Financial Management for Public, Health, and Not-for Profit Organizations [Hardcover]

Steven A. Finkler (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: October 31, 2000 | ISBN-10: 0130176141 | ISBN-13: 978-0130176141 | Edition: 1st

This is one of the only books available that addresses financial and managerial accounting within the framework of the three major areas of the public sector. Clear and comprehensive, Finkler's unique and accessible text provides the fundamentals of financial management for those who lack a financial background so that readers can access and apply financial information more effectively. Details the many aspects of strategic and budgetary planning. Outlines the processes involved in implementing and controlling results. Features aspects of accounting unique for Health Care, not-for-profit organizations and state and local governments. Explains balance sheets, operating and cash flow statements. Provides basic foundation for financial analysis. For managers and policy-makers in public service organizations who want to make more efficient use of their organization's financial information.

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This is one of the only books available that addresses financial and managerial accounting within the framework of the three major areas of the public sector. Clear and comprehensive, Finkler's unique and accessible text provides the fundamentals of financial management for those who lack a financial background so that readers can access and apply financial information more effectively. Details the many aspects of strategic and budgetary planning. Outlines the processes involved in implementing and controlling results. Features aspects of accounting unique for Health Care, not-for-profit organizations and state and local governments. Explains balance sheets, operating and cash flow statements. Provides basic foundation for financial analysis. For managers and policy-makers in public service organizations who want to make more efficient use of their organization's financial information.

About the Author

Dr. Steven A. Finkler is Professor of Public and Health Administration, Accounting, and Financial Management at New York University's (NYU) Robert F Wagner Graduate School of Public Service (NYU/Wagner). At NYU/Wagner he heads the specialization in health services financial management. An award-winning teacher and author, Dr. Finkler is engaged in a variety of research topics in the areas of economics and accounting.

Among his publications are sixteen books, several of which are Finance and Accounting for Nonfinancial Managers, third Edition, (2003), Budgeting Concepts for Nurse Managers, third Edition, (2001), and Cost Accounting for Health Care Organizations, second Edition, (with David Ward, 1999.). He has also published more than 200 articles in many journals, including Health Services Research, the Journal of Public Policy and Management, and Healthcare Financial Management.

He received a Bachelor of Science degree in Economics (dual major in Accounting and Finance) and Master of Science degree in Accounting from the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania. His Master's degree in Economics and Doctorate in Business Administration were awarded by Stanford University.

Dr. Finkler, who is also a Certified Public Accountant, worked for several years as an auditor with Ernst and Young and was on the faculty of the Wharton School before joining NYU. He is a member of the Executive Board of the International Society for Research in Healthcare Financial Management, the Editorial Board of Health Care Management Review, and the Board of Governors of Daughters of Israel Geriatric Center. He served as Editor of Hospital Cost Management & Accounting for 12 years, and is a past member of the National Advisory Council for Nursing Research at the National Institutes of Health (NIH). He consults extensively, both around the country and abroad.

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 576 pages
• Publisher: Prentice Hall; 1st edition (October 31, 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0130176141
• ISBN-13: 978-0130176141
• Product Dimensions: 10.2 x 7.9 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.8 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 3.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #592,582 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Ok textbook on budgeting and financial management for public, health and not for profit industries, October 14, 2008

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E. Venable "**" (Arizona, USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Financial Management For Public, Health, and Not-for-Profit Organizations (2nd Edition) (Spiral-bound)

I am mostly commenting on this to balance out the other review.

Perhaps this book is not for beginners. I am reading it for one of my masters' classes. That might suggest that it is difficult. However, I don't think that, for a textbook, it is that difficult to read. It's not exciting reading, but for a budgeting textbook, it seems fine.

2.0 out of 5 stars Not Enough Practical Help, September 16, 2011

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This review is from: Financial Management For Public, Health, and Not-for-Profit Organizations (2nd Edition) (Spiral-bound)

Using this text as a requirement is very difficult. There are no support supplements (i.e. practice sheets) to make understanding this topic a little easier. I am lost at where to begin for each assignment. Additionally, this book is too expensive.

4.0 out of 5 stars Book, September 30, 2009

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This review is from: Financial Management For Public, Health, and Not-for-Profit Organizations (2nd Edition) (Spiral-bound)

Cheaper than bookstore by about $40, but still a lot of money for a textbook. Shipping was speedy, good buy.