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Gary S. Stetz, MBA, CPA, CFE, is a cofounder and partner in the firm of Stetz, Belgiovine, and Manwarren (SBM), an accounting firm specializing in accounting, taxation, management advisory services, financial planning, and litigation support services.

Lynne M. Brooks, PMP, is a Client Training Manager at Sears Holdings Corporation in Hoffman Estates, Illinois. In her role at Sears, she manages a group of performance consultants who identify performance improvement solutions for the Home Services organization. She has successfully managed projects for clients ranging from Fortune 100 to startup companies within the petroleum, marketing, telecommunications, systems/software development, e-commerce, retail, and financial fields. She has a master's degree in instructional technology and attained certification as a Project Management Professional (PMP).

Chapter 1: Project Management and Accounting.

Mission, Objectives, Strategy.

Project Planning.

Project Execution and Control.

Chapter 2: Finance, Strategy, and Strategic Project Management.

DuPont Method.

Chapter 3: Accounting, Finance, and Project Management.

Project Team and Financial Success.

Calculating Return on Investment.

STO Solution Model.

Implementing Strategy throughout the Company.

Conclusion.

Chapter 4: Cost.

Definition and Purpose of Cost.

Cost Classifications.

Cost Decisions.

Cost of Quality.

Cost and Industry.

Conclusion.

Chapter 5: Project Financing.

Debt Financing.

Equity.

Income Tax Effect.

Cost Implications of the Funding Methodology.

Conclusion.

Chapter 6: Project Revenue and Cash Flows.

Role of the Financial Manager.

How to Calculate the Statement of Cash Flows for a Company.

Free Cash Flows.

Methods for Calculating a Project’s Viability.

Conclusion.

Chapter 7: Creating the Project Budget.

Introduction.

Case Study: Pontrelli Recycling, Inc.

Planning for the Future.

Creating a Project Budget.

Review Project Financials.

Project Cash Flow.

Conclusion.

Index.