
The Entrepreneur's Guide to Financial Statements
David Worrell(Author)
Praeger Publishers Inc
Published on 22. January 2014
Book
Hardback
288 pages
978-1-4408-2935-2 (ISBN)
Description
Like a detailed trail map through the jungle of finance, this book guides readers past small-business financial pitfalls, showing readers how to fine-tune operations and enhance profitability.
Easy to read and full of engaging stories, this book teaches the basics of true financial management-re-made just for small businesses. It's perfect for entrepreneurs who want to get more from their accounting without getting stuck in the details. The author examines each of the three major financial statements and explains both how and why business owners should utilize these powerful tools to create a more stable, more profitable business. Whether one's business has one employee or 100, the small business owner will gain a deeper understanding of why finance is so critical to survival and growth. Written by an experienced CFO and entrepreneur, The Entrepreneur's Guide to Financial Statements uses illustrations, real-life stories, and crystal-clear writing to show business owners the importance of "the numbers" and the critical nature of finance to the survival, profitability, and growth of their small businesses.
Easy to read and full of engaging stories, this book teaches the basics of true financial management-re-made just for small businesses. It's perfect for entrepreneurs who want to get more from their accounting without getting stuck in the details. The author examines each of the three major financial statements and explains both how and why business owners should utilize these powerful tools to create a more stable, more profitable business. Whether one's business has one employee or 100, the small business owner will gain a deeper understanding of why finance is so critical to survival and growth. Written by an experienced CFO and entrepreneur, The Entrepreneur's Guide to Financial Statements uses illustrations, real-life stories, and crystal-clear writing to show business owners the importance of "the numbers" and the critical nature of finance to the survival, profitability, and growth of their small businesses.
Reviews / Votes
A small business expert, Worrell provides a useful reference book and practical introduction to the traditional accounting and financial analytical standards of a variety of enterprises. For both the neophyte and seasoned entrepreneur, the author demystifies the often arcane financial and performance measures critical to the success and sustainability of a business. . . . Recommended. * Choice *More details
Series
Language
English
Place of publication
United States
Publishing group
Bloomsbury Publishing Plc
Target group
College/higher education
Dimensions
Height: 240 mm
Width: 161 mm
Thickness: 20 mm
Weight
599 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-4408-2935-2 (9781440829352)
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David Worrell is an award-winning entrepreneur and small business expert.
Content
Tables and Figures
Preface
Acknowledgments
PART 1 THE INCOME STATEMENT
1. Income Statement Basics
2. Revenue
3. Expenses and Profits
4. Making a P&L Work for You
PART 2 THE BALANCE SHEET
5. Balance Sheet Basics
6. How a P&L and a Balance Sheet Work Together
7. Games People Play by Manipulating the Balance Sheet and P&L
8. Equity and Capitalization
PART 3 THE CASH FLOW STATEMENT
9. Cash Flow Statement Basics
10. The Cash Cycle
PART 4 RATIOS AND ANALYSIS
11. Answering Questions Using Trends and Ratios
12. Analysis in Action
13. How Bankers and Investors Evaluate a Business
PART 5 MANAGING BY THE NUMBERS
14. Dashboards
15. Models, Forecasts, and Budgets
Afterword
Appendix 1: Calculating Dell Computer's Cash Cycle (Case Study)
Appendix 2: Other Resources
Appendix 3: Debits and Credits
Appendix 4: State of Nevada Corporate Filing Fees
Appendix 5: Glossary of Accounting Terms
Bibliography
Index
Preface
Acknowledgments
PART 1 THE INCOME STATEMENT
1. Income Statement Basics
2. Revenue
3. Expenses and Profits
4. Making a P&L Work for You
PART 2 THE BALANCE SHEET
5. Balance Sheet Basics
6. How a P&L and a Balance Sheet Work Together
7. Games People Play by Manipulating the Balance Sheet and P&L
8. Equity and Capitalization
PART 3 THE CASH FLOW STATEMENT
9. Cash Flow Statement Basics
10. The Cash Cycle
PART 4 RATIOS AND ANALYSIS
11. Answering Questions Using Trends and Ratios
12. Analysis in Action
13. How Bankers and Investors Evaluate a Business
PART 5 MANAGING BY THE NUMBERS
14. Dashboards
15. Models, Forecasts, and Budgets
Afterword
Appendix 1: Calculating Dell Computer's Cash Cycle (Case Study)
Appendix 2: Other Resources
Appendix 3: Debits and Credits
Appendix 4: State of Nevada Corporate Filing Fees
Appendix 5: Glossary of Accounting Terms
Bibliography
Index