Please note that this book (ISBN 978-1-56793-436-6) contains the same content as ISBN 978-1-56793-254-6. The ISBN change indicates a change in binding material only.

This book introduces the accounting and financial reporting issues of hospitals and other healthcare entities. It explains the basic accounting concepts and discusses how to develop internal financial reports. It also includes information on analyzing and interpreting financial statements. The book is written in a straightforward style that is ideal for students or professionals with no previous accounting experience.

This new edition has been streamlined to provide a more practical and focused discussion of healthcare accounting. This edition also includes a new chart of accounts, a glossary of accounting terms, and new material on the balance sheet and statement of operations.

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