The sources listed below give definitions or explain how ratios are calculated and how they can be used to analyze the financial health of a business or industry. Slide your mouse over the circled "i" for more info. Click on the book jacket or title to see the catalog entry.
If we don't own it, you'll have to request it on Interlibrary Loan, which you'll be able to do directly from the catalog site. If it is an electronic book, using your Baker ID, you'll be able to log in directly into the book.
For books that are not available electronically, if you'd prefer to see the books at a library near your home, you can do the following:
1. Select the title. Once the library record appears,
2. Scroll to the bottom of the record.
3. Under Other Availability & Holdings, select the link, Other Libraries Worldwide
4. The libraries that own this title will be listed by the distance from your home.
Building Financial Models by
Financial modeling is essential for determining a company's current value and projecting its future performance, yet few books explain how to build models for accurately interpreting financial statements. "Building Financial Models "is the first book to correct this oversight, unveiling a step-by-step process for creating a core model and then customizing it for companies in virtually any industry. Covering every aspect of building a financial model, it provides a broad understanding of the actual mechanics of models, as well as their foundational accounting and finance concepts.
Business Ratios and Formulas by
A complete appraisal of analytical tools available to managers to assess performance "Steve Bragg has created a useful, relevant guide to applying performance measurements across the organization. His practical explanations and examples should enable managers to apply sophisticated performance measures in a straightforward manner. This book will be a great tool for process improvement. It should be well received by managers, accountants, and consultants." -Clint Davies, Partner (Principal), Berry, Dunn, McNeil & Parker Business managers require a variety of analytical tools to assess a host of organizational performance standards-from finance, efficiency, capacity, and market share to asset utilization, cash flows, liquidity, and capital structure. Steven Bragg's Business Ratios and Formulas represents a comprehensive resource of nearly 200 operational criteria, allowing managers and auditors to pick and choose the tools they need to best assess their organization's performance. Each cataloged measurement includes a description, an example, and some time-tested troubleshooting. Business Ratios and Formulas proves an authoritative resource for managers wishing to thoroughly assess organizational performance.
The EDGAR Online Guide for Decoding Financial Statements by
Despite recent legislation, navigating through a company's financial statements can still be daunting. This guide shows not only how to find the red flags but also how to find the signs of underlying strength.
Smart Financial Management by
"Long on practical guidance while refreshingly short on math, Smart Financial Management helps owners and managers of small businesses solve everyday financial dilemmas and avoid potential problems. Readers will learn valuable and practical financial analysis techniques, as well as how to project future financial needs and identify possible sources of funding; manage receivables, inventory and equipment investments; and how to structure and develop the business soundly and legally. In addition, they’ll: * Gain an understanding of the financial challenges unique to a growing enterprise -- and how to meet them * Improve communications with financial and legal advisors * Learn to identify new sources of equity and nonequity capital With a field-focused methodology and user-friendly tools, Smart Financial Management will help any small business manage its requirements more effectively."
