Description
Understanding and presenting financial information
This book presents a variety of basic financial calculations ranging from fractions and percentages, using statistics and spreadsheets, to project appraisal techniques. It is ideal for those working in the public sector that need to be able to present information in a way that demonstrates value for money in the provision of public services.
This book presents a variety of basic financial calculations ranging from fractions and percentages, using statistics and spreadsheets, to project appraisal techniques. It is ideal for those working in the public sector that need to be able to present information in a way that demonstrates value for money in the provision of public services.
The book covers the following areas:
BASIC CALCULATIONS
Using Your Calculator
Fractions and Percentages
Calculating Budget Profiles
Calculating Projected OutturnsUSING STATISTICS
Importance of Statistical Information
Calculating Averages – mean, median, mode
Interpreting Statistical Data
ProbabilityUSING SPREADSHEETS
Basic Spreadsheet Functions
Why use Spreadsheets
Developing Financial SpreadsheetsPROJECT APPRAISAL
Project Appraisal Techniques
Payback Period (PB)
Return on Investment (ROI)
Net Present Value (NPV)
Internal Rate of Return (IRR)PRESENTING FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Using Tables
Using Graphs and ChartsBuy It Now:
BASIC CALCULATIONS
Using Your Calculator
Fractions and Percentages
Calculating Budget Profiles
Calculating Projected OutturnsUSING STATISTICS
Importance of Statistical Information
Calculating Averages – mean, median, mode
Interpreting Statistical Data
ProbabilityUSING SPREADSHEETS
Basic Spreadsheet Functions
Why use Spreadsheets
Developing Financial SpreadsheetsPROJECT APPRAISAL
Project Appraisal Techniques
Payback Period (PB)
Return on Investment (ROI)
Net Present Value (NPV)
Internal Rate of Return (IRR)PRESENTING FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Using Tables
Using Graphs and ChartsBuy It Now: