The Analysis and Use of Financial StatementsThis expert guide to interpreting financial statements and information will give readers the competitive edge they need. This book shows how to accurately evaluate a firm's financial status and make informed investment decisions. It features a comparative analysis of US and international reporting requirements, and the latest methods of financial research. Coverage of new accounting standards (and proposed standards) in the US, as well as IASC and foreign GAAPs. |
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The Analysis and Use of Financial Statements Gerald I. White,Ashwinpaul C. Sondhi,Haim D. Fried No preview available - 1993 |
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accounting change accounting method accumulated depreciation adjustment amortization amount analysis Annual Report assumptions average balance sheet benefit obligation calculated capital leases cash flow statement Chapter common stock company's components computed consolidated December 31 Deere Deere & Company deferred tax assets depreciation expense difference disclosure discount discussion dividends effect equipment equity estimated Exhibit FASB FIFO financial reporting financial statements firm's firms fixed assets flow from operations footnote future impact included income statement income taxes increase interest expense interest rate inventory investment issued lease term LIFO long-term debt loss market value measure million net income Note October 31 operating leases payable payments pension cost pension plan period plan assets present value profit purchase ratios receivables recognition recognized retained earnings revenues sales-type lease service cost SFAS share sold subsidiaries tax expense tax rate Total transactions turnover valuation W. T. Grant