Accounting Standards (US and International) have been updated to reflect the latest pronouncements. * An increased international focus with more coverage of IASC and non-US GAAPs and more non-US examples.
Customer Reviews:
Avg. Customer Rating: 3.5 / 5.0
Very confusing textbook:
I agree with the more critical reviewers. I'm reading the book for the CFA curriculum and the (mandatory) assignments taken from it are a real pain. The ideas are introduced in the most difficult way possible, the graphical presentation and examples chosen only add to the confusion and in my opinion a reader who does not already have a solid grasp of accounting will simply be unable to follow. By comparison, the other accounting chapters from the CFA curriculum, by different authors, are written in a much... more info
Great Resource:
Anyone can benefit from this book. In addition to great credit fundamental instruction, this book is filled with real life examples of financial statement manipulation. This book is a must if you are reviewing financial statements or buying stocks.
not understandable:
worst accounting I've ever read so far. It requires knowledge which doesn't make sense for me cuz i think book should provide knowledge for reader. Basically, it doesn't explain a thing. It's not worth for what u pay.
A Comprehensive and Authoritative Guide:
"The Analysis and Use of Financial Statements" is a thorough, detailed, comprehensive and authoritative guide on analyzing and using financial statements. This book was a core component of the CFA (Chartered Financial Analyst) study materials when I took the CFA examinations a number of years ago. This is not a book for beginners. Even for those readers with finance and accounting experience, parts of this book can be challenging. It is a worthwhile, if time-consuming and at times difficult,... more info
