This text provides an accessible introduction to interpreting company accounts, with a generous section of fully worked questions and solutions to consolidate understanding of the techniques used.
This text provides an accessible introduction to interpreting company accounts, with a generous section of fully worked questions and solutions to consolidate understanding of the techniques used.
AcknowledgementsPreface1The interpretation of accounts - some key issues12The assessment of the liquidity position73Analysing the financial structure154Analysis of performance255Investor ratios336Other tools of interpretation417International comparisons458Drawing conclusions519A full example5510International analysis - an example61Appendix 1Accounts of Barchester plc71Appendix 2Accounts of Crosby plc75Improving examination performance on financial analysis81Questions 1 to 4583Suggested solutions to questions 1 to 40137Index199