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7 Lessons in Understanding and Interpreting Accounts

Master Accounting Basics in 7 Steps
Series: TYW
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A SHORT COURSE IN FINANCIAL STATEMENT BASICS. 7 Lessons in Understanding and Interpreting Accounts is a quick course in finance basics, giving you everything you need to know in just seven short chapters. From the profit and loss account and the balance sheet through to using... Read More
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7 short lessons to help you master financial reports and statements.

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A SHORT COURSE IN FINANCIAL STATEMENT BASICS.

7 Lessons in Understanding and Interpreting Accounts is a quick course in finance basics, giving you everything you need to know in just seven short chapters. From the profit and loss account and the balance sheet through to using ratios and cash flow statements, it will help you deal confidently with questions such as "Is our customer in trouble?", "Are we going to be paid?" and "Why are profits down?"

Lesson 1: The right approach
Lesson 2: An introduction to accounts
Lesson 3: The profit and loss account or income statement
Lesson 4: The balance sheet or statement of financial position
Lesson 5: Using ratios to interpret accounts
Lesson 6: Cash flow statement and group accounts
Lesson 7: The reports

Explore the main themes and ideas in financial reporting, gain a basic knowledge and understanding of the key concepts, and test your progress with practical and thought-provoking exercises. 7 Lessons in Understanding and Interpreting Accounts is your fastest route to success.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781399830638

Publisher: John Murray Press

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 10 September 2026

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: John Murray Business

Audience: General / adult, Tertiary education, Professional and scholarly

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 12.0mm

Width: 128.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 98g

Pages: 128

About the Author

Roger Mason is a Chartered Certified Accountant with many years' practical experience as a Finance Director at a number of leading companies. He now lectures on financial and business topics. In addition, he has edited a financial publication and written many books.

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