This book covers the ins and outs of looking at financial reports and data; how information will and won't be represented or may be misrepresented; how to interpret what is being reported; and the essential mathematics that will be used in analysis.

Contains nearly 200 performance measurements that address asset utilization, operating performance, cash flows, liquidity, capital structure, return on investment, market performance, and more. Each measurement is accompanied by a complete description, an explanation of the calculation, an example, and cautions regarding its use.

"The workbook provides an introduction to interpretation and analysis, plus guidelines for analyzing the balance sheet, analyzing the income statement, analyzing the statement of cash flows, further ratio analysis, interpreting and understanding specific accounts, comprehensive review, corporate analysis."

Intended for undergraduate students or students within introductory courses, this book delves into the realm of financial mathematics by first applying techniques to personal finance.

Part I provides a background to financial statements, balance sheet terms, and profit and loss. Parts II through V present ratios for operating performance, liquidity, corporate value, and other measures. Definitions, key ideas, and examples are provided, while diagrams make concepts and calculations easier to understand.

Presents ratios related to stock performance, the income statement, the balance sheet, the cash flow statement, and risk, return, and volatility. For each ratio, provides a definition, formulas for calculating, an explanation of terms, where to find the data needed to calculate the ratio, and an example.

A useful source to help the general reader “understand how to analyze and make sense of financial statements.”