Financial Statement Analysis » (10th Edition)

John J. Wild is Professor of Business and Vilas Research Scholar at The University of Wisconsin at Madison, where he also received his Ph.D. He has received numerous teaching awards at Wisconsin as well as from Michigan State University. He is a frequent speaker at universities and national and international conferences.

Financial Statement Analysis, 10e, emphasizes effective business analysis and decision making by analysts, investors, managers, and other stakeholders of the company. It continues to set the standard in showing students the keys to effective financial statement analysis. The textbook is set up in a three part framework which makes this textbook one of the best selling books in the market. It begins with an overview (chapters 1-2), followed by accounting analysis (chapters 3-6) and then financial analysis (chapters 7-12). The book presents a balanced view of analysis, including both equity and credit analysis, and both cash-based and earnings-based valuation models. The tenth edition is aimed at accounting and finance classes, and the professional audience – as it shows the relevance of financial statement analysis to all business decision makers. The authors:

1. Use numerous and timely “real world” examples and cases

2. Draw heavily on actual excerpts from financial reports and footnotes

3. Focus on analysis and interpretation of financial reports and their footnotes

4. Illustrate debt and equity valuation that uses results of financial statement analysis

5. Apply a concise and succinct writing style to make the material accessible

1 Overview of Financial Statement Analysis 2

2 Financial Reporting and Analysis 66

3 Analyzing Financing Activities 136

4 Analyzing Investing Activities 220

5 Analyzing Investing Activities: Intercorporate Investments 262

6 Analyzing Operating Activities 328

7 Cash Flow Analysis 400

8 Return on Invested Capital and Profitability Analysis 444

9 Prospective Analysis 490

10 Credit Analysis 526

Sect. 1 Liquidity 528

Sect. 2 Capital Structure and Solvency 547

11 Equity Analysis and Valuation 600

Comprehensive Case: Applying Financial Statement Analysis 634

App. A Financial Statements

Colgate Palmolive Co.

Campbell Soup

Interest Tables

References

Index