tailieunhanh - Accounting and Finance for Managers

The purpose of this book is to provide a straightforward but thorough introduction to accounting and finance for executives and managers who are studying these subjects, formally, for the first time. It is an entry-level text to be used before moving on to more advanced material. A high degree of practicality and relevance are introduced with a strong ‘real world’ flavour supported by examples from leading international companies. The glossary of terms is designed to be as comprehensive as possible so that readers can obtain clear guidance at a time when they most need it | Published In iMOCilbow with PnccWjicrhottscCoopcfS 0 JOHN KIND The Fast-Track MBA Series Co-published with PricewaterhouseCoopers Consultant Editors John Kind Director Human Resource Consulting PricewaterhouseCoopers David Megginson Associate Head Sheffield Business School THE FAST-TRACK MBA SERIES represents an innovative and refreshingly different approach to presenting core subjects in a typical MBA syllabus. The practical action-oriented style is intended to involve the reader in self-assessment and participation. Ideal for managers wanting to renew or develop their management capabilities the books in THE FAST-TRACK MBA SERIES rapidly give readers a sound knowledge of all aspects of business and management that will boost both self-confidence and career prospects whether they have time to take an MBA or not. For those fortunate enough to take an MBA the Series will provide a solid grounding in the subjects to be studied. Managers and students worldwide will find this series an exciting and challenging alternative to the usual study texts and management guides. Titles already available in this series are Strategic Management Robert Grant James Craig Problem Solving and Decision Making Graham Wilson Human Resource Management Barry Cushway Macroeconomics Keith Wade Francis Breedon Innovation and Creativity Jonne Ceserani Peter Greatwood Leadership Philip Sadler Ethics in Organizations David J Murray Human Resource Development David Megginson Jennifer JoyMatthews Paul Banfield Organizational Behavior and Design second edition Barry Cushway Derek Lodge Operations Management Donald Waters The Series Editors John Kind is a director in the human resource consulting practice of PricewaterhouseCoopers and specializes in management training. He has wide experience of designing and presenting business education programmes in various parts of the world for clients such as BAA Bass British Petroleum DHL and Scottish Amicable Life Assurance Society. He is a visiting lecturer