Financial Analysis A User Approach

Publisher description: Based on a formal six-step process for analysis and decision-making, this book employees an external focus, with particular emphasis on credit and equity investment decisions. This concise yet comprehensive treatment of the subject covers financial statements, accounting information, stock market information, economic and industry information, and other sources for recommendations and decisions. Assuming a reasonable understanding of basic accounting and finance principles the book expands from these principles to structure financial analysis for specific recommendations or decisions.