
7 Lessons in Understanding Financial Accounts
Master Accounting Basics in 7 Steps
John Murray Business (Publisher)
Will be published approx. on 10. September 2026
Book
Paperback/Softback
128 pages
978-1-3998-3063-8 (ISBN)
Description
A SHORT COURSE IN FINANCIAL STATEMENT BASICS.
7 Lessons in Understanding and Interpreting Accounts is a quick course in finance basics, giving you everything you need to know in just seven short chapters. From the profit and loss account and the balance sheet through to using ratios and cash flow statements, it will help you deal confidently with questions such as 'Is our customer in trouble?', 'Are we going to be paid?' and 'Why are profits down?'
* Lesson 1: The right approach
* Lesson 2: An introduction to accounts
* Lesson 3: The profit and loss account or income statement
* Lesson 4: The balance sheet or statement of financial position
* Lesson 5: Using ratios to interpret accounts
* Lesson 6: Cash flow statement and group accounts
* Lesson 7: The reports
Explore the main themes and ideas in financial reporting, get a basic knowledge and understanding of the key concepts, and test your progress with practical and thought-provoking exercises. 7 Lessons in Understanding and Interpreting Accounts is your fastest route to success.
ABOUT THE SERIES
7 Lessons are for people who want to succeed at work. From negotiating and content marketing to finance and social media, the series covers the business topics that matter and that will help you make a difference today. Written in straightforward English, each book features a course of 7 short lessons so that with just a little work, you can quickly master the subject.
7 Lessons in Understanding and Interpreting Accounts is a quick course in finance basics, giving you everything you need to know in just seven short chapters. From the profit and loss account and the balance sheet through to using ratios and cash flow statements, it will help you deal confidently with questions such as 'Is our customer in trouble?', 'Are we going to be paid?' and 'Why are profits down?'
* Lesson 1: The right approach
* Lesson 2: An introduction to accounts
* Lesson 3: The profit and loss account or income statement
* Lesson 4: The balance sheet or statement of financial position
* Lesson 5: Using ratios to interpret accounts
* Lesson 6: Cash flow statement and group accounts
* Lesson 7: The reports
Explore the main themes and ideas in financial reporting, get a basic knowledge and understanding of the key concepts, and test your progress with practical and thought-provoking exercises. 7 Lessons in Understanding and Interpreting Accounts is your fastest route to success.
ABOUT THE SERIES
7 Lessons are for people who want to succeed at work. From negotiating and content marketing to finance and social media, the series covers the business topics that matter and that will help you make a difference today. Written in straightforward English, each book features a course of 7 short lessons so that with just a little work, you can quickly master the subject.
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Series
Language
English
Place of publication
United Kingdom
Publishing group
John Murray Press
Target group
College/higher education
Professional and scholarly
Product notice
Paperback (UK-B)
Dimensions
Height: 198 mm
Width: 128 mm
Thickness: 12 mm
Weight
100 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-3998-3063-8 (9781399830638)
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Roger Mason | Roger Mason Ltd
7 Lessons in Understanding Financial Accounts
Master Accounting Basics in 7 Steps
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Persons
Roger Mason is a Chartered Certified Accountant with many years' practical experience as a Finance Director at a number of leading companies. He now lectures on financial and business topics. In addition, he has edited a financial publication and written many books.
Content
: Sunday: The Right Approach
: Monday: Introduction to published accounts
: Tuesday: Income statement
: Wednesday: Statement of Financial Position
: Thursday: The remainder of a set of accounts
: Friday: Cash and investment ratios
: Saturday: In-depth work with public accounts
: Monday: Introduction to published accounts
: Tuesday: Income statement
: Wednesday: Statement of Financial Position
: Thursday: The remainder of a set of accounts
: Friday: Cash and investment ratios
: Saturday: In-depth work with public accounts