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Make simple sense of complex financial information!
The book that has made accounting accessible to tens of thousands of managers--in just 36 hours of self-paced study--is back in a new edition that guides readers over the altered business terrain of the '90s.
This book provides general managers with a powerful framework, in accessible language, allowing them to understand, analyze, and make firm value-creating decisions for their corporations." –João Luis Barroso, vice president, Portugal ...
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 ...
This hands-on book details the strategies, elements, and instruction found in today's finest business schools and executive education seminars, then outlines a step-by-step model for understanding and acting on the numbers that come across ...
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Revealing secrets previously reserved for industry insiders, veteran Jack Cummings offers the knowledge you need to get moving right away.
This self-teaching guide comes complete with key points, background information, quizzes at the end of each chapter, and even a final exam.
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