Numbers are the language of business. This book helps you make sense of
them�fast. John Tracy is a master at pulling the meaningful figures out
of the pile of numbers generated by the accounting department. Here he
offers a quick review of both the basic financials as well as more
advanced accounting tools, including

Income statements and cash flow statements Budgeting and evaluating
business investment performance Capital investment, operating ratios,
benchmarking tools, and more

Readers will not only understand the theory behind all of these topics but see how to apply them in real situations.

The author is well-renowned and highly successful.
* Figures and examples are revised and spreadsheet ready templates are provided.
* Offers quick tips and cutting-edge ideas.
* Totally revised new edition of a highly successful book.

The Fast Forward MBA in Project Management brings you the information
you need when you need it most- now! This practical, easy-to-use guide
gives you instant access to the cutting-edge ideas and hard-won wisdom
of one of today’s leading experts on project management. In short,
lively segments using real-world examples, it delivers the information
you need to navigate complex project management issues. You’ll find
brief descriptions of key concepts, tips on real-world applications,
compact case studies, the most sought-after skills, and warnings on how
to avoid pitfalls. Here are all the tools you need to manage even the
most complex project. You’ll discover how to:
* Coordinate a team by getting everyone to agree on the objectives and schedules
* Find the best sponsor for your specific project
* Set a realistic schedule and budget projections
* Outline and build a specific project plan, step-by-step
* Make accurate estimates and better manage the expectations of customers as well as management
* And much more
The Portable MBA From the creators of the bestselling Portable MBA series comes The Fast Forward MBA
* A quick way to brush up on new ideas
* An easy-to-use format that his in any briefcase
* Real-world information that you can put to use now!

The Fast Forward MBA in Business Planning for Growth gives you a
strategy for success! Is your company at a standstill, or is it growing
but without the focus and strategy it needs for sustained and
continued growth? Do you have an idea for a business but no idea where
to start? Business planning is vital to the growth and survival of
any company, but only an action-oriented plan can give your business
the steady growth it needs to survive and succeed in today’s
business world. Whether your company is large or small, this hands-on,
step-by-step guide will walk you through the process of creating a
business plan that ensures growth and profitability. Drawing on more
than 35 years of experience, Philip Walcoff shares the tools and techniques
he has developed managing his own business as well as working with over
70 companies of all sizes. Walcoff avoids the pitfalls of the
standard
business plan which focuses only on raising capital, or the strategic
plan, which sits on the shelf gathering dust. He shows how your
business
can:
* Identify and resolve key issues that are roadblocks to your company’s growth
* Develop the strategies and tactics that foster growth and profitability
*
Design a process for managing the plan to success. From the creators of
the bestselling Portable MBA series comes The Fast Forward MBA . . .
* A quick way to brush up on new ideas
* An easy-to-use format that fits in any briefcase
* Real-world information that you can put to use now!

The Fast Forward MBA in Business Communication brings you the
information youneed when you need it most- now! This practical,
easy-to-use guide gives you instant access to the cutting-edge
ideas and hard-won wisdom of two of today’s leading experts on business
communication. In short, lively segments using real-world
examples, it delivers the information you need to navigate complex
communication issues. You’ll find brief descriptions of key concepts, tips
on real-world applications, compact case studies, tips on finding your
communication strategy, and warnings on how to avoid pitfalls. Here are
all the tools you need to improve your business writing and
presentation skills-and become a more successful manager in the
process. You’ll discover how to:
* Analyze your audience so you get the right message to the right people
* Improve your logic to power up written documents and oral presentations
* Write stronger e-mails to improve decision-making
*
Use new tools such as presentation software and document management
systems And much more From the creators of the bestselling Portable MBA
series
comes The Fast Forward MBA . . .
* A quick way to brush up on new ideas
* An easy-to-use format that fits in any briefcase
* Real-world information that you can put to use now!

The Management Bible is the most comprehensive book on the topic of
management available anywhere. It offers in-depth coverage of the
entire range of essential topics for today�s managers and
supervisors�from beginners to seasoned veterans�and includes practical,
effective solutions for the everyday problems every manager faces. In
addition, the book also includes proven tips and tactics that help
managers grow into more effective, efficient leaders. Authors Bob
Nelson and Peter Economy reveal everything you need to know to keep up
with today�s rapidly changing business environment, including such
topics as hiring and firing, motivatingemployees, development and coaching, delegating authority, communication and teamwork, and much more.

The same critical information top business schools teach.
Based
on Professor Stralser’s popular seminar series, MBA in a Day? is
specifically designed for the busy professional (physician, attorney,
architect, nonprofit executive, etc.) or entrepreneur/small business
owner, who needs to know about the “business-side” of their practice,
organization or business. With comprehensive coverage of vital business
topics, important concepts and proven strategies taught at top graduate
schools, this handy book offers a complete business education without
the hassle of enrolling in an MBA program. Divided into four sections
covering management and policy; economics, finance, and accounting;
marketing; and systems and processes; this straightforward guide is
easy to navigate and simple to use. Packed with illustrative examples,
helpful anecdotes, and real-world case studies, this commonsense guide
covers everything busy professionals would learn at the very best
business schools-if they only had the time.
Steven Stralser, PhD
(Phoenix, AZ), is Clinical Professor and Managing Director, The Global
Entrepreneurship Center at Thunderbird: The American Graduate School of
International Management and founder and CEO of The Center for
Professional Development, Inc., an organization dedicated to
post-graduate training and education of today’s professionals.

SBN: 0471391832
Format: Hardcover, 648pp
Pub. Date: April 2002
Publisher: Wiley, John & Sons, Incorporated

FROM THE PUBLISHER
* Discusses issues not covered in other books, including best practices budgeting, closing the books, and control systems.
* Includes interest factor tables, sample forms for data entry, sample report formats for internal as well as external reports.
* Features flowcharts and checklists for key control points in the major accounting processes.

The accounting department that strives to adopt
best practices enjoys a host of benefits, not the least of which
include improved customer service, cycle times, product quality,
and profitability, as well as reduced error rates. Building upon his
benchmark resource, renowned accounting authority Steven Bragg
adds sixty new best practices for improving both efficiency and
accuracy in the third edition of Accounting Best Practices. This
seminal reference comprises close to 300 best practices in all, making
it the most comprehensive collection available. As with its
predecessors, Accounting Best Practices, Third Edition covers a wide
variety of accounting functions. The author also includes an
all-new chapter, “Internal Auditing Best Practices,” reflecting how
this function has increasingly become the province of the Chief
Financial Officer; nineteen best practices are explained. Bragg further
contributes a number of new risk and investor management best
practices to the finance chapter and expands the accounts payable
chapter to forty total best practices, the most of any chapter in the book.

For new students of accounting, entry-level accounting professionals,
and business professionals whose own work relates directly to the
numbers on the ledger, a basic understanding of core accounting
functions and documents is critical. Accounting Demystified
provides a simple and straightforward description of universal elements
of the accounting process, plus accessible tutorials in creating,
interpreting, and using financial statements. Haber’s clear language
will let readers:
* understand accounting basics
* find errors quickly
* prepare accurate financial statements
* analyze financial documents
* determine the financial health of a business
* prepare a financial prospectus for potential investors and lenders

From the classroom to the back room to the board room, Accounting Demystified serves as a valuable primer on the basics of accounting and the purposes they serve.

ISBN: �0028650654
Format:��Hardcover
Pub. Date:��11/1/2000
Publisher(s): Gale Group
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Covering accounting, management, marketing, law, finance, and economics, this set aims “to summarize the body of knowledge that we
know as business in a single place and in language accessible to the
layperson.” Special emphasis is placed on careers and ethics in
various areas of business, such as “Careers in Finance” and “Ethics in
Finance.” The 300-plus alphabetically arranged entries do more
than simply define a term; for example, the entry for accounting also
describes its history, principles, and agencies, shows how students
can enter the profession, and provides cross references to related
topics such as “Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.” All the
entries are in fact cross-referenced and include bibliographies
offering print resources and web sites. In addition to business terms,
legislation such as “Foreign Corrupt Practices Act of 1977″ and
agencies, including the “General Accounting Office,” have featured entries.
An alphabetical index is included, with numbers in bold face indicating
main entries. Many of the entries are illustrated with photographs,
tables, and figures. Designed for a wide audience ranging from high
school students to lay readers to practitioners, this work is highly recommended for school, academic, and public libraries. Lucy Heckman St. John’s Univ. Lib., Jamaica, NY