It focuses on the following concepts: cash flow; balance sheets; profit statements; assets and liabilities; fixed assets; depreciation; interpretation-ratio analysis; and all aspects of financial language. Because the CD is interactive, it can guide users step by step through all puzzling conventions of financial statement analysis.

The text is supplemented with standard layouts and guidance notes, which add value to the training experience. Well-designed and systematic examples reinforce vital lessons. This would be particularly useful for accountants and accounting technicians who have to plan management `away-day` seminars to meet the CPD needs of non-financial staff.

It is clear, concise and stimulating and demonstrates how accounting can be an exciting and fascinating experience. Business studies under-graduates and those studying subjects which need a firm understanding of business, such as engineering, could also find it very useful.

Tutors would find it helpful for their mature entry intermediate students. It would be a valuable induction aid if students could borrow it to use at home.

Lastly, I would send a copy to every principle in the further education sector in the hope that it would help them to understand essential financial concepts.

This CD-ROM is a breakthrough concept, which takes you step-by-step through the complex process of interpreting finance and accounts.

We take a systematic approach to management control by showing you layouts, guidance notes and advantages of using this information.

The most effective way to feel at ease with finance and accounting concepts and language.

This programme is designed specifically for the individual. It explains clearly what key financial statements mean, how they work and relate to each other and how your actions affect them and your business. It will give you a sound understanding of the financial tools and techniques that you need to become an even more effective person. Benefits;