The McGraw-Hill 36-Hour Course In Finance for Non-Financial Managers

A fully revised guidebook on the basics of accounting-- updated to cover an increasingly complex financial arena In the wake of recent accounting scandals, most managers now realize they need to know more about the inner workings of finance. Many, however, don't know where they will find the time. The McGraw-Hill 36-Hour Course in Finance for Non-Financial Managers is designed to give readers a working mastery of all finance essentials in just 36 hours and has now been updated to help readers understand the substantial regulatory and practical changes that have taken place in the new world of business accounting. This hands-on workbook delivers its information in accessible and reader-friendly style, including self-study questions and case studies for each chapter. Information new to this edition includes: Key updates to generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) Sections detailing what auditing is and what auditors do Entirely new sections on pro forma financial statements, stock options as an expense, and more

Amazon Sales Rank: #323288 in Books Published on: 2004-02-04 Original language: English Number of items: 1 Binding: Paperback 320 pages

From the Back Cover The step-by-step, easy-to-understand coursebook on what the numbers mean to your company--and to you If you're like most managers, today's high-profile accounting scandals have you thinking you should really learn more about your company's numbers--what they are, where they come from, and how they impact you. But who has the time? The McGraw-Hill 36-Hour Course in Finance for Nonfinancial Managers will give you the working knowledge you need to understand what the numbers are really saying, without unnecessary backroom accounting terms. Updated from its bestselling first edition to include recent financial and regulatory changes that have transformed the practice of finance, this accessible primer will tell you everything you need to know about: The essential concepts of finance, so that you can ask intelligent questions and understand the answers Vital statements and reports, with entirely new sections on pro forma financial statements, expensing of stock options, and more Auditing--what is measured, how and why it is measured, and what you can do to help ensure accuracy and completeness As a time-pressed manager, you can't be expected to know everything about everything. But there is absolutely no question that a working knowledge of finance will improve your career performance and success. Let The McGraw-Hill 36-Hour Course in Finance for Nonfinancial Managers provide you with the basics you need to become knowledgeable about the high-stakes world of finance. About the Author Robert A. Cooke, C.P.A. (Green Cove Springs, FL) has nearly two decades of experience as a business consultant, speaker, and author of a number of books on finance. He has also owned and managed a several successful businesses.

The best customer reviews 27 of 29 people found this review helpful. Simplified financial statements ... By Sachin Gaikwad understanding of financial statements is one of the key competencies needed for all investors, employees or anyone interested in determining the health of a company. Most books written on this subject are accountants for accountants. Because they are rarely understood by the layman. This is where the book comes into the picture. "The McGraw-Hill Course 36 hours of Finance for Non-Financial Managers" is an excellent training book will guide you through the concepts involved in the financial statement and income statement, balance sheet simply and directly mixed with a pinch of humor here and there. Robert Cooke, keep it simple approach, use of funny, fictitious companies as "House Husband" and that companies use to understand as "Lemonade Stand" to build the concepts behind the budget makes great use of the names of common place book personal as Rosie, Alice, etc. Jeff makes the book easy to read format and storytelling engages the reader comfortable. Interestingly, the author / publishers seem to have limited their audience by calling the book for "non-financial managers." But in reality, this book is for all ... I highly, highly recommend this book ... Definitely read it! Sachin-6 of 6 people found this review helpful. Review of Finance Robert Cooke C. With non-financial managers Byers An excellent tutorial to understand the financial and operating small businesses. Clear, well written, very tasty presentation of a usually dry topic. The emphasis is on concepts, with enough examples to make the point number. The book will not make you an accountant, but will give you the basic skills, the ability to understand counter-talk, and a good understanding of the basis of assets based on long-term prospects for financial self-exams found at the ends of the chapters useful. I looked for a number of books on this subject and this is the only one I found gave me the information I wanted, so straightforward and accessible. Thank you, Mr. Cooke! 3 of 3 people found the following review helpful. Accounting for the rest of us by M. Grobler have a small service company and I'm a busy service providers. I always used APC to do my taxes and always feeling lost, confused, overwhelmed by the tons of reports that could not or did not explain. I've messed up, but through it was enough that I started to educate myself. This book is a gold mine. It is so readable, understandable and so so funny (yes, he puts on splendid examples of the fun - hunting Uncle Roscoe, etc.) I can not imagine what I would expect more than a tedious textbooks, but it's fun to read, easy to understand and at the end of chapter problems are on point. I work with them to get the right solution, reinforcing the principle. Hardily I recommend this book for anyone who has to do with money or speak with the accountants. I feel confident to deal with my counter next to much more favorable than the previous experiences. See all 9 reviews ....