Book description
Written with both the established and aspiring financial professional
in mind, this book will help you understand the mechanics of the
accounting process, which is the foundation for financial reporting;
comprehend the differences and similarities in income statements,
balance sheets, and cash flow statements around the globe; and assess
the implications for securities valuation of any financial statement
element or transaction. Along the way, you'll also discover how
different financial analysis techniques-such as ratio analysis and
common-size financial statements-can provide valuable clues into a
company's operations and risk characteristics.
Thomas R. Robinson,
CFA, is Managing Director, Education Division of CFA Institute, where
he leads and develops the teams responsible for producing and delivering
educational content and examinations to candidates, members, and other
investment professionals encompassing the CFA Program, CIPM Program,
Lifelong Learning, Private Wealth, Publications, and Conferences.
Hennie Van Greuning, CFA, is a Senior Advisor at the World
Bank. His World Bank publication on International Financial Reporting
Standards has appeared in four editions. Mr. van Greuning has also
coauthored Analyzing and Managing Banking Risk.
Elaine Henry, CFA, is an Assistant Professor of Accounting at
the University of Miami, where she teaches courses in accounting,
financial statement analysis, and valuation. After working in
corporate finance at Lehman Brothers, strategy consulting at McKinsey
& Company, and corporate banking at Citibank, she obtained a PhD
from Rutgers University where she majored in accounting and minored in finance.
Michael A. Broihahn, CFA, is an Associate Professor of
Accounting and the Director of Graduate Programs at Barry University
in Miami, Florida. His teaching and research interests encompass
financial accounting, auditing, and professional ethics. He currently
serves CFA Institute in a number of capacities.
