Finance for IT Decision Makers

A practical handbook

Michael Blackstaff author

Format:Paperback

Publisher:BCS Learning & Development Limited

Published:1st Sep '12

Should be back in stock very soon

Finance for IT Decision Makers cover

It is written in plain language and contains many practical examples. --Kybernetes, volume 35 issue 9, 2007 (review of previous edition)

Many IT professionals lack understanding of the financial principles on which decisions about IT should be based. This book is ideal for all IT decision makers who wish to conquer their fear of finance or refresh existing knowledge. The new edition is updated with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) terminology.Finance is as fundamental to the IT world as it is to most other aspects of life. However, many IT professionals lack knowledge of the particular financial principles on which decisions about IT should be based. Assuming no prior knowledge, this new edition covers all relevant aspects of finance and is updated with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) terminology. It is ideal for all IT decision makers who wish to conquer their fear of finance or refresh existing knowledge.

It is written in plain language and contains many practical examples. -- Kybernetes
This is a practical, readable and enjoyable guide to the financial factors that IT decision makers should consider when making an investment and how these relate to business operations. -- Geoff Berridge * Knowledge Based Solutions *
This book bridges the gap between the IT professional and the accountant, demystifying finance for those involved in making decisions about IT. [...] an easy-to-read guide to finance for any IT professional involved or interested in financially justifying IT. -- Mehmet Hurer MBCS CITP * BT *

ISBN: 9781780171227

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278 pages

3rd edition