| Author | : Edward Fields |
| Publisher | : AMACOM/American Management Association |
| Total Pages | : 321 |
| Release | : 2011 |
| Genre | : Business & Economics |
| ISBN | : 0814416241 |
"Filled with crystal-clear examples, the book helps you understand: balance sheets and income/cash flow statements; annual reports; fixed-cost and variable-cost issues; financial analysis, budgeting, and forecasting; and much more"--Back cover.
| Author | : William G. Droms |
| Publisher | : Basic Books |
| Total Pages | : 210 |
| Release | : 2015-06-02 |
| Genre | : Business & Economics |
| ISBN | : 0465078974 |
In the current environment of cut-throat competition, razor-thin profit margins, and increasing scrutiny from stakeholders, mastering the fundamentals of financial management is a must for everyone with a stake in their companies and in their own professional futures. Packed with step-by-step examples and illustrative case studies, and updated to reflect the latest trends in the economy and in financial policy, Finance and Accounting for Nonfinancial Managers is a nuts-and-bolts guide for managers, entrepreneurs, seasoned executives, teachers, and students alike. Featuring new commentary on corporate accountability, updated interactive templates, study questions, and an online instructor's guide, this new edition covers all the key aspects of financial management.
| Author | : Gene Siciliano |
| Publisher | : McGraw Hill Professional |
| Total Pages | : 269 |
| Release | : 2014-08-29 |
| Genre | : Business & Economics |
| ISBN | : 0071824375 |
AN INTRODUCTION TO FINANCIAL REPORTS--WITH NEW TACTICS FOR BUDGETING AND PINPOINTING KEY FINANCIAL AREAS Financial decisions impact virtually every area of your company. As a manager, it's up to you to understand how and why. Finance for Nonfinancial Managers helps you understand the information in essential financial reports and then shows you how to use that understanding to make informed, intelligent decisions. It provides a solid working knowledge of: Basic Financial Reports--All about balance sheets, income statements, cash flow statements, and more Cost Accounting--Methods to assess which products or services are most profitable to your firm Operational Planning and Budgeting--Ways to use financial knowledge to strengthen your company Briefcase Books, written specifically for today's busy manager, feature eye-catching icons, checklists, and sidebars to guide managers step-by-step through everyday workplace situations. Look for these innovative design features to help you navigate through each page: Key Terms: Clear defi nitions of key terms and concepts Smart Managing: Tactics and strategies for managing change Tricks of the Trade: Tips for executing the tactics in the book Mistake Proofing: Practical advice for minimizing the possibility of error Caution: Warning signs for when things are about to go wrong For Example: Examples of successful change-management tactics Tools: Specific planning procedures, tactics, and hands-on techniques
| Author | : Clive Marsh |
| Publisher | : Kogan Page Publishers |
| Total Pages | : 256 |
| Release | : 2012-05-03 |
| Genre | : Business & Economics |
| ISBN | : 0749464682 |
Financial Management for Non-Financial Managers is an accessible, practical and easy to understand guide that will allow any manager to gain confidence in understanding financial matters, managing a budget and dealing with bankers, accountants and finance professionals. A source of invaluable expert advice on all the essential aspects of financial management within the context of running a business, it covers: business structures, accounting and financial statements, analysis and ratios, planning, budgeting, product and service costing, setting selling prices, investment appraisal, finance and working capital, taxation and international transactions. This book explains financial literacy in the context of management, showing how improved awareness of finances can lead to increased value creation and protection for your business. Aimed at the practicing business manager, Financial Management for Non-Financial Managers includes case studies, spreadsheets and worked examples to accompany key skills and practices explained in the book. Online supporting resources for this book online template spreadsheets for planning, budgeting and variance analysis.
| Author | : Samuel C. Weaver |
| Publisher | : McGraw Hill Professional |
| Total Pages | : 360 |
| Release | : 2001-05-22 |
| Genre | : Business & Economics |
| ISBN | : 0071382593 |
J. Fred Weston provides managers and executives with the information they need to understand essential accounting principles, from vocabulary and financial statements to cash flow and valuation. Covering balance sheets, income statements, reporting measures, and even essential ratios, this practical, in-depth book provides a one-stop, reference for all aspects of finance and accounting, and will help managers take essential steps toward making informed decisions based on the numbers they face every business day.
| Author | : Steven A. Finkler |
| Publisher | : |
| Total Pages | : 0 |
| Release | : 2011 |
| Genre | : Accounting |
| ISBN | : 9780808025764 |
This book is an introduction to the world of financial management. The focus is to familiarize the nonfinancial manager with the important concepts and vocabulary y involved with accounting and finance so that the business leader can develop an ability to ask the right questions, understand the response, and understand the finance and accounting tools that are used in business planning, reporting and strategizing.--COVER.
| Author | : Robert Rachlin |
| Publisher | : Amacom Books |
| Total Pages | : 240 |
| Release | : 1996 |
| Genre | : Business & Economics |
| ISBN | : 9780814479285 |
Prepared by two financial epxerts who posses a special talent for demystifying the accounting process and the financial fundamentals, this nuts-and-bolts primer is easy to read, thorough yet succinct, and focused on showing you how to actually apply financial data in the day-to-day operation of a company.
| Author | : Gene Siciliano |
| Publisher | : McGraw Hill Professional |
| Total Pages | : 241 |
| Release | : 2003-05-16 |
| Genre | : Business & Economics |
| ISBN | : 0071413774 |
Financial reports speak their own language, and managers without a strong finance background often find themselves bewildered by what is being said. Finance for NonFinancial Managers helps managers become familiar with essential financial information, showing them how to "speak the language of numbers" and implement financial data in their daily business decisions. In addition, it clarifies how and why financial decisions impact business and operational objectives.
| Author | : Harvard Business Review |
| Publisher | : Harvard Business Review Press |
| Total Pages | : 193 |
| Release | : 2012-09-18 |
| Genre | : Business & Economics |
| ISBN | : 1422187322 |
DON’T LET YOUR FEAR OF FINANCE GET IN THE WAY OF YOUR SUCCESS Can you prepare a breakeven analysis? Do you know the difference between an income statement and a balance sheet? Or understand why a business that’s profitable can still go belly-up? Has your grasp of your company’s numbers helped—or hurt—your career? Whether you’re new to finance or you just need a refresher, this go-to guide will give you the tools and confidence you need to master the fundamentals, as all good managers must. The HBR Guide to Finance Basics for Managers will help you: Learn the language of finance Compare your firm’s financials with rivals’ Shift your team’s focus from revenues to profits Assess your vulnerability to industry downturns Use financial data to defend budget requests Invest smartly through cost/benefit analysis
