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Introduction to Online Accounting and Financial Research offers thorough coverage of effective online research practices for the financial manager. This volume begins by helping readers gain a solid understanding of the basics of conducting accounting and financial research, including technical standards, terminology and the context in which this information is used.The steps for defining the research problem, selecting the best sources, and developing search strategies that match the information's application are then discussed and evaluated. This reference guide also discusses recommended sources, free vs. for-pay options, and the critical issues of reliability and reputability. Like all the titles in the Business Research Series, this book is conveniently divided into four sections containing a number of business research applications that can be used for both in-house research training and reference.Internet research can be quick, easy, and abundantbut also challenging. Research sites sometimes come and go, and sources can be questionable. The Business Research Solutions Series provides comprehensive business and financial research reference guides and online training manuals to bridge a major gap in the field of online research methodology. This resourceful and innovative series of reference guides teaches readers how to approach a research problem, how to select the best online sources, and how to effectively use these sources. It also suggests alternate low-cost solutions for many standard questions and problems. A must-have for professionals involved in corporate research, these invaluable tools provide step-by-step advice on how to analyze, interpret, and present data for informed decision-making. ... Read more

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This best-selling practical guide for managers and students of business emphasizes the financial concepts and tools that are essential for making sound business decisions in order to create shareholder value.The book's major appeal for over 35 years, with 500,000 copies in print in 9 languages, has been its direct, concise, no-nonsense approach.The 10th (millennium) edition maintains the unique perspective that any business can be viewed as a dynamic, integrated system of cash flows, which are activated by management decisions. ... Read more

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The Professor Says:
Having read his sixth edition, I was impressed enough with the 10th edition that I use it for the college class I teach. Unlike most books in this area, Dr. Helfert's book is easy to read and VERY practitioner oriented. I truly believe that if you have an interest in financial analysis, either as an investor or from the perspective of running your own organization, this is the single most valuable resource you could own. If I didn't believe that was true, I'd have my students using a different book. ... Read more

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J. Fred Weston provides managers and executives with the information they need to understand essential accounting principles, from vocabulary and financial statements to cash flow and valuation. Covering balance sheets, income statements, reporting measures, and even essential ratios, this practical, in-depth book provides a one-stop, reference for all aspects of finance and accounting, and will help managers take essential steps toward making informed decisions based on the numbers they face every business day. ... Read more

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Excellent!!
One of the best F&A books written for general managers I have read. Detailed enough to give the reader an excellent grasp of the subject, but doesn't require calculus to understand. If you're a manager who cringes during discussions of cash flow, cost of capital, and discount rates, this book is for you. Can't wait for other titles in the series! ... Read more

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Good job
The author did a good job organizing the information in this book.

I would also recommend Surviving Financial Disasters by Tiffany R. Love which comes with a CD ROM and actual sample court documents from someone who has been there and done that. Also tells what to expect after you filed your papers. ... Read more

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Financial Reporting and Analysis, Second Edition reveals the truths hidden behind the numbers and shows the pitfalls to avoid when analyzing financial statements.A focus on core topics allows readers to examine the economic and institutional setting for financial reporting, accrual accounting and income determination, structure of the balance sheet and statement of cash flows, essentials of financial statement analysis, the role of financial information in valuation and contracting, receivables, inventories, long-lived assets and depreciation, financial instruments as liabilities, financial reporting for leases, income tax reporting, pensions and postretirement benefits, financial reporting for owners' equity, intercorporate equity investments, statement of cash flows, and an overview of international financial reporting differences and inflation.For anyone whose job includes preparing and analyzing financial statements. ... Read more

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One of the better books available
This publication provides a thorough and comprehensive review of almost every important aspect of accounting, financial analytics and reporting. A useful tool for a person new to finance or someone needing a refresh or review of important topics. A solutions manual would have been helpful, but the book is a valuable buy nonetheless.

Very good for understanding the subject
The book provides very clear explanations about different aspects of financial statement analysis. The only drawbacks are that the book is a little simplistic and that problem solutions are sorely needed. However, I am sure you are not going to use oit for self-study- you would be using it as a textbook in a financial statement analysis class. The professor, would be able to provide you with solutions (as in my case- thanks Dr. Church!) and will also help you out with some of the tougher stuff. Whatever, the book does an excellent job in explaining the basic stuff- much better than the Sondhi book.

agree with others - needs solutions manual - useless without
I agree with those that say this book would be more useful if it came with solutions. Right off in the first chapter, hypothetical situations are presented without any background information in the text. If you haven't had some experience in Accounting, you are going to be left scratching your head. The instructor in my class says that it causes you to think. Hard to think if you have never come close to experiencing anything that is being discussed. Some guidance would be helpful.

Useless without a Solutions Manual
I'm studying for the CPA. I bought the book because it's required for a course in school. But to actually learn for the CPA exam, I'll toss this one aside for one that provides a solutions manual. Authors who withold the manual for the instructors benefit miss a fundamental point about economics - who the customer is. It's the student that the book is written for and it is the student who pays for the course. Breffni University of Chicago

Unavailable Support Book
"Financial Reporting and Analysis" by Revsine, Collins, and Johnson is a well written book, but in my opinion, because of Prentice Hall's unwillingness to publish the Student's Solutions Manual, I cannot recommend this book to those who want to learn, or relearn, on their own, the subject that it teaches.

Part of a student's learning process lies in doing the exercises, problems, and cases at the end of each chapter, but how will a student know if he is solving the problems correctly if there are no means with which to compare his answers to? I have visited the publisher's web site, to see if the Student's Solutions Manual is available, and it is not available.

When I learned introductory managerial accounting, I used "Financial and Managerial Accounting", published by South-Western College (http://www.swcollege.com/front.html), and it contained answers to some of the problems within the textbook. I had to learn managerial accounting on my own without a teacher, and this book made that possible. I still have this book, and I use it for reference purposes.

There is no way I can fully learn intermediate accounting on my own with "Financial Reporting and Analysis" because the Student's Solutions Manual is not available. It is similar to shooting with a rifle at a target and not knowing where your bullets are hitting. ... Read more

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A follow-up to Understanding Financial Statements, this book takes an in-depth look at forecasting, budgeting, statements and more. ... Read more

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A solid understanding of financial analysis is an essential­­but often overlooked­­prerequisite to making key strategic decisions.Financial Analysis and Decision Making explains how all professionals can use the tools and techniques of financial analysis to define problems, gather and organize relevant information, and improve problem-solving skills.

David E. Vance, C.P.A., is an instructor in the M.B.A. program at Rutgers University School of Business and director of executive development for the Rohrer Center for Management and Entrepreneurship.

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Wade's best book to date!
Red Light Green Light aka Wall Street Money Machine volume 6 is probably Wade's best book to date. You will learn how to play quarterly earnings and announcements.

With Red Light Green Light you will learn how to take back control of your stock trading from retail stock brokers who simply do not know about the quarterly "newsy-go-around"

Red Light Green Light shows you how, why and when to trade for the best profits using this reporting cycle.

You will learn and benefit from the following topics:

Why No News is bad news

Making Better Trades

Strategies and Attitudes for Succe$$

Increasing Your Powers of Observation

Strategies for Red Light Green Light Periods

Using Red Light Green Light for Cash Flow

Compelling reasons for making trades

Recession Proof investing

and so much more.

I like this book better than Wall Street Vol 1-5 (HINT: I really enjoyed those books as well) This is must reading for all serious investors who are tired of losing money following conventional methods.

Thank you Wade and welcome back.

25%= 1 day return! Thanks Wade....
Using the advice in Red Light Green Light and Wall Street Money Machine #1, I enjoyed a nice 25.91% 1 day return on NTE on a joint post stock split and earnings announcement.

I know that some of Wade's detractors will criticize this review and say this is after the fact. Sorry, I don't have a crystal ball so I can't post trades that I haven't made yet. Besides, no merchant has even refused my business from profits that I have made by trading using Wade's strategies nor has anyone ever refused my credit card, check or cash when then found out how I made a living.

And no one has ever critized my success by saying "it's after the fact."

The reality is that Wade's advice is right on. It works if you follow it.

I highly recommend Red Light Green Light, Wall Street Money Machine #1 and any book writen by Mr. Cook. The advice actually works.

Try it. You'll like it!

Learn how to play earnings profitably
The booki s the best how to book on playing earnings and annoncements. Other than stocks splits, I cannot think of a more predictable or duplicatable way to make money in the markets than during earnings.

You won't find this information anywhere else. Great book Wade. Thanks for sharing.

Doubled my money in 1 day! Thanks WADE!
Following WADE's advice from his new MUST website, I bought calls on HPQ prior to expected news that Wade had predicted and came true and doubled my money in 1 day! Thanks WADE!

Welcome back Wade!
Glad to see that the great Wade B. Cook is back after a hiatus.
Looking forward to your seminars and new strategies.

Red Light Green Light is a excellent book. But one for yourself and one for your broker. If you broker disagrees, FIR HIM and find a new broker.

Great strategies. ... Read more

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A guide and explanation of why, and how to create, cash flow projection charts for the small business.In addition to instructions, printed templates, and templates on a floppy disk are included.The business owner will be able to accurately forecast the future of the business as a result of learning this technique.

Software with 2 Microsoft Excel Templates. 32 pages of instructions and printouts of worksheets. Row by row and cell by cell breakdown. ... Read more

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Best "How-To" Venture Capital Handbook Available
I read and used the first edition of this book in 1983 and since then have used it in raising $27 MM in equity financing for four companies. In addition, it has served as the basis for a short term course in "Raising Equity Capital" for start-up companies. One of the business plans based on this book was regarded as "one of the best seen" by VC companies around the country. I highly recommend it for the novice and the professional.

Plain-English primer for Main Street audience
Rather than Silicon Valley technopreneurs, this plain-English book is oriented toward Main Street small business operators. Within those confines, the author actually does a diligent job of demystifying the interaction with potential investors, explaining the fundamental process, and breaking down the deal documents into understandable components.

Is this the right book for you? Judge for yourself, from the following excerpts:

- Number 2 on the list of Ten Things Not To Say to a venture capitalist: "Some friends and I ... purchased the franchise to a doughnut operation. I am putting $25,000 of my money into the deal through a second mortage on my house, and my wife and I are going to help operate the doughnut shop."

- Put the financial history in columnar format.

Readers who find such caliber of advice instructive, are taught to negotiate and structure collateralized loans with equity kickers, typically denominated in the hundreds of thousands.

If your needs lie on a different plane, obviously you should look elsewhere.

Not worth the money.
I returned this book for a refund. It contains no more information about the VC business or getting VC funding that can be found on the Internet. It lacks the details about valuations, company structure, business plans, financing and other processes that one needs to understand before starting a company and going for funding. The advice given is so obvious, that one might think the process is easy. Most VC companies provide advice and information on their web sites and this book provides no additional value to what is already present.

A Classic for Entrepreneurs, since 1988...
Not long ago, venture capital was a cottage industry and little information was available for entrepreneurs to get prepared prior to raising capital from VC firms. Gladstone was among the first authors to demystify Venture Capital and explain the process step by step, in plain English.

Although sometimes superficial, this book is a classic (which justifies the 4th star). Since 1988, it has been a good introduction to the venture capital process written for entrepreneurs. Over the years, many venture capital colleagues borrowed it from my bookshelves too.

Whether your are an entrepreneur in the US or in Europe, the process it describes is fundamentally what you are going to face.

Super Book -- One of the best when you need to raise VC
This one of the best VC books you can own. If you are serious about raising money, this book has to be in your library.

The author is obviously the real thing, and not someone that decided to jump on the bandwagon of writing a book on a hot subject.

The advice is great, and to the point. I especially like the part on "brokers". I know too many people that have been burned by these "experts". The book flows nicely, and gets you to really start thinking about your business. Even if you don't follow the format for you final plan, his outline will make you examine parts of your business you might not otherwise have thought about.

If you are serious about approaching Venture Capitalist, I would recommend hitting the "add to cart" button. You won't be disapointed.

SirJohnathon ... Read more

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If you find most accounting guides as complex as accounting itself, you'lllove this itty-bitty guide, full of practical techniques that show you how to analyze financial statements, interpret financial data, and measurebusiness performance. On every page, clear text and illustrations cover eachaspect of accounting principles and practices, while simple checklists enableyou to calculate ratios, identify creative accounting, and make soundfinancial decisions. And throughout, accessible charts and diagrams explore different options for financial planning and forecasting. Granted, if you're looking forspecific or in-depth guidance, you may find this book too general in its approach. But if you're looking for a thumbnail guide to the basics, it'll do just fine.

It's worth mentioning that the book is also part of reference publisherDorling-Kindersley's Essential Managers series--20 itty-bitty books onbusiness and career topics ranging from communication, leadership, anddecision-making to the management of time, budgets, change, meetings, people,projects, and teams. Combining the For Dummies series' talent forbreaking down a lot of information into bite-sized bits and sidebars withDorling-Kindersley's signature, crisp graphics on agleaming white backdrop, they don't represent the cutting edge of businessthinking and they don't necessarily reflect any unique individual perspective.

Instead, it's as though someone collated the best general thinking on these 20 topics and rolled them out into 72 brightly designed and easy-to-readpages, studded along the way with boxed tips, color shots of a multiracialcast of "coworkers" animatedly hashing through the workplace issues of theday, and a self-test of one's skills in the topic at hand on the last fewpages of each volume. Again, they're not for anyone looking for in-depth or focused help on any of the subjects they cover, but they'reperfect as a quickie general-interest reference... and let's face it, they're so cute, and look so smart in a neat little stack or row, thatyou'll probably want to buy a whole bunch to give to your entire department or staff. --Timothy Murphy ... Read more

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easy to understand quickly
if you want konw something about the account,this book can do it in frist step.it is easy to understand quickly. ... Read more

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Full of valuable tips, techniques, illustrative real-world examples, exhibits, and best practices, this handy and concise paperback will help you stay up to date on the newest thinking, strategies, developments, and technologies in XBRL.

"The accounting industry is in the midst of a technological tsunami in which antiquated closed, proprietary financial reporting systems are being challenged by more cost effective, XBRL-based systems. Bergeron’s book provides an excellent, no-nonsense overview of how executives can take advantage of this cost savings technology without losing their shirts on hidden infrastructure costs. Don’t even think about talking to a vendor before reading this book."
–Robert A. Larosa Jr., Chief Financial Officer, Tocci Building Corporation

"Implementing XBRL is likely to be on the top 10 wish list of CFOs throughout the next decade. Essentials of XBRL provides the executive with a comprehensive range of information about this important new technology, describes how it can improve financial and business processes, notes possible pitfalls, and lists key points to consider during an implementation. It is a mandatory guidebook on the journey to a successful XBRL implementation."
–Steven M. Bragg, CPA, CMA
author of The New CFO Financial Leadership Manual ... Read more

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Delight to read
I had done a beginners course on accounts before and left that course more confused about the subject than before.I was still confused about debit and credit, double-entries etc.I found this book and it solved my problems.This book will help you as well.It is very clear.It is very structured.Each sentence makes sense.The book is a delight to read (if the term can be used in conjunction with accounts) and I can recommend it without reservations. ... Read more

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Prepared by Phil Olds, Virginia Commonwealth University ... Read more

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Contains the full text of the Accounting Concepts issued to date. The existing concepts are intended to serve the public interest by setting the objectives, qualitative characteristics, and other concepts that guide selection of economic events to be recognized and measured for financial reporting. ... Read more

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Although introductions to courses in finance exist for a variety of fields, Robert W. Kaps provides the first text to address the subject from an aviation viewpoint. Relying on his vast experience-twenty-plus years in the airline industry and more than thirty years in aviation-Kaps seeks not only to prepare students for careers in the aviation field but also to evoke in these students an excitement about the business. Specifically, he shows students how airlines, airports, and aviation are financed. Each chapter contains examples and illustrations and ends with suggested readings and references.

Following his discussion of financial management and accounting procedures, Kaps turns to financial management and sources of financial information. Here he discusses types of business organizations, corporate goals, business ethics, maximizing share price, and sources of financial information.

Kaps also covers debt markets, financial statements, air transport sector revenue generation, and air transport operating cost management, including cost administration and labor costs, fuel, and landing fees and rentals. He describes in depth air transport yield management systems and airport financing, including revenues, ownership, operations, revenue generation, funding, allocation of Air Improvement Program funds, bonds, and passenger facility charges.

Kaps concludes with a discussion of the preparation of a business plan, which includes advice about starting and running a business. He also provides two typical business plan outlines. While the elements of fiscal management in aviation follow generally accepted accounting principles, many nuances are germane only to the airline industry. Kaps provides a basic understanding of the principles that are applicable throughout the airline industry. ... Read more

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Praise for Understanding Corporate Annual Reports

"As an employee benefits consultant, I find an increasing need to examine and understand the financials of my clients and prospects as well as the insurance companies that we represent. I found this book valuable in understanding how to look into the annual statements to find the information I need, and how to be aware of the numerous financial warning signs.The material is well presented and easy to reference."
–– Michael Raef, Senior Consultant
Marsh USA, Inc.

"I found the format and delivery very clean and straightforward.This is a wonderful blend of factual information interwoven with savory, practical commentary.This book should be sold with post-it notes, highlighters, and a red pen because any reader/user will want to go back often to utilize the content. It may be more appropriate to refer to this publication as a map or a tool because it guides the user to completion of a task that is usually more like a journey or a project."
–– Mark R. Boland, CPCU, Aon Risk Services
Green Bay, WI

"Understanding Corporate Annual Reports: A User’s Guide is a very valuable tool in helping to read between the lines and build a better understanding of all the details contained in an annual report.It is written using layman’s terms and anecdotal evidence that make it easy for the average investor to follow.This book will certainly help me become a more knowledgeable and informed investor in the future."
––Tom Gailey, Personal Investor ... Read more

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Annual Reports
I found this book to be an excellent review for experienced annual report readers and yet clear enough for readers unfamiliar with the material.

Very readable with good, concise examples.

I strongly recommend to anyone interested in a better understanding of corporate annual reports and financial statements. ... Read more

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`Malcolm Smith's Research Methods in Accounting provides a useful addition to the limited number of books on research methods that are addressed specifically to the area of accounting. For students taking DBA degrees in the area, it is probably an ideal companion' - The European Accounting Review

Research in accounting is concerned with solving problems, investigating relationships and building a body of knowledge. With this in mind, this book will provide a clear and concise overview of the conduct of applied research studies in accounting.

It provides the principal building blocks of how to implement research in accounting and related fields.

This book provides students with:

- an understanding of contemporary research ideas in accounting, so that readers can identify and define research problems and prepare strategies for their solution;

- an awareness of alternative research methods, to facilitate the selection of the most appropriate method for addressing particular research questions;

- an ability to review existing research and to offer critiques of articles published in refereed journals;

- an appreciation of the ethical constraints on the conduct of accounting research.

This book will be essential for students and academics in the fields of accounting and management.

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A Must Read For Every starting researcher in accounting
In eleven chapter and 241 pages, Malcolm Smith aims to provide an insider's view of the research process, by focusing on actual choices made in the conduct of accounting research projects, together with a realistic perception of what might go wrong, even with careful planning. The overall aim of the book is to facilitate the conduct of applied research studies in accounting. It takes a practical approach which takes the reader from initiating of the research idea, over developing the conceptual model, identifying theory and literature, developing a specification of hypotheses and collecting and analyzing to the ultimately publishing of the research findings.

The clearly defined structure and smooth writing style help to convey the message. It is furthermore very accessible due to its broad perspective and practical approach. The reader gets a clear overview of the sequence of steps that need to be undertaken to come to a successful publication. Throughout the book, he is made aware of potential pitfalls that he may encounter, and to some extent how to solve them. Practical examples illustrate the theory, making the whole more understandable. The main contribution the book makes to the reader is that it shows how to identify and define research problems and prepare strategies for their solution, how to review existing research and how to offer critiques of articles. In addition, ethical constraints on the conduct of accounting research are discussed.

There are however some drawbacks. A choice had to be made between a broad, extensive perspective and a detailed, intensive perspective. The author discusses for example the most frequently used statistical techniques, without really discussing solutions to statistical problems that may occur. Hence, the book may serve as a guideline to (starting) researchers, clarifying the several steps that need to be undertaken. Other, more specific, literature will however be needed to solve problem to concrete problems.
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Review of Library Fundraising:Models for Success
This book is a useful fundraising resource for librarians, fundraisers, students, and volunteers.Any person needing basic information about library fundraising would find this book helpful. This book contains casestudies that point out library trends in alternative funding and illustratesome successful fundraising campaigns used by a variety of academic andpublic libraries to raise needed resources.Fundraising activities thatthis book addresses include:annual programs, special events, capitalcampaigns, developing endowments and foundations, and challenge grants.These case studies are important to librarians because they point out boththe successes and failures that have transpired with actual real-lifefundraising endeavors. The chapter entitled "A Capital Campaign for aSmall Public Library" is particularly valuable as it discusses fivesteps that are essential to any successful fundraising campaign andexplains how to know if you need the help of a professional fundraiser.Italso explains how to select a chairperson for the fundraising committee andprovides a job description fo this position.The chapter also provides alist of four reasons why this capital campaign was successful. The bookpoints out the importance of fundrasing for libraries and details ways toobtain information on the topic.The book contains a bibliography whichcould be used to locate additional readings on fundraising. This book isrecommended for individuals needing information on library developmentprograms.

A good resource for library development staff-
Burlingame makes good use of actual case studies to illustrate successful library fundraising strategies employed in a variety of library settings. Challenge grants, endowments, foundations, fundraising campaigns, andtrusts are discussed in relation to small college, public, and universitylibraries.One of the most valuable topics is the detailed discussion regarding project planning, definition of need, budget issues, andmarketing.An updated edition of the book would be useful, with greateremphasis upon grant funds and proposal writing. ... Read more