xii Introduction 10, you'll learn how to spot key figures and trends by using ratio analysis techniques on business accounts. In Chapter 11, you'll learn some basic business valuation techniques which are useful when purchasing another business or selling your own. Then, Chapter 12 gives you some knowledge on how external parties like auditors and the tax authorities view and analyse your accounts. Throughout this book, what you learn is typically referenced to a busi- ness or for profit organisation. But, most of what you'll learn is relevant to not for profit organisations such as charities or voluntary organisations. As you'll see when you read through this book, accounting information is relevant to any organisation that needs to record and report on monies coming in and going out.