Financial Control (Paperback)

For engineers becoming involved in the financial control of a project, this book provides invaluable guidance and penetrating insights. Written in a straightforward, non-technical style, it gives concise and comprehensive guidance on the practical aspects of the financial control of a business and control of a project. What is a business plan? Why is it important?What are the basic principles of accounting? What makes a successful contract audit? How do you carry out a financial appraisal of a project? How are project costs controlled and how do you limit the risk of claim? These are just some of the issues this book tackles to give confidence to those new to the subject.