Like a detailed trail map through the jungle of finance, this book guides readers past small-business financial pitfalls, showing readers how to fine-tune operations and enhance profitability.Easy to read and full of engaging stories, this book teaches the basics of true financial managementre-made just for small businesses. It's perfect for entrepreneurs who want to get more from their accounting without getting stuck in the details. The author examines each of the three major financial statements and explains both how and why business owners should utilize these powerful tools to create a more stable, more profitable business. Whether one's business has one employee or 100, the small business owner will gain a deeper understanding of why finance is so critical to survival and growth. Written by an experienced CFO and entrepreneur, The Entrepreneur's Guide to Financial Statements uses illustrations, real-life stories, and crystal-clear writing to show business owners the importance of the numbers and the critical nature of finance to the survival, profitability, and growth of their small businesses.
Tables and Figures Preface Acknowledgments PART 1 THE INCOME STATEMENT 1. Income Statement Basics 2. Revenue 3. Expenses and Profits 4. Making a P&L Work for You PART 2 THE BALANCE SHEET 5. Balance Sheet Basics 6. How a P&L and a Balance Sheet Work Together 7. Games People Play by Manipulating the Balance Sheet and P&L 8. Equity and Capitalization PART 3 THE CASH FLOW STATEMENT 9. Cash Flow Statement Basics 10. The Cash Cycle PART 4 RATIOS AND ANALYSIS 11. Answering Questions Using Trends and Ratios 12. Analysis in Action 13. How Bankers and Investors Evaluate a Business PART 5 MANAGING BY THE NUMBERS 14. Dashboards 15. Models, Forecasts, and Budgets Afterword Appendix 1: Calculating Dell Computer's Cash Cycle (Case Study) Appendix 2: Other Resources Appendix 3: Debits and Credits Appendix 4: State of Nevada Corporate Filing Fees Appendix 5: Glossary of Accounting Terms Bibliography Index
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