tailieunhanh - THE BALANCE SHEET POCKETBOOK

Drawings by Phil Hailstone “A uniquely accessible guide - if you only read one book on finance, read this!” Peter Colley, Director of Finance and Membership Services, RAC Motoring Services Ltd “The authors’ wealth of practical experience and understanding of the line manager’s perspective is fully reflected in this clear and readable book.” Ray Jennings, Human Resources Director, Dowty Aerospace | THE BALANCE SHEET POCKETBOOK By Anne Hawkins and Clive Turner Drawings by Phil Hailstone A uniquely accessible guide - if you only read one book on finance read this Peter Colley Director of Finance and Membership Services RAC Motoring Services Ltd The authors wealth of practical experience and understanding of the line manager s perspective is fully reflected in this clear and readable book. Ray Jennings Human Resources Director Dowty Aerospace CONTENTS INTRODUCTION 1 THE BUSINESS FINANCIAL MODEL Sources of Funds Uses of Funds making profit summary CLASSIFICATION OF EXPENDITURE Why classify Capital or Revenue control FINANCIAL REPORTS Introduction 5 41 35 THE BALANCE SHEET 45 Use of Funds Fixed Assets Working Capital Source of Funds the balancing act published format PROFIT AND LOSS ACCOUNT 69 Profit is not cash operating profit financing costs published format APPENDIX ONE 93 Jargon explained APPENDIX TWO 101 Calculating depreciation 1 This symbol refers the reader back to a previous section where the item or term has already been explained .