Publisher's Synopsis
Comprising text and software, this package aims to allow users to analyze accurately the financial conditions of companies. Providing a practical review of financial management, valuation, forecasting and statement analysis principles, it shows how to make use of the software system FINALE to conduct effective financial analysis of corporate policy decisions. Designed to work hand in hand, text and software allow users to cover a five-year historical and five-year projected period to determine the operative and financial strengths and weaknesses of real-world companies.;Topics covered include - financial statements and financial statement analysis, modelling, financial forecasting, valuation, the integration of traditonal ratio analysis with cash flow analysis and basical financial management concepts.