Financial Management for Public, Health, and Not-for-Profit Organizations

The Seventh Edition of Financial Management for Public, Health, and Not-for-Profit Organizations provides a comprehensive and practical introduction to financial decision-making and management skills for students and practitioners in the public, health, and not-for-profit sectors, combining principles, theory, and analytics with exercises and case studies.

Format: Hardback
Length: 640 pages
Publication date: 24 May 2022
Publisher: SAGE Publications Inc

This Seventh 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.

The book is organized into four parts, each covering a different aspect of financial management. Part I provides an overview of financial management, including an introduction to accounting principles, financial statements, and financial analysis. Part II covers financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting, including techniques for developing and implementing financial plans and managing financial resources. Part III explores financial management in public health and not-for-profit organizations, including issues such as funding, resource allocation, and performance measurement. Part IV provides case studies and examples to illustrate the application of financial management principles in real-world situations.

Throughout the book, the authors emphasize the importance of ethical and responsible financial management, including issues such as transparency, accountability, and sustainability. They also highlight the role of technology in financial management, including the use of accounting software, financial databases, and data analytics.

In conclusion, this Seventh Edition of Financial Management for Public, Health, and Not-for-Profit Organizations is an essential resource for students and practitioners in the public, health, and not-for-profit sectors. It 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.

Weight: 1760g
Dimension: 254 x 203 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781071835333
Edition number: 7 Revised edition