CPA's guide to developing effective business plans / 4th ed.

Preface
Business Plan Pro Quick Start
About the Author
Developing Effective Business Plans
Business Planning: An Opportunity for CPAs p. 3
The Marketing of Business Planning p. 9
The Engagement p. 29
Outlines and Analyses p. 55
Business Descriptions p. 65
Market Analysis p. 71
Sales Forecast p. 85
Planning for Personnel p. 99
Pro Forma Financial Statements p. 105
Financials in Expert Mode p. 137
Final Steps in Creating the Business Plan p. 157
International Business Plans p. 167
Business Valuation p. 179
American Management Technologies, Inc. Sample Plan p. 189
Example: Briarpatch Develops a Plan p. 265
Briarpatch Furniture Specialties, Inc. Sample Plan p. 275
ABC Partners Sample Plan p. 321
Sample Software Company Sample Plan p. 361
Acme Consulting Sample Plan p. 409
Guide to Business Plan Pro Software 4.0
Software Installation p. 453
Start-Up Options p. 469
Starting a New Plan p. 473
App. A: Error Messages p. 497
App. B: Frequently Asked Questions p. 501
App. C: Glossary p. 507
App. D: Table Tips and Traps p. 515
Index p. 523