Publisher's Synopsis
Noted author Robert Hamilton provides a clear and concise guide to the most basic forms of business organizations. This brief paperback reference covers unincorporated businesses and closely held corporations -- the very entities your students are most likely to handle in practice. <p class=copymedium><b>Business Organizations</b> contains 14 chapters divided into three major sections: <li class=copymedium>The Unincorporated Business -- a solid introduction to the entities, including agency, proprietorships, general partnerships, limited partnerships, limited liability companies, and limited liability partnerships <li class=copymedium>The Corporation -- three chapters address organization and management of close corporations, financial aspects of closely held corporations, and "the limits of limited liability and corporateness" <li class=copymedium>Financial Tools of the Trade -- explains cash flows, income, and leverage, generally accepted accounting principles, how to read and use financial statements, and valuation of an ongoing business.</ul> <p class=copymedium>With its tight focus on essentials, <b>Business Organizations</b> avoids superfluous detail. An extensive glossary of terms defines all key phrases in the book. Students who need a manageable overview of the terms and concepts they will encounter in practice can depend on Professor Hamilton's indispensable paperback.