Since the publication of this book’s first edition, much has happened in the world of global finance. Corporate scandals, overvalued mergers, a global financial crisis, a financial recovery, market volatility . . . and many more developments that can make your head spin! The ups and downs of the global markets create costs that are borne by the investor and consumer public. Misguidance by investment analysts, bankers, accountants, and corporate managers can compound problems and undermine our trust in the institutions that they serve. It has never been more important for each of us to have a basic understanding of corporate finance and corporate accounting. This book was inspired by the tumult created by the financial world.

自本书第一版出版以来，全球金融界发生了许多事情。公司丑闻、估值过高的合并、全球金融危机、金融复苏、市场波动。还有更多能让你头晕目眩的发展！全球市场的起起落落造成了由投资者和消费者大众承担的成本。投资分析师、银行家、会计师和公司经理的误导会使问题更加复杂，并削弱我们对他们所服务机构的信任。对我们每个人来说，对公司财务和公司会计有一个基本的了解是前所未有的重要。这本书的灵感来自于金融界引起的骚动。