How To Use Financial Statements

How to Use Financial Statements explains in clear, easy to understand methods how to read a financial statement. Written for the non-financial professional, this book is ideal for: Professionals that have been promoted to a job that requires reviewing financial statements; Investors that have accumulated enough savings to begin looking at alternatives; Spouses that have suffered the loss of the member of the family who has always dealt with financial matters; And readers who work in non-financial areas and have no interest in investments. This practical guide includes: an overview of financial statements - what they are and what they tell us; a thorough, yet basic introduction to the accrual concepts; easy to understand explanations of profit and loss; and statement of cash flows and special reporting issues.