To supply the background law students need to succeed in business-related courses -- such as accounting, economics,
real estate, tax, business organizations, and finance -- try the text known for its effectiveness, edition after
edition. BUSINESS BASICS FOR LAW STUDENTS, Fourth Edition, explains the mechanics, concepts, and legal context
of business topics in exceptionally clear and accessible language.
The book demystifies business principles through:
the combined skills of distinguished authors who draw on their teaching and writing experience to build student
confidence
straightforward explanations of daunting topics (accounting, financial statements, taxes, mortgages, etc.)
tailored to students without a business background
generous use of examples to convey ideas and applications
a helpful list of new terms in the appendix, conveniently keyed to the pages where they are used and explained
frequent use of visual aids, such as tax forms, financial quotes as they appear in the newspaper, tables, and
graphs
an accessible design featuring lists of topics keyed to headings at the beginning of each chapter, key terms
and concepts bolded for easy identification, and frequent use of lists to clearly enumerate points and examples
Thoroughly updated to respond to recent developments, the Fourth Edition features:
new material on recent scandals and reforms in the chapters on accounting, forms of organization, trading,
and mutual funds
the latest information on executive compensation
extensive revisions to the chapters on tax and retirement planning, in light of recent and proposed reforms,
especially in connection with Social Security
an expanded chapter on insurance that now includes health insurance, auto insurance, and more
new material on spinoffs and other divisive reorganization in the chapter on mergers, as well as discussion
of taxable and tax-free transactions
new coverage of securities regulation, antitrust, intellectual property law, and international business transactions
integrated throughout the text
Table of Contents
Debt and Interest
Present Value
Real Estate
Annuities and Retirement Plans
Insurance
Accounting and Financial Reporting
Valuation of a Going Business
Federal Taxation
Insolvency and Bankruptcy
Business Organizations
Corporate Securities
Dividends and Distribution
Mergers and Acquisitions
Trading in Stocks and Bonds
Options, Futures, and Derivatives
Investment Companies and Investment Advice
The Business of Law
