TY - BOOK AU - Vause, Bob. TI - Guide to analysing companies SN - 9781610394789 AV - HG 4026 .V38 2014 PY - 2014/// CY - New York PB - Public Affairs KW - BUSINESS ENTERPRISES KW - FINANCE KW - EVALUATION N1 - Includes glossary and index; Part 1. Understanding the basics.--Part 2. Assessing the Facts N2 - "In today's volatile, complex and fast-moving business world, it can be difficult to gauge how sound a company really is. An apparently strong balance sheet and impressive reported profits may be hiding all sorts of problems that could even spell bankruptcy. So how do you: - Know whether a company is well run and doing well? - Decide which ratios and benchmarks to use to assess performance? - Work out if a company has massaged its results? - Recognise the danger signs on the corporate horizon? - Compare companies operating in different sectors or countries? These and many other important questions are answered in a completely updated and revised sixth edition of this clear and comprehensive guide. It is aimed at anyone who wants to understand a company's annual report, judge a customer's creditworthiness, assess a company's investment potential, and much more" ER -