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7 Lessons in Understanding and Interpreting Accounts
Master Accounting Basics in 7 Steps
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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...
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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
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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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