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Financial Statements

Analysis and Reporting

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  • © 2018

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Authors:
  1. Felix I. Lessambo

    1. Central Connecticut State University, New Britain, USA

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  • Uncovers ?IFRS and GAAP standards
  • Demystifies the complexities of long-term assets and liabilities, including PPE, leases and pensions
  • Provides case studies of both Apple and Microsoft

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Table of contents (23 chapters)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages i-xxiii
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  2. Overview of Financial Statements and the Statement of Financial Position

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 1-2
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    2. Overview of Financial Statements

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      Pages 3-22

    3. Cash and Cash Equivalents

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      Pages 23-39

    4. Short-Term Assets: Inventories

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      Pages 41-51

    5. Account Receivables

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      Pages 53-67

    6. Prepaid Expenses, Unearned Income, and Other Current Assets

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      Pages 69-73

    7. Short-Term Liabilities and Working Capital

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      Pages 75-79

    8. Long-Term Assets: Plant, Property, and Equipment

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      Pages 81-93

    9. Long-Term Assets: Intangibles

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      Pages 95-104

    10. Long-Term Liabilities: Leases

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      Pages 105-115

    11. Long-Term Liabilities: Pension and Postretirement Liabilities

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      Pages 117-126

    12. Shareholders’ Equity

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      Pages 127-143

  3. The Statement of Income

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 145-147
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    2. Analysis of the Statement of Income

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      Pages 149-157

    3. Other Comprehensive Income

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      Pages 159-174

    4. The Sub-Statement of Retained Earnings

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      Pages 175-180

    5. The Computation of the Taxable Income

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      Pages 181-192

  4. The Statements of Cash Flows and Financial Ratios

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      Pages 193-193
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    2. Analysis of the Statements of Cash Flows

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      Pages 195-206
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About this book

Through a mixture of concepts and examples, this book demystifies the variety of elements of financial accounting and uncovers the need-to-know information for certification in this field. This book covers the two aspects of financial statement analysis, namely quantitative and non-quantitative analysis. Concluding with helpful case studies, the book will appeal to students and academics of financial accounting.


Reviews

“This book is a noteworthy addition to the field of accounting and finance. It is geared towards and suitable for those looking for and in need of a comprehensive and working knowledge of financial reporting. The subject matter is quite broad, incorporating much of the materials typically covered in the first 3-4 courses in the financial accounting curriculum, the analytic framework for financial statement analysis, and a detailed discussion of the global regulatory environment for financial reporting. An obvious benefit of the book is the comprehensiveness of the subject matter. Less obvious, but perhaps even more important benefits of the book, are i) the integration of the preparer and user perspectives for financial reporting; ii) the well-thought out organization of the vast amounts of materials, which will help students and readers understand how each detail fits into the whole;  and iii) the consistent perspective/voice with which all the voluminous information is presented.” (Haim Mozes, Professor of Accounting and Taxation, Fordham University, Gabelli School of Business, USA)

“This is an outstanding roadmap to financial literacy for financial professionals, managers, and MBA students worldwide. It showcases the essential aspects of financial statements with clarity and precision. Well-written and highly illustrative, especially within the case study.” (Victor Petenkemani, MS, MBA, Interim Dean, Mercy College, School of Business, New York, USA)

 

 

Authors and Affiliations

  • Central Connecticut State University, New Britain, USA

    Felix I. Lessambo

About the author

Felix I. Lessambo is an Associate Professor at Central Connecticut State University’s School of Business where he teaches Financial Statements Analysis and Global Financial Reporting. He has practiced international tax, transfer pricing, and alternative investment management groups where he structured and advised on hedge funds and private equity cross-border transactions. He is the author of several books in finance, including The International Banking System, The International Corporate Governance System, International Financial Institutions and Their Challenges, International Aspects of the US Taxation System, Audit-Assurance Services & Forensics, and Financial Statements: Analysis and Reporting.

Bibliographic Information

  • Book Title: Financial Statements

  • Book Subtitle: Analysis and Reporting

  • Authors: Felix I. Lessambo

  • DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-99984-5

  • Publisher: Palgrave Macmillan Cham

  • eBook Packages: Economics and Finance, Economics and Finance (R0)

  • Copyright Information: The Editor(s) (if applicable) and The Author(s), under exclusive license to Springer Nature Switzerland AG 2018

  • Softcover ISBN: 978-3-030-40507-6Published: 22 February 2020

  • eBook ISBN: 978-3-319-99984-5Published: 03 November 2018

  • Edition Number: 1

  • Number of Pages: XXIII, 370

  • Number of Illustrations: 13 b/w illustrations, 6 illustrations in colour

  • Topics: Financial Accounting

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