Dictionary of Financial Formulas and Ratios (Paperback)

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* Practical guide to financial formulas for the working manager

The Dictionary of Financial Formulas and Ratios is a working, breathing document for active managers at any level of a business. As a reference work, it is designed to give specific information that will assist in the overall financial management of a company. The book is organized by topic; each chapter discusses the relevant content pertaining to the topic and shows actual formulas and ratios, as appropriate, how they are calculated and what the application and use of the information is in the broad contexts of financial management.

This book is intended to be a ready reference, one that helps the reader understand the dynamics of their business. Are matters improving or getting worse? Do you know the reasons for changes in the financial condition of your business? Is a particular department or individual manager performing as expected and as needed?

Topics covered include: Financial Statements and Related Ratios and Formulas, Asset Utilization Ratios, Solvency and Capital Structure Ratio, Profitability Ratios, Market Value Ratios, Cash Flow Management, Inventory Ratios, Capital Budgeting, Operational Efficiency Ratios.

About the Author

Linda M. Magoon is the author of 50 Plus One Tips to Building a Retirement Nest Egg (2006), 50 Plus One Tips When Hiring & Firing Employees (2006), and Business Best: Secrets from the Trenches: Motivating Your Team to Top Performance (forthcoming, 2008).

Product Details

• Paperback: 200 pages
• Publisher: Global Professional Publishing; illustrated edition edition (July 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1906403031
• ISBN-13: 978-1906403034
• Product Dimensions: 8.2 x 5.7 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 7.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #728,577 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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3.0 out of 5 stars Good but there are better on the market for a lot less, April 1, 2009

By	javajunki "javajunki" - See all my reviews (TOP 500 REVIEWER)

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This is a good book but there are better ones on the market for much less money. I was surprised how small this book was in reality - it does provide a convenient reference for commonly used ratios and formula but for my money (less than 1/2 the cost of this book) Schaum's Quick Guide to Business Formulas: 201 Decision-Making Tools for Business, Finance, and Accounting Students is a better option.

I'm not affiliated with either but as a college instructor - Schaum's is my preference both in terms of cost as well as clarity and comprehensiveness. This is just too little for too much.