{"product_id":"accounting-and-finance-for-your-small-business-isbn-9780471771562","title":"Accounting and Finance for Your Small Business","description":"\"Once again, Bragg has turned his discerning eye and formidable talents on a topic and the results are outstanding. Both those new to the business and the long-established entrepreneur will benefit greatly when he joins forces with E. James Burton to produce this outstanding work.\"\u003cbr\u003e —Mary S. Schaeffer, Editorial Director \u003ci\u003eAccounts Payable Now \u0026amp; Tomorrow\u003c\/i\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\"I use the tips and practices found in [this book] all through the year. They are clear, direct, and efficient-which, in turn, improves our company and our bottom line. I recommend [this book] to anyone wanting to improve their own bottom line.\"\u003cbr\u003e —D. R. Drum, CIO, CSO Engineering\/Accounting, Dragon Moon Productions\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"Eminently accessible, this book is a must-read for the entrepreneur, both new and established alike. Organizationally, the work flows smoothly and logically in a way that is valuable for the start-up as well as the veteran needing a refresher on specific aspects of the small business accounting\/financing picture. I found particularly useful the rich resourcefulness that Messrs Burton and Bragg brought to the table in compiling the essential checklists for every conceivable corner of the entrepreneur's financial realm from fraud prevention to financing options. As a small business owner myself, I was well pleased with the real-world guidance and instant 'useability' this book offers.\"\u003cbr\u003e —David Struthers, JDFacilitator\/Trial Lawyer\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"This book is essential for any small business owner, manager, or accountant's business tool kit. This easy-to-read book distills complex subject matter into meaningful and understandable information and is a great refresher course for those deeply involved in the accounting and financial matters of a small business. The book contains many examples that can be used immediately in daily operations to improve the quality of information for better decision making. The book provides those involved in small business the framework to manage what they measure.\"\u003cbr\u003e —Jim Bologa, CFODaticon, Inc.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePreface xiii\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSection I Preparing to Operate the Business 1\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 1 Budgeting for Operations 3\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDefinition or Purpose of an Operating Budget 3\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSigns of Budget Ineffectiveness 4\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eImprovements to the Budgeting System 6\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eResponsibility Accounting 9\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBudget Tracking and Maintenance 21\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe System of Interlocking Budgets 25\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNeed for Budget Updating 35\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSummary 36\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 2 Investing in Long-Term Assets and Capital Budgeting 39\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDefinitions 40\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOverview and Use of Capital Budgeting 41\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLife Cycles 42\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCapital Budgeting Sequence 43\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eProducing Numbers to Get Dollars, the Use of Forms, and the Capital Budgeting Model 48\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMiscellaneous Considerations 65\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eProduct Discontinuance 66\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBailout 68\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSummary 69\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAppendix: Examples and Comparison of Calculations 70\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 3 Basic Control Systems 77\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Need for Control Systems 77\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTypes of Fraud 79\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKey Controls 81\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhen to Eliminate Controls 97\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSummary 99\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSection II Operating the Business 101\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 4 Cash Flow Concerns 103\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCash 103\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat to Do with Excess Cash 105\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCash Flows 108\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction to Cash Flow Budgets 112\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndications of Cash Flow Problems 112\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eManaging Cash 113\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePreparation of the Cash Budget 126\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDisbursements 127\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNet Cash Flow and Cash Balances 130\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExceptions to Expected Cash Flows 131\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSummary 132\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAppendix: Cash Flow Example 133\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 5 Financing 143\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNew Businesses 143\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eZero Working Capital and Zero Fixed Assets 144\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTypes of Financing 148\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePrivate Placement of Stock 157\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSwapping Stock for Expenses 158\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStock Warrants 159\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStock Subscriptions 159\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHow to Obtain a Bank Loan 160\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSources of Debt Financing 167\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTypes of Loan Arrangements 168\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRestrictions on Loans 171\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConditions That a Borrower Should Seek 173\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSummary 175\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSection III Evaluating the Operations of the Business 177\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 6 Performance Measurement Systems 179\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFinancial Ratios 180\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTypes of Financial Ratios 182\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUsing Performance Measurements for Predictions 193\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOperating Ratios 196\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOther Ratios 202\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Balanced Scorecard 204\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSummary 207\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 7 Financial Analysis 209\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRisk Analysis 209\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCapacity Utilization 215\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBreakeven Analysis 222\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSummary 229\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 8 Taxes and Risk Management 231\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eControlling Tax Liabilities 232\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRisk Management 237\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eInsurance 245\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTypes of Insurance Companies 249\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eClaims Administration 250\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSummary 252\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 9 Reporting 255\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFederal Government Requirements 255\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eState Government Requirements 262\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLocal Government Requirements 267\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCreditors 268\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEquity Holders 269\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eManagement Reports 269\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSummary 286\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndex 289\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cb\u003eSteven Bragg\u003c\/b\u003e, CPA, CMA, CIA, CPIM, has been the chief financial officer or controller of four companies, as well as a consulting manager at Ernst \u0026amp; Young and auditor at Deloitte \u0026amp; Touche. He received a Master’s degree in finance from Bentley College, an MBA from Babson College, and a Bachelor’s degree in Economics from the University of Maine. He has been the two-time president of the Colorado Mountain Club, is an avid alpine skier and mountain biker, and is a certified master diver.\u003cbr\u003e Subscribe to Steve’s free best practices newsletter at www.stevebragg.com  \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eE. James Burton\u003c\/b\u003e, Ph.D., CPA, CFE, is dean of the College of Business and a full professor of accounting at Middle Tennessee State University. He has founded, owned, managed, and sold a number of businesses in a variety of areas from service to manufacturing. He received a Bachelor of Arts degree from MacMurray College in economics\/business, a Master of Business Administration degree from Murray State University in management, and a Ph.D. in accountancy from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. In addition to over 50 journal articles, he has written \u003ci\u003eTotal Business Planning: A Step-by-Step Guide with Forms\u003c\/i\u003e that has continued through three editions and translation into Norwegian. He resides in Murfreesboro, Tennessee.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eThorough in its coverage without overwhelming the reader, this book methodically explains each of the financial procedures and techniques vital for establishing and maintaining a profitable small business. Its clear presentation of concepts makes it an effective reference source easily consulted for a particular issue or concern.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAuthors Steven Bragg and E. James Burton provide you with tips to maximize your efforts in:\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eBudgeting for operations\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eTracking cash flows\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eUnderstanding performance measurement systems\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eInvesting in long-term assets and capital budgeting\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eConducting analyses\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAnalyzing key financial information\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDetermining insurance requirements\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAnd more!\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eAn essential resource, the Second Edition equips you to \"read and do\" with numerous real-world examples; detailed, step-by-step guidance; and proven strategies and techniques to improve, implement, and benefit from your decisions toward a financially healthy small business.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\"Once again, Bragg has turned his discerning eye and formidable talents on a topic and the results are outstanding. Both those new to the business and the long-established entrepreneur will benefit greatly when he joins forces with E. James Burton to produce this outstanding work.\"\u003cbr\u003e —Mary S. Schaeffer, Editorial Director Accounts Payable Now \u0026amp; Tomorrow\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"I use the tips and practices found in [this book] all through the year. They are clear, direct, and efficient–which, in turn, improves our company and our bottom line. I recommend [this book] to anyone wanting to improve their own bottom line.\"\u003cbr\u003e —D. R. Drum, CIO, CSO Engineering\/Accounting, Dragon Moon Productions\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"Eminently accessible, this book is a must-read for the entrepreneur, both new and established alike. Organizationally, the work flows smoothly and logically in a way that is valuable for the start-up as well as the veteran needing a refresher on specific aspects of the small business accounting\/financing picture. 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