Find latest information on how to use financial statement analysis in order to successfully assess the company performance, as per advice offered from experts at the CFA Institute.

Designed to come of help from the investment professionals as well as students who can effectively analyze and evaluate the finical statements in light of the volatile markets in an international forum as well as amid the uncertain economic climate, International Financial Statement Analysis, Second Edition has compiled comprehensive wisdom from experts at CFA Institute in one detailed volume.

The book has been written by a team of distinguished authors and seasoned contributors and it provides a complete coverage on the key financial aspects of statement analysis. The Second Edition has been updated with the new methods and standards followed in the post crisis world and the mechanics of the accounting process are shared here; one will find financial reporting foundation here; they can examine the implications that come from securities valuation of the different financial statement elements and transactions and also shows how the different analysis techniques in the financial statements can provide leading clues to the risk and operational characteristics of a country.

• The analysis of financial statement will allow realistic valuation of investment as well as lending, merger and acquisition opportunities
• It is essential reading for investment analysts, portfolio managers, financial analysts, graduate students, asset allocators and those who are interested in such a field of finance
• There are key points covered related to income tax accounting, the impact of foreign exchange rates on financial statements of multinationals as well as measuring the value of employee compensation

Analysis of financial statements allows investment professionals important insights into the financial condition of any organization and the full power of the CFA is placed in one’s hands by International Financial Statement Analysis, Second Edition.