Python in Finance & Accounting: CRUNCHING NUMBERS LIKE A PROGRAMMER: The Definitive Guide to Python for Finance & Accounting

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Python in Finance & Accounting: CRUNCHING NUMBERS LIKE A PROGRAMMER: The Definitive Guide to Python for Finance & Accounting

by Hayden Van Der Post

Length: 254 pages

Edition: 3

Language: English

Publisher: Reactive Publishing

Publication Date: 2023-09-22

Reactive Publishing

Python in Finance & Accounting

Unveil the Power of Python in Your Financial Journey

Imagine this: You’re sitting in your corner office, surrounded by financial spreadsheets and accounting documents, contemplating your next move in the ever-complex world of finance. You could go with your gut or leverage traditional tools like Excel. But you feel the need for something more robust, adaptable, and, let’s be honest, less tedious. What if there was a tool that could revolutionize not just the way you engage with numbers, but the very fabric of modern finance and accounting? Enter “Python in Finance & Accounting: The Definitive Guide for the Modern Age” by Hayden Post—a seminal text that brings Python programming into the fold, providing you with the kind of skill set that not even Wall Street can ignore.

The Birth and Rise of Python

Picture Warren Buffett and Steve Jobs in a room. If they were to collaborate on creating the ultimate financial tool, Python would be it. In Part 1 of this game-changing book, delve into the fascinating history of Python—tracing its roots and understanding why it has become the tool of choice for data analysts and forward-thinking financiers alike.

Algorithmic Trading: The New Frontier

Have you ever wondered why algorithmic trading has garnered so much attention recently? Chapter 8 will take you through Python libraries like Quantopian, arming you with the tools to understand the rise and mechanics of algorithmic trading.

Portfolio Management Reloaded

Then there’s portfolio management. Learn about risk and return analysis while grasping how Python can be leveraged for portfolio optimization, so you can finally tell your clients you’ve added some real science to the art of making money grow.

Blockchain and Cryptocurrencies: The Game Changers

Blockchain and cryptocurrencies? Understand smart contracts and delve into data analytics within the crypto market in Chapter 11. It’s like mining for gold, but better.

Modern Accounting Gets a Pythonic Makeover

Tax compliance and budgeting have never been more engaging. Discover Python libraries like Pandas and Prophet for audit analytics and time-series forecasting. It’s compliance and risk assessment with a digital edge.

Data-Driven Decision Making: The Convergence of Python and Excel

The real magic unfolds in Part 4. This section is where Python meets Excel, a marriage made in financial heaven. Learn advanced data manipulation techniques, making you not just a numbers guy but a numbers guru.

The Future is Pythonic

In the concluding section, you’ll be prompted to reflect on the ultimate convergence—integrating insights from both finance and accounting, further solidifying Python’s role in the future of business.

The Appendices: Your Treasure Trove

But wait, there’s more! In the Appendices, you’ll find top Python use cases in modern finance and accounting, complete with sample programs. This isn’t just a book; it’s a treasure trove, an investment in your future.

Take the Next Step

So go ahead, click that “Buy Now” button. Your financial spreadsheets will thank you, and who knows, you might just become the next Wall Street wizard. Time to turn those financial frowns into Python-powered smiles!