A SHORT COURSE IN FINANCIAL STATEMENT BASICS.
7 Lessons in Understanding and Interpreting Accounts is a quick course in finance basics, giving you everything you need to know in just seven short chapters. From the profit and loss account and the balance sheet through to using ratios and cash flow statements, it will help you deal confidently with questions such as 'Is our customer in trouble?', 'Are we going to be paid?' and 'Why are profits down?'

* Lesson 1: The right approach
* Lesson 2: An introduction to accounts
* Lesson 3: The profit and loss account or income statement
* Lesson 4: The balance sheet or statement of financial position
* Lesson 5: Using ratios to interpret accounts
* Lesson 6: Cash flow statement and group accounts
* Lesson 7: The reports

Explore the main themes and ideas in financial reporting, get a basic knowledge and understanding of the key concepts, and test your progress with practical and thought-provoking exercises. 7 Lessons in Understanding and Interpreting Accounts is your fastest route to success.

ABOUT THE SERIES
7 Lessons are for people who want to succeed at work. From negotiating and content marketing to finance and social media, the series covers the business topics that matter and that will help you make a difference today. Written in straightforward English, each book features a course of 7 short lessons so that with just a little work, you can quickly master the subject.

About the Author

Roger Mason is a Chartered Certified Accountant with many years' practical experience as a Finance Director at a number of leading companies. He now lectures on financial and business topics. In addition, he has edited a financial publication and written many books.