Financial Statement Analysis: A Practitioner's Guide, 3rd Edition
Author: Martin Fridson, Fernando Alvarez, Martin S. Fridson
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ISBN: 0471409154
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons (15 March, 2002)
Sales Rank: 12,198
Average Customer Rating: 4.5 out of 5
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Rating: 5 out of 5
A Must Read For Investors and Financial Professionals
Dr. Alvarez and Mr. Fridson's book is a MUST READ not only for every finance professional...but for the average investor as well. By the use of real-life examples and fascinating stories, the authors present a compelling behind-the-scenes look at the world of corporate finance, and how financial statements can often deceive. In today's post-Enron world, this book is a must-have for anyone who dabbles in the market, even on a part-time basis. What I enjoyed most about Financial Statement Analysis-a Practioner's Guide is the tone of the book...rather than your standard dry academic tome, the authors inform us through interesting stories, and speak WITH us rather than AT us. I find their approach extremely effective, given that this is the first finance related book I've ever read that didn't put me to sleep (I actually had a hard time putting it down).
As a financial professional, instructor and investor, I've applied many of the lessons taught in this book, and have begun recommending it to all of my classes, clients and colleagues. As such, I highly recommend it to anyone that is read for an eye-opening look at the world of corporate finance.
Rating: 4 out of 5
Reads well
This book is for someone that wants an overview style book. It reads as a novel, or loose conversation would be read. Not a textbook style (dry) book.
Rating: 3 out of 5
Make sure you get the real book 1st
I ordered this book without getting the first book that goes along with it. Make certain you do, this is just a workbook. Similar Products
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