International Financial Statement Analysis (CFA Investment Series), Wiley (2009)
Product Description:
Written with both the established and aspiring financial professional in mind, this book will help you understand the mechanics of the accounting process, which is the foundation for financial reporting; comprehend the differences and similarities in income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow statements around the globe; and assess the implications for securities valuation of any financial statement element or transaction. Along the way, youll also discover how different financial analysis techniquessuch as ratio analysis and common-size financial statementscan provide valuable clues into a companys operations and risk characteristics.
From the Inside Flap:
The process of financial statement analysis allows you to gain important insights into the true financial condition of a company. With it, realistic valuations can be made for investment, lending, or merger and acquisition purposes. While this discipline has increased in complexity—especially on an international level—there are ways to deal with the practical challenges you'll face. As part of the CFA Institute Investment Series, International Financial Statement Analysis has been designed to help you effectively evaluate financial statements in today's volatile markets and uncertain global economy.
With International Financial Statement Analysis, the distinguished team of Thomas Robinson, Hennie van Greuning, Elaine Henry, and Michael Broihahn—together with a number of experienced contributors—provides you with complete coverage of the most important issues in this field.
Written with both the established and aspiring financial professional in mind, this book will help you understand the mechanics of the accountingprocess, which is the foundation for financial reporting; comprehend the differences and similarities in income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow statements around the globe; and assess the implications for securities valuation of any financial statement element or transaction. You'll also discover how different financial analysis techniques—such as ratio analysis and common-size financial statements—can provide valuable clues into a company's operations and risk characteristics.
Along the way, you'll also become familiar with many other essential aspects of this discipline, including the importance of income tax accounting and reporting, the difficulty of measuring the value of employee compensation, and the impact of foreign exchange rates on the financial statements of a multinational corporation.
And to enhance your understanding of the tools and techniques presented here, don't forget to pick up the International Financial Statement Analysis Workbook. This companion guide contains carefully constructed problems with detailed solutions as well as concise learning outcome statements and summary chapter overviews.
Straightforward and accessible, International Financial Statement Analysis provides you with the continuity of topic coverage that is so critical to the learning process. Filled with in-depth insights and expert advice, this practical guide offers a detailed look at how financial statement analysis can be understood in a global context and applied around the world.
Product Details:
Hardcover: 828 pages
Publisher: Wiley (November 10, 2008)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0470287667
ISBN-13: 978-0470287668
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International Financial Statement Analysis WORKBOOK (CFA Investment Series), Wiley (2009)
Product Description:
To enhance your understanding of the tools and techniques presented in International Financial Statement Analysis, pick up the International Financial Statement Analysis Workbook. This companion study guide contains carefully constructed problems with detailed solutions as well as concise learning outcome statements and summary chapter overviews. With this Workbook, you can test your understanding of the many issues associated with this discipline, before putting them to use in real-world situations. If you intend on acquiring a practical mastery of international financial statement analysis, this informative guide can help you succeed.
From the Back Cover:
International Financial Statement Analysis Workbook
In the book International Financial Statement Analysis, experts Thomas Robinson, Hennie van Greuning, Elaine Henry, and Michael Broihahn—together with a number of experienced contributors—provide a detailed look at how financial statement analysis can be understood in a global context and applied around the world.
Now, with International Financial Statement Analysis Workbook, they allow you to test your understanding of the tools and techniques associated with this discipline, before putting them to use in real-world situations. This informative study guide—which parallels International Financial Statement Analysis chapter by chapter—contains carefully constructed problems with detailed solutions as well as concise learning outcome statements and summary chapter overviews.
Topics reviewed include:
*The differences and similarities in income statements, balance sheets,and cash flow statements around the world
*The impact of foreign exchange rates on the financial statements of a multinational corporation
*The difficulty of measuring the value of employee compensation
*The importance of income tax accounting and reporting
*And much more
If you intend on acquiring a practical mastery of international financial statement analysis, this accompanying workbook can give you the tests you need to succeed.
Product Details:
Paperback: 188 pages
Publisher: Wiley; Workbook edition (November 10, 2008)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0470287675
ISBN-13: 978-0470287675
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