The Essentials of Financial Analysis

It's easier than you think to understand the financial reports you face every day . . . The Essentials of Financial Analysisdelivers a practical, in-depth survey of the key elements of financial reporting, budgeting, and analysis to help business managers with little or no background in finance relate to the numbers they deal with every day, boost their performance, and better lead their staff. From key terminology to dynamic strategies for increasing a company's value, The Essentials of Financial Analysisexplains: How to use a balance sheet, income statement, and cash flow statement to spotlight a company's weaker areas and improve its financial efficiencies Implement strategic plans, operational budgets, and financial forecasts as competitive tools for direction setting, communication, and compensation Make capital-investment decisions that contribute to a company's health. Samuel C. Weaver, Ph.D, CMA, CFM,is the coauthor of three finance books, including Strategic Financial Management: Applications of Corporate Finance.He is a regular participant at the Financial Management Association's annual conference, an associate editor for three journals, and a regular reviewer for several other journals.

Part One Accounting and Finance Fundamentals
Chapter 1 The Role and Functions of Accounting and Finance
Chapter 2 Understanding Financial Statements
Chapter 3 Financial Performance Metrics
Chapter 4 The Impact of Income Taxes on Financial Analysis
Part Two Financial Planning and Control
Chapter 5 Short-Term Financial Management and Supply Chain Finance
Chapter 6 Strategic Financial Planning
Part Three Capital Analysis and Corporate Investment Decisions
Chapter 7 The Time Value of Money
Chapter 8 Interest Rates and Valuation of Financial Securities
Chapter 9 Capital Investment Decisions
Chapter 10 Determining Cash Flows
Part Four Long-Term Financing Strategies
Chapter 11 Cost of Capital, Hurdle Rates, and Financial Structure
Chapter 12 Long-Term Financing
Chapter 13 Leasing as a Financing and Business Alternative
Part Five Finance and Corporate Strategy
Chapter 14 Strategy and Valuation: Creating Shareholder Value
Chapter 15 Mergers and Acquisitions
Index
Footnotes
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