Understanding finance and applying techniques for financial control are essential for successful management, yet in many cases key financial and accounting tools are either unknown or unsuccessfully applied. This Desktop Guide provides a clear, practical guide to all aspects of accountancy, financial and business literacy for English companies.

Table of Contents

1. Balance Sheets; 2. Profit & Loss Accounts; 3. Cash Flow Statements; 4. Accounting Records and Systems; 5. Accounting Concepts, Policies and Standards; 6. Interpretation; 7. Cash Budgeting; 8. Costing for Planning; 9. Costing; 10. Budgeting.

Author Biography

Ralph Tiffin is a managing partner of an accountancy and consultancy practice. He has a wealth of experience with companies of all sizes in the UK and overseas. Work typically involves developing clients reporting and management systems along with appropriate management training and developing project appraisal processes and spreadsheets.