Contents: Preface. 1. Introduction. 2. Mechanics of financial accounting. 3. Financial accounting and economic analysis. 4. Corporate finance. 5. International financial architecture. 6. Financial statements and business decisions. 7. Developments in auditing and assurance. 8. Growth of global equity markets. 9. Business combinations. 10. Nonprofit financial reporting. 11. Issues in financial reporting. 12. Financial globalisation. Bibliography. Index.

"This book has been designed to serve as a useful handbook for managers who may feel the need for a complete, easy to understand manual on all aspects of handling financial management. Corporate disasters like Enron have only facilitated the increased emphasis on managing the financial aspects of a company in a more disciplined manner, and serve as cautionary tales for all business entrepreneurs.

Discussing in depth all the dimensions which are incorporated within the financial aspect of a company including credit, stocks, and bonds, profile, employee salary etc. It details what entails the looking after of these. Investment, which forms a crucial port of the foundation of a business has been emphasized upon. All these together have been thoroughly and meticulously evaluated and assessed, in terms of what they signify for a business venture." (jacket)