Accounting & Finance for Magazine Publishers

This updated third edition is the essential reference guide for your publishing and accounting staffs. This work bridges the gap between financial executive, magazine publisher and accountant. In definitive fashion, Peter Craig's book will lead you through the intricacies and potential pitfalls of magazine accounting: Key Accounting Concepts, Financial Statement Presentation, A Detailed Chart of Accounts, Budgeting, Tax Issues for Magazine and Book Publishing, Internal Management Reports, Working With Outside Accountants, Accounting for Book Publishing and Other Similar Media, Buying, Selling and Valuing Magazines. Also included are 19 pages of charts in a sample cash budget and operating statement. Accounting and Finance for Magazine Publishers is an invaluable reference guide: -For owner/managers-as a tool for better decision making through a better understanding of financial reporting and enhanced reporting systems. -For the public accounting profession-as a practical guide to providing auditing, accounting and advisory services for clients in the publishing business. -For accounting staff of a magazine-as a manual. -For outside directors, investors, lenders and creditors of the magazine publishing business-as a reference book.