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How to Read a Financial Report: Wringing Vital Signs Out of the Numbers (How to Read a Financial Report)
by John A., CPA Tracy
from Wiley
Customer Reviews:
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Avg. Customer Rating: 4.5 / 5.0 
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Not basic enough, not thorough enough. 
This is a somewhat strange introduction to the reading and interpretation of financial statements. The book is not basic enough for newcomers, yet it is not thorough enough for experienced people either.
The main problems I have with this book are 1) the language is sometimes difficult to understand especially in the introductory chapters of the book, and 2) the book gives a lot of "don'ts" but not many "do's" - for instance regarding the measurement of cash flow, the author tells you all the wrong... more info
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Quick and excellent read! 
Well written and informative. Book is divided into short and very digestible chapters that focus on various aspects of financial reporting. I found the information on the future of the auditing and financial reporting industry following the downfall of Enron and Worldcom and the passage of Sarbanes-Oxley to be particulary timely and interesting.
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Read this BEFORE you take accounting!
As a first year MBA in the middle of my accounting course I was still struggling. I'd aced Accounting as an undergrad, but only then realized Accounting in undergrad is more akin to book-keeping than financial analysis - BIG difference!
A friend recommended this as an additional book that might help explain things, so I ordered a copy. If only I'd read this before starting the course! It explains, in neat and concise language, many of the concepts with which I'd been having a large amount of trouble.... more info
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Very Good~
The book is completely new and I received it only a few days after I ordered it.
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