Investors recognize that technology is a powerful tool for obtaining and interpreting financial data that could give them the one thing everyone on Wall Street wants: an edge. Yet, many don’t realize that you don’t need to be a programmer to access behind-the-scenes financial information from Bloomberg, IHS Markit, or other systems found at most banks and investment firms. This practical guide teaches analysts a useful subset of Excel skills that will enable them to access and interpret financial information—without any prior programming experience. This book will show analysts, step-by-step, how to quickly produce professional reports that combine their views with Bloomberg or Markit data including historical financials, comparative analysis, and relative value. For portfolio managers, this book demonstrates how to create professional summary reports that contain a high-level view of a portfolio’s performance, growth, risk-adjusted return, and composition. If you are a programmer, this book also contains a parallel path that covers the same topics using C#. Topics include: Access additional data that isn’t visible on Bloomberg screens Create tables containing corporate data that makes it possible to compare multiple companies, bonds, or loans side-by- side Build one-page analytic (“Tear Sheet”) reports for individual companies that incorporates important financials, custom notes, relative value comparison of the company to its peers, and price trends with research analyst targets Build two-page portfolio summary report that contains a high-level view of the portfolio’s performance, growth, risk-adjusted return, and composition Explore daily prices and facility information for most of the tradable corporate bond and loan market Determine the relationship between two securities (or index) using correlation and regression Compare each security’s performance to a cohort made of up of securities with similar risk and return characteristics Measure portfolio risk-adjusted return by calculating variance, standard deviation, and Sharpe ratio Use Markit data to identify meaningful trends in prices, new issue spreads, and refinancings

Unlocking Business is a new kind of textbook for business students in their first and second year of a degree. Unlocking Financial Accounting provides the following benefits: - Strict coverage of key knowledge, concepts and ideas, keeping the title lean and focused and allowing students to find what they want without having to plough through thousands of pages. - Carefully written for the learner - case studies, exercises and seminar ideas are woven into the text to help students learn as quickly as possible and to retain that knowledge in the most time-efficient way. - Encourages good practice such as complete referencing and suggested wider reading, to help those who wish to obtain the best possible degree classification. - Useful web resources include further questions, revision summaries and interactive multiple-choice quizzes at http://www.hodderplus.co.uk/unlockingbusiness - A cost-effective way to prepare students for their studies.

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This book aims to explain how to read, analyse, and interlink the voluminous information available in financial statements using charts, case analysis, and other tools. It provides an in-depth, step-by-step approach to understanding and decoding financial statements. The book is structured around five keys, each focusing on different components of financial statements. • Key #1 – Statement of Profit & Loss o Covers Sales, Other Income, Cost of Materials Consumed, Manufacturing and Operating Costs, Finance Costs, Depreciation and Amortisation, Tax Expenses, Other Expenses, and Exceptional Items • Key #2 – Balance Sheet o Details Tangible and Intangible Fixed Assets, Investments, Loans & Advances, Other Assets, Inventories, Trade Receivables, Cash and Bank Balances, Shareholder's Funds, Provisions, Contingent Liabilities, Borrowings, Trade Payables, and Other Liabilities • Key #3 – Connecting Statements o Examines Significant Accounting Policies, Notes on Accounts, and Cash Flow Statements • Key #4 – Auditor's Report and CARO o Discusses the Concept of Audit, Internal Financial Controls, Auditor's Opinion, Emphasis of Matters, and the Companies Auditor's Report Order (CARO) • Key #5 – Master Key o Integrates the Profit & Loss Statement, Balance Sheet, Notes on Accounts, Auditor's Report, and CARO Report for comprehensive financial statement analysis This book extensively deals with the following issues & suggests how they can be mitigated through proper analysis of financial statements: • Mounting Bad Loans – Analyses the alarming rise in non-performing assets (NPAs) in Indian public sector banks and the impact of stress tests conducted by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) • Bank Frauds – Explores the root causes of bank frauds and provides strategies to mitigate these risks • Liquidity Crunch – Discusses the liquidity issues faced by various financial sectors and their effects on investment returns • Regulatory Insights – Guides regulators on using financial statements to ensure compliance and assess financial health This book will be helpful to anyone analysing based on financial statements, including but not limited to: • Bankers – Enhance skills in loan appraisal and monitoring through detailed financial statement analysis • CFOs – Understand the balance between business transactions and necessary disclosures • Auditors – Identify and counteract accounting tricks to ensure fair financial reporting • Analysts and Researchers – Conduct thorough financial statement studies to detect misleading practices • Investors and Stakeholders – Evaluate the genuineness of financial data for informed investment decisions • Regulators – Use financial information for regulatory assessments and ensure compliance The Present Publication is the 4th Reprint Edition authored by Gyan B. Pipara, with the following noteworthy features: • [Reading Between the Lines of Financial Statements] Correlating relevant information using the author's 40+ years of experience with proper analysis. • [Honing Analytical Skills] Provides methods to dissect financial statements with precision. • [Unlocking Mysteries & Tricks] Explains how to analyse details and detect undisclosed information. • [Focused Analysis] Helps identify strengths, early warning signs, frauds, creative accounting, and the genuineness of various items. • [Professional Oriented Book] This book has been developed keeping in mind the following factors: o Interaction of the author during his training with various banks and organisations on credit and analysis of the financial statement o Shaped by the authors' experience of 40+ years being a chartered accountant, research analyst and fraud investigator o Reactions and responses of attendees during the training have also been incorporated at different places in the book • [New Chapter on CARO 2020] has been considered in detail under Key #4 – The Companies Auditor's Report Order The structure of the book is as follows: • What is it? o Explains the nature of the item for more accessible analysis • Do You Know? o Highlights important legal requirements under the Companies Act, Indian Accounting Standards, or other laws • Why is it Important? o Discusses the relevance of the item for financial statement analysis • How to Analyse to Unlock? o Provides a step-by-step approach for item analysis • Case Analysis o Uses real-life examples to illustrate key points and explain issues • Bottom Line o Summarise the key insights of the chapter The detailed contents of the book are as follows: • Statement of Profit & Loss o Revenue from Operations § This chapter discusses the revenue generated from core business operations, providing insights into how businesses earn from their primary activities. It includes detailed charts that illustrate revenue trends and performance metrics. § Case studies offer real-world examples of how companies manage and report operational revenues, highlighting best practices and common challenges. o Other Income § This chapter covers the income derived from secondary sources such as interest, dividends, and other non-operating income. This section thoroughly analyses various types of other income, how they are generated, and their impact on overall financial performance. § Charts help visualise the contribution of other income to the total income, while case studies demonstrate the accounting treatment and strategic importance of such income. o Cost of Materials Consumed and Purchases of Traded Goods § This chapter focuses on the costs associated with raw materials and traded goods. This section explains the direct costs that impact the cost of goods sold and, consequently, the business's profitability. § Charts and diagrams illustrate cost structures and trends, while case studies provide insights into effective cost management strategies. o Manufacturing and Operating Cost § This chapter explores the costs involved in the manufacturing process and other operational expenses. Detailed explanations cover labour costs, overheads, and other operational expenditures. § Charts help understand these costs' distribution, and case studies show real-life examples of cost optimisation and control measures. o Finance Cost § This chapter discusses the cost of financing the operations, including interest expenses on loans and borrowings. This section provides insights into different types of finance costs, their calculation, and their impact on financial health. § Charts illustrate interest rate trends and financing structures, while case studies highlight the strategic decisions related to financing. o Depreciation § This chapter provides a detailed look at depreciation, explaining how assets lose value over time and its impact on financial statements. This section covers various methods of depreciation, their application, and implications for financial reporting. § Charts show depreciation schedules and case studies illustrate the practical application of different depreciation methods. o Tax Expense § This chapter covers the calculation and reporting of tax expenses, which is essential for compliance and financial planning. This section explains different types of taxes, tax liabilities, and their treatment in financial statements. § Charts and graphs help visualise tax expenses, and case studies provide tax planning and management examples. o Other Expenses § This chapter examines miscellaneous expenses not classified elsewhere, offering insights into effectively managing and reporting these costs. This section provides a comprehensive overview of other expenses, their nature, and their impact on financial statements. Charts help categorise these expenses, and practical examples illustrate their management. o Exceptional Items, Extraordinary Items, and Prior Period Items § This chapter discusses unusual or non-recurring items that can significantly impact financial results. This section explains the identification, accounting treatment, and disclosure of exceptional, extraordinary, and prior period items. § Case studies highlight real-life scenarios where these items have been critical in financial reporting. • Balance Sheet o Property, Plant and Equipment – Tangible § This chapter focuses on tangible fixed assets, their valuation, and depreciation. This section explains how tangible assets are recorded, valued, and depreciated over time. Charts illustrate asset valuation and depreciation schedules, while case studies provide practical asset management and accounting examples. o Fixed Assets – Intangible § This chapter covers intangible assets such as patents and trademarks, valuation, and amortisation. This section explains the unique characteristics of intangible assets, how they are accounted for, and their impact on financial statements. § Case studies illustrate real-world scenarios of managing and valuing intangible assets. o Investments § This chapter examines different types of investments, their valuation, and their impact on financial health. This section thoroughly analyses investment types, their accounting treatment, and strategic importance. § Charts and graphs help visualise investment portfolios, and case studies demonstrate the practical application of investment management principles. o Loans & Advances § This chapter discusses loans and advances provided by the company, their accounting treatment, and implications for financial statements. This section covers various types of loans and advances, their terms, and their financial impact. § Charts illustrate loan structures and repayment schedules, while case studies provide insights into the effective management of loans and advances. o Other Assets § This chapter covers other assets not classified under specific headings, explaining their valuation and reporting. This section provides a comprehensive overview of miscellaneous assets, their nature, and impact on financial statements. § Charts help categorise these assets, and practical examples illustrate their management. o Inventories and Trade Receivables § This chapter focuses on inventory management and trade receivables, which are essential for understanding working capital management. This section explains the accounting treatment of inventories and trade receivables, their valuation, and their impact on liquidity. § Charts and graphs illustrate inventory levels and receivables ageing, while case studies provide practical insights into effectively managing these critical assets. o Cash, Cash Equivalent, and Bank Balances § This chapter discusses managing and reporting cash, cash equivalents, and bank balances. This section covers various aspects of cash management, including cash flow, liquidity, and financial stability. § Charts help visualise cash flow patterns, and case studies demonstrate best practices in cash management. o Advances Recoverable in Cash or Kind or for Value to be Received § This chapter covers advances recoverable in cash or kind, explaining their accounting treatment and implications for financial statements. This section provides detailed explanations of different types of advances, their valuation, and recovery processes. § Case studies illustrate practical examples of managing and reporting advances. o Shareholders' Funds or Net Worth or Capital § This chapter examines the components of shareholders' equity, including capital stock, retained earnings, and reserves. This section provides insights into the calculation and reporting of net worth, highlighting its importance for financial stability and investor confidence. § Charts and graphs illustrate changes in equity, while case studies provide real-world examples of managing shareholders' funds. o Provisions & Contingent Liabilities § This chapter discusses recognising, measuring, and reporting provisions and contingent liabilities. This section explains various types of provisions, their accounting treatment, and their impact on financial statements. § Charts and graphs help visualise provisions and contingencies, while case studies provide practical examples of managing these critical financial elements. o Borrowings § This chapter covers different types of borrowings, their terms, and accounting treatment. This section provides a comprehensive overview of debt management, including long-term and short-term borrowings. § Charts illustrate borrowing structures and repayment schedules, while case studies highlight the strategic decisions related to financing. o Trade Payable and Other Liabilities § This chapter examines trade payables and other liabilities, their recognition, and reporting. This section provides insights into the management of payables and liabilities, which are crucial for maintaining financial stability and liquidity. § Charts and graphs help visualise payables ageing, and practical examples illustrate effective management of trade payables and liabilities. • Connecting Statement o Significant Accounting Policies § This chapter covers companies' key accounting policies, explaining their impact on financial statements. This section explains various accounting policies, their rationale, and implications for financial reporting. § Charts help illustrate the application of different policies, and case studies provide practical examples. o Notes on Accounts § This chapter discusses the notes to accounts, providing additional information and disclosures related to financial statements. This section explains the importance of notes, their content, and how they enhance the understanding of financial statements. § Case studies illustrate the practical application of notes and their significance for stakeholders. o Cash Flow and Statement § This chapter focuses on the cash flow statement, explaining its preparation and analysis. This section provides detailed explanations of cash flow categories, their importance, and how to interpret cash flow statements. § Charts and graphs help visualise cash flows, while case studies provide practical examples of cash flow management. • Concept of Audit and Auditor's Report and CARO Report o Understanding the Concept of Audit § This chapter provides an overview of the audit process, its objectives, and its significance. This section explains the different types of audits, their scope, and how they contribute to financial transparency and accountability. § Practical examples and case studies illustrate the audit process and its impact on financial reporting. o Report on Internal Financial Controls § This chapter discusses the evaluation of internal financial controls, their importance, and reporting. This section provides insights into the internal control framework, its assessment, and implications for financial statements. § Charts and graphs help visualise internal control structures, and case studies highlight best practices in internal control management. o Analysis of Auditor's Opinion § This chapter examines the auditor's opinion, types, and significance. This section explains the different types of audit opinions, their implications, and how they affect stakeholder perceptions. § Charts and graphs illustrate audit opinion trends, while case studies provide practical examples of the impact of different audit opinions. o Analysis of Emphasis of Matters/Note § This chapter discusses the emphasis of matters and notes included in audit reports, explaining their importance and implications. This section provides detailed explanations of different types of emphasis and their impact on financial statements. § Practical examples illustrate the significance of emphasis on matters in audit reports. o Companies Auditor's Report Order (CARO) § This chapter provides an overview of the Companies Auditor's Report Order (CARO), its requirements, and its significance. This section explains the key provisions of CARO, their implications, and how they enhance the audit process. § Practical examples illustrate the application of CARO in audit reports. o Control over Resources § This chapter examines the control over resources, their importance, and their management. This section provides insights into resource management, internal controls, and their impact on financial performance. § Charts and graphs help visualise resource management strategies, and case studies provide practical examples of effective resource control. o Related Party Transactions § This chapter discusses related party transactions, their identification, and reporting. This section explains the importance of transparency in related party transactions, their accounting treatment, and their impact on financial statements. § Practical examples illustrate the management and disclosure of related party transactions. o Legal Compliance § This chapter covers the importance of legal compliance in financial reporting, explaining key regulatory requirements and their implications. This section provides insights into compliance management, reporting, and its impact on financial statements. § Practical examples illustrate best practices in legal compliance. o Non-Banking Finance Companies (NBFC) § This chapter overviews Non-Banking Finance Companies (NBFC), operations, and regulatory requirements. This section explains the key characteristics of NBFCs, financial reporting, and compliance obligations. § Practical examples illustrate the management and reporting of NBFCs. o Statutory Dues § This chapter discusses the recognition, measurement, and reporting of statutory dues. This section explains various types of statutory dues, their accounting treatment, and their impact on financial statements. § Charts and graphs help visualise statutory dues, while case studies provide practical examples of managing and reporting statutory obligations. o Financial Health of the Company § This chapter examines the indicators of financial health, including profitability, liquidity, and solvency. This section provides insights into analysing financial health, key metrics, and their interpretation. § Charts and graphs illustrate financial health indicators, while practical examples provide real-world insights into assessing and improving financial health. o End Use of Funds § This chapter discusses the importance of monitoring and reporting the end use of funds. This section explains the key aspects of fund utilisation, its impact on financial performance, and compliance requirements. § Practical examples illustrate best practices in managing and reporting the end use of funds. o Frauds and Unrecorded Transactions § This chapter covers identifying, preventing, and reporting fraud and unrecorded transactions. This section provides insights into fraud risk management, detection techniques, and their impact on financial statements. § Charts and graphs help visualise fraud risk, while case studies provide practical examples of managing and reporting fraud. o Resignation of Statutory Auditors § This chapter discusses the reasons, implications, and reporting of the resignation of statutory auditors. This section explains the impact of auditor resignation on financial reporting, stakeholder confidence, and regulatory compliance. § Practical examples illustrate the management and disclosure of auditor resignation. Master Key o How to Link 5 Keys to Decode Financial Statement § This chapter provides a comprehensive guide on linking the key concepts discussed in the book to decode and analyse financial statements. This section explains the interrelationships between financial statement components, their analysis, and interpretation. § Charts and graphs help visualise these connections, while practical examples provide step-by-step guidance on financial statement analysis.

Dive headfirst into the world of financial reporting with "CPA USA Financial Reporting: The Ultimate Exam Guide (2024)"! This comprehensive guide is your one-stop shop for mastering the intricacies of financial accounting and reporting, specifically designed to help you conquer the CPA exam. This book takes you on a journey through the key areas of financial reporting, starting with the fundamentals of accounting reports for businesses. You'll explore the balance sheet, income statement, statement of comprehensive income, statement of changes in equity, and statement of cash flows. We also delve into consolidated financial statements, notes to financial statements, and the unique reporting frameworks for non-governmental non-profit organizations and governmental entities. Beyond the basics, you'll gain a deep understanding of financial statement analysis, covering key areas like cash, receivables, inventory, fixed assets, investments, and liabilities. We'll equip you with the knowledge to analyze and interpret financial data, identify red flags, and understand the impact of key transactions on financial statements. Think of this book as your personal tutor, guiding you through each topic with clear explanations, practical examples, and exam-focused insights. It's specifically designed to help you prepare for the CPA Financial Accounting and Reporting (FAR) exam, covering the complete syllabus in a structured and easy-to-understand manner. What sets this book apart? It's more than just a dry textbook. We've injected it with a conversational tone and real-world examples to make learning engaging and relatable. We've also included targeted exam tips and strategies to help you maximize your score. Consider this your secret weapon to not only understand the material but to truly master it and ace the CPA FAR exam!

Singapore's FinTech journey has been a story of relentless pursuit of excellence to build a global financial service hub with limited means and lots of aspirations. The slogan of 'Dream big. Start small. Move fast' has rallied regulators, startups, investors, corporates and everyone else to achieve a common goal.One of the critical superpowers of Singapore is a national character built on survival instinct and a distinctive obsession with being successful. Singaporeans by nature are kiasu (a Hokkien word which can be loosely translated to fear of missing out), and they wear it as a badge of honour. Being kiasu drives Singaporeans to be constantly paranoid, doing everything they can to achieve success. It creates a certain fanaticism about meritocracy and instils a belief that one can never be complacent.In a regulated industry, our fear is our biggest strength, pushing us to comply with a wide range of ever-evolving regulations. The durable social fabric supports an adherence to order and authority. It proves to be a significant asset when it comes to developing and supporting a heavily regulated industry like financial services.Singapore attracts people across the region to build their ventures in the domains of finance and technology. This book traces Singapore's journey from 2015 till today starting with establishment of regional hubs and globalisation of FinTech innovation. The key principles which established Singapore as a FinTech Nation have been an obsession with excellence referred to as RFFL (Right First, Fast Later), a unique model of economic and legal policies known as Singanomics and lastly, an organised and controlled model of a new idea development termed Garden Innovation.

A fresh take on financial data visualization for greater accuracy and understanding Your data provides a snapshot of the state of your business and is key to the success of your conversations, decisions, and communications. But all of that communication is lost — or incorrectly interpreted — without proper data visualizations that provide context and accurate representation of the numbers. In Visualizing Financial Data, authors Julie Rodriguez and Piotr Kaczmarek draw upon their understanding of information design and visual communication to show you how to turn your raw data into meaningful information. Coverage includes current conventions paired with innovative visualizations that cater to the unique requirements across financial domains, including investment management, financial accounting, regulatory reporting, sales, and marketing communications. Presented as a series of case studies, this highly visual guide presents problems and solutions in the context of real-world scenarios. With over 250 visualizations, you’ll have access to relevant examples that serve as a starting point to your implementations. • Expand the boundaries of data visualization conventions and learn new approaches to traditional charts and graphs • Optimize data communications that cater to you and your audience • Provide clarity to maximize understanding • Solve data presentation problems using efficient visualization techniques • Use the provided companion website to follow along with examples The companion website gives you the illustration files and the source data sets, and points you to the types of resources you need to get started.

Finance Transformation: Leadership on Digital Transformation and Disruptive Innovation is a general and wide-ranging survey of finance transformation and emerging technologies. Finance and IT have long been important areas of any business, but recent technological developments are innovating and disrupting both. This book lays a path towards the benefits and away from potential risks. It covers the widest array of topics, from quantum computing to blockchain technology, from organisational culture and diversity to hybrid working, and from regulation to cybersecurity. Written by two vastly experienced industry professionals, this book includes real-life examples and up-to-date references. It will be of particular interest to business stakeholders, executives, and policymakers.

From 1 May 2011 company law in South Africa was dramatically altered: the 1973 Act which had governed companies for the life-times of most business people and lawyers in South Africa was replaced by the Companies Act of 2008, as amended in March 2011. A new era of company law dawned, and with it a host of new concepts, rights, remedies, obligations, procedures and sanctions were introduced. These fundamentally affect the way that every business operates and the advice and practice of every lawyer, accountant or other professional adviser. This book, the first to cover the new Act and the new regulations, provides the hand-holding, the insight, and the understanding that business and their advisers require in order not to be wrong-footed by the new regime.