Citation
(2006), "Finance for IT Decision Makers", Kybernetes, Vol. 35 No. 9. https://doi.org/10.1108/k.2006.06735iae.006
Publisher
:Emerald Group Publishing Limited
Copyright © 2006, Emerald Group Publishing Limited
Finance for IT Decision Makers
Finance for IT Decision MakersMichael BlackstaffBritish Computer SocietyISBN 13:978-1-902505-73-2June 20062nd Edition288 pp. aprox. (Paperback)£30 (possible discount)
This book aims to cover aspects of finance that are relevant to IT professionals who make or influence decisions about IT. Its subtitle: “A practical handbook for buyers, sellers and managers” clearly indicates the author's brief, and his intention to produce a text that explains:
... the fundamentals of finance and accounting; financing methods; current standards and legislation; cost/benefit analysis; investment evaluation methods; budgeting, costing and pricing; and more.
It is written in plain language and contains many practical examples. Further details at: www.bcs.org/books/finance