are illustrated through references to the Tesco annual report, which is included in its entirety in an appendix

* Numerous extracts from newspapers, journals and websites reinforce points made in the text and also serve to provide alternative viewpoints

* End of chapter case studies allow readers to investigate particular events and companies in more detail
Material for students and supplementary items for lecturers adopting Financial Information Analysis can be found website.

"The holistic approach adopted by the author makes this one of the most important books on this subject to be written for students. Theories are brought to life by the many practical examples." Robert Day, Bournemouth University

Su questa edizione

• Editore: John Wiley & Sons Inc
• Data di pubblicazione: 2001
• ISBN 10: 0471489239
• ISBN 13: 9780471489238
• Rilegatura: Copertina flessibile
• Numero di pagine: 518