Prentice Hall's One-Day MBA in Finance & Accounting

One-Day MBA in Finance and Accounting unravels the intricacies of finance, accounting, budgeting, and statistical analysis for anyone who needs hands-on accounting help. It gives you all the practical know-how you'd gain from a formal degree program, but is condensed into one quick-access reference. This practical guide demystifies high-level financial subjects such as deferrals and accruals, and delivers quick “how to” answers to tough on-the-job questions about your company's money. In as little as 24 hours, you'll gain the financial savvy you need to take control of your professional future. Michael Muckian, author, publisher, and financial expert shares all the practical tools and techniques you need in order to read and use financial statements and reports; create a successful business plan; forecast cash flow and long-term profitability; manage assets and liabilities; understand growth cycles; obtain financing; and make sound profitable business decisions. Use this instant answer book to master the principles of finance and accounting while improving your problem-solving skills, financial decision making, advancement potential—and your paycheck.

Contents

1. Identifying your accounting profile
2. Double entry accounting : a primer
3. Your accounting toolkit
4. From transaction flow to cash management strategies
5. Creating the savy business plan
6. Establishing an accounting system
7. Building a better budget
8. From balance sheets to income statements
9. Accounting for merchandising operations
10. Managing your internal controls
11. Deferrals and accruals
12. Tracking inventory
13. The fiscal side of physical assets
14. Payroll and other liabilities
15. From proprietorship to partnership
16. Understanding the corpoartion
17. Sources of business finance
18. The taxman cometh
19. Protecting the bottom line
20. Understanding growth cycles
21. Forecasting the future
22. Troubleshooting your financial system
23. Appendix - Quarter-hour classroom