J K Lasser S Financial Basics For Business Managers

Author : John A. Tracy, CPA
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 306 pages
File Size : 53,6 Mb
Release : 2002-03-13
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 0471093238

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J.K. Lasser's Financial Basics for Business Managers by John A. Tracy, CPA Pdf

* Easy-to-understand financial fundamentals * Strategies to improve profit and cash flow * Make your accounting reports more useful * How to budget according to business size PROVEN, HANDS-ON GUIDANCE FOR BUILDING SUCCESSFUL AND EFFECTIVE FINANCIAL BUSINESS PRACTICES Using easy-to-understand language, J.K. Lasser's Financial Basics for Business Managers nails down the financial basics of business management like no other book. With this comprehensive book as your guide, you'll quickly learn how to protect and improve the financial performance and position of your business-regardless of its size. Bestselling financial author John Tracy explains in detail the full range of financial analysis and budgeting techniques used by managers and small business owners in today's workplace, including income statements, balance sheets, operating ratios, profitability, cash flow, cost allocations, capital investments, and much more. Filled with valuable tips and strategies, J.K. Lasser's Financial Basics for Business Managers gives you the tools you need to manage more efficiently than ever before. Critical coverage will help you: * Read financial statements and accounting reports * Better analyze and plan profit and cash flow * Control costs, cash flow, and financial condition * Interpret accounting information * Factor in the cost of capital when making capital investments J.K. Lasser--Practical Guides for All Your Financial Needs Please visit our Web site at www.jklasser.com

Author : David S. De Jong,Ann Gray Jakabcin
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 370 pages
File Size : 50,5 Mb
Release : 2003-03-25
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9780471430940

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J.K. Lasser's Year-Round Tax Strategies 2003 by David S. De Jong,Ann Gray Jakabcin Pdf

* Be tax-conscious all year long and lower your tax rates * Record-keeping essentials to project your tax deductions * Year-end tax moves to cut your taxes Plan now-so you can save later With each new tax year comes new tax laws, and this year is no different. From the Economic Growth and Tax Relief Reconciliation Act of 2001, and the Victims of Terrorism Tax Relief Act of 2001 to the Job Creation and Worker Assistance Act of 2002, you can no longer afford to take a wait-and-see attitude when dealing with your taxes. You have to be proactive. If you're looking to avoid unwelcome surprises at tax time, pick up J.K. Lasser's Year-Round Tax Strategies 2003. Whether you invest in stocks or mutual funds, own a home, work from home, or own a business, this invaluable book provides tax-saving strategies that will guide you throughout the year-ensuring a shock-free April 15th. Plan ahead, prepare for new tax laws, and pay fewer taxes with the help of J.K. Lasser's Year-Round Tax Strategies 2003. Detailed tax coverage provides you with: * Comprehensive coverage of new tax legislation and IRS rules * Plain English explanations of income-reporting rules, tax deductions, and tax credits * Special sections highlighting tax-planning and tax-saving opportunities for investors, business owners, and individuals planning for retirement and other special circumstances * Questions and answers that illustrate tax-filing and tax-planning techniques

Author : David S. De Jong,Ann Gray Jakabcin
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 370 pages
File Size : 48,6 Mb
Release : 2004-03-31
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9780471649342

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J.K. Lasser's Year-Round Tax Strategies 2004 by David S. De Jong,Ann Gray Jakabcin Pdf

Plan Now-Save Later With just a little foresight, tax time can be less painful. If you're looking to avoid unwelcome surprises at tax time, pick up J.K. Lasser's Year-Round Tax Strategies 2004 and learn how to pay less in taxes by simply planning ahead. Whether you invest in stocks or mutual funds, own a home, work from home, or own a business, this invaluable book provides tax-saving strategies that will guide you throughout the year-ensuring a shock-free April 15th. Plan ahead, prepare for new tax laws, and pay fewer taxes with the help of J.K. Lasser's Year-Round Tax Strategies 2004. This comprehensive guide provides you with: * Detailed coverage of new tax legislation and IRS rules * Special sections highlighting tax-planning and tax-saving opportunities for investors, business owners, and individuals planning for retirement or other special circumstances * Plain-English explanations of income-reporting rules, tax deductions, and tax credits * Questions and answers that illustrate tax-filing and tax-planning techniques

Author : Gary W. Carter
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 286 pages
File Size : 41,9 Mb
Release : 2003-02-17
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9780471430933

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J.K. Lasser's Taxes Made Easy for Your Home-Based Business by Gary W. Carter Pdf

* Completely updated for all the new tax laws * Capitalize on every deduction! * Sole proprietor, corporation, or partnership? The Ultimate Guide to Running a Tax-Efficient Home-Based Business The advantages of operating a home-based business are countless, but what many owners don't realize, and are often not prepared to handle, are the host of complex tax issues surrounding a home-based business. The completely updated Fifth Edition of J.K. Lasser's Taxes Made Easy for Your Home-Based Business clarifies the current tax environment with regard to home-based businesses, and shows you how to make the most of the new tax laws. This perennial guide answers home-based business owners' questions, with a special focus on the changing tax laws and deductions for the home office. Expert advice and in-depth insights will help you avoid costly mistakes and take advantage of opportunities you would otherwise miss. Critical coverage will help you: * Navigate the details of the new tax laws and IRS rules * Increase your knowledge of deductible expenses * Keep your records up to IRS standards * Organize and run a home-based business for maximum tax benefits * Make filing easy by utilizing sample tax forms

Author : Gary W. Carter
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 306 pages
File Size : 46,5 Mb
Release : 2006-02-22
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9780471786047

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J.K. Lasser's From Ebay to Mary Kay by Gary W. Carter Pdf

The ultimate guide to running a tax-efficient home-based business Today, millions of people are making either a full- or part-time living selling things on Internet auction sites like eBay. Still more are making a living selling products from their homes--think Mary Kay and Avon. If you're just entering the home-based or online business arena, you might not be aware of your potential tax liability. With J.K. Lasser's From eBay to Mary Kay, leading tax consultant Gary Carter walks you through the challenges of accounting for a home-based business. Topics covered throughout this comprehensive guide include: * Can you deduct the use of your home? * Are there ways to avoid taxes entirely? * What types of taxes might you owe? * How do you account for your inventory? * What are the rules on collecting sales and use taxes? The advantages of operating a home-based business are countless, but many owners don't realize--and are often unprepared to handle--the host of complex tax issues surrounding them. J.K. Lasser's From eBay to Mary Kay will show you how to account for your home-based business and avoid unnecessary tax trouble. J.K. Lasser--Practical Guides for All Your Financial Needs Please visit our Web site at www.jklasser.com

Author : Harvard Business Review
Publisher : Harvard Business Press
Page : 194 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 2012
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781422187302

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HBR Guide to Finance Basics for Managers by Harvard Business Review Pdf

Discusses financial basics, introduces the language of finances, and describes decision making with data.

Author : Karen MacDonald,Hal Kirkwood
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 115 pages
File Size : 55,6 Mb
Release : 2014-03-05
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9781317995227

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Business Librarianship and Entrepreneurship Outreach by Karen MacDonald,Hal Kirkwood Pdf

The changing landscape of business information has created opportunities for business librarians to move beyond being reactive to business information needs to become proactive participants in business development and entrepreneurship instruction. Libraries are no longer only repositories of books but information –rich sources of business and economic data. The case studies presented within this book highlight a variety of examples on entrepreneurship education and local economic development. The examples presented serve as a catalyst for further entrepreneurial endeavours and highlight the growing need for effective value-added support in finding business information. Business librarians play a critical role in promoting the effective use of business information and in providing significant value-added services within university and community settings. This book was published as a special double issue of the Journal of Business & Finance Librarianship.

Author : Julian Lowenthal
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 272 pages
File Size : 41,6 Mb
Release : 2002-10-29
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9780471323402

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J.K. Lasser Pro Survival Skills in Financial Services by Julian Lowenthal Pdf

The financial services industry is constantly changing and you needto respond Change is a constant in the financial services industry (FSI). Thequestion is, "What should you do to survive?" Whether you work inor sell to the industry, you'll benefit from the in-depth insight,professional knowledge, and practical tools found in J.K. LasserPro Survival Skills in Financial Services. Advanced Praise for J.K. Lasser Pro Survival Skills in FinancialServices "The challenges of surviving and succeeding in the financialservices industry have never been greater. . . . J.K. Lasser ProSurvival Skills in Financial Services provides a practical guide todealing with the tough realities of change. The result is anenjoyable, down-to-earth, and interactive resource that providesthe knowledge, skills, and human understanding to deal with theforces of change." -Keith T. Darcy, Executive Vice President, IBJ Whitehall Bank &Trust Company "This book will help my staff work through the most difficulttransition in the financial services industry. . . . Julian speaksin a nontechnical, light-handed style to every member of my staff.. . . He draws on his relationships with some of our industry'smost important leaders to reinforce his logical and practical viewson how to get through the day, the year, and the decades ahead. Hisbook is crisp, easy reading from cover to cover. But his sectiontitled 'Survival Skills Greatest Hits' must be committed to memory.It will be the core of my survival strategy for the rest of mycareer. I can't wait to put this book in the hands of my wholestaff." -John Adams Vaccaro, CFP, CLU, President, Westport ResourcesInvestment Services, Inc. Don't get left behind in the whirlwind of change impacting thefinancial services industry. Pick up J.K. Lasser Pro SurvivalSkills in Financial Services and take control of your professionallife within this dynamic and challenging business environment.

Author : Larry Chambers,Ken Ziesenheim,Peter Trevisani
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 289 pages
File Size : 41,6 Mb
Release : 2003-06-03
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9780471441458

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J.K. Lasser Pro Separate Account Management by Larry Chambers,Ken Ziesenheim,Peter Trevisani Pdf

A FINANCIAL ADVISOR'S GUIDE TO A PERSONAL AND FLEXIBLE MONEY MANAGEMENT APPROACH FOR HIGH NET WORTH CLIENTS Twenty years ago separate account management programs (SAMs) were reserved for the sophisticated advisor who only served the very wealthy. Today, SAM programs have become available to most advisors and several layers of the affluent. If you intend to work with affluent clients that demand personal and flexible service, you must have a complete understanding of this approach to money management-and J.K. Lasser Pro Separate Account Management is the perfect guide. Filled with in-depth insights and expert advice, J.K. Lasser Pro Separate Account Management will introduce you to the nuances of separate account management as well as show you how to use this investment vehicle to build your business and help your clients reach their financial goals. This invaluable resource will: * Take the mystery out of providing professional asset management services to a broad cross section of your clients * Educate you about the opportunities and advantages of using separately managed accounts * Provide you with information about how separately managed accounts work as well as who should be in them * Illustrate how you can employ separately managed accounts in your financial advisory practice * Learn how to convert from commission to fees * And much more Filled with practical guidance and vital information, J.K. Lasser Pro Separate Account Management is a valuable road map for financial professionals looking to master this unique approach to managing money.

Author : Harvard Business Review
Publisher : Harvard Business Review Press
Page : 146 pages
File Size : 45,8 Mb
Release : 2014-02-18
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781625270894

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Finance Basics (HBR 20-Minute Manager Series) by Harvard Business Review Pdf

Intimidated by corporate finance? The numbers (and the jargon) can feel overwhelming--but you have to understand them to manage effectively. Finance Basics explains the fundamentals simply and quickly, introducing you to key terms and concepts such as: How to navigate financial statements How to weigh costs and benefits What’s involved in budgeting and forecasting How to gauge a company's financial health Don't have much time? Get up to speed fast on the most essential business skills with HBR's 20-Minute Manager series. Whether you need a crash course or a brief refresher, each book in the series is a concise, practical primer that will help you brush up on a key management topic. Advice you can quickly read and apply, for ambitious professionals and aspiring executives--from the most trusted source in business. Also available as an ebook.

Author : Harvard Business Review Press
Publisher : Harvard Business School Press
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 53,6 Mb
Release : 2012-10-02
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1633695468

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HBR Guide to Finance Basics for Managers (HBR Guide Series) by Harvard Business Review Press Pdf

Author : Bryan E. Milling
Publisher : Sourcebooks
Page : 220 pages
File Size : 46,8 Mb
Release : 1991
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 0942061187

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The Basics of Finance by Bryan E. Milling Pdf

Author : Harvard Business School,Richard Luecke
Publisher : Harvard Business Press
Page : 168 pages
File Size : 54,5 Mb
Release : 2002
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781578518760

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Finance for Managers by Harvard Business School,Richard Luecke Pdf

Providing the fundamentals of financial literacy, this guide gives business managers the smart advice they need to increase their impact on financial planning, budgeting, and forcasting.

Author : Tage C. Tracy,John A. Tracy
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 387 pages
File Size : 55,8 Mb
Release : 2011-02-11
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781118051405

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Small Business Financial Management Kit For Dummies by Tage C. Tracy,John A. Tracy Pdf

If you’re a small business owner, managing the financial affairs of your business can seem like a daunting task—and it’s one that far too many people muddle through rather than seek help. Now, there’s a tool-packed guide designed to help you manage your finances and run your business successfully! Small Business Financial Management Kit For Dummies explains step by step how to handle all your financial affairs, from preparing financial statements and managing cash flow to streamlining the accounting process, requesting bank loans, increasing profits, and much more. The bonus CD-ROM features handy reproducible forms, checklists, and templates—from a monthly expense summary to a cash flow statement—and provides how-to guidance that removes the guesswork in using each tool. You’ll discover how to: Plan a budget and forecast Streamline the accounting process Improve your profit and cash flow Make better decisions with a profit model Raise capital and request loans Invest company money wisely Keep your business solvent Choose your legal entity for income tax Avoid common management pitfalls Put a market value on your business Complete with ten rules for small business survival and a financial glossary, Small Business Financial Management Kit For Dummies is the fun and easy way® to get your finances in order, perk up your profits, and thrive long term! Note: CD-ROM/DVD and other supplementary materials are not included as part of eBook file.

Author : William G. Droms
Publisher : Basic Books
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 41,5 Mb
Release : 1997-12-28
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 0201311399

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Finance And Accounting For Nonfinancial Managers by William G. Droms Pdf

Mastering the fundamentals of financial management is a must for all managers with a stake in their company's and their own professional future. Packed with step-by-step examples and illustrative case studies, and fully updated to reflect the latest changes in tax laws and accounting requirements, Finance and Accounting for Nonfinancial Managers is the resource for every professional or student eager to acquire a comprehensive understanding of managerial finance in action.With Finance and Accounting for Nonfinancial Managers you'll become an expert on all major aspects of financial management including: long-term investment decisions reading a balance sheet working capital management inventory-control policy breakeven analysis for profit planning mastering the accounting cycle corporate income taxes valuing closely held companies