Financing for public works - Import export

Description This book is one of a series of books entitled Essential Skills for the Public Sector. It is increasingly important for public sector managers to have an understanding of finance to perform their jobs and deliver value for money services. It explains the principles of finance as well as financial information such as income and expenditure accounts, balance sheets, cashflows and financial performance indicators. There are worked examples and practical exercises which allow the theory to be put into practice, encouraging self-development and continuous improvement. The style is simple, easy to read, and accessible to staff at all levels within an organisation. It is an essential addition to a manager’s toolkit of skills and knowledge. Size: 150 mm by 210 mm 134 Pages ISBN : 978 1899448 678

This is one of a series of books called "Essential skills for the public sector". It includes how to establish the cost of a service; overhead allocation methods: unit cost calculations; cost control; and pricing. It is ideal reading for public sector managers or those studying for public administration and related qualifications. It tackles some of the common costing and pricing issues in the public sector. It is a practical book and has found to be useful in both measuring value for money and financial control. It incorporates worked examples and solutions. This publication is a valuable reference point to anyone having to undergo costing and pricing exercises for their area of service, especially if those services are being exposed to outside competition or performance indicators. A highly recommended publication.