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Keys to Reading an Annual Report

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ISBN-10: 0764139150

ISBN-13: 9780764139154

Edition: 4th 2008 (Revised)

Authors: Ralph E. Welton, George Thomas Friedlob

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Over the years, the titles in this popular series have helped ordinary consumers understand principles of prudent money management as a key to personal financial security. Written by experienced financial and investment specialists,Barrons Business Keysuse non-technical language that takes the mystery out of business practices. They offer up-to-date advice on saving, investing, seeking mortgages and other loans, protecting ones assets, coping with taxes, and managing many other money-related issues. This updated edition advises investors on how to cut through the public relations jargon, focus on the annual reports important facts and figures, and use that information to assess a companys…    
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Book details

List price: $8.99
Edition: 4th
Copyright year: 2008
Publisher: B.E.S. Publishing
Publication date: 6/1/2008
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 208
Size: 5.00" wide x 8.25" long x 0.50" tall
Weight: 0.528
Language: English

Understanding Annual Report Components
Understanding This Book
What Is an Annual Report?
Highlights, Letter, and Management's Discussion and Analysis
Financial Statements and Notes
Annual Reports on the Internet
Understanding Financial Statements
Basic Accounting Principles
Materiality
Note One
Notes on Commitments, Including Leases and Contingent Liabilities
Notes Relating to Pension and Post-Retirement Benefits
Segmental and Company-Wide Information
Management Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures
Audit Reports
Reports Required by Sarbanes-Oxley
Compilation and Review Reports
SEC Forms 10-K, 10-Q, and 8-K
Components of the Balance Sheet
Current Assets
Cash and Receivables
Inventories
Property, Plant and Equipment
Depreciation
Intangibles and Other Assets
Depletion and Amortization
Investments
Current Liabilities
Noncurrent Liabilities
Bonds and Amortization
Owners' Equity
Classes of Stock
Treasury Stock
Retained Earnings and Appropriations
Donated Capital and Subscribed Stock
Stock Issued to Employees
Income Statement Components
Sales and Other Revenues
Bad Debts
Cost of Goods Sold and Inventories
Manufacturing Costs
Operating Expenses
Discontinued Operations
Extraordinary Items
Taxes and Tax Deferrals
Comprehensive Income
Derivatives
Accrual Accounting Versus Cash Flow
Statement of Cash Flows
Consolidated Financial Statements
Quarterly Statements
Earnings Per Share
Analyzing Financial Statements
Ratio Analysis
Profitability Ratios
Activity Ratios
Liquidity Ratios
Cash Flow Ratios and Quality of Earnings
Overall (Debt and Equity) Ratios
Operating and Financial Leverage
Common Size Statements
Financial Statement Comparability
Annual Reports of Foreign Companies
Questions and Answers
Glossary
Actual Annual Report
Index