This book is addressed not only to economics specialists, but to all those interested in understanding the philosophy behind financial analysis. Written in a language accessible to the general public, the book offers over 50 examples and practical case studies, inspired by the author's personal experience.
The author uses the given premise to make a practical nonconformist description of banking, but also of certain entrepreneurial behaviors, in order to educate and personal development of the reader. For young university graduates, but also for experienced managers and entrepreneurs, the book is a unique guide in a market dominated by purely theoretical writings.
Cosmin BAIU has extensive experience in the economic field. He has been working for over 20 years in some of the top banking companies in Europe, occupying multiple executive management positions, including that of a member of several credit committees. He has an experience that combines the activity of credit risk analysis with the activity of selling retail and corporate products, which allows him an overview, unique, of the financial-banking world.
CHAPTER I. WEALTH (ASSETS) / 13
Fixed assets / 16
Lands and buildings / 17
Fixed assets in progress / 23
Equipment and Means of Transport / 25
Fixed receivables / Investments in the capital of other companies / 35
Intangible assets (Goodwill / Brand) / 37
Current assets / 37
Stocks / 38
Receivables / 47
Cash availability / 56
CHAPTER II. DEBTS (LIABILITIES) / 61
The own capitals of the company / 64
Medium and long term loans / 74
Short - term debts (<12 months) / 80
Debts to Suppliers / 80
Short - term debts to financial institutions / 85
CHAPTER III. INTERPRETATION OF THE PROFIT AND LOSS ACCOUNT / 93
Operating income and expenses; Operating Result / 93
Financial income and expenses; Financial Result / 105
Gross Profit and Net Profit / 112
CHAPTER IV. FINANCIAL-BANKING PRODUCTS: DESCRIPTION, ANALYSIS, EXAMPLES / 114
Working capital loans / 115
Credit Line / 115
Seasonal loans / 121
Invoice discount credits, temporary account overdraft / 123
Factoring with regression and without regression / 124
Medium and long term loans / 128
Financial analysis for everyone to understand
Investment loan / 128
Financial leasing / 136
Operational Leasing / 149
CHAPTER V. FINANCIAL ANALYSIS ACCORDING TO THE TYPE OF ACTIVITY CARRIED OUT / 152
Analysis of companies operating in the agricultural field / 152
Analysis of companies operating in transport and distribution; particularities of online stores / 163
Analysis of industrial companies; particularities of construction companies; hotel activities / 174
CHAPTER VI. TIPS FOR ANALYST AND ENTREPRENEURS / 185
CONCLUSIONS / 196