How to Read a Balance Sheet

Reviewed by: Ma. Bernadette T. Ratcliffe, Senior Vice President, Planters Development Bank, Philippines
Review posted 14 February 2006
Review No. 68

CD-ROM Information

Content: This CD-ROM is a highly effective learning tool for understanding and analyzing the balance sheet, sources and uses of funds statement and a profit and loss account.
Publication Date: 14 January 2002
Audience: Because the program is offered in English, French, and Spanish, the course targets a broad base of users worldwide; from undergraduate and graduate business students to first-level financial and credit analysts, non-financial managers, board directors, and shareholders. The course is suitable for either individual or group study, and also serves as a refresher course on basic accounting knowledge. The CD-ROM may also be a practical guide for small business entrepreneurs wanting to develop the financial skills needed to grow and better manage a business.
Producer: International Labor Organization (ILO)
Size: 626 MB
Price: CHF 25
Manual needed: No
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Review Summary

This CD-ROM is an interactive, electronic adaptation of a training program on understanding the structure and language of the balance sheet and its associated financial reports, namely the profit and loss account, the sources and uses of funds statement, the auditor’s certificate, and the notes to the financial statements. It also discusses how these financial reports can be used to analyze the financial well being and operating performance of a firm, more specifically a manufacturing company. Overall the CD-ROM is an exemplary accounting skills training program and reference tool.

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