Avoiding technical jargon, this user-friendly guide takes the non-financial manager step-by-step through the balance sheet to explain what each number means, while providing clues for good financial management. The balance sheet is the most basic tool of financial management, yet to most of today's nonfinancial managers it is a complete mystery. In Balance Sheet Basics, Ronald Spurga takes you step by step through the balance sheet to explain not only the line items and what they mean, but also how to interpret ratios derived form the balance sheet, providing an indispensable road map to…mehr
Avoiding technical jargon, this user-friendly guide takes the non-financial manager step-by-step through the balance sheet to explain what each number means, while providing clues for good financial management.The balance sheet is the most basic tool of financial management, yet to most of today's nonfinancial managers it is a complete mystery. In Balance Sheet Basics, Ronald Spurga takes you step by step through the balance sheet to explain not only the line items and what they mean, but also how to interpret ratios derived form the balance sheet, providing an indispensable road map to good financial management. More importantly, you'll find page after page of information that will show you how to improve your 401(k), invest successfully, and increase your net worth.Hinweis: Dieser Artikel kann nur an eine deutsche Lieferadresse ausgeliefert werden.
Ronald C. Spurga, CFP, has worked as an investment banker and Wall Street analyst for several decades. He received his graduate degree from Dartmouth College and taught at Rutgers University, Fordham University, and New York University.
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Balance Sheet BasicsPreface 1. What is Financial Management? Getting the Financial Resources You Need Making a Profit-Your Basic Obligation Managing Assets The Tools of Financial Management Accounting records Financial reports Techniques for analyzing financial statements 2. Financial Statements The Balance Sheet Assets Current assets Fixed Assets "Other" Assets Liabilities Equity Valuation accounts Accounts recievable Losses in the value of inventions Fixed assets Some Examples The Profit-and-Loss Statement: A Retailer of Wholesaler Sales Cost of goods sold Selling Expenses General and administrative expenses Nonoperating income Profit-and-Loss Statement of a Small Manufacturer Raw materials Direct labor Manufacturing overhead Interpreting the Profit-and-Loss Statement Use With Caution! 3. Ratio Analysis of Financial Statements Businesses are not exactly comparable Ratios are computed for specific dates Financial statements show what has happened in the past The ratios are not ends in themselves Measure of Liguidity The current ratio Working capital The acid-test ratio Average collection period Inventory turnover Measures of Profitablity Asset earning power Return on the owner's equity Net profit on sales Investment turnover Return on investment (ROI) Common-size Financial Statements Using the Ratios 4. Control in Business Managemen Success or Failure Relates to How Management Manages Those Who Succeed Business Ratios and How They Work Statements Reveal Important Relationships Three Kinds of Ratios Ten Key Ratios 1. Current assets to current liabilities 2. Current liabilities to tangible net worth 3. Net sales to tangible net worth 4. Net sales to working capital 5. Net profits to tangible net worth 6. Average collection period of receivables 7. Net sales to inventory 8. Fixed assets to tangible net worth 9. Total debt to tangible net worth 10. Net profit on net sales Analyzing the Profit-and-Loss (Income) Statement Net sales Cost of goods sold Gross profit on sales Selling expenses Operating profit General and administrative expenses Financial expenses Other operating expenses and income Extraordinary charges (if any) Net profit before taxes Taxes Net profit after taxes 6. Standard or Typical Ratios Need for Measurements Growth of Standard Ratio Studies Sampling the Field Obtaining the Figures Assembling the Results Operating Ratios vs. Financial Ratios 7. Ratio Analysis in Action: A Case History 8. Evaluating and Interpreting Ratios The Point of View Interpreting Operating Ratios Cost of Goods Sold and Gross Margin Operating Expenses Wages and salaries Owner's compensation Advertising cost Occupancy cost Bad debt costs Interpreting Balance-Sheet Ratios Current Assets to Current Liabilities Liabilities to Tangible Net Worth Turnover of Tangible Net Worth and Working Capital Net Profits on Tangible Net Worth Average Collection Period Inventory Turnover Fixed Assets to Tangible Net Worth Management Judgement Necessary 9. Looking Ahead The Cash Budget How to do it The cash balance-how much is enough? If you need funds-what kind? Projected Financial Statements The projected profit-and-loss statement The projected balance sheet The cash figure the receivables and inventory accounts Fixed assets Accrued liabilities and long-term debts The accounts payable figure The equity account Points to Remember Looking Still Further Ahead 10. The Different Types of Financing Equity Capital Working Capital Growth Capital SBA Loans SBICs and Other Venture Capital Sources When to Turn to Venture Capitalists 11. Unsecured Borrowings for Working Capital "The Annual Clean-Up" Putting Your Best Foot Forward 12. Secured Working Capital Financing Accounts Receivable Financing Factoring 13. Secured Growth Capital Financing Leasing Conditional Sales Purchases Sale Leasebacks Pulling the Various Elements Together 14. For Further Information Sources of Industry Ratio Data U.S. Government Publications Books Appendix Index
Balance Sheet BasicsPreface 1. What is Financial Management? Getting the Financial Resources You Need Making a Profit-Your Basic Obligation Managing Assets The Tools of Financial Management Accounting records Financial reports Techniques for analyzing financial statements 2. Financial Statements The Balance Sheet Assets Current assets Fixed Assets "Other" Assets Liabilities Equity Valuation accounts Accounts recievable Losses in the value of inventions Fixed assets Some Examples The Profit-and-Loss Statement: A Retailer of Wholesaler Sales Cost of goods sold Selling Expenses General and administrative expenses Nonoperating income Profit-and-Loss Statement of a Small Manufacturer Raw materials Direct labor Manufacturing overhead Interpreting the Profit-and-Loss Statement Use With Caution! 3. Ratio Analysis of Financial Statements Businesses are not exactly comparable Ratios are computed for specific dates Financial statements show what has happened in the past The ratios are not ends in themselves Measure of Liguidity The current ratio Working capital The acid-test ratio Average collection period Inventory turnover Measures of Profitablity Asset earning power Return on the owner's equity Net profit on sales Investment turnover Return on investment (ROI) Common-size Financial Statements Using the Ratios 4. Control in Business Managemen Success or Failure Relates to How Management Manages Those Who Succeed Business Ratios and How They Work Statements Reveal Important Relationships Three Kinds of Ratios Ten Key Ratios 1. Current assets to current liabilities 2. Current liabilities to tangible net worth 3. Net sales to tangible net worth 4. Net sales to working capital 5. Net profits to tangible net worth 6. Average collection period of receivables 7. Net sales to inventory 8. Fixed assets to tangible net worth 9. Total debt to tangible net worth 10. Net profit on net sales Analyzing the Profit-and-Loss (Income) Statement Net sales Cost of goods sold Gross profit on sales Selling expenses Operating profit General and administrative expenses Financial expenses Other operating expenses and income Extraordinary charges (if any) Net profit before taxes Taxes Net profit after taxes 6. Standard or Typical Ratios Need for Measurements Growth of Standard Ratio Studies Sampling the Field Obtaining the Figures Assembling the Results Operating Ratios vs. Financial Ratios 7. Ratio Analysis in Action: A Case History 8. Evaluating and Interpreting Ratios The Point of View Interpreting Operating Ratios Cost of Goods Sold and Gross Margin Operating Expenses Wages and salaries Owner's compensation Advertising cost Occupancy cost Bad debt costs Interpreting Balance-Sheet Ratios Current Assets to Current Liabilities Liabilities to Tangible Net Worth Turnover of Tangible Net Worth and Working Capital Net Profits on Tangible Net Worth Average Collection Period Inventory Turnover Fixed Assets to Tangible Net Worth Management Judgement Necessary 9. Looking Ahead The Cash Budget How to do it The cash balance-how much is enough? If you need funds-what kind? Projected Financial Statements The projected profit-and-loss statement The projected balance sheet The cash figure the receivables and inventory accounts Fixed assets Accrued liabilities and long-term debts The accounts payable figure The equity account Points to Remember Looking Still Further Ahead 10. The Different Types of Financing Equity Capital Working Capital Growth Capital SBA Loans SBICs and Other Venture Capital Sources When to Turn to Venture Capitalists 11. Unsecured Borrowings for Working Capital "The Annual Clean-Up" Putting Your Best Foot Forward 12. Secured Working Capital Financing Accounts Receivable Financing Factoring 13. Secured Growth Capital Financing Leasing Conditional Sales Purchases Sale Leasebacks Pulling the Various Elements Together 14. For Further Information Sources of Industry Ratio Data U.S. Government Publications Books Appendix Index
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