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Financial Management for Public, Health, and Not-for-Profit Organizations
Sixth Edition
- Steven A. Finkler - New York University, USA
- Daniel L. Smith - University of Delaware, USA
- Thad D. Calabrese - New York University, USA
December 2018 | 632 pages | CQ Press
“No other textbook does a better job of providing public administration students with the financial skills, vocabulary, and knowledge that are necessary for successful careers in government, nonprofit, and health care.”
—David Matkin, University at Albany - SUNY
Reflecting recent changes in accounting standards, this Sixth Edition of Financial Management for Public, Health, and Not-for-Profit Organizations provides a comprehensive yet practical introduction to the financial decision-making and management skills required of students and practitioners in the public, health, and not-for-profit sectors. Assuming that readers have no prior training in financial management, the authors artfully combine the principles, theory, and analytics of accounting and finance. In every chapter, a wide range of exercises, case studies, and problems help students develop strong financial assessment and judgment proficiencies while reinforcing the essential mechanics of accounting.
Instructors, sign in at study.sagepub.com/finkler6e for chapter-specific discussion questions, editable PowerPoint® slides, and more!
—David Matkin, University at Albany - SUNY
Reflecting recent changes in accounting standards, this Sixth Edition of Financial Management for Public, Health, and Not-for-Profit Organizations provides a comprehensive yet practical introduction to the financial decision-making and management skills required of students and practitioners in the public, health, and not-for-profit sectors. Assuming that readers have no prior training in financial management, the authors artfully combine the principles, theory, and analytics of accounting and finance. In every chapter, a wide range of exercises, case studies, and problems help students develop strong financial assessment and judgment proficiencies while reinforcing the essential mechanics of accounting.
Instructors, sign in at study.sagepub.com/finkler6e for chapter-specific discussion questions, editable PowerPoint® slides, and more!
Preface
Case Examples
About the Authors
PART I: INTRODUCTION: SETTING THE STAGE
CHAPTER 1: Introduction to Financial Management
PART II: PLANNING
CHAPTER 2: Planning for Success: Budgeting
CHAPTER 3: Additional Budgeting Concepts
CHAPTER 4: Understanding Costs
CHAPTER 5: Capital Budgeting
CHAPTER 6: Long-Term Financing
PART III: IMPLEMENTATION AND CONTROLLING RESULTS
CHAPTER 7: Managing Short-Term Resources and Obligations
CHAPTER 8: Accountability and Control
PART IV: REPORTING RESULTS
CHAPTER 9: Taking Stock of Where You Are: The Balance Sheet
CHAPTER 10: Reporting the Results of Operations: The Activity and Cash Flow Statements
CHAPTER 11: Unique Aspects of Accounting for Not-for-Profit and Health-Care Organizations
CHAPTER 12: Unique Aspects of Accounting for State and Local Governments—Part I: The Recording Process
CHAPTER 13: Unique Aspects of Accounting for State and Local Governments—Part II: Reporting Financial Results
PART V: FINANCIAL ANALYSIS
CHAPTER 14: Financial Statement Analysis
CHAPTER 15: Financial Condition Analysis
Glossary
Index
Supplements
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“No other textbook does a better job of providing public administration students with the financial skills, vocabulary, and knowledge that are necessary for successful careers in government, nonprofit, and health care.”
University at Albany - SUNY
“[Financial Management is] a great text for the non-accountant looking to learn the nuts and bolts of nonprofit financial management.”
University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee
“This text provides broad coverage of governmental and nonprofit financial management in a practical, easy-to-understand, and skills-oriented approach perfect for MPA and MPP students.”
Georgia State University
Sample Materials & Chapters
Chapter 1: Introduction to Financial Management
Chapter 3: Line-Item and Responsibility Center Budgets
