JOHN A. TRACY

Esta obra presenta, de la A a la Z la interpretación de informes financieros para inversionistas, empresarios, administradores, ejecutivos y responsables de la toma de decisiones. Esta nueva edición está totalmente actualizada, se ampliaron temas como el método de depreciación, el goodwill y los activos de operación a largo plazo. Considera los escándalos financieros recientes y el impacto de la ley Sarbanes-Oxley en el ámbito financiero internacional. Incluye un capítulo nuevo sobre contadores independientes, audotorías y fallas de auditoría.

Whether you're a small business owner or just want to understand your 401(k) statements, a basic understanding of accounting practices is important for anyone who handles money. Knowing how to balance the books and stay in the black is vital for keeping a business afloat or keeping your checkbook balanced. If you need to keep the books in order, this new edition of Accounting For Dummieshelps you get a handle on all those columns of numbers. It offers fully up-to-date coverage of accounting basics and includes all the tools and tips you need to: Make sense of bookkeeping basics Read a financial statement Manage budgets for a better bottom line Analyze business strengths and weaknesses Evaluate accounting methods and business structures John Tracy, Certified Public Accountant and former professor of accounting, presents everything you need to know to master modern accounting. Packed with practical guidance and real-world scenarios, this handy guide covers it all: Making and reporting profit Reporting a company's financial condition Preparing financial reports Budgeting profit and cash flow Choosing and implementing accounting methods How to read a financial report Audits, accounting fraud, and audit failure How to decipher accounting jargon And savvy ways businesses use accounting From balance sheets, to income statements, to inventory, almost every aspect of modern business requires basic accounting techniques. You'll learn it all here. Plus, this new edition covers the impact of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, recent accounting fraud scandals, the establishment of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board, and the new financial reporting standards for stock options and financial derivatives.

If youre a small business owner, managing the financial affairs of your business can seem like a daunting taskand its one that far too many people muddle through rather than seek help. Now, theres a tool-packed guide designed to help you manage your finances and run your business successfully!Small Business Financial Management Kit For Dummies explains step by step how to handle all your financial affairs, from preparing financial statements and managing cash flow to streamlining the accounting process, requesting bank loans, increasing profits, and much more. The bonus CD-ROM features handy reproducible forms, checklists, and templatesfrom a monthly expense summary to a cash flow statementand provides how-to guidance that removes the guesswork in using each tool. Youll discover how to:- Plan a budget and forecast- Streamline the accounting process- Improve your profit and cash flow- Make better decisions with a profit model- Raise capital and request loans- Invest company money wisely- Keep your business solvent- Choose your legal entity for income tax- Avoid common management pitfalls- Put a market value on your businessComplete with ten rules for small business survival and a financial glossary, Small Business Financial Management Kit For Dummies is the fun and easy way to get your finances in order, perk up your profits, and thrive long term!